College Football

Anonymous CFB coaches sound off on Alabama’s defense

Alabama and Michigan are set to meet in Pasadena for the College Football Playoff Rose Bowl semifinal to determine which team moves on to the national championship game. Much has been said about both teams and how their strength on both sides of the ball has led to their CFP berth. While both offenses have their stars and elite capabilities, …

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It’s never too late to look ahead to Penn State football’s 2024 schedule

The final plays of the 2023 Penn State football season were played just a day ago, but it is never too early to start thinking about next season. The 2024 season should be an interesting one for the entire college football landscape with the next wave of seismic conference realignment taking form and the College Football Playoff expanding from four …

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Kirk Ferentz previews Citrus Bowl for final time

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz met with media for a final time on Sunday ahead of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Ferentz discussed the Hawkeyes playing Tennessee on Monday (1 p.m. EST, ABC). “I have tremendous respect for Tennessee,” Ferentz said. “Josh (Heupel) has done a great job as local people know. He has done an outstanding job, everywhere he has been, …

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Grading Auburn’s Music City Bowl loss

For the third straight season, Auburn will finish with a losing record. The Tigers fell 31-13 to the Maryland Terrapins Saturday in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Auburn struggled out of the gate on both sides of the ball, going three-and-out on back-to-back drives and letting Maryland storm out to a 21-0 first-quarter lead. The defense was able to figure …

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Stories to get you ready for Fiesta Bowl

No. 8 Oregon football will face No. 23 Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl at 10 a.m. Monday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Ducks (11-2, 8-1 Pac-12) will aim for its fifth-ever 12-win season after falling to Washington in the Pac-12 championship game. The Flames (13-0, 8-0 CUSA) are one of just four teams in FBS to finish …

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5 Alabama players that could emerge in the Rose Bowl

Over the years, Alabama has had several players come from being “under the radar” to making an immediate impact. One player that comes to mind is former five-star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The Hawaii native was called on in the biggest game of his life and made a residual impact that will forever be remembered. Now, the tables have turned and …

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Keys to victory for Alabama in Rose Bowl matchup against Michigan

We are just one day away from kickoff in Pasadena between No. 4 Alabama and No. 1 Michigan in the Rose Bowl as the two legendary programs battle for a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Since the conclusion of Week 3, Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide have been on a mission to prove all of their …

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Pac-12’s epic collapse picked as Tribune Sports 2023 story of the year

Dec. 31—The last time Washington State wasn’t a member of a full and functioning Pac-12 Conference, the school was known as Washington State College, Pullman’s population was a paltry 2,500 and World War I was well into its brutal fourth year. Then known as the Pacific Coast Conference, the Cougars joined the University of California Berkeley, the University of Washington, …

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