The last time UCF faced Florida football at The Swamp, the Knights were just 10 years into playing at the FBS level. Much has changed since 2006 as UCF has posted an undefeated season, built an on-campus football stadium and became a power conference team in 2023 with a move into the Big 12. Does UCF belong with the state’s …
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Four weeks in, only two unbeaten teams remain: Chiefs and Vikings
The Chiefs and Vikings met in Super Bowl IV in New Orleans. They’re both a long way from reuniting in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Regardless, through 64 regular-season games in 2024, the Chiefs and Vikings are the last remaining unbeaten teams. Both are 4-0. Five teams had a chance to get there, but the Steelers lost to the …
Read More »Dabo Swinney talks about tampering in college football
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speaks with media during the first day of Spring practice at the Poe Indoor Practice Facility at the Allen N. Reeves football complex in Clemson S.C. Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The topic of tampering in college football came up Sunday in Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s weekly Zoom meeting with reporters. Acknowledging that tampering was active …
Read More »Failed two-pointer by Seahawks should have been reviewed automatically
On a key two-point attempt late in the third quarter of Monday’s Seahawks-Lions game, Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf appeared to make the catch and get a knee inbounds in the end zone. And while a pass interference call on Detroit gave Seattle another chance (it failed), the first one should have been ruled good. And not as the result of …
Read More »How to buy Texas A&M Aggies vs. Missouri Tigers football tickets
Sep 26, 2020; College Station, Texas, USA; Fans await the start of a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Vanderbilt Commodores at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-427704 ORIG FILE ID: 20190926_gma_la6_136.jpg The Texas A&M Aggies welcome the Missouri Tigers to Kyle Field on Saturday for a battle between two top-25 Southeastern Conference …
Read More »Monday Night Football: Jared Goff throws two TDs, catches one in 42-29 win over Seahawks
Jared Goff had a night, leading the Lions to a 42-29 win over the Seahawks in a track meet at Ford Field. The Lions quarterback went 18-for-18 for 292 yards and two touchdowns, with his scoring tosses covering 70 yards to Jameson Williams and 8 yards to Amon-Ra St. Brown. But that wasn’t even his highlight: He caught a 7-yard …
Read More »How is Utah State football mentally after its 1-3 start to the season?
Utah State linebacker Jadon Pearson (39) runs to make the tackle during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Logan, Utah. | Tyler Tate No one would blame Utah State football if morale was low right now. A 1-3 start to the season is far from what internal hopes were, after key players frequently talked about about …
Read More »Lions erupt behind perfect game from Jared Goff, hand Seahawks their first loss in offensive showcase
They did it on the ground. They did it through the air. They did it without throwing an incomplete pass. The Detroit Lions’ offense feasted Monday Night in a 42-29 win over the Seahawks, handing Seattle its first loss of the season following a 3-0 start. Geno Smith and Kenneth Walker made a valiant effort to keep pace for the …
Read More »Penn State’s James Franklin pushes players not to become complacent
With unbeaten Penn State ranked seventh and one-third of the way through its regular season, coach James Franklin is getting antsy. He wants to see the Nittany Lions (1-0, 4-0) improve every day and avoid complacency as they prepare to face new Big Ten opponent UCLA (0-2, 1-3) Saturday at noon (TV-FOX) at Beaver Stadium. “We have to get better …
Read More »Jared Goff has historic game in Lions’ 42-29 win over Seahawks
Jared Goff threw a perfect game, setting an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes to help the Detroit Lions beat the Seattle Seahawks 42-29 on Monday night. Kurt Warner had the previous league mark for the most passes without an incompletion, going 10-for-10 for Arizona against Houston in 2005. Goff also had a touchdown reception for the …
Read More »NFL Week 4 Power Rankings: Who deserves to be No. 1 a month into the season?
If you paid attention to only results of four games and not past history, like a few shiny Lombardi Trophies, there isn’t much doubt the Minnesota Vikings have been the best team in the NFL this season. The Vikings are 4-0 with three impressive wins over some of the best teams in the NFL. They’ve made the 49ers, Texans and …
Read More »Reggie Bush’s attorney says the Heisman winner expects USC to pay his legal fees
Former USC running back Reggie Bush was supposed to be honored during the Trojans’ home opener against Utah State on Sept. 7. That was before the subject of attorney fees came up. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Reggie Bush looked out last August from the rooftop deck of the Coliseum, the stadium where he became a star two decades …
Read More »Purdy, 49ers’ offense continue to counter defensive adjustments
Purdy, 49ers’ offense continue to counter defensive adjustments originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The pass protection was good, but 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy often held the ball and eventually had to escape the pocket. Why? Oftentimes, Purdy had nowhere to throw it because the New England Patriots were well-prepared and took away some of the …
Read More »Missouri football adds commitment from Pocola TE Dakotah Terrell for 2025 recruiting class
Pocola’s Dakotah Terrell, one of the state’s top recruits in the 2025 class, announced his commitment to Missouri football on Monday. A three-star prospect according to 247Sports, the 6-foot-8, 215-pound Terrell will be a tight end at the next level, although he also plays defensive end for Pocola. Terrell is a two-sport star as he’s also a standout basketball player …
Read More »Mason Rudolph leads Titans to first win of season, 31-12 over Dolphins
Mason Rudolph led seven scoring drives after starter Will Levis left with a shoulder injury, and the Tennessee Titans beat the Miami Dolphins 31-12 on Monday night. Rudolph threw for 85 yards and completed 9 of 17 passes in relief of Levis, who attempted just four passes before running and diving for a first down on Tennessee’s second drive and …
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