Texas A&M didn’t wait until the end of the season to part ways with coach Jimbo Fisher, firing the sixth-year Aggies boss on Sunday with two games still remaining in the regular season. While mid-season firings have become more commonplace due to the NCAA’s early signing period and other factors, it hasn’t exactly been a celebrated trend. Texas coach Steve …
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Stephen A. Smith says Aggies should hire Deion Sanders, bring Prime Time to Texas A&M
Should Deion Sanders jump the Colorado ship and take Prime Time to the Lone Star State? Stephen A. Smith thinks Sanders, in just his first season with the Buffaloes, should take the head coaching job at Texas A&M. The Aggies athletic department fired Jimbo Fisher on Sunday, giving him an historic buyout of $77 million after going 5-7 last year …
Read More »Chang’s process resulted in UH’s upset of Air Force
Nov. 13—The Hawaii football team trusted the process. Saturday night’s 27-13 dismantling of Air Force was a result of weeks of experiments, developments and tireless work, according to the UH coaches. The Hawaii football team trusted the process. Saturday night’s 27-13 dismantling of Air Force was a result of weeks of experiments, developments and tireless work, according to the UH …
Read More »Cooper DeJean named Bednarik Award Semifinalist
The list of accolades Cooper DeJean is up for and may win is going to reach lengths of Costco receipts. The Iowa Hawkeys’ star defensive back is littered among award watch lists, NFL mock drafts, high-character trophies, and so much more. DeJean is putting together another phenomenal year on the heels of a breakout 2022 season and continues to put …
Read More »Auburn jumps to No. 25 in ESPN FPI after win vs. Arkansas
The Auburn Tigers secured their second three-game win streak of the year on Saturday, bullying the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville 48-10. Auburn’s offense was able to sustain drives throughout the game, while the defense held Arkansas out of the end zone until garbage time late in the fourth quarter. The dominant win catapulted Auburn up the ESPN Football Power Index, …
Read More »‘It’s what you sign up for.’
With coaches at Texas A&M and Mississippi State fired within the last 24 hours, Florida football coach Billy Napier understands the tenuous nature of coaching in the SEC. “it’s been that way in this league for a long time,” Napier said. “Look, I think you know what you sign up for. I think we all do.” Jimbo Fisher was fired …
Read More »Why Mississippi State football coaching hire is crucial for athletic director Zac Selmon
STARKVILLE — When Zac Selmon was introduced in January as Mississippi State’s athletic director, the talking points were vast. He discussed NIL. He talked about athletes excelling in the classroom. He touched on the importance of the Bulldog Club. He stressed the importance of winning the right way. But whether it’s fair or not, his first stint leading an athletic …
Read More »CBS Sports bowl projections have Texas in the College Football Playoff
Texas has everything to play for right now. Steve Sarkisian’s squad is looking at a clear shot to the Big 12 Championship game and College Football Playoff berth. However, there is very little margin for error. Texas must win the remaining regular season games on the schedule against Iowa State and Texas Tech. On top of that, the Longhorns would …
Read More »Top prospects react to big visitor weekend in Eugene
The Oregon Ducks got the job done on the field this weekend against the USC Trojans, winning 36-27 in a game that was never as close as the scoreboard would suggest. It’s also becoming increasingly clear that they got the job done on the recruiting trail as well, having a successful weekend when it came to hosting over 50 high …
Read More »David Pollack gives Carson Beck Heisman love
Despite being laid off by ESPN, former Georgia Bulldog David Pollack continues to voice his thoughts on the college football landscape. On Monday, Pollack shared his top five Heisman players, which included Georgia quarterback Carson Beck. It’s taken some time for the national landscape to catch on to what Beck is doing at Georgia, but after another strong performance against …
Read More »‘Hail Yes!’ No Jim Harbaugh, no problem for Michigan, debating long-term consequences
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Tony Garica (@RealTonyGarcia) and Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Producer: Andrew Birkle • Email: [email protected] On this episode: When it doubt, run the ball like there’s no tomorrow. That was the mindset for Michigan football on Saturday against Penn State, just hours after finding …
Read More »College football coaching carousel: Tracker, analysis, grades on coach changes, 2023-24 firings and hirings
USATSI Substantive coaching changes are part of the annual college football offseason cycle. With the early signing period becoming pivotal, athletic directors have pushed forward their timelines, not just when it comes to hiring coaches but firing them as well. Despite that, it took 11 weeks into the 2023 season for an FBS coach to be fired for their on-field …
Read More »Kirby Smart and Josh Heupel on Dolly Parton attending Georgia football game vs. Vols
Georgia football has no shortage of country music stars who are fans. Jason Aldean. Kane Brown. Thomas Rhett. Trisha Yearwood. Kirby Smart is a fan of Luke Bryan who himself is a big Bulldogs backer. Smart earlier this season said he didn’t know who pop star Miley Cyrus was, but he was asked Monday if he knew who Dolly Parton …
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