Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks back at Michigan State footballl’s 24-17 loss to Michigan football and looking ahead to the Spartans’ visit from No. 13 Indiana coming up. Next up for the Spartans: No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers Matchup: Michigan State (4-4, 2-3 Big Ten) vs. No. 13 Indiana (8-0, 5-0). Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Saturday; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing …
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4-star WR recruit decommits from Florida State
Recruiting Four-star wide receiver recruit CJ Wiley has decommitted from the Florida State Seminoles. Wiley has continued looking at other schools despite his commitment to Florida State. The four-star checked out this week’s Texas A&M versus LSU Tigers game in College Station, Texas. Wiley also visited Georgia football for the Auburn game. The four-star can’t be impressed with Florida State’s …
Read More »Week 9 Overreaction: Texas A&M sits atop the SEC & Notre Dame boosts its resume | College Football Enquirer
This embedded content is not available in your region. Following Week 9, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde overreact to the outcomes of Texas A&M vs. LSU, Notre Dame vs. Navy and Colorado vs. UCF. They discuss the quick progression of this Texas A&M program in Mike Elko’s first year and how it relates to Notre Dame’s playoff …
Read More »4 Downs: Browns shock Ravens as Jameis Winston shines in starting debut
. The Cleveland Browns are back in the win column as quarterback Jameis Winston leads them to a come-from-behind win against the Baltimore Ravens. In the first game as the starting quarterback since the season-ending Achilles injury to Deshaun Watson, Winston threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with wide receiver Cedric Tillman in the final minute of …
Read More »Where do Alabama’s upcoming opponents rank among ESPN’s FPI?
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer walks along the field during warmups before a game against the Missouri Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images Throughout the 2024 college football season, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has remained high on the Alabama Crimson Tide. That did not change after the Crimson …
Read More »SEC football playoff bubble: Texas A&M finds safety, LSU in trouble, but what of Texas?
LSU joined rival Alabama standing on the cliff of broken dreams, unfilled expectations and squandered opportunity. With one more step, either team will spiral into the abyss of also-ran bowls. One of the two will take that plunge Nov. 9, when these rivals will meet in Baton Rouge in what amounts to a battle for fifth place in the SEC …
Read More »Alabama football moves back into Joel Klatt’s Top 10 rankings after bounce-back win
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) carries the ball against Missouri Tigers safety Sidney Williams (3) during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images The Alabama Crimson Tide had a bounce-back 34-0 shutout win over the Missouri Tigers that was showcased in Sunday’s updated Top 25 polls. Kalen DeBoer …
Read More »Sources: Rice fires head coach Mike Bloomgren following loss at UConn
Mike Bloomgren has been fired after Rice’s 2-6 start. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Rice’s loss at UConn has led to a coaching change. Head coach Mike Bloomgren has been fired after a 17-10 defeat to UConn on Saturday dropped Rice to 2-6 on the season. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported the firing Sunday afternoon, shortly before Rice issued a …
Read More »Sources: Rice fires coach Mike Bloomgren following loss at UConn
Mike Bloomgren has been fired after Rice’s 2-6 start. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Rice’s loss at UConn has led to a coaching change. Coach Mike Bloomgren has been fired after a 17-10 defeat to UConn on Saturday dropped Rice to 2-6 on the season. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported the firing Sunday afternoon, shortly before Rice issued a statement. …
Read More »Oklahoma’s run game provides offense with a boost
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) sacks Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners run game has begun to find some answers. Facing an Ole Miss team that was No. 1 in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game …
Read More »Michigan football: What we learned in rivalry win vs. MSU, what to watch vs. No. 1 Oregon
Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks back at Michigan football in Week 9 and its 24-17 win over rival Michigan State and looks ahead to a matchup against the top-ranked team in the nation next Saturday. Next up for the Wolverines: No. 1 Oregon Ducks Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan (0) celebrates a play against Michigan State during the second half …
Read More »What the AP Poll looks like after college football’s Week 9
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; View of a pylon with the SEC logo during the first quarter of the SEC Championship college football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Florida football sat out during college football’s Week 9 schedule, taking its second bye of the fall …
Read More »As Texas A&M stands atop the SEC, coach Mike Elko says, ‘This is a real program’
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko didn’t mince words after his team beat LSU on Saturday night to claim the top spot in the SEC. The No. 14 Aggies beat the No. 8 Tigers 38-23 after a second-half quarterback change sparked A&M. After Conner Weigman was replaced by Marcel Reed, Texas A&M scored touchdowns on four straight drives. Thanks to those …
Read More »Where do Oklahoma’s remaining opponents rank in US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 9?
Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) looks to pass the ball in the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. The road to bowl eligibility for the Oklahoma Sooners won’t be a smooth ride. Oklahoma will play FCS program Maine this week. Then they go …
Read More »How far did Alabama rise in new US LBM Coaches Poll after dominant win over Missouri?
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defenders celebrate after a goal line stand against the Missouri Tigers on fourth down to preserve a shut out during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images The Alabama Crimson Tide had a big bounce-back win on Saturday against the Missouri Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide …
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