College Football

MANHATTAN — As Kansas State football nears the midway point of its regular season this weekend, one clear trend has emerged. The Wildcats have unapologetically hitched their wagon on offense to the running game and in particular DJ Giddens. “Our identity is (No.) 31 right now,” coach Chris Klieman said of Giddens, the Wildcats’ junior running back, who through the …

Let’s just call it as it is. The Iowa Hawkeyes’ quarterback play has not been good since Nate Stanley graduated from the program in 2020. He is the last quarterback who could carry the Hawkeyes’ offense. Since his departure, the quarterback position has been a revolving door of Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla, Deacon Hill, and Cade McNamara with no good …

Happy Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, Fighting Irish fans. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have regained momentum after a surprising home loss to Northern Illinois. With three consecutive wins, including a key victory over #15 Louisville, the team is back in form. Led by senior transfer quarterback Riley Leonard, Notre Dame is now aiming for a national title, their first …

Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Xavian Sorey has made an immediate impact with the Arkansas Razorbacks this season. Sorey, who had 24 tackles and one sack in three seasons at Georgia, has already bested those numbers through six games with Arkansas. Sorey has 40 total tackles and a sack this season with the Razorbacks. Sorey leads Arkansas in tackles and is …

Dillon Gabriel is on pace to break Bo Nix’s record. Nix became a Heisman finalist a season ago as he set the NCAA record for completion percentage. Nix was 364-of-470 passing in 2023 as he completed 77.45% of his throws to break Mac Jones’ record of 77.36%. After Nix left for the NFL, Gabriel transferred to Oregon for his final …

UW-Oshkosh hosts a charity all-star game for eight-player football participants, sponsored by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association, in July that raised money for Children’s Wisconsin. Since the WIAA membership reinstated eight-player football in Wisconsin in 2012, participation has quadrupled, going from 16 teams that first year to 66 in the 2024 season. The reduced-player game is mostly an option for …

Wisconsin true freshman cornerback Xavier Lucas was ProFootballFocus’ highest-graded true freshman cornerback from Week 6 in college football. His strong afternoon in the Badgers’ 52-6 blowout win over Rutgers only continues what has been an impressive start to his college career. Related: Wisconsin updated depth chart for Rutgers game sees true freshman running back enter two-deep Lucas joined the Badgers …

Wisconsin left tackle Jack Nelson was ProFootballFocus’ highest-graded Big Ten offensive lineman from Week 6. He earned an overall grade of 90.1 in the Badgers’ big 52-6 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. Related: Wisconsin updated depth chart for Rutgers game sees true freshman running back enter two-deep Nelson is a significant part of an offensive line that has been arguably …

NORMAN — In the fourth quarter of OU’s win over Auburn, the Sooners found a bit of an offensive spark. OU had 119 of its 291 yards of offense in the final frame, showing off the ability to stretch the field that was largely missing to that point. The Sooners will need to continue to show offensive progress — both from freshman …

Saturday’s top-3 showdown between No. 3 Oregon and No. 2 Ohio State will also include Chip Kelly’s return to Autzen Stadium. The Ducks’ former coach is in his first season as offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes. Kelly spent six years in Eugene, first as the offensive coordinator under coach Mike Bellotti in 2007 and 2008 and then as head coach …

Editor’s note: As part of The Tennessean’s season-long project chronicling Brentwood Academy football and its rich history, we chat with Eagles quarterback and Tennessee recruit George MacIntyre each week about various topics. To follow along, please subscribe to The Tennessean here. A George MacIntyre was present the last time Vanderbilt’s football team defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in 1984. No, …

Sep 7, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Jacksonville State Gamecocks quarterback Tyler Huff (6) passes against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images Week 7 of the college football season will feature the New Mexico State Aggies facing a crucial test as they look to turn their luck around against …

Well, that was a weekend. College football delivered again last Saturday with a slew of upsets among the top 10 that caused major changes to the projected playoff field and also left many wondering who the contenders and pretenders are across the nation. Alabama losing to Vanderbilt was the biggest stunner, but Tennessee and Missouri also fell in the SEC …

Friday night’s Class 5A District 1 championship game will mark the 32nd meeting between Niceville and Mosley — and this year, the matchup means a ton. Friday’s game is the highest-ranked matchup between the two teams as the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has Niceville ranked as the No. 8 team in the state and No. 2 in Class …

It’s Tennessee Week, so it goes without saying that this Saturday is a big game for Florida. That said, people are still saying it. “This is a big game,” Billy Napier said, echoing what Florida football coaches have been saying since C.J. McCoy in 1916. The Gators lost 24-0 that year and finished 0-5. UF fired McCoy after boosters reportedly …