The Oregon Ducks were the top-ranked team heading into the College Football Playoff 2025, but their season came to an end after they were blown out by Ohio State in the quarterfinals. Oregon went 12-0 during its first season in the Big Ten before winning the conference championship in a 45-37 victory over Penn State. Head coach Dan Lanning heads …
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Inside Carson Beck’s transfer: The quiet tension behind his Georgia departure and what may come next
Quarterback Carson Beck has entered the transfer portal after previously declaring for the NFL Draft, sources confirmed to CBS Sports and 247Sports. While Beck’s decision wasn’t entirely a surprise as he had yet to sign a standard representation agreement with an NFL agent, leaving the door open to return to college, the timing and manner in which it unfolded caught …
Read More »Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Third-Quarter Analysis
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (20) runs the ball pressured by Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Elliot Washington II (9) in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Notre Dame came out of halftime of the Orange Bowl looking like a different team against Penn State. …
Read More »Riley Leonard injury: Notre Dame QB returns to Orange Bowl, scores rushing TD after concussion evaluation
Getty Images Notre Dame star quarterback Riley Leonard returned in the third quarter of the Orange Bowl on Thursday after entering concussion protocol late the first half following a big hit. Leonard’s brief absence injected some uncertainty for the 7-seed Fighting Irish in their College Football Playoff semifinal battle with 6-seed Penn State. Riley immediately made his presence felt upon …
Read More »Why Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard left the Orange Bowl against Penn State
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) looks to throw a pass in the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard took a nasty hit during Thursday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Orange Bowl …
Read More »2025 Cotton Bowl odds, CFP semifinal prediction: Ohio State vs. Texas picks, bets by expert on 26-12 run
The No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns (13-2) will square off against the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2) in the 2025 College Football Playoff semifinals on Friday in the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes knocked off top-seeded Oregon, 41-21, in the Rose Bowl and the Longhorns defeated No. 4 Arizona State, 39-31, in double-overtime in the Peach Bowl on New …
Read More »Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz from Navy National Combine registration
SAN ANTONIO — Registration day for the Navy National Combine was held Thursday and many top prospects came through the hotel. Here is the latest on what Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney heard throughout the day: MORE FROM SAN ANTONIO: Eye-catchers from Thursday’s practice | Wednesday’s top performers | Tuesday’s top performers | Rumor Mill from Tuesday’s practice | …
Read More »Notre Dame official: Team dealing with ‘virus or flu,’ ‘no impact’ expected in CFP semifinal vs. Penn State
Getty Images Notre Dame players and staff members are dealing with a “flu or a virus” ahead of Thursday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Penn State, a school official confirmed in a statement to CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello. The statement downplayed the severity of the outbreak, which it says occurred over the past 10 days to two weeks, and …
Read More »College GameDay: See Lee Corso’s headgear pick for Penn State-Notre Dame in the CFP semifinals
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; ESPN analysts Nick Saban and Lee Corso before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Ahead of ESPN’s broadcast of the first College Football Playoff semifinal game, its College GameDay crew was on site at Hard Rock …
Read More »Where to watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State game: TV channel, 2025 Orange Bowl odds, spread, prediction, pick
The first of two College Football Playoff semifinal matchups features 7-seed Notre Dame and 6-seed Penn State facing off in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night. On the line is a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship as both programs are hunting for their first national title in almost 40 years. This will be just the 20th meeting all-time …
Read More »Georgia fans react after QB Carson Beck enters transfer portal
Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) leaves the field after a loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images Georgia Bulldogs senior starting quarterback Carson Beck is entering the NCAA transfer portal. Beck previously declared for the 2025 NFL draft. Beck probably won’t be returning to Georgia …
Read More »Alabama football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting, staff changes from Tide experts
The Alabama Crimson Tide had lofty standards entering Kalen DeBoer’s first season in Tuscaloosa. Alabama went 9-3 in the regular season, but was the last team out of the College Football Playoff bracket. The Tide fell to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl by a final score of 19-13. That loss resulted in Alabama finishing with fewer than 10 wins for …
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