The Iowa Hawkeyes have found something electrifying in Kaden Wetjen. The 5-foot-10 senior wide receiver and return specialist has caught the attention of folks nationally, too. After a standout performance in Iowa’s 40-16 win versus Washington, Wetjen has been named to the Jet Award Midseason Watchlist. The award is presented annually to college football’s most outstanding return specialist. Wetjen returned …
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4-star Blake Hebert flips commitment from Clemson football, Dabo Swinney to Notre Dame
CLEMSON — Clemson football quarterback commit Blake Hebert flipped his commitment to Notre Dame on Monday. The four-star quarterback from Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut, committed to the Tigers in June 2023. He is rated as the No. 29 quarterback nationally and the No. 3 prospect in the state by the 247Sports Composite. Hebert announced his commitment flip via X, formerly known as …
Read More »No. 13 Cougars not relying on ‘revenge factor’ against middling Oklahoma State Friday in Provo
Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs past BYU defenders for a touchdown in overtime of a game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. The two teams meet again Friday night in Provo. | Mitch Alcala, Associated Press The tables have been turned a little bit on the No. 13-ranked BYU Cougars this week. BYU (6-0, 3-0) …
Read More »Arizona head coach Brent Brennan shares kind words on Deion Sanders
Oct 12, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan arrives before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images Ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Colorado Buffaloes, first-year Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan shared some kind words on his counterpart, Deion Sanders. Brennan, who was previously head coach …
Read More »What Arizona coach Brett Brennan said about Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter
Oct 12, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks from the sidelines during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Folsom Field. Deion Sanders and the Colorado football team will be looking to get back into the win column this weekend. The same can be said for Brent Brennan’s Arizona football team, which has …
Read More »What Oregon football’s Dan Lanning said about Ducks’ Friday matchup at Purdue
Following a thrilling win over a top-5 Ohio State at Autzen Stadium, the No. 2 Oregon football team will hit the road on a short week when it takes on Purdue Friday in another Big Ten game. The game is set to kick off at 5 p.m. “I’m proud of the way our guys performed and now trying to get …
Read More »What Utah State football coach Nate Dreiling said about New Mexico’s Bronco Mendenhall
Utah State head coach Nate Dreiling greets his offense after a touchdown against Boise State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 62-30. (AP Photo/Steve Conner) | Steve Conner At 33 years old, Nate Dreiling’s coaching odyssey is in its beginnings. Utah State football’s interim head coach …
Read More »Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers reflects on return from injury, Oklahoma performance
On Monday, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers didn’t want to sugarcoat it. “I don’t think I played as well as I needed to play for the standard,” Ewers told reporters at the Texas football team’s weekly media availability. Ewers was speaking just two days after he helped lead Texas to a 34-3 win over Oklahoma in Dallas. The annual Red River …
Read More »OU football ready to ‘flush’ loss to Texas, fix ‘the little details’ plaguing offense
NORMAN — With questions swirling around OU football following another inept offensive performance in last Saturday’s 34-3 loss to Texas, the Sooners showed up Monday aiming to put the rivalry game past them. The team held a players only meeting Sunday and there was a sense of urgency during practice Monday to respond positively. By all accounts, they did just …
Read More »COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB’s Jefferson named LSC Defensive Player of the Week
Oct. 14—UTPB cornerback Jalani Jefferson was named the Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week. The junior from Murrieta, Calif. had two interceptions and five tackles to help the Falcons defeat No. 9 Central Washington Saturday in Ellensburg, Wash. Jefferson had two pass break-ups and one tackle for loss in the 14-13 win. UTPB’s defense limited Central Washington to …
Read More »What Mike Gundy said about facing BYU this week
Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy reacts with fans when leaving the field after an NCAA college football game against BYU on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. | Mitch Alcala Mike Gundy has long been known as one of the most eccentric coaches in college football, and that reputation was further solidified as he spoke to media members …
Read More »2025 four-star QB Blake Hebert flips commitment to Notre Dame from Clemson
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. Class of 2025 four-star quarterback Blake Hebert has flipped his commitment to Notre Dame from Clemson. He announced his decommitment from the Tigers on Monday evening, via social media. “I’d like to …
Read More »Idaho picks itself up off the mat after blowout loss to Montana State
Oct. 14—MOSCOW, Idaho — Wounded and embarrassed following a 38-7 shellacking at the hands of Montana State that cost Idaho a starting quarterback and its top-10 ranking in the Football Championship Subdivision, the Vandals (4-3, 1-2 in the Big Sky Conference and now 13th-ranked) will look to get their season back on track Saturday in Moscow against Cal Poly, which …
Read More »Ohio State-Nebraska kickoff time good news for trick-or-treaters
Oct. 14—Ohio State’s homecoming game against Nebraska is set to kick off at noon Oct. 26. Fox will broadcast the game nationally. The news the Buckeyes and Cornhuskers, who are 5-1 and just missed being ranked in the top 25 this week, will play an early game is likely to be welcomed by football fans where Beggars Night is set …
Read More »UCF linebacker Kam Moore to redshirt, enter transfer portal
UCF linebacker Kam Moore plans to redshirt this season and enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Moore announced his decision on social media Monday night. “I would like to thank the whole UCF community welcoming me with open arms and giving me the chance to further my education. I would also like to thank Coach Malzahn and the staff …
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