College Football

Swampcast talks Florida football-TAMU matchup, who should start at QB. DJ Lagway or Graham Mertz

In this week’s Swampcast, the Sun’s Kevin Brockway and Noah Ram discuss the Florida football-Texas A&M matchup and the budding quarterback controversy surrounding incumbent starter Graham Mertz and five-star freshman DJ Lagway. Lagway opened some eyes in his first career start, throwing for a Florida Gators freshman-record 456 yards and 3 TDs in UF’s 45-7 win over Samford on Saturday. …

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Michigan football announces Sherrone Moore has signed his contract

Photo: Isaiah Hole On the eve of Michigan football’s season opener against Fresno State, some odd news hit the wire when it was revealed that new head coach Sherrone Moore still had not signed his contract that was offered back in January. Many speculated as to what that was about, with some jeering the Wolverines for what appeared like a …

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NIU’s win over Notre Dame gave G5 schools glimmer of hope, but college football’s evolution may force more abrupt changes

Last December, after a long day of player meetings and bowl preparations, Thomas Hammock began to drive home with a terrible realization. He’s leaving. He is Antario Brown, the Northern Illinois all-conference running back who’d fielded enough high-dollar offers that he met with Hammock earlier that day and informed the Huskies’ head coach he would be transferring to one of …

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Are the Buffaloes already facing a must-win game against Colorado State?

BOULDER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes scrambles against defensive back Jack Howell #17 of the Colorado State Rams in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field on September 16, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) While rivalry games should always be considered must-win, Colorado football is facing added pressure to beat …

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Longtime Eagles coach Yoder dies

Kenny Yoder, a beloved longtime assistant football coach at East Forsyth High School, died Sunday. Yoder was the special teams coach at East Forsyth and helped the Eagles win state championships in 2018 and 2019. Current East Forsyth Head Coach Todd Willert said that he and numerous players, especially the kickers, punters and special teams players, had a special bond …

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Georgia football injury report: SEC releases Bulldogs’ list for Kentucky game

The first official Georgia football injury report — officially termed by the SEC as an “availability report” — was released Wednesday night ahead of Saturday’s game at Kentucky. The list includes five players ranging from out to questionable. Additional reports will be submitted by schools and released on Thursday and Friday and another at least 90 minutes prior to kickoff …

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Tight end is becoming a weapon in Lincoln Riley’s third year at USC

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Lincoln Riley’s USC offense did not seem to use the tight end position with great frequency under Caleb Williams, but that has changed with Miller Moss. Riley spoke after the win over Utah State about this. If you watched the game, you would have seen tight ends Lake McRee, Kade Eldridge and Walker Lyons in 12 personnel, …

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Sources: Pac-12 rebuilding conference, targeting Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Colorado State

The Pac-12 is mobilizing its long-discussed plan to rebuild the league with additions from the Mountain West, sources tell Yahoo Sports. The two-team conference of Washington State and Oregon State is targeting Boise State, San Diego State, Colorado State and Fresno State as new additions in a reimagined Pac-12. Those schools are expected to soon apply or have already applied …

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Running back Desmond Reid is the not-so-secret weapon in Pitt’s new offense

Sep. 11—MORGANTOWN — When it was announced Pitt running back Rodney Hammond was declared ineligible for the entire 2024 season, it appeared the Panthers had lost an important offensive weapon. Little did anyone know, the Panthers had a secret weapon waiting in the wings. Pitt went in a completely different direction with its offense for this season, bringing in offensive …

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Can Micah Bernard take Utah’s running game to a new level on Saturday?

Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) slips a tackle by Baylor Bears safety Devin Lemear (20) at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News All of Rice-Eccles Stadium, from the fans in the stands to Baylor’s coaches and players, knew what was …

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ND FOOTBALL: Irish seek offensive improvement, consistency against Purdue

Sep. 11—SOUTH BEND — The offensive concerns are not going away anytime soon for Notre Dame. After offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, quarterback Riley Leonard and a handful of receivers joined the Irish in the offseason, the belief that Notre Dame’s past offensive struggles would take a sharp dive in September became to be more realistic through fall camp. A win …

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Texas A&M HC Mike Elko praises backup QB Marcel Reed’s versatility

Sep 7, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs the ball against the McNeese State Cowboys during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images Just three days before Texas A&M (1-1) takes on the Florida Gators (1-1) in the swamp, Aggies head coach Mike Elko discussed several topics during his …

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