College Football

The past decade of Somerville High School football has been quite the rollercoaster. The Pioneers endured a 25-game losing streak that stretched deep into the 2015 season, a low point for one of the state’s most storied programs, but the historic slide gave way to a sustained era of dominance. The Ville posted a 57-7 record and three sectional finals …

Dylan Widger-Imagn Images A social media rumor on Monday afternoon gave Nebraska fans a scare. Chris Hummer of 247Sports (subscription required) reported that several teams were ‘keeping an eye’ on quarterback Dylan Raiola. The quarterback put those rumors to bed on Monday night on social media. He tweeted, ‘All in! GBR.’ Raiola is only a freshman and has three years …

It’s official: Mizzou is headed to Nashville. Missouri football will play in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 in Nashville, Tennessee, where the Tigers will take on Iowa. The game will kick off at 1:30 p.m. at Nissan Stadium and will air on ESPN. Looking at the College Football Playoff field, which was announced Sunday, it doesn’t take too …

Dec. 9—Eastern Washington’s offense thrived this season while rotating two — and sometimes even three — quarterbacks, as the Eagles were one of the most effective groups in the FCS. Heading into this offseason, it was clear the trio would become a duo with the graduation of Michael Wortham. But as of Monday, when the transfer portal opened, that trio’s …

For the first time, College Football Playoff games will be played on campuses. For the first round, at least. As the No. 8 seed, Ohio State has one of the four home games, as the top four seeds receive byes. Where is Ohio State vs. Tennessee? Ohio State will face No. 9 Tennessee at 8 p.m. Jan. 21 at Ohio …

Dec. 9—PULLMAN — After one day of the transfer portal opening, Washington State could have fared better. But the Cougars could also have done much worse. On Monday, the first day of a three-week transfer portal opening that ends on Dec. 28, WSU lost 15 players to the portal. The list includes starters like defensive tackle Ansel Din-Mbuh and punter …

For only the third time, three Orlando area teams are playing in FHSAA football state championship games in Miami this week. Kissimmee Osceola, which has reveled in the underdog role, plays undefeated West Boca Raton in Friday afternoon’s Class 6A final, followed by Jones High seeking to wrap up a perfect season in the 4A title game. Lake Mary plays …

There is sure to be some disappointment at West Point with the news that Army senior quarterback Bryson Daily did not make the final cut for the Heisman Trophy award. The Heisman Trophy is presented to the top college football player in the nation. A total of 928 ballots went out to voters, with 870 from the media, 57 living …

A long-time fixture in pro football is potentially heading to college football as a head coach. And not that one. Anthony Becht, a first-round pick on the Jets who played for 11 years in the NFL as a tight end, has interviewed for the West Virginia head-coaching job, PFT has confirmed. It was, we’re told, a Zoom interview. It’s unknown …

OXFORD — Ole Miss’ all-time leader in passing yards, total offense and wins will take the field one last time as the Rebels’ quarterback. Senior Jaxson Dart announced Monday on social media that he will play in the Gator Bowl against Duke on Jan. 2., where he will try to lead the No. 14 Rebels (9-3, 5-3 SEC) to their …

Oregon football linebacker Bryce Boettcher’s dream senior season continued Monday, even after the Ducks defeated Penn State to claim their first Big Ten championship over the weekend. Boettcher, who totaled seven tackles in that game and a tackle for loss, won the Burlsworth Trophy Monday evening, given to the nation’s most outstanding college football player that began their career as …

Chas Nimrod became the second Tennessee wide receiver to announce that he plans to enter the transfer portal as the Vols prepare to play Ohio State in a College Football Playoff game. Kaleb Webb, another veteran backup, made the same announcement last week. Overall, seven Tennessee players have announced that they’re entering the transfer portal, which opened Monday. Nimrod. a …

Another Watertown High School senior football offense lineman is taking his game to the next level. Karter Engels, a 6-foot-6, 290-pound offensive lineman, for the state Class 11AA champion Arrows this fall announced Monday on X account (formerly known as Twitter) that has committed to NCAA Division II Augustana University in Sioux Falls. “First off, i want to thank God …

BYU defensive end Tyler Batty (92) celebrates his interception against the Houston Cougars in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News The 33rd-annual Valero Alamo Bowl, pitting No. 17 BYU against No. 23 Colorado, is shaping up to be a showcase for three of the most recognizable figures in college football, CU coach Deion Sanders, …

Dec. 9—Bronco Mendenhall said leaving New Mexico for Utah State after one year wasn’t on his “radar” during his introductory press conference Monday in Logan, Utah. Mendenhall was formally announced as the Aggies’ 31st head football coach on Friday. The 58-year-old Utah native led UNM to a 5-7 season in his first, and only, year with the program after signing …