Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack calls defensive plays during the game with Mercer Bears at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images Aside from only a few assistants, this was an all-around new coaching staff for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2024. With a coaching change at the very top in Kalen DeBoer, …
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Ty Robinson named to AP All-Big Ten Second Team
Oct 5, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ty Robinson (9) celebrates after a sack against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Nebraska football defensive lineman Ty Robinson was named to the Associated Press All-Big Ten second team. The announcement was made on Friday morning. Robinson put together …
Read More »Mike Bianchi: For Scott Frost, coaching at Nebraska was his obligation; UCF is his passion
ORLANDO, Fla. — Scott Frost never wanted to coach at Nebraska. He had to coach at Nebraska. And maybe, in a strange way, that’s why he failed beyond comprehension. Frost’s departure from UCF after the euphoric, historic undefeated season in 2017 to return to his home state and coach at his alma mater is a cautionary tale — a story …
Read More »Texas high school football semifinals: Vandegrift tops Summer Creek in 6A Division II win
WACO — Vandegrift is one win away from a state title. Overcoming an early 14-0 deficit and making clutch play after clutch play, the Vipers became the second Austin-area team to send shockwaves through the Texas high school football landscape on Saturday when they defeated Houston Summer Creek 34-31 in a Class 6A Division II state semifinal at McLane Stadium. …
Read More »Ken McMillan: Army football leadership won’t entertain excuses for poor showing vs. Navy
Army has never played as many as 13 football games in a season, nor a six-game late-season stretch that offered no byes and seemed to ramp up in intensity and pressure with every week. Still, the senior leadership for the Black Knights were not buying into any excuses following a crushing defeat to arch-rival Navy on Saturday. Army (11-2) hasn’t …
Read More »Travis Hunter, Colorado’s dynamic two-way star, wins the coveted 2024 Heisman Trophy
University of Colorado’s Travis Hunter was crowned the winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday following an impressive season with the Buffaloes. Hunter excelled as a wide receiver and cornerback for the Buffs. His offensive contributions included leading the Big 12 with 92 receptions and 14 touchdowns and ranked third with 1,152 receiving yards. He was also dynamic on …
Read More »Bringing back the spirit – Yahoo Sports
Dec. 14—A devastating 55-21 loss to Celina in the 4A Div. I Regional Final marked the end of Alvarado’s historic season. As the final seconds ticked down last Friday, the realization of not completing the goal to play at AT&T Stadium in a state championship crept into the minds of players and coaches. However, soon after the disappointment faded, the …
Read More »Marshall opts out of Independence Bowl following massive transfer portal hit
After originally being scheduled to play Sun Belt Conference champion Marshall in the Independence Bowl, Army will have a new opponent for the December 28th tilt. The Knights will now take on Louisiana Tech after it was reported that Marshall had opted out of the game. Marshall’s decision came after more than 30 players on the roster entered the transfer …
Read More »Colorado star Travis Hunter wins 2024 Heisman Trophy as best player in college football
Colorado’s Travis Hunter holds the Heisman Trophy after being named the winner of the prestigious college football award Saturday in New York. Colorado’s Travis Hunter was named the winner of the Heisman Trophy, college football’s most prestigious individual award, becoming the first honoree in more than two decades to play significant roles on both offense and defense. Hunter was one of four Heisman finalists …
Read More »Blake Horvath shines as Navy dominates in a 31-13 victory over Bryson Daily and No. 19 Army
NCAA Football: Navy at Army LANDOVER, Md. — This was an Army-Navy game unlike any before it. The teams had combined for 19 victories this season before their annual clash, a record for the rivalry. Of course, only one of them would be responsible for No. 20 — the biggest win of them all. “I think they’re like us. We …
Read More »Western Michigan rally falls short in loss to South Alabama in Salute to Veterans Bowl
Western Michigan will have to wait another season for a shot at its third-ever bowl victory. Bishop Davenport accounted for 356 total yards and three touchdowns on Saturday night as South Alabama knocked off the Broncos, 30-23, in the Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. Davenport completed 15 of 24 passes for 271 yards, a pair of scores and …
Read More »Carl Albert beats Guthrie in Class 5A final, ties Oklahoma high school football record
EDMOND —Mike Dunn stood on the 50-yard line, drenched in water from head to toe. He next took a moment to collect his thoughts. The third-year Carl Albert head coach couldn’t help but reflect on his own journey from his playing days as a lineman for the Titans. When Dunn joined Carl Albert as a freshman, the program had claimed …
Read More »Report: Army running back Kanye Udoh to enter NCAA transfer portal
Army may have lost something aside from Saturday’s football game against Navy. The college football website On3.com is reporting that Army sophomore running back Kanye Udoh has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. This would serve as a severe blow to the Army run game. Army running back Kanye Udoh (6) carries the ball against North Texas …
Read More »Stampede: Miami Northwestern races past Raines in state football championship
MIAMI | For Raines, the wait for state championship number four goes on. Miami Northwestern halted the Raines run on Saturday night at Pitbull Stadium, stampeding the Vikings 41-0 at Class 3A’s Florida High School Athletic Association championship. Quarterback Leon Strawder accounted for five touchdowns, four passing and one rushing, and passed for 365 yards to lead the Bulls’ charge …
Read More »Cowboys downgrade Trevon Diggs to out
Cornerback Trevon Diggs won’t be in the Cowboys lineup in Carolina on Sunday. The Cowboys announced on Saturday afternoon that Diggs has been downgraded to out and will not travel with the team. He was listed as questionable due to a knee injury on the final injury report of the week. Sunday’s game will be the third one that Diggs …
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