USA TODAY High School Sports‘ Friday Night Notes is a weekly high school football recruiting recap that looks at the latest news from around the country—from the Class of 2025 to ’26 and beyond. The last week didn’t feature many new commitments but one massive name came off of the board. We also saw several more states kick off their high school football …
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No. 1 Georgia dominates No. 14 Clemson 34-3
Georgia and QB Carson Beck showed why they’re the No. 1 team to start the season against Clemson on Saturday. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) Georgia didn’t have much trouble with Clemson on Saturday. The No. 1 Bulldogs took down the No. 14 Tigers 34-3 in the teams’ first meeting since 2021. After Georgia led just 6-0 at halftime, they …
Read More »Penn State-West Virginia weather updates: Football game delayed to inclement weather
It would not be the start of a college football season without some weather delays. Penn State has not experienced too many weather delays over the years but the season opener at West Virginia has been paused for an extended halftime as a result of storms moving through the region. While the teams were in their respective locker rooms getting …
Read More »Penn State-West Virginia weather updates: Weather delay called after lightning at season opener
No. 8 Penn State is two quarters away from picking up a statement win on the road to open up the college football season. But before the Nittany Lions can reach that feat, it looks like they will have to take down Mother Nature first. The Nittany Lions season opener vs. West Virginia will be entering an extended halftime, as …
Read More »Longhorns fan trolls “little brother” Aggies with sign at College GameDay
Sep 14, 2013; College Station, TX, USA; Fans watch ESPN Gameday before the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports This season is going to be fun now that Texas and Texas A&M are in the same conference again. A&M left the Big 12 specifically to get …
Read More »NCAA blocks Oklahoma State use of QR code helmet stickers for NIL fund
STILLWATER, Okla. — The NCAA has blocked Oklahoma State football from adding a sticker to its football helmets with a QR code that would link fans to the team’s general name, image and likeness fund that benefits every player on the roster. Oklahoma State interprets the QR code stickers as institutional decals permitted under NCAA bylaws, but the NCAA says …
Read More »Why isn’t Trevor Etienne playing vs Clemson? Georgia RB reportedly suspended after offseason arrest
Georgia football’s quest for its third national championship in the past four years begins Saturday, with the No. 1 Bulldogs facing off against No. 14 Clemson at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. While the result of the game will come with its own conclusions for the Tigers and coach Dabo Swinney, who have taken a step or two back since making …
Read More »Tom Brady’s access restrictions could be a precursor to a rejection of his Raiders’ ownership bid
The extreme access restrictions placed immediately on would-be Raiders owner Tom Brady as a Fox broadcaster weren’t a punishment. They were a message. The league’s unambiguous and unequivocal declaration that Brady can’t enter team facilities, attend practices, or participate in production meetings is a harbinger. If/when it’s ever time to vote on his bid to buy (along with Hall of …
Read More »SEC Nation crew picks Florida to upset No. 19 Miami
Fans cheer during the filming of the SEC Nation college football show, at the Plaza of the Americas on the University of Florida campus, in Gainesville, Fla. Sept. 18, 2021. Flgai 091821 Secnationufvbama 25 Just before Week 1 of the college football season kicked off, the [autotag]SEC Nation[/autotag] crew submitted their picks for every matchup featuring a team from the …
Read More »Fowler details why Aiyuk’s 49ers extension done before Week 1 vs. Jets
Fowler details why Aiyuk’s 49ers extension done before Week 1 vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area At last, Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers agreed on a contract extension that will keep the star wide receiver in the Bay through the 2028 NFL season. After months of negotiations, conflicting reports, cryptic social media posts and Aiyuk requesting a …
Read More »See Lee Corso dressed as a Leprechaun on ESPN College GameDay
If you didn’t know already, [autotag]Lee Corso[/autotag] was the only panelist to pick Notre Dame to defeat Texas A&M tonight on ESPN College GameDay. Like he does with every pick of the host game, the former coach either dons the mascots head or wears an outfit. Corso went with the Leprechaun gear on Saturday, as he snuck off mid-segment to …
Read More »College football Week 1 scores, games, updates: Georgia vs. Clemson, Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M and more
It’s the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, which means the full chaos of college football has truly arrived. Week 0 was just an appetizer, but things really get going this weekend as there are three matchups between teams ranked in the AP Top 25. There were 21 games on Thursday — including Colorado’s win against perennial FCS powerhouse North Dakota …
Read More »LSU-USC ‘College GameDay’ predictions: Who picked Tigers, Trojans?
Week 1 of the 2024 college football season doesn’t end on Saturday. There’s a huge matchup pitting No. 12 LSU against No. 23 USC in Las Vegas Sunday night as part of the Vegas Kickoff Classic. Both teams have College Football Playoff aspirations as contenders in the SEC and Big Ten, but had their ceilings limited a year ago by …
Read More »Johnny Gaudreau’s widow: ‘You were perfect’
Aug 31, 2024, 11:54 AM ET The widow of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau paid tribute to him in a pair of social media posts on Saturday, calling him her “forever” and praising him as the “best dad” to their young children. Meredith Gaudreau also shared family photos of her late husband celebrating his 31st birthday earlier this month …
Read More »Michigan football predictions vs. Fresno State: Will Sherrone Moore start with a win?
Free Press sports writers share their predictions for the Michigan football game against Fresno State on Saturday (7:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock): Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches warm up during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Tony Garcia Fresno State has its share of Power Five upsets in recent years — just ask Arizona …
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