Monthly Archives: September 2024

USC football report card for titanic 27-20 takedown of LSU

. What a night it was for USC football in Las Vegas. The Trojans, who had to listen for eight whole months about how bad they were on defense and how irrelevant they were in the larger workings of college football, had a chance to make a statement. Lincoln Riley, every coach, and every player had a chance to shut …

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Ohio State football gets commit from highly-coveted 4-star receiver

Recruiting The Ohio State football program is known as one of the best in the country comes to recruiting and developing wide receiver. Players like Marvin Harrison Jr., Garrett Wilson, and Michael Thomas have come through Columbus. That’s like a huge part of why Phillip Bell III wanted to join Ohio State. Bell, a four-star recruit, has committed to the …

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Is LSU coach Brian Kelly on the hot seat? | College Football Power Hour

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Caroline Fenton, and Adam Breneman discuss whether head coach Brian Kelly is on the hot seat after LSU’s 27-20 loss to USC. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Is Brian Kelly on the Caroline hot …

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With Brandon Aiyuk signed, the clock ticks on the 49ers and Trent Williams

The 49ers had a hold-in, and a holdout. The hold-in has signed his new contract. The holdout remains out of pocket, a week before Week 1. Will the 49ers, after finally getting receiver Brandon Aiyuk signed, get tackle Trent Williams back in the fold? On August 21, coach Kyle Shanahan said of the talks with Williams, “Hopefully, it’s getting close.” …

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Watch Brian Kelly going nuts after another big loss, this time to USC

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; LSU Tigers coach Brian Kelly arrives before the game against the Southern California Trojans at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Notre Dame football fans know all about [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag], as he was the head coach from 2010-2021. While the Irish had their moments with him as their leader, they never were …

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5 takeaways from LSU football’s season-opening loss to USC

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. (3) defends a pass intended for Southern California Trojans wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane (8) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Another kickoff, another letdown for LSU. For the fifth straight year, LSU dropped its season opener. All five losses …

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USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling last-minute victory over LSU

USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson makes a spectacular, one-handed catch for 24 yards in front of LSU safety Major Burns during the second quarter Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Fatigue was setting in. Faith, ever fragile, was wavering. USC’s revamped defense had held mostly tough. Its new starting quarterback looked mostly comfortable. But USC’s grasp on its season …

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Miller Moss is overwhelmed with emotion after leading USC to huge win

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) is pressured by LSU Tigers safety Major Burns (8) and tight end Gabe Leonards (85) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ESPN/ABC interviewer Holly Rowe talked to USC quarterback Miller Moss right after the Trojans scored a gigantic, thrilling, pulse-pounding …

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Big Ten power rankings after Week 1: New No. 1 to start the season

Photo: Isaiah Hole The 2024 college football season isn’t just officially underway, it’s in full swing, with all 18 teams in the extended Big Ten having played their first games over the course from Thursday to Sunday. For most teams, it was a slow start, but some started to look to be in midseason form by the end of the …

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Jardin Gilbert targeting call helps lead to USC game-winning touchdown vs LSU

LSU football defensive back Jardin Gilbert had a costly targeting penalty in Sunday’s season-opener against USC. Gilbert led with the crown of his helmet, hitting Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson directly on his helmet after Hudson made a 20-yard catch off a pass from Miller Moss. Hudson made the catch at the 27-yard line with 18 seconds left in the …

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LSU football will be without WR Chris Hilton vs USC in season opener

LAS VEGAS — LSU football will be without one of its starting receivers in the 2024 season opener against USC on Sunday. Junior wide out Chris Hilton, while listed on the No. 12 Tigers’ depth chart, will not be available to suit up in the Vegas Kickoff Classic against the No. 23 Trojans inside Allegiant Stadium. Hilton suffered a bone …

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OSU grade card: Buckeyes not perfect but good enough

Sep. 1—A grade card on Ohio State’s 52-6 win over Akron. It took a little longer than expected but it eventually turned into the blowout everyone predicted. OFFENSE: B- Will Howard’s first game as Ohio State’s quarterback was solid. He didn’t throw an interception and had the confidence that would be expected of a fifth-year player. But he completed only …

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