CHATTANOOGA ― The loss may have been more difficult than last year’s TSSAA football championship defeat. Baylor’s 21-0 first-half lead evaporated in the second half as McCallie (11-2) scored with 15 seconds left to stun the Red Raiders, 27-21, and capture its second straight Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl state championship Thursday night at Finley Stadium. The loss was a gut …
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Both the Lions and Packers already had ruled out four players for Thursday Night Football, and neither team had another player with a designation. So, the teams had few decisions to make for their inactive lists. The Lions will play without four starters, as offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee), defensive end Josh Paschal (knee), defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (knee) and …
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For the second year in a row, the Stephen Decatur Seahawks are undefeated and heading towards one last game in Annapolis to decide the Class 2A State Championship. And for the second year in a row, the Huntingtown Hurricanes stand in their way. After a thrilling 20-point comeback in their semifinal overtime victory over Westlake, Stephen Decatur has the chance …
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The Detroit Lions have beaten the Green Bay Packers twice this season [Getty Images] The Detroit Lions clinched the first NFC play-off berth as a walk-off field goal snatched a 34-31 victory against the Green Bay Packers. Jake Bates’ 35-yard field goal on the final play of the game secured a franchise record 11th consecutive victory and moved the Lions …
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THE FLATS – Twenty-three high school seniors – including five in the prestigious ESPN 300 – have signed grant-in-aid papers to attend Georgia Tech and play football for the Yellow Jackets in 2025 during the NCAA’s early signing period this week. Highlighting head coach Brent Key’s roster-building philosophies, 10 of the 23 signees are offensive and defensive linemen (five OL, …
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The Seahawks downgraded running back Kenneth Walker (ankle/calf) and wide receiver DK Metcalf (shoulder) on Thursday. Both players were limited Wednesday. Metcalf didn’t practice last Wednesday and Thursday and still played 48 of 64 snaps in the victory over the Jets. For the season, he has 50 receptions for 763 yards and three touchdowns. It marks the first week Walker …
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New Mexico head coach Bronco Mendenhall during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. | Darryl Webb Utah State football all but has its man, and he is someone very familiar with football at the FBS level in the state of Utah. On Thursday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported …
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The Packers deferred after winning the coin toss. The Lions have a 7-0 lead after the first possession. Detroit went 70 yards in 11 plays, going 2-for-2 on third down and getting another conversion on a Packers penalty. David Montgomery capped off the drive with a 3-yard touchdown run. The Lions had a chance to hold the Packers to a …
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HATTIESBURG — There was no stopping Jaeden Hill. At least in the first quarter. And then when Tupelo football needed it most. The junior running back was leaned on heavily by Tupelo (14-0) and delivered for the 28-16 MHSAA Class 7A championship win against Brandon (12-2) on Thursday at Southern Miss’ M. M. Roberts Stadium. It’s Tupelo football’s first state …
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The Lions have scored three touchdowns. Two of them have come on fourth down. The Lions have regained the lead with Jared Goff’s 3-yard throw to Tim Patrick on fourth-and-goal. It has Detroit back on top 24-21 with 5:02 remaining in the third quarter. The Lions went 70 yards in 13 plays, with their other touchdown drives also covering 70 …
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USATSI Utah State is expected to hire New Mexico coach Bronco Mendenhall, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports. The 57-year-old coaching veteran is coming off a 5-7 record in his first year with the Lobos and has a 140-88 record through 18 seasons. The hire marks Mendenhall’s return to his home state of Utah after he previously led BYU to a 99-43 record, two …
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The Lions kept right on roaring. On Thursday night, they set a franchise record with 11 straight wins, courtesy of a walk-off, 34-31 victory over Green Bay. In so doing, the Lions joined the Bills and Chiefs as the three teams that have clinched playoff berths. The Lions still have work to do; they lead both the Eagles and Vikings …
Read More »PAUL HONDA / PHONDA @STARADVERTISER.COM Campbell’s record-setting quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, flanked by father Tiki and mother Setema, signed his National Letter of Intent in a signing ceremony at the Sabers’ gym Wednesday morning. 1 /2 PAUL HONDA / PHONDA @STARADVERTISER.COM Campbell’s record-setting quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, flanked by father Tiki and mother Setema, signed his National Letter of Intent in a …
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The Lions went 4-for-5 on fourth down, two of which resulted in touchdowns. Another allowed them to run out the clock before kicking a last-play field goal. Jake Bates kicked a 35-yard field goal as time ran out to give the Lions a 34-31 win over the Packers. It was Detroit’s 11th consecutive win and clinched a playoff berth, marking …
Read More »USATSI Utah State is expected to hire New Mexico coach Bronco Mendenhall, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports. The 57-year-old coaching veteran is coming off a 5-7 record in his first year with the Lobos and has a 140-88 record through 18 seasons. The hire marks Mendenhall’s return to his home state of Utah after he previously led BYU to a 99-43 record, two …
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