College Football

Washington running back Dillon Johnson holds the trophy after Washington defeated Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker) LAS VEGAS (AP) — Washington went into what likely was the last Pac-12 Championship living on the edge, and of course the Huskies were going to do it again Friday …

Getty Images USC is turning to its crosstown rival to fill a key vacancy as the Trojans have hired UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to the same position, the school announced on Friday. Lynn oversaw a Bruins defense that ranked atop the Pac-12 and finished 11th among all FBS teams during the 2023 regular season, holding opponents to 299 yards on …

The 2023 NCHSAA football championships are set, and Fayetteville will be represented by Seventy-First, winner of Friday’s 3A East Regional final, 50-36 over Northern Nash. The Falcons will play for the fourth state championship in program history Friday against Hickory at Chapel Hill’s Kenan Memorial Stadium. Here’s a look at the complete NCHSAA football championship schedule, how to get tickets …

COLUMBIA — With five seconds remaining, Republic head coach Ryan Cornelsen called a timeout to give his Tigers one last play and one more opportunity in the school’s first-ever state championship. It wasn’t a dream scenario where it could turn into a walk-off victory with players hoisting a player off the field. Republic was down 19, and the game had …

He knew the question was going to be asked. Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was non-committal one way or the other when asked if he was going to play in the upcoming bowl game the Ducks will participate in. Nix, who set the NCAA record with 60 starts, is surely a first-round NFL pick and no one would be surprised if …

USATSI With Selection Sunday for the College Football Playoff ahead, it is time to examine the prospects for the teams still in the hunt for the four-team field. This has undoubtedly been the chalkiest season of the CFP era. For the first time ever, the top four teams entering conference championship weekend were all undefeated. That allows for the possibility …

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks were improperly rated. No. 3 Washington send brought them back to reality in a second defeat of Oregon this season. We noted this week that teams that cannot beat elite competition probably don’t deserve a chance to play elite competition in the College Football Playoff. Oregon is now 0-2 against teams with a better than …

Oregon is going to look at film of the Pac-12 Championship Game and wonder what happened. It’s not a big mystery as Washington outmuscled the Duck defense with two touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to defeat Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship Game in Las Vegas. Oregon gave itself somewhat of a chance as Bo Nix hit Traeshon Holden for …

Washington started fast and ended strong in the Pac-12 title game against Oregon. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) No. 3 Washington bounced back after a 21-point run by No. 5 Oregon to beat the Ducks 34-31 in the final Pac-12 championship game and assure itself a spot in the College Football Playoff. The undefeated Huskies led 20-3 …

The Pac-12 Championship Game is a rematch of the Oregon-Washington slugfest in the regular season, Friday’s sequel in Las Vegas is reaching the bar set by round 1. Washington took a 20-3 lead in the first half only to see the Ducks score the next 21 straight points. The Huskies were undaunted as they went 75 yards in 10 plays …

EDMOND — Kordell Gouldsby created a spectacular finale to his high school football career. The senior receiver accounted for five touchdowns as Bixby blazed past Jenks, 49-21, for the Class 6A-I state title Friday evening at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Chad Richison Stadium. The Spartans have won six straight championships, including two since their move from 6A-II to 6A-I. …

The LHSAA Select Division II semifinal high school football playoff game between No. 3 Lafayette Christian (10-2) at No. 7 Teurlings Catholic (9-3) has been postponed. Per officials, the game will resume Saturday afternoon at Knight Stadium at 3 p.m. The game will be free of charge for fans. Several lightning strikes were seen at 7:30 p.m., sending the contest …

UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn talks with linebacker Choe Bryant-Strother during the Bruins’ win over USC at the Coliseum on Nov. 18. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) Lincoln Riley got a firsthand look at what D’Anton Lynn could do when UCLA, under its first-year defensive coordinator, held USC to three rushing yards in the Trojans’ 38-20 loss to the Bruins …

Jeremiah Smith is a special talent and has a legitimate claim to be the top recruit in the nation. The Ohio State football commit is a five-star wide receiver who on Friday showed himself to be a five-star quarterback. And also a five-star running back for No. 2 Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida), who once again looked unstoppable. Maybe the game plan …

Getty Images USC is turning to its crosstown rival to fill a key vacancy as the Trojans will hire UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to the same position, according to 247Sports. Lynn oversaw a Bruins defense that ranked atop the Pac-12 and finished 11th among all FBS teams during the 2023 regular season, holding opponents to 299 yards on average.  …