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. …
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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 …
Read More »Notre Dame vs. Penn State live updates, score: Follow College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl
The first national title game participant will be decided Thursday night in Miami when Notre Dame and Penn State square off in the College Football Playoff semifinal. The second semifinal featuring Ohio State vs. Texas will follow on Friday night in Arlington, Texas. Date: Jan. 9 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV: ESPN | Line: Penn State -1 | …
Read More »College Football Playoff bracket, schedule, scores, teams, dates, kickoff times for semifinal bowl games
Getty Images The time has arrived for the first semifinal round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff to take center stage. The begins on Thursday as (6) Penn State and (7) Notre Dame will travel to the Orange Bowl, while on Friday, (5) Texas clashes with (8) Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Ohio State made the biggest statement …
Read More »Division two wide receiver transfer commits to Michigan State football
Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans mascot Sparty stands on the sidelines during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Michigan State football has made their latest splash in the NCAA transfer portal, picking up their fourth wide receiver of the cycle. The Spartans have added the commitment …
Read More »Carson Beck to enter transfer portal: Georgia QB will explore options after declaring for 2025 NFL Draft
Getty Images Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is expected to enter the transfer portal after previously declaring for the NFL Draft, sources confirmed to 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Beck, who has one season of eligibility remaining, spent the past five seasons with the Bulldogs and will immediately become one of the headline players of the 2025 transfer class. Beck passed for 7,912 …
Read More »Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard doesn’t know why teams don’t tackle him more often
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) reaches out to stiff arm Stanford linebacker Gaethan Bernadel (0) during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend. Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard isn’t really anyone’s image of a quintessential dual-threat quarterback. The senior stands 6’4″, 216 pounds and can …
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