College Football

Can BYU’s experience in bowls help the Cougars upset Colorado?

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake reacts as a play unfolds during a game against the Arizona Wildcats held at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. | Isaac Hale SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes have the better offense, led by future NFL first-round draft picks Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy …

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Banned again! Bevo barred from CFP Peach Bowl matchup vs. Arizona State

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns live mascot steer Bevo XV during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The No. 5 Texas Longhorns will take on the No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils on January 1 in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the site of …

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Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty draws praise from Penn State coach James Franklin

Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty has posted a lot of impressive statistics, but one sticks out to Penn State coach James Franklin. “I think I read somewhere that 1,300 of his rushing yards are after contact, which is a ridiculous stat,” Franklin said Monday. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before.” Jeanty actually has gained 1,882 yards after contact alone …

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UNM football: Lobos announce six new assistants

Dec. 23—New Mexico announced six staff additions Monday, filling out coordinator and position coach vacancies heading into head coach Jason Eck’s first season leading the Lobos. Formally announced as UNM’s coach on Dec. 14, Eck is set to bring over all six staffers from his three-year tenure at Idaho. The announced group is composed of two coordinators, two position coaches …

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Texas vs Arizona State: Sarkisian, Dillingham praise each other’s coaching careers

Before answering a reporter’s question Monday during an online conference including Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham participating, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian stopped to make an observation. “I’m watching Judge Judy at the bottom of this Zoom right now,” Steve Sarkisian said. “I’m not sure who’s got that cooking. Sorry Kenny, I apologize.” Sure enough, the Zoom window belonging to a …

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Only team Notre Dame lost to in 2024 regular season wins bowl game

BOISE, ID – DECEMBER 23: Spuddy Buddy crowd surfs with the Northern Illinois Huskies at the conclusion of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Albertsons Stadium on December 23, 2024 in Boise, Idaho. Northern Illinois won the game 28-20 in double overtime. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) As great a 2024 season Notre Dame has …

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First found of college football playoffs average 10.6 million viewers

The games weren’t good. The ratings weren’t bad. Via SportMediaWatch.com, the four first-round games of the 12-team college football playoffs averaged 10.6 million viewers. The Tennessee-Ohio State game on Saturday night led the way, with 14.3 million. That ranks 35th of the 74 prior college football playoff games. Friday night’s Indiana-Notre Dame game averaged 13.4 million. For Notre Dame, it …

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Grand View’s Joe Woodley named new football coach at Drake

Joe Woodley helped transform Grand View into one of the premier NAIA football programs. Woodley helped create the program with his father Mike, working as an assistant before taking over the reins and leading the team to a national championship. Eventually, there was nothing else left for him to accomplish at the Des Moines school. Now he’ll tackle a new …

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Colorado picks up veteran offensive lineman from transfer portal

Sep 3, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Aki Ogunbiyi (74) in action during the first half against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Colorado football’s offensive line grew stronger on Monday as Texas Tech transfer Aki Ogunbiyi reportedly signed with the Buffs. According to On3’s Pete Nakos, …

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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck undergoes surgery on ulnar ligament

Georgia quarterback Carson BEck is done for the season. Beck was injured in the epic win over Texas in the SEC Championship Game. He came on the field for one final play, handing off as Georgia won the game and title. The buzz was Beck would not be back. On Monday, it became official. He had surgery on the ulnar …

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LSU football’s top recruit already practicing with Tigers

. LSU football’s top 2025 recruit is already on campus and practicing with the Tigers. Five-star cornerback DJ Pickett hit the field with LSU on Monday as seen in a social media post. Top recruits suiting up for bowl practice isn’t rare. Tiger fans may remember Derek Stingley Jr. did a similar thing in 2018. According to the On3 Industry Rankings, …

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Rate Bowl in Phoenix: Storylines, key players for Kansas State, Rutgers

The Kansas State Wildcats (8-4) face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-5) in the 35th annual Rate Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix, airing Thursday on ESPN at 3:30 p.m. Kansas State is favored -7 over Rutgers. This is the college football bowl season’s only matchup between Big 12 and Big Ten conference teams. Here’s what else you need to know …

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