Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Auburn Tigers lead Texas A&M Aggies 21-7 at halftime. Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2 SEC) will face its toughest test of the season, as the Aggie’s postseason dreams are literally on the …
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Franklin, Penn State are thankful for late heroics in comeback win at Minnesota
Every Thanksgiving week, Penn State football coach James Franklin turns the table on beat writers and asks them their preferences for their holiday dinners. After Franklin hears their answers, the writers ask their prepared questions. Naturally, one writer asked Monday about the fake punt the Nittany Lions used successfully in the fourth quarter of their 26-25 win at Minnesota last …
Read More »First look: WSU to host Wyoming in regular-season finale and senior day
Nov. 25—PULLMAN — Here is a first look at Washington State’s regular-season finale at home against Wyoming on Saturday afternoon. What is it? Coming off a narrow loss to Oregon State, its second straight setback, Washington State will host Wyoming on senior day. It’s the last game of the regular season for the bowl-bound Cougars, who will be playing the …
Read More »How did Brent Venables celebrate OU football upset win vs Alabama? Taco Bell, of course
NORMAN — Brent Venables strolled into Rudy’s “Country Store” and Barbecue Monday night to a standing ovation. Venables, OU’s head football coach who hosts his weekly radio show at Rudy’s in front of a crowd of fans, continued soaking in the Sooners’ Saturday night upset of No. 7 Alabama. Throughout the past few seasons since being back in town, Venables …
Read More »What Oregon football’s Dan Lanning said about Ducks’ matchup vs. Washington
The No. 1 Oregon football team will look to cap a perfect regular season at home this week against rival Washington at Autzen Stadium Saturday night. The game is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. Here are some highlights from Oregon coach Dan Lanning’s weekly press conference Monday night. Oregon football’s Dan Lanning talks Washington QBs Will Rogers and …
Read More »CBS Sportsline says Texas Longhorns 100% lock to make college football playoff
AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 23: Quinn Ewers #3 of the Texas Longhorns is congratulated by Hayden Conner #76 after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) There’s been a lot of speculation as to whether Texas can afford another loss and still make …
Read More »Notebook: WSU to ‘finish what we started’ with DC Jeff Schmedding, plus injury updates
Nov. 25—PULLMAN — Even amid serious struggles on defense, Washington State coach Jake Dickert is sticking with his defensive coordinator. He indicated as much on Monday, saying that he wants to “finish what we started” with second-year DC Jeff Schmedding, whose unit allowed Oregon State to score a season-high 41 points in Saturday’s win over WSU — more points than …
Read More »Mississippi State football lands S Ja’Bryis Stewart in 2025 recruiting class
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football added another defensive player to its 2025 recruiting class. Ja’Bryis Stewart, a safety from Mississippi Delta Community College, committed to the Bulldogs on Monday night. The three-star flipped his commitment from FIU. He’s the sixth junior college player in the class. Stewart had one other offer from Old Dominion. He’s from Crystal Springs. In nine …
Read More »Back for more: Notre Dame football punter James Rendell wins appeal for 2025 eligibility
SOUTH BEND — Australian punter James Rendell won’t be a one-and-done contributor for Notre Dame football after all. According to special teams coordinator Marty Biagi, Notre Dame recently heard back with good news from the NCAA regarding Rendell’s petition for additional eligibility. Rendell, 24, is now able to play at the college level through 2025. “He has at least one …
Read More »Ohio State football flips class of 2025 cornerback Jordyn Woods from Cincinnati
Jordyn Woods, a three-star cornerback from Cartersville, Georgia, flipped his commitment from Cincinnati to Ohio State on Monday night. “I’m home!” he wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Woods had been committed to join the Bearcats since June before his recruitment by the Buckeyes picked up over the last month. Jordyn Woods visits OSU the day of …
Read More »Deja vu: Will it be Spencer Petras or Bryson Barnes at QB for Utah State football against Colorado State?
Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes, center, celebrates after running for a touchdown against San Diego State in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Logan, Utah. | Eli Lucero Utah State will end the season like it began it — with uncertainty at quarterback. Spencer Petras was injured late in the second quarter …
Read More »UND football coach Bubba Schweigert says ‘no decisions made’ on assistant coach personnel
Nov. 25—GRAND FORKS — After losing five-straight games to close the 2024 season to finish 5-7 and outside the FCS playoff picture, UND football coach Bubba Schweigert held his postseason press conference Monday and said staff evaluations are ongoing. “We’re evaluating everything,” Schweigert said when asked if he was going to make any changes with the assistant coaching staff. “That’s …
Read More »Auburn linebacker says Ryan Williams not a “big-time player”, will not lose to Alabama
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) walks toward the home locker room after a victory over the Missouri Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images The first day of Iron Bowl game week was certainly a memorable one, even despite the only action coming from the press conferences for the …
Read More »Longtime Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham unsure if he’ll return for 21st season
Kyle Whittingham will decide about his future at Utah after this season is over. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Utah’s Kyle Whittingham is unsure if he’ll return to coach the program in 2025 for a 21st season as head football coach. Whittingham addressed his future in his news conference Monday. “I will obviously evaluate after the season’s over, see what the situation …
Read More »Alabama-Auburn rivalry gets a top ABC, ESPN broadcast team
Nov 26, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (32) tackles Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter (27) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 49-27. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports The Alabama Crimson Tide will be seeking their fifth straight win in the Iron Bowl rivalry against the Auburn Tigers Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. …
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