The LHSAA distributed a release Thursday requesting a moment of silence at Friday football games honoring former Independence High School football coach Charles “Coach Bags” Baglio, who was killed recently in a traffic accident. “We respectfully request that you honor the legacy of Charles “Coach Bags’ Baglio with a moment of silence,” the release stated. “Coach Bags was a pillar …
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Former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord throws three pick-6s in first half vs Pitt
Former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord had a first half to forget for Syracuse football on Thursday. McCord threw four interceptions in the first half of the Orange’s ACC game against Pitt at Acrisure Stadium, including three returned for touchdowns. Coming into Thursday’s game, McCord had thrown just six interceptions in Syracuse’s first six games of the season. The Panthers held …
Read More »Gregory-Portland takes to the air to pull away from Carroll in Battle of the Bridge
Gregory-Portland broke open a tight, defensive contest in the renewal of the Battle of the Bridge against Carroll to earn a 42-7 win on Thursday at Buc Stadium. The Wildcats broke the stalemate with 1:12 left until halftime when Cody Adame capped a drive with a 6-yard touchdown plunge to lead 7-0 at the half. It was the third deep …
Read More »Lancaster-Lebanon League regular season wraps up with section titles up for grabs in football
It’s the final week of the 2024 regular season in the Lancaster-Lebanon football league and there are several Berks teams playing for section titles. In Section 1 on Friday night, Wilson (5-0, 8-1) travels to Manheim Township (5-0, 9-0) with the section title on the line, and in Berks County on Friday, Schuylkill Valley (6-0, 7-2) hosts Lancaster Catholic (5-1, …
Read More »Penn State could have avoided odd scene at James Franklin press conference [opinion]
The scene Wednesday night at Holuba Hall was more than odd or strange; it was bizarre. Penn State football coach James Franklin walked to the microphone after practice, as he usually does, to answer questions from reporters. First, though, team spokesman Greg Kincaid read a prepared statement that Franklin or anyone else would have no further comment on the case …
Read More »Quarterback Jake Retzlaff says No. 11 BYU’s offense is ‘on the cusp’ of greatness
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) heads for the sideline during a long run as BYU and Oklahoma State play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Which BYU offense will show up Saturday when the No. 11 Cougars take on a UCF football team that looks totally capable of playing …
Read More »Sports Speak Up: Elated over UNM football
Oct. 24—Praise for Bronco Make no mistake about it — Bronco (Mendhenhall) is our coach. Three-game winning streak aside, watching his post-game interview on the field after the Utah State game should be all any Lobo fan needs to throw support to Bronco and his program. He was in tears, and appropriately and sincerely praised his players. Who knows what …
Read More »Deion Burks injury update: OU football receiver listed as doubtful for Mississippi game
NORMAN — It seems unlikely Deion Burks will make his return Saturday. Burks, who has missed the Sooners’ last three games after suffering a soft tissue injury against Tennessee, was downgraded Thursday night from questionable to doubtful to play against Mississippi. During his coaches show Monday, Venables said Burks was “day-to-day.” Burks was a game time decision against South Carolina …
Read More »Miami’s smoke-and-mirrors routine gets another act against Florida State
For all the hue and cry of any given Saturday afternoon, every reasonably close football game hinges on about four or five plays. Suppose a big third-down completion had floated just out of the receiver’s reach. Suppose a crucial fourth-quarter fumble ended up back in the offense’s hands. Suppose a go-ahead field goal doinked off the upright. These hinge points …
Read More »The experts weigh in on the Texas A&M vs LSU matchup in Week 9
. The SEC is wide open to take, and at the same time, it’s full of one-loss teams. No. 14 Texas A&M and No. 8 LSU are the only teams without an SEC loss. After Saturday night, there will only be one with an unblemished conference record, and the team will be on top of the standings going into week …
Read More »WSU adds road game against Colorado State to 2025 schedule, leaving just one game to fill
Oct. 24—PULLMAN — Washington State football is one game away from finalizing its 2025 schedule. WSU will travel to face Colorado State on Sept. 27, according to a Thursday release, marking the 11th announced game on the Cougars’ 2025 schedule, which has just one game to fill. It will be the Cougars’ and Rams’ third meeting in four seasons, including …
Read More »Syracuse’s Fran Brown hyped up Kyle McCord in a classy gesture after he threw 3 pick-6s in first half
. Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord had one of the worst halves of college football we’ve seen this season on the road against Pittsburgh on Thursday night. McCord threw a whopping four picks before halftime, three of those going back for Pittsburgh touchdowns. It was very bad. As one could imagine, McCord looked dejected on the sideline after throwing his fourth …
Read More »FSU football vs. Miami prediction: Can Seminoles slow down Cam Ward, Miami’s offense?
The rivalry between Florida State football and Miami speaks for itself. An annual showdown between North and South Florida, FSU vs. Miami is a game that holds great significance to both programs. Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell said the importance of this game week goes far beyond what happens within the white lines of the football field. “It’s going to …
Read More »Joel Klatt doesn’t like Notre Dame’s chances against Navy this weekend
Sep 17, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Fox sports broadcaster and analyst Joel Klatt before the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and Ohio State Buckeyes at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports As one of the biggest games of Week 9 in NCAA college football, Notre Dame travels to East Rutherford, New Jersey to take …
Read More »Where are things with Pac-12 expansion?
Washington State defensive back Tyson Durant (5) celebrates with defensive back Jackson Lataimua (2), edge Quinn Roff (20) after his interception against Boise State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 45-25. | Steve Conner It has been over a month since Utah State officially accepted an …
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