After one season in Tuscaloosa, one wide receiver has decided to transfer elsewhere. That is former JUCO standout and Kansas native Malik Benson. On Monday, Benson announced that he was transferring to Florida State. Benson took an official visit to Tallahassee on Sunday before announcing his decision to transfer there. Before enrolling at Alabama, Benson played for Hutchinson Community College …
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Washington vs. Michigan odds, line: 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship picks by proven expert
The final college football game of the season has all the makings of a potential classic as the Washington Huskies meet the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship game. The title game features a meeting of undefeated Power Five conference champions that appear to be peaking in the postseason. Michigan (14-0) was a projected front-runner that …
Read More »CFP officials in contact with FBI over threats made after Florida State snub
The 12-team playoff format starts next season. (Jevone Moore/Getty Images) HOUSTON — College Football Playoff officials have been in contact with the FBI over threats to its own employees and members of the CFP selection committee over Florida State being left out of the playoff, CFP executive director Bill Hancock said. All CFP selection committee members received “profanity-laced emails and …
Read More »5 most popular prop bets for Washington vs. Michigan
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. hopes to lead the Huskies to their first national title in football since 1991. The 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship is almost here. After 13 weeks of regular season action, tons of bowl season excitement and two excellent CFP semi-final games, it’s all come down to a face-off between the No. 2 Washington Huskies …
Read More »5 things to know about Oregon’s new cornerback Kam Alexander
All football teams have depth. But it’s the quality of depth that separates the good teams from the great ones. When Dan Lanning was hired, one of his main objectives at Oregon was to improve the quality of depth on the roster and after two seasons, he has succeeded. His success continues with the Ducks landing former UT-San Antonio corner …
Read More »Heisman Trophy Futures Opening Lines and Best Bets
Early Heisman Best Bets Obviously when we are capping Heisman futures Quarterbacks are the belles of the ball, with signal callers taking seven of the last eight (DeVonta Smith 2020). Recent QB dominance is a stark departure from the early days of the Heisman, when running backs won 11 consecutive Heismans from 1973 (John Cappelletti) thru 1983 (Mike Rozier) until …
Read More »Michigan vs. Washington preview, players to watch, prediction
National championship: No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 2 Washington Location: Houston Date: 7:30 p.m. ET, Jan. 8 TV: ESPN Line: Michigan -4.5 Total: 56.5 How these teams got here Michigan (14-0): Blake Corum and Roman Wilson made massive plays down the stretch as the Wolverines took down Alabama in an overtime Rose Bowl victory. Corum rushed 17 yards for the …
Read More »Which former Ohio State football players will play in the United Football League?
Former Ohio State football players will take the field in the United Football League this spring. Heading into the season, six Ohio State players will be on five of the league’s eight teams as the United States Football League merges with the XFL, including cornerback Cameron Brown and defensive tackle Taron Vincent, who each finished their college careers in 2022. …
Read More »Auburn football lands commitment from Maryland transfer TE Rico Walker
AUBURN — Auburn football is now up to five transfer commitments this offseason. The Tigers landed a pledged Monday from former Maryland transfer tight end Rico Walker, he announced via his social media. Walker, who was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2023, played at Hickory High School in North Carolina. He was recruited to play edge defender for …
Read More »Washington County football All-State and All-Region honorees
The Maryland Football Foundation, in partnership with coaches and media from around the state, have revealed this year’s All-Region and All-State high school football teams. Washington County honorees are listed below. Maryland All-State Football Class 2A-1A Offense Ceonta Wilmore, Jr., WR, Williamsport Class 1A Offense Ryan Perry, Sr., OL, Boonsboro Private Division III Offense Alex Fletcher, Jr., OL, Saint James …
Read More »Nico Iamaleava was a TV hit. Here’s how many watched Tennessee football in Citrus Bowl
Only four Tennessee football games in Josh Heupel’s tenure drew a larger TV audience than Nico Iamaleava’s debut start in the Citrus Bowl. The Vols’ 35-0 win over Iowa drew 6.8 million viewers. If they tuned in to see Iamaleava, they weren’t disappointed. The freshman quarterback accounted for four touchdowns to earn the MVP award. The Citrus Bowl, played in …
Read More »Warriors eyeing Thurman to fill spot
Jan. 8—Dennis Thurman, Dan Morrison and Jeff Reinebold are the top candidates to join the University of Hawaii football team’s coaching staff, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser has learned. Dennis Thurman, Dan Morrison and Jeff Reinebold are the top candidates to join the University of Hawaii football team’s coaching staff, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser has learned. No decision has been finalized. But if …
Read More »Miami defensive back Davonte Brown commits to FSU football out of NCAA transfer portal
Florida State football has landed its fifth NCAA transfer portal commitment in 48 hours. The program announced Monday that Miami defensive back Davonte Brown has committed to FSU. It’s the second defensive back gain out of the portal following Alabama Earl Little Jr’s. commitment to the Seminoles on Saturday. This is the 6-foot-2-inch, 185-pound fourth-year junior’s second college program as …
Read More »2024 CFP National Championship game odds, line: Michigan vs. Washington predictions, computer picks, bets
The second-ranked Washington Huskies (14-0) attempt to match the second-longest winning streak in school history when they face the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (14-0) on Monday in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship game. Washington, which won 22 consecutive contests from 1990-92, hasn’t lost since dropping a 45-38 decision at Arizona State in its sixth game of the 2022 …
Read More »Former Florida coach Dan Mullen ranks top 10 after bowl season
ESPN college football analyst and former Florida Gators and Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen ranked his top college football teams after bowl season. Mullen announced his top 10 before the national championship game. Dan Mullen will rank the winner of the national championship between Michigan and Washington as his No. 1 team. Shockingly, Mullen ranks Florida State over …
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