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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Ohio State football: Day looking for players to step up in wake of injuries
Oct. 22—Ohio State football coach Ryan Day confirmed Tuesday his team will have a new left tackle the rest of the season. Josh Simmons suffered a season-ending knee injury in Ohio State’s loss to Oregon on Oct. 12. The junior had been one of the Buckeyes’ best blockers, but Day said they plan to move forward with junior Zen Michalski …
Read More »Pro Football Focus highlights glaring defensive stat in loss vs. MSU
Following a disappointing 32-20 loss to the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., Pro Football Focus shared a rather concerning defensive stat that helped MSU to victory. According to PFF, Iowa’s defense missed 19 tackles throughout Saturday’s contest, which far surpassed the three missed tackles by the Spartans. To put some context on that …
Read More »Deion Sanders shares early thoughts on Cincinnati Bearcats
TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 19: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes watches from the sidelines during the first half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Needing a win to secure bowl eligibility, head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes will …
Read More »Iowa updates injury outlook prior to Northwestern
The Iowa Hawkeyes return home to play host to the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday afternoon in a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff on Big Ten Network. After a frustrating loss last week at Michigan State, Iowa (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) is looking to bounce back in a big way in front of its fans from inside Kinnick Stadium. As the Hawkeyes ready …
Read More »OSU examined pass rush problems on bye week
Oct. 22—COLUMBUS — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day spent more time than usual in the defensive coaches’ meetings last week during a bye week and a major topic of discussion in those meetings was the Buckeyes’ pass rush. OSU did not have a sack in a 32-31 loss to Oregon in its most recent game and did not apply …
Read More »Two former Penn State football players face felony rape, other charges
Two former Penn State football players − both dismissed from the university in August − will face felony charges in Centre County Court. Court documents filed Tuesday show that former defensive players Jameial Lyons and Kaveion Keys will be charged with felony rape, aggravated indecent assault, sexual assault and other misdemeanor charges. The Centre Daily Times first reported that the …
Read More »Kirby Smart on targeting calls on two Georgia football DBs, appeal process for Florida game
Georgia football put together one of its best defensive outings in the Kirby Smart era in its 30-15 win at then No. 1 Texas Saturday, but it came with a cost with two secondary starters ejected in the fourth quarter for targeting. That comes with safety Dan Jackson and Star nickel back Joenel Aguero having to sit out the first …
Read More »‘This kid just won’t give up’: Student who practiced alone for 2-plus years ready to answer Arizona State’s call for a kicker
The text message arrived this past Saturday as Arizona State aviation student Nolan Krinsky was preparing for a training flight. A friend asked if Krinsky had seen Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham’s scathing rant after a loss at Cincinnati earlier that day. Irate that his starting kicker missed a pair of fourth-quarter field goals that would have pulled …
Read More »Former Bloomington South star Rex Grossman added to SEC Legends list
Former Bloomington South and University of Florida standout Rex Grossman has been selected to the 2024 Southeastern Conference Legends class. The 2024 Football Legends class includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron at their respective institutions, and is the first to include representatives from new members Oklahoma and Texas. Grossman was Indiana’s Mr. Football in 1998 and a Parade …
Read More »Why Zen Michalski is Ohio State football’s replacement for Josh Simmons at left tackle
The season-ending knee injury to Josh Simmons left Ohio State with two options to replace him. It could continue to lean on Zen Michalski, who filled in for Simmons after he went down at Oregon two weeks ago, or reshuffle the offensive line by moving either of its guards to left tackle and having Austin Siereveld take over for them …
Read More »Auburn rises in ESPN FPI following fourth straight loss
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 19: Jamal Roberts #20 of the Missouri Tigers dives across the goal line for a touchdown as Malik Blocton #47 and Kaleb Harris #18 of the Auburn Tigers defend during the 4th quarter of the game at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) The Auburn Tigers rough …
Read More »Former Notre Dame football All-American’s son flips to SEC team
Recruiting While Notre Dame football has had some great success with legacy recruits, they don’t always reel them back to South Bend. That was the case with Marshall Pritchett, a 6-foot, 5-inch and 211-pound tight end from Georgia. The son of Wesley Pritchett, the former Notre Dame linebacker who helped the Irish win the 1988 National Championship, saw Marshall initially …
Read More »Despite criticism, USC is sticking with Miller Moss as its starting quarterback
Miller Moss, above passing against Penn State on Oct. 12, remains USC’s starting quarterback. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Questions swirled since Saturday, swept up in the bitter frustration of a third straight defeat and doused in the kerosene of social media. The decision Monday to close off media access would only add more speculative fuel to the fire, …
Read More »LSU pushing for top spot in SEC standings entering Week 9
Oct 19, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Tyrone Broken (5) attempts a catch as LSU Tigers cornerback Zy Alexander (14) and safety Sage Ryan (3) defend at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images Week 8 didn’t feature a ton of chaos around the SEC, but we did see a few results that will …
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