CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks back at Michigan State football’s 23-19 loss at Boston College and looking ahead to the Spartans’ return home to Big Ten against No. 3 Ohio State. Next up for the Spartans: Ohio State Matchup: Michigan State (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (3-0, 0-0). Kickoff: 7 p.m. …
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Michigan football: What we learned in thrilling win vs. USC, what to watch vs. Minnesota
Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks back at Michigan football’s 27-24 victory over USC and looks ahead to the Wolverines’ next conference clash against Minnesota on Saturday: Next up for the Wolverines: Minnesota Golden Gophers Matchup: No. 12 Michigan (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota (2-2, 0-1). Kickoff: Noon Saturday; Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor. TV/radio: Fox; WXYT-FM (97.1). Line: Wolverines by 11½. Know the foe Gophers coach …
Read More »Week 5 AP Poll Top 25 includes nine members of the SEC
Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images It was a peaceful weekend for fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide as they enjoyed a bye week after a 3-0 start to the 2024 …
Read More »Big 12 football power rankings: Utah at the top, BYU surging after a crazy Saturday
Right from the start this year, we said the Big 12 might not be the strongest conference in America, but it could be the most fun. Behold, this past weekend. Sonny Dykes got ejected in The Battle for the Iron Skillet. West Virginia scored two late touchdowns to beat Kansas after a two-hour weather delay. Hosting Baylor, Colorado forced overtime …
Read More »Iowa football still among receiving votes section in new US LBM Coaches Poll
The Iowa Hawkeyes took care of business on Saturday night, rallying from a 14-7 halftime deficit en route to a 31-14 victory over Minnesota and the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. It’s the ninth time in the past 10 games in the series and the fifth straight in Minneapolis where Iowa has triumphed over the Gophers. Among the biggest takeaways from …
Read More »Here is where Kansas State football ranks in the US LBM Coaches Poll after loss to BYU
Kansas State football can still lay claim to its national ranking in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll. Barely. With a disappointing 38-9 blowout loss to Brigham Young late Saturday night, the Wildcats plummeted 11 spots to hang on by the skin of their teeth Sunday at No. 25. The good news for the Wildcats is they have an opportunity …
Read More »Colorado receives votes in US LBM Coaches Poll after improving to 3-1
Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Omarion Miller (4) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Now sitting 3-1 after a miraculous Saturday evening win over Baylor, the Colorado Buffaloes received five votes in the post-Week 4 US LBM Coaches Poll. …
Read More »Why Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin isn’t surprised by Rebels’ recent penalty issues
On one play of Ole Miss football’s 52-13 win against Georgia Southern on Saturday, defensive tackle JJ Pegues couldn’t rein in his aggression. The Rebels’ defense allowed its first touchdown in the second quarter, snapping a 13-quarter streak. Georgia Southern put together a solid 10-play, 75-yard drive to get on the board, but it was propped up by penalties. As …
Read More »Grading Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed’s performance vs. Bowling Green
Sep 21, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Bowling Green Falcons at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. Texas A&M (3-1, 1-0 SEC) left Kyle Field with a 26-20 win over Bowling Green (1-2) on Saturday night, but this wasn’t the type …
Read More »Florida State football overreaction: Mike Norvell buys more time after first win
The Florida State football community welcomed Sunday with a smile after the Seminoles’ 14-9 victory over Cal on Saturday night at Doak Campbell Stadium. The game wasn’t as pretty as predicted. But the Seminoles snapped a four-game losing streak dating back to last year’s Orange Bowl and improved to1-3 in the season. But now, where do the Seminoles go from …
Read More »Michigan State football gets into mix with Duke DL commit
Sep 24, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of a Duke Blue Devils helmet against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State football has extended an offer to another member in the 2025 recruiting class. As noted before, any offer in the …
Read More »Michigan State football offers Avon (OH) athlete
Sept. 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Avon athlete Jakob Weatherspoon watches warm-ups before Ohio State’s game against the Marshall University Thundering Herd at Ohio Stadium. Michigan State football has extended an offer to a prospect in the 2026 recruiting class on Sunday. Jakob Weatherspoon, a 5-foot-11, 170 pound athlete from Avon, Ohio was the recipient of the offer from the …
Read More »5 reactions/overreactions from Big 12 shutout by Cincinnati Bearcats football vs. Houston
The sellout crowd of 38,007 that attended a humid hammering of Houston Saturday left Nippert Stadium with a better outlook on Cincinnati Bearcats football. In the most convincing win of head coach Scott Satterfield’s two seasons, the Bearcats blanked the Cougars 34-0. It was the first shutout for UC football in nearly six years and the first against a Power …
Read More »Huskers land commitment from quarterback Dayton Raiola
. A class of 2026 quarterback committed to the Nebraska football program on Sunday. Dayton Raiola announced his decision on Instagram. He is the younger brother of current Husker quarterback Dylan Raiola. The younger Raiola is not yet ranked in the 247Sports Composite rankings but does have a growing offer sheet. In addition to Nebraska, Appalachian State and Charlotte have …
Read More »Chris ‘Pooh’ Paul Jr. takes his game to another level on Saturdays
OXFORD — Consider Ole Miss junior linebacker Chris Paul Jr. a “gamer.” It’s not like the Arkansas transfer — who goes by “Pooh” — is a bad practice player by any stretch, head coach Lane Kiffin notes. But come Saturdays, Paul becomes a different beast. Kiffin saw what Paul did against the Rebels when he played with the Razorbacks and …
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