College Football

COLLEGE STATION — No. 14 Texas A&M fought off early rust against Mississippi State en route to a hard-fought win Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. The Aggies had gone 2-4 in its last six trips but emerged with a 34-24 win. Despite looking sloppy at times, the Aggies (6-1, 4-0) separated from the Bulldogs (1-6, 0-4) in the second half …

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Halloween came early to Neyland Stadium Saturday afternoon. A horde of sloppy, undisciplined football players spent the first half of Saturday’s Alabama-Tennessee game dressed up as …

Oct. 19—Passing judgment on the Auburn Tigers’ loss Saturday at the Missouri Tigers: Offense — C: Auburn is not a finely turned offensive machine. Far from it. Auburn’s offense mustered 10 points and, after scoring a touchdown, the next five drives featured four punts and 91 yards, opening the door for a Mizzou comeback. Defense — C: Missouri’s Luther Burden …

Florida football starting running back Montrell Johnson Jr. is out for UF against Kentucky, but running back Treyaun Webb and left tackle Austin Barber will play against the Wildcats. Johnson suffered a lower leg injury last week during UF’s 23-17 overtime loss against No. 10 Tennessee. The 5-foot-11, 216-pound Johnson is the leading rusher for the Florida Gators this season …

Colorado football is well on its way to taking another step closer to bowl eligibility, with a 21-point halftime lead against Arizona. Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes will have to finish the job without its best player, though. Two-way superstar Travis Hunter will miss the remainder of Colorado’s game against the Wildcats Saturday in Tucson, Arizona. Here’s what you …

Eastern Michigan provided plenty of MACtion in the fourth quarter of its game Saturday with Central Michigan. The Chippewas led 34-16 with 13:26 left but the Eagles scored 22 points in 9:12 to come away with a stunning victory. The three scoring drives for Eastern Michigan totaled 18 plays and accounted for 182 yards of offense. The game-winning score came …

Following Arizona State football’s loss to Cincinnati on Saturday, Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham said the team is looking to make a change at kicker — including open tryouts coming Monday in Tempe. Trailing in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Big 12 road game against the Bearcats, Sun Devils kicker Ian Hershey missed two field goals of 48 and 41 …

Oct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Damari Alston (0) is tackled by Missouri Tigers cornerback Ja’Marion Wayne (25) during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Auburn football held its first SEC win of the season in its grasp, but could not find a way to hold it until …

Michigan football may have suffered another big injury setback. All-American cornerback Will Johnson suffered an ankle injury Saturday in the first half against Illinois, according to the CBS broadcast. Johnson came out on Michigan’s first defensive possession and has yet to return. Johnson missed one game this season against Minnesota and left the USC game early with a shoulder injury. …

Florida football freshman quarterback DJ Lagway has gradually adapted to SEC football, alternating with incumbent starter Graham Mertz on a series-by-series basis depending on the flow of the game. But with Mertz done for the season with a torn ACL, Lagway will lead the Florida Gators for the remainder of the season as UF’s starter. That begins Saturday night, when …

Oct 19, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) passes the ball against the Houston Cougars during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images The Kansas Jayhawks are playing their homecoming game at Arrowhead Stadium against the Houston Cougars, and they wasted no time finding the endzone in the …

Army was not about to become a one-and-done in the national polls. The Black Knights, fresh off breaking the Top 25 for the first time this season at No. 23 in the AP poll and No. 24 in the coaches’ poll, certainly raised awareness with the voters with a 45-28 victory over East Carolina on a glorious Saturday afternoon at sold-out …

ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 12: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts during the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) The Georgia Bulldogs travel to Austin, Texas, to play the Texas Longhorns at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Georgia …

Sometimes the football just rolls your way. Auburn football scored a touchdown on the road against Missouri on Saturday on a play where it punted. Missouri’s punt returner, star receiver Luther Burden III, fumbled the catch, which was recovered by sophomore Antonio Kite for a touchdown. The touchdown was either team’s first of the game, which gave the Tigers a …

ATLANTA – Notre Dame football, favored by two touchdowns this afternoon against Georgia Tech, will make a game-time decision on its kicking situation. South Carolina grad transfer Mitch Jeter, listed as questionable with a hip issue, came out for early warmups but the pregame placekicks were limited to walk-ons Zac Yoakam (first team) and Eric Goins (second team). Notre Dame …