BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday announced its 2024 SEC Football Legends class presented by T-Mobile, an assemblage of former football standouts who will be honored at events surrounding the SEC Football Championship Game in Atlanta in December. The 2024 Football Legends class includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history …
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Vanderbilt embraces Texas game’s high stakes, including College Football Playoff contention
Vanderbilt football is used to dealing with loss after loss in the locker room. What the Commodores aren’t as used to is playing much-hyped, high-leverage games week after week. Going into Saturday’s game against No. 6 Texas (3:15 p.m. CT, SEC Network), No. 25 Vanderbilt (5-2, 2-1 SEC) could secure bowl eligibility for the first time in six years with …
Read More »Texas’ potential QB controversy & big time SEC fines for field storming | College Football Enquirer
This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde unpack Texas’ complicated quarterback situation with Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. They also look ahead to the biggest matchups of the weekend, including Texas vs. Vanderbilt, LSU vs. Texas A&M and Boise State vs. UNLV. …
Read More »Who have been the best players for BYU this season? Here’s what PFF says
BYU running back LJ Martin (27) runs the ball as he tries to stiff-arm Arizona Wildcats defensive back Genesis Smith (12) during a game held at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. | Isaac Hale It’s hard to pick just one player as BYU’s MVP through the first seven games of 2024. The Cougars have benefitted …
Read More »FAMU football quarterback Daniel Richardson selected to play in the 2025 HBCU Legacy Bowl
Daniel Richardson has risen to instant stardom in his lone year as Florida A&M football’s starting quarterback. And he’s being rewarded for it. On Tuesday, the HBCU Legacy Bowl announced it selected Richardson for its fourth annual showcase game for draft-eligible football players at Black colleges. Richardson joins his teammate, cornerback Kendall Bohler, who will also participate in the HBCU …
Read More »FSU football’s offense needs a change at Miami. Here’s what Mike Norvell must do
Florida State football’s offense has struggled to make an impact this season. The Seminoles rank near the bottom of Divison 1 schools in total offense, scoring offense and rushing offense, among other major statistical categories. Those struggles are a big part of FSU’s 1-6 record heading into rivalry week at No. 5 Miami (7-0). FSU head coach Mike Norvell said …
Read More »LSU head coach Brian Kelly spoke highly of Texas A&M HC Mike Elko and Kyle Field
Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images The SEC is a jumbled mess right now, with Texas A&M and LSU sitting at the top of the rankings, both teams undefeated in conference play. This is …
Read More »Why ‘scary good’ Cade Klubnik could be Heisman finalist | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman break down the Clemson quarterback’s season so far and how Clemson has bounced back after a season-opening loss to Georgia. 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 Kate Klub Nick is …
Read More »UTEP football drops to 1-7 after late-game win by Louisiana Tech in 14-10 loss
For more than three quarters Tuesday night, UTEP’s overwhelming defensive effort was winning a long, lonely battle against Louisiana Tech’s offense and special teams. That was never a likely formula for much more than heartbreak, and UTEP found it in a 14-10 loss to the Bulldogs that dropped it to 1-7. UTEP receiver Kam Thomas sprints into the end zone …
Read More »Midseason grades: A+ for Boise State, F for Oklahoma State & more | College Football Power Hour
This embedded content is not available in your region. Now officially more than halfway through the 2024 college football season, Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman give several teams their midterm report cards. From Texas to Northern Illinois, Boise State, Miami, and everything in-between — does your favorite team make the grade? In the spirit of spooky season, the …
Read More »How did OU football players react to firing of offensive coordinator Seth Littrell?
NORMAN — OU football players are turning their focus toward Mississippi amid the program’s offensive struggles and Sunday’s firing of offensive coordinator Seth Littrell. While new play caller Joe Jon Finley and new quarterbacks coach Kevin Johns brought new energy to the practice field to start the week, the vibes were different. Tight end Jake Roberts, who played for Littrell …
Read More »Is Texas A&M vs. LSU the most significant game since the Aggies entered the SEC?
Nov 25, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers running back Noah Cain (21) is tackled by Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Demani Richardson (26) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Texas A&M (6-1, 4-1 SEC) enters Week 9 of the 2024 college football season on a six-game winning streak while still sitting …
Read More »‘It’s huge for us’: The numbers and the approach behind WSU’s success on the turnover front
Oct. 22—PULLMAN — On the sideline in real time and watching the tape later on, Washington State coach Jake Dickert could tell Jamorri Colson could have given up on the play. It was early in the second quarter of WSU’s 42-10 win over Hawaii last weekend, and after the Rainbow Warriors completed a pass over the middle, Colson wasn’t involved …
Read More »Scouting report: Cincinnati Bearcats football hits Big 12 road for Colorado
Armed with a 5-2 (3-1 Big 12) record and a two-game winning streak, the Cincinnati Bearcats football squad heads for Mountain time this weekend for a prime-time showdown with “Coach Prime” and the Colorado Buffaloes. Sure, it’s only prime time in Boulder with an 8:15 kickoff (10:15 Cincinnati time), but the Bearcats will get an ESPN audience for the first …
Read More »Kirk Ferentz responds to Brendan Sullivan playing time, usage inquiries
After a lifeless first half performance against Michigan State offensively, questions have emerged surrounding Iowa’s decision to stick with graduate quarterback Cade McNamara as its starter. McNamara completed just 3-of-9 passes for 30 yards in the first half in East Lansing and the Hawkeyes punted on four of their five first-half possessions. Iowa gained just five yards and junior kicker …
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