Texas hasn’t had a Heisman Trophy finalist since 2009 when Colt McCoy finished as the runner-up. The 2023 Heisman was awarded to LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels on Saturday night, and that got us wondering: Is Texas’ next Heisman finalist currently on the roster, and if so, who is it? Texas quarterback Arch Manning hasn’t had a lot of opportunities this …
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How LSU football’s win over Florida sparked Jayden Daniels’ Heisman Trophy campaign
NEW YORK, NY. – LSU football has another Heisman Trophy winner. Jayden Daniels became the third player in program history to win the award on Saturday, edging Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. for the honor. Daniels didn’t win the award alone. His exploits on the field made him …
Read More »2023-24 college football bowl games: Top confidence picks, pool predictions, computer model rankings
The start of bowl season also means the arrival of college football bowl confidence pools. While most fans are familiar with the heavyweights that will play as the 2023-24 college football bowl schedule progresses, they might not be as acquainted with teams from the first few bowl matchups, which could make bowl pool picks difficult. However, the opening of bowl …
Read More »Kutztown University falls to Colorado School of Mines in NCAA Division II football semifinal
Dec. 9—In an unfamiliar place a little more than 5,700 feet above sea level, Kutztown University’s historic football season came to an end. Making their first appearance in the NCAA Division II Final Four and first west of the Mississippi, the fourth-seeded Golden Bears fell 35-7 to top-seeded and top-ranked Colorado School of Mines Saturday in a semifinal at Golden, …
Read More »Seahawks QB Smith will be game-time decision vs. 49ers
Report: Seahawks QB Smith will be game-time decision vs. 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers could be facing Drew Lock when the Seattle Seahawks enter Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday night that Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is dealing with what is considered to be a two-week groin injury and will be a …
Read More »College football bowl confidence pools 2023-24: Top picks, predictions, rankings from expert on 46-27 run
Star players are going to miss bowl games across the country after announcing their decision to transfer, including Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel. He entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Sooners, leaving them with freshman Jackson Arnold for their game against No. 14 Arizona in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 during the college football bowl schedule. Arizona …
Read More »Why Shanahan expects different Seahawks team in Week 14 rematch
Why Shanahan expects different Seahawks team in Week 14 rematch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Sunday’s rematch against the NFC West division rival Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium will be no walk in the park. As if any matchup between the two teams ever is. After securing a convincing Thanksgiving Day victory over the Seahawks in Week 12, …
Read More »BYU football gets commitment from California OL Ikinasio Tupou
A BYU helmet sits of the sidelines during a game at the LaVell Edwards Stadium field in Provo on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News With less than two weeks to go until players can start signing with college football programs on Dec. 20, the BYU Cougars have added another commit to their 2024 recruiting class. …
Read More »Army puts up final-seconds stand at goal line, holds on to beat Navy to win coveted trophy
The Army-Navy game has been around for 124 years but this historic first trip to New England will be memorable for a lot of reasons. Army’s defense came up with a handful of game-saving plays – two on Navy’s final snaps of the game – as the Black Knights held on for a 17-11 victory at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, …
Read More »New York Islanders end Los Angeles Kings’ record road streak
NEW YORK — Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored 13 seconds into overtime and Ilya Sorokin stopped 34 shots as the New York Islanders ended the Los Angeles Kings’ record 11-game season-opening road winning streak with a 3-2 victory Saturday night. Anders Lee scored twice in the third period to tie the score for the Islanders, who improved to 4-0-1 in their last …
Read More »No last-second miracle finish for St. Bonaventure in CIF Division 1-A bowl game
St. Bonaventure punt returner Jack Cunningham is tackled by Folsom’s RJ Whitten and Brian Ray during the first half of the CIF Division 1-A bowl game Saturday at Saddleback College. (Steve Galluzzo / For The Times) Coming from behind is nothing new for the St. Bonaventure football team, so when the Seraphs found themselves trailing 7-0 at halftime in the …
Read More »2023 Heisman Trophy winner: LSU QB Jayden Daniels claims award becoming third Tigers player to receive honor
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the 2023 Heisman Trophy. Daniels was announced as the award’s recipient Saturday night after totaling 50 touchdowns and nearly 5,000 total yards during a standout senior season. He edged Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. for college football’s most prestigious individual honor. Daniels …
Read More »Social media reacts to Oregon QB Bo Nix’s 3rd place finish in the 2023 Heisman race
The 2023 Heisman Trophy race has officially come to a close, and LSU Tigers’ QB Jayden Daniels is your winner, receiving a large portion of the first-place votes. Behind him, Oreogn Ducks’ QB Bo Nix finished in 3rd place, in front of Marvin Harrison Jr. and behind Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr.. While Nix had an incredible season for …
Read More »Pair of Sooners OL declare for 2024 NFL Draft
Along with replacing starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who will head to Oregon, the Oklahoma Sooners will be trotting several new starting offensive linemen out next year as well. Saturday saw two of Oklahoma’s starters declare their intentions to enter the NFL Draft. Tyler Guyton and Andrew Raym took to social media to express gratitude to the Oklahoma Football program before …
Read More »NFL Week 14 odds, expert picks, best bets, teasers, spreads, survivor picks, TV, streaming, more
The 2023 NFL regular season is rolling right along. This Sunday, we will see Jake Browning try to make it two straight wins for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Indianapolis Colts, the Kansas City Chiefs look to get back on track against the Buffalo Bills and we have an exciting divisional matchup in prime time featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and …
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