Oct 12, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs mascot Hairy Dawg on the field before a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-883186 ORIG FILE ID: 20241012_bdd_ad1_073.JPG As if Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs didn’t have enough motivation going into Saturday’s game against No. 1 Texas, oddsmakers made sure …
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Two key Longhorns land on SEC’s official injury report for Georgia at Texas
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7) celebrates after scoring Texas’ first touchdown of the game during the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Darrell K RoyalÐTexas Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Each week, the SEC issues an official ‘Student-Athlete Availability Report‘ (aka Injury Report) on Wednesday evening each week. The conference also releases …
Read More »Kliff Kingsbury credits Jeff Brohm as inspiration for Commanders’ successful flea flicker vs Ravens
For much of his coaching career, Jeff Brohm has been widely hailed as one of the most innovative offensive minds and play-callers in college football. Some of his handiwork is now even making appearances in NFL games. During a news conference Thursday, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury credited Brohm as the inspiration for a flea flicker the team successfully …
Read More »Texas football tickets vs Georgia: Best prices for remaining available seats
Texas football faces Georgia on Saturday and it has the potential to be one of the most-watched games of the year, so it’s no surprise that resale tickets are spiking. For fans willing to grab a seat in the upper bowl of Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium, the cheapest price sits at $395. For those willing to pay for the …
Read More »Successful tackling starts with subtle mindset changes for Purdue football before Oregon
WEST LAFAYETTE — One of the many issues hurting Purdue football during its rocky opening six games has been its inability to tackle ball carriers thoroughly. Purdue ranks eighth-worst out of 133 FBS teams in rushing defense, allowing 5.6 yards per carry while the opposition has rushed for 1,373 yards and 19 touchdowns collectively. The outlook once again seemed dim …
Read More »Predictions for Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
. To say a game in week eight is a must-win feels weird, but at the midway point of the season, sitting at 4-2 and with their remaining schedule, the Oklahoma Sooners have a tough road ahead. The South Carolina Gamecocks are a tough matchup for anyone. Just ask LSU and Alabama. Shane Beamer’s squad lost two really close games …
Read More »Ohio State football probability metric sets precedent for rest of season
Brutus Buckeye and the Oregon Ducks mascot watch from the sideline during the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Oregon Ducks At Ohio State Buckeyes Football The Ohio State Buckeyes lost their first real test of the season Saturday. They entered Eugene with a perfect record and didn’t leave …
Read More »Eli Drinkwitz thought coaching was ‘easy’ at Auburn
Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz speaks to a reporter after the win over the Boston College Eagles at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Not many coaches had as easy a start to their college coaching career as Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz. Drinkwitz broke into the college scene …
Read More »Joel Klatt predicts winner of Georgia at Texas
Dec 27, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt at the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt notes that every top five matchup to start the season has been an instant classic. Alabama’s late 41-34 win over the Georgia Bulldogs came down to Georgia’s final …
Read More »What is the weather forecast for Wisconsin vs. Northwestern on Saturday?
Wisconsin’s biennial trip to Evanston, Illinois to face the Northwestern Wildcats is often impacted by the weather report. The old Ryan Field’s place near the shores of Lake Michigan makes that the reality. Any wind or weather coming off the lake doesn’t have much interruption before reaching the stadium. Related: 10 keys to a Wisconsin Badgers victory over the Northwestern …
Read More »Predictions for Alabama’s six remaining regular season games
Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws a pass during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images Up to this point in the 2024 college football season, the Alabama Crimson Tide have been nothing short of up-and-down. After an impressive season-opening win over Western Kentucky, Alabama struggled at times …
Read More »Oklahoma star wide receiver questionable on initial injury report
. The Oklahoma Sooners have been battling injuries at wide receiver all season. Deion Burks has missed the last two games for the Sooners, but is questionable heading into Oklahoma’s matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks. If Oklahoma’s leading receiver can find his way onto the field, it would be a huge boost for the Sooners offense. Running back and …
Read More »James Franklin calls Penn State fan who went viral for running on the field with USC
By his own admission, Jordan Mott never thought he would have made it onto the field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum decked out in Penn State gear after running out with USC’s team before its game against his beloved Nittany Lions. Something he likely expected less? Getting a call from his team’s head coach praising him for doing so. …
Read More »The Auburn spotlight is now bright on Hugh Freeze. How will he respond?
Bye weeks are a good opportunity for healing beaten bodies. But bye weeks can also help to heal beaten spirits. And right now, there’s no more beaten-down program in the SEC than the 2-4 Auburn Tigers, a team that began the year with promise and hope and now stands on the edge of yet another wasted season in a long, …
Read More »Iowa football preparing for Aidan Chiles’ playmaking ability for Michigan State
This week, the Iowa Hawkeyes face a new test they have not seen much of this year. That test is the elusive, sometimes reckless, but usually exciting quarterback play of Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles. Just a sophomore, Chiles has flashed for Michigan State with his ability to extend plays and keep defense on their heels. But, that type of play …
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