We are entering the time of the high school football season when the top performers lead their teams to postseason glory. So, for fun, we’ll make this a regular season award. Asking this question: Who has been the Most Valuable Player from the Indianapolis area so far in the 2024 season? We will keep the voting open through Oct. 31 …
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These five SEC teams could threaten Tennessee football’s playoff bid
Tennessee is sitting pretty in the College Football Playoff picture. But there are still teams that could leapfrog the Vols down the stretch. On this episode of “The Volunteer State” podcast, hosts Adam Sparks and John Adams break down the five SEC teams that could jump past UT in the race toward the playoff. And, yes, that includes Alabama. They …
Read More »Georgia faces rematch in CFP projections after win at Texas
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (94) celebrates a Michigan interception as Washington Huskies offensive lineman Julius Buelow (77) walks towards the end zone during the fourth quarter in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs the the No. 2 seed …
Read More »Missouri’s leading rusher to reportedly miss Alabama game
Sep 21, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Nate Noel (8) runs with the ball against Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Randon Fontenette (2) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Wednesday afternoon, Missouri Tigers running back Nate Noel is expected Saturday’s game …
Read More »Michigan is running out of options to fix its QB mess
Nothing is working at quarterback for Michigan. The Wolverines tried former walk-on Davis Warren to start the season but after a woeful performance against Arkansas State, first-year coach Sherrone Moore turned to Alex Orji. The former three-star led Michigan to a win over USC but threw only 12 passes and had 32 passing yards in that 27-24 victory. Seventh-year transfer …
Read More »Sherrone Moore: Michigan football practice plans failing to translate on game day
Michigan football is on pace for its worst non-COVID-19 shortened season since going 5-7 in 2014. That, of course, was coach Brady Hoke’s last year before Jim Harbaugh was brought on to revive the program. After yet another debacle last week when Michigan (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) came off of a bye week but managed to score the fewest points …
Read More »Ohio State asks fans to ‘Scarlet the Shoe’ for Saturday’s game against Nebraska
Fireworks go off as the Ohio State Buckeyes take the field prior to the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Penn State At Ohio State Football The Ohio State football team is back in action this Saturday after a week off from games. Nebraska will head east …
Read More »Ohio State vs. Nebraska preview and prediction
EUGENE, OREGON – OCTOBER 12: Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after a defensive stop on fourth down during the third quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) The sting of the Oregon loss still smarts a bit and all of Buckeye Nation is …
Read More »Alabama broadcaster doubles down on artificial noise allegation at Neyland Stadium
Alabama play-by-play announcer Chris Stewart clarified his allegation that Tennessee pumps artificial noise into Neyland Stadium during a radio interview on Wednesday. But it wasn’t an apology. Instead, he appeared to double-down on his comment during UT’s 24-17 win over Alabama that that UT pipes in crowd noise. “I didn’t think anything about it when I said it, and somebody …
Read More »Staff predictions as LSU faces Texas A&M for top spot in the SEC
. LSU is riding a six-game winning streak since a loss to USC in Week 1, delivering big SEC wins in the last two weeks against Ole Miss at home in overtime and Arkansas on the road in blowout fashion. Now, it’s time for what could be the toughest test of the season so far as the Tigers head to …
Read More »Texas A&M’s Mike Elko details relationship with LSU coach Brian Kelly ahead of Week 9 showdown
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Mike Elko of the Texas A&M Aggies looks on during the first half against the Bowling Green Falcons at Kyle Field on September 21, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) When LSU coach Brian Kelly takes the field in College Station to face the Texas A&M Aggies in …
Read More »Should LSU be worried about losing 5-star corner DJ Pickett?
DJ Pickett (red) playing defensive back at the Battle Miami 7-on-7 tournament on Jan. 28 at Mill’s Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale. Most of the 2025 five-stars have already committed, which means teams must push for flips if they wish to add a five-star to their class. Miami is doing just that with five-star LSU commit DJ Pickett. It came …
Read More »Why Notre Dame-Navy might be the game of the week | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman look ahead to this Saturday’s clash between two teams who have real chances of qualifying for the College Football Playoff. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Notre Dame. Navy is …
Read More »Former Sooners head coach tells Paul Finebaum ‘We’re short in a lot of areas’
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables walks off he field after the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Texas one 34-3. The Oklahoma Sooners have taken a step back. While the Sooners have taken a step back, the Texas Longhorns look …
Read More »Wisconsin Badgers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: Series history, all-time record
The Wisconsin Badgers (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) host No. 3 Penn State (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. CT. It will be the 21st all-time meeting between the two programs. The Badgers have gone 9-11 in the team’s 20 previous matchups with the Nittany Lions, dropping five in a row …
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