Most people in the know and average fans out there just assume the Oregon Ducks will be pretty good in 2024 as they enter their first season as a member of the Big Ten Conference. They also just assume that with the expanded playoff format of 12 teams, odds are the Ducks will be one of those dozen teams in …
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With plenty of new faces, Southside football ready to continue momentum
SOUTHSIDE − It was already going to be an offseason of change for Southside football coming out of a record-setting 2023 season. The Panthers broke through the region to take the crown and made a third straight playoff appearance, although they did fall again in the first round. They were going to lose their All-State running back and a quarterback …
Read More »Recruiting expert predicts four-star wide receiver will end up at Penn State
Penn State has a clear need for playmaking wide receivers, and it appears a four-star receiver could be on the horizon for the Nittany Lions. Four-star wide receiver Koby Howard, from Florida, appears to be trending in a positive direction for Penn State in the Class of 2025. The first official recruiting prediction is now on the board suggesting Penn …
Read More »Boom or bust: Bettors throwing heavy money on Colorado football despite long odds
Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Deion Sanders and the Colorado football team have the opportunity to make a lot of people a ton of cash in 2024. The Buffaloes are the most-bet team to win the Big 12 this …
Read More »Major questions must be answered before Alabama becomes a CFP contender
College Football will feature numerous changes in the upcoming 2024 season. With mass conference realignment going into effect and the College Football Playoff expanding to a 12-team format, it’s a different ball game. Because of this, the Alabama Crimson Tide likely won’t fall too far behind, if at all, as a result of the program entering a new era. Under …
Read More »Michigan State AD Alan Haller speaks to the media during Big Ten Media Days
Michigan State football is currently going through the Big Ten Media Days, and while much of the focus is on new head coach Jonathan Smith and what he had to say, MSU’s athletic director Alan Haller also caught up with the media and had some interesting things to say about his goals for this program and the future of college …
Read More »What will it take for LSU to win a national championship in 2024?
It’s hard to know what to expect from this year’s LSU squad. On one hand, the Tigers have a lot of talent to replace, especially on offense. On the other, there’s optimism with the current roster and hope that the defense will take a step forward after it proved to be a limiting factor last season. With the expanded College …
Read More »LSU football fan poll: Who is LSU’s biggest rival?
Talking season for the upcoming Southeastern Conference football season officially kicked off this past week with SEC Media Kickoff in Dallas. The now 16-team league took center stage as all coaches and players got the chance to talk about their teams ahead of games being playing a little more than a month away. For LSU football, Brian Kelly is entering …
Read More »Brown: Jeff Brohm can help Louisville football make ACC history in second season at helm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The challenge for Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm in Year 2 of his tenure is to do what no other ACC team that lost in the league’s championship game has done since 2008. Make it back to Charlotte the next season to play for the title again. The task is so difficult, it’s only happened once since …
Read More »UGA projected to be ranked No. 1 in US LBM coaches poll
The Georgia Bulldogs are projected to be the top-ranked team in the US LBM coaches poll. We are a month away from Week 0, which features a game between the Florida State Seminoles and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Georgia opens the 2024 college football season against the Clemson Tigers, who are predicted to be ranked No. 17, on Aug. 31. …
Read More »Kirk Ferentz gives update on Cade McNamara’s health at Big Ten Media Days
Big Ten Media Days are underway and the Iowa Hawkeyes are present today talking about the upcoming 2024 college football season. One of the biggest storylines for Iowa this season, as has been the case for the past few years, is what kind of quarterback play and offensive output they will get. Last season started with excitement as Cade McNamara …
Read More »Vote for top Mississippi running back entering 2024 MHSAA, MAIS football season
With the 2024 football season weeks away, MSSAA and MAIS football fans can decide which high school running back is the best in Mississippi. Vote for your choice of Mississippi’s top running back entering the season. Fans can vote once per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Sunday. Jacquez Alexander-Dedeaux, Pass Christian: Alexander-Dedeaux had 208 carries for 1,472 rushing …
Read More »Lincoln Riley is convinced USC football player development will improve
USC has been outfoxed and outworked by Oregon and Ohio State on the recruiting trail and in the transfer portal. It’s part of why Oregon and Ohio State are the two favorites to meet in the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game this December. Lincoln Riley knows that other Big Ten programs are setting the bar higher, but he insists that …
Read More »Watch MSU Football HC Jonathan Smith’s full press conference at the 2024 Big Ten Media Days here
The 2024 Big Ten Media Days are upon us, and new Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith took to the podium on Wednesday to address the media and give some updates on his program as they head closer to fall camp. You can watch Smith’s full press conference below: Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on …
Read More »ESPN on what Clemson football needs as a College Football Playoff contender
Everyone knows how important this season is for Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program. The 12-team College Football Playoff allows everyone, including the Tigers, more opportunity to make a run for a National Championship. The ACC is wide open, and while Clemson isn’t the king of the conference like it once was, there’s a good chance it’s the best …
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