College Football

ORLANDO, Fla. — DJ Lagway, after throwing for a freshman record 456 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday in his debut as a collegiate starting quarterback, was asked about why he chose a struggling University of Florida program when he could have gone to any college football powerhouse in the country. The first words out of his mouth when he …

You might be wondering how Tennessee football decided on Kent State as a nonconference opponent for this Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Possible explanation: It’s a MAC team. Or maybe, UT was looking for something different (i.e., a program it had never played). Perhaps, it was a close call between Kent State and Washington. And Tennessee opted for Kent State. Tennessee …

You’ve heard it before, but now it’s undeniable: Texas football is back. That, plus Oregon’s struggles and a Notre Dame revelation in this week’s First and 10. 1. Texas football was lost but now it’s found in the SEC A quick refresher for those forgetting just how unbearably lost Texas football was not so long ago. The big, bad Longhorns, …

Georgia Bulldogs fans are among the happiest in college football, ranking as the No. 5 happiest fan base nationwide and the No. 2 happiest in the SEC, according to a recent study conducted by Casino.org. This was a nationwide study with a sample size of 4,000 D1 college football fans. Fans were surveyed to gauge their happiness or misery levels …

Missouri football might just have an effort problem. No, not the indifferent, uncaring kind. The Tigers, when it comes to the multiple holding penalties that cost them yards during Saturday’s win over Buffalo on Faurot Field, might be trying too hard to finish off some blocks. “You know, we’ve got to learn to let go. When the ball is out, …

Our Wisconsin football coverage team predicts the outcome of the Badgers’ game against No. 4 Alabama on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Mark Stewart This will be a great measuring stick for the Badgers heading into Big Ten play. I know there are questions about the Wisconsin defensive front, but I wonder how the offense will fare. UW, …

Here is the Week 3 high school football recap from throughout the Fond du Lac and Oshkosh area: Lomira 28, Laconia 7 ROSENDALE – Lions senior running back Taylor Schaumberg carried 21 times for 166 yards (7.9 ypa) and three touchdowns and senior quarterback Jackson Goebel followed with 13 carries for 83 yards (6.4 ypa) and a rushing score to …

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz told reporters on Tuesday that he still feels confident with graduate Cade McNamara as the Hawkeyes’ starting quarterback. “Yeah, I do. I’ll stay on the same page I’ve been on. I just think he needs to play and he needs to learn from his experiences. The faster you learn, the better, obviously. But, he’s …

Utah Utes quarterback Isaac Wilson passes against Baylor play at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, September 7, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News For the second week in a row, Isaac Wilson was in the game before the first half was over. In the season opener against Southern Utah, the four-star freshman quarterback took the field …

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – ISAIAH KNOWLES, ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY Quarterback | R-Sophomore | Tampa, Fla. Knowles ranks second in conference passing yards, totaling 479 and averaging 239.5 passing yards per game. He currently has a 68.4 completion percentage and a 155.2 efficiency. Despite the Golden Rams’ loss, Knowles completed four passing touchdowns and finished with 262 passing yards. …

Aug 22, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State University head football coach Ryan Day speaks during the Ohio State football team media availability on August 21, 2024 at the Woody Hays Athletic Facility. After looking mighty impressive during a Week 2 blowout over MAC opponent Western Michigan, the Ohio State football team is now able to take a deep breath …

AUBURN, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 07: Head coach Hugh Freeze of the Auburn Tigers reacts to a penalty during the first half of their game against the California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) The Auburn Tigers are coming off an extremely disconcerting loss in week two against ACC opponent …

Fox Big Noon broadcast on the field before kickoff between Michigan and Texas at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. A lot of eyes were on Texas in Ann Arbor. Fox Sports has announced the Longhorns at Michigan game was the most-watched college football game this season on any network. It was also Saturday’s most-watched telecast …

Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies running back Antario Brown (1) celebrates after the Huskies defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images One of the leading voices in college football is piling on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after the team’s poor showing against Northern Illinois. The …

Uncertainty about the health of Utah star quarterback Cam Rising wasn’t enough to sway voters in Week 2 of the Big 12 Power Rankings. The Utes tightened their grip on the top spot, receiving 12 of a possible 16 first-place votes from a panel of media that regularly covers the Big 12. The first-place total was an increase from seven …