College Football

Wisconsin football plunges in ESPN SP+ ranking after loss to USC

Wisconsin fell 13 spots in ESPN SP+ after its 38-21 loss to the USC Trojans on Saturday. The Badgers entered the week ranked No. 53 overall with a 5.3 rating. The sizable loss dropped their rating to 3.6, sliding down to No. 66 in the nation. For specifics: Phil Longo’s offense currently ranks No. 92 in SP+, while Mike Tressel …

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2024 SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 5

Photo: Isaiah Hole Week 5 of the 2024 college football season has concluded. No. 4 Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC) will face Arkansas (3-2, 1-1 SEC) on Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas (7:30 p.m. EDT, ABC) in Week 6. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll. Following Week 5 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders …

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Tennessee offers 2027 quarterback Jayce Johnson

. Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2027 quarterback prospect Jayce Johnson. “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Johnson said. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound quarterback is from Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Johnson is also listed as an athlete, playing defensive back. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Johnson from 247Sports, Rivals, On3 or ESPN. The …

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Who was the South Jersey High School Football Star of Week 4? Cast your vote here

Winslow’s Jalen Parker celebrates after throwing a touchdown to Winslow’s TJ Maddox during the 4th quarter of the football game between Winslow and Millville played at Millville High School on Friday, September 27, 2024. Winslow defeated Millville, 35-7. Which South Jersey high school football players had the best performances of Week 4? Read about the Top 15 here and cast …

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After the Deion debacle, UCF is even more threatening to Florida football

ORLANDO – The answer to Florida’s immediate football worries has become clear. Somehow, get Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter into Gator uniforms by this Saturday. They wore Colorado uniforms over the weekend and ruined UCF’s big coming out party. The same UCF that loomed as a uniquely existential threat to Florida football and Billy Napier. “We didn’t get it done,” …

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Early takeaway success feeding current drought for Illinois defense

Sep. 29—STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Illinois vaulted to the top of the national leaderboard with eight takeaways in its first two games. The impact of two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in the season opener against Eastern Illinois probably only meant turning a comfortable win into a 45-0 blowout. Picking off Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels three times and securing another …

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After Georgia win, what is Alabama football vs Vanderbilt spread?

After what was widely viewed as a “pick-em” game between Alabama football and Georgia Saturday night, the No. 2 Crimson Tide are favored by much more ahead of its Week 6 matchup. Alabama opened as 24-point road favorites ahead of Saturday’s meeting against Vanderbilt per DraftKings Sportsbook. The Crimson Tide is 24.5-point favorites according to FanDuel Sportsbook with the over/under …

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Where is Ohio State football ranked in the polls after Week 5?

Ohio State remained at No. 3 in the major polls following its 38-7 win at Michigan State on Saturday night. Two teams from the Southeastern Conference were ahead of the Buckeyes. In the Associated Press poll, Alabama was ranked No. 1, followed by Texas at No. 2, after prevailing over Georgia in a dramatic 41-34 victory on Saturday night. The …

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