College Football

Nov. 15—Last Week: 7-1 (87.5%) Overall Record: 66-15 (81.5%) The playoffs are finally here, and this is where the season gets truly exciting. For teams across Oklahoma, this is what all the summer conditioning, early-morning practices and grueling matchups have been building toward. There is nothing quite like playoff football — the stakes are higher, the rivalries are fiercer and …

Nov. 15—How is Bellbrook preparing for its playoff matchup with undefeated Wapakoneta in a Division III, Region 12 playoff game Friday night? Much like the 11-1 Golden Eagles got ready for their previous 12 games. “I think when you do it right, the preparation should not vary a whole lot based on week to week,” Bellbrook coach Jeff Jenkins said. …

Last Friday, LSU coach Brian Kelly said the Tigers were going to host “upwards of 300 recruits and families” for its home meeting against Alabama football on “The Pat McAfee Show,” a game he called “huge,” a game he said “everyone has” on their schedules. In front of “upwards of 300 recruits and families,” LSU lost to Alabama 42-13. When …

(This story has been updated to add new information. It will be updated again.) The Wisconsin high school football playoffs have reached the semifinal level in 11-player football and the championship game for 8-player football. Here is the complete schedule for the semifinal games in the seven divisions of 11-player football and for the championship game in 8-player football. Check back here …

. USC football has a big matchup this weekend against Big Ten foe Nebraska. The matchup contains an intriguing twist. Both Lincoln Riley, head coach for the Trojans, and Matt Rhule, head coach for the Cornhuskers, could very likely be under a lot of fire with a loss on Saturday. The Trojans have clearly had a lot of problems this …

GAINESVILLE — Florida football has never really been the same since a loss to LSU in 2020 on a fog-shrouded Senior Night at the Swamp. Before veteran defensive Marco Wilson tossed an LSU player’s shoe during the final two minutes that ultimately cost the Gators the game, UF was 29-6 under coach Dan Mullen and in the thick of the …

Nov. 15—JAMESTOWN — The University of Jamestown and Valley City State football teams finish their seasons against one another in the annual Paint Bucket game at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, with an uncertain future for the rivalry. “That our guys come out and play a better football game than the last time we played these guys and with …

The SEC decided to retain the Florida football-LSU rivalry for at least two more years after scrapping divisions when it expanded to 16 teams in 2024. When the Florida Gators (4-5, 2-4 SEC) host the No. 22 Tigers (6-3, 3-2 SEC) at The Swamp on Saturday (3:30 p.m., ABC), the matchup will feature two reeling teams in desperate need of …

AUBURN, AL – April 06, 2024 – AU logo helmet during the A-Day Spring Game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo by Austin Perryman One of the nation’s top tight ends from the 2026 recruiting cycle is considering Auburn for his college destination. Kaiden Prothro, a four-star tight end from Bowdon, Georgia, released his top 10 choices this week, …

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Pittburgh football’s quarterback situation remains uncertain ahead of Saturday’s game against No. 20 Clemson. Starter Eli Holstein, who left each of the past two games with a head injury, is listed as a game-time decision. Head coach Pat Narduzzi confirmed on Thursday that Holstein has not practiced this week, with backup Nate Yarnell taking first-team reps in …

There have been flashpoint moments in the last three Clemson seasons, where change arrives and there’s no option but to evolve. Yet Dabo Swinney keeps pushing forward, foraging through the obvious blind spot with a steel tank of coaching capital. Clemson lost seven games from 2015-2020, won two national titles and played for two others. Clemson has lost 12 games …

Nov 25, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Dana Holgorsen walks the sideline during the second quarter against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports Earlier this week, Nebraska football announced that it will make a major offensive change ahead of the matchup with USC on Saturday. Former Houston and West Virginia …

Nov. 15—Illinois is back in action this week in a seven-game for the Big Ten. Beat writer Scott Richey ranks all of the league matchups and dives deep on his picks for Illinois MVP and Big Ten MVP to go with more thoughts on the Illini’s latest bowl game projections: Make the time to watch No. 1 Oregon (10-0, 7-0) …

Have you got questions about the FHSAA’s Rural Florida Invitational Tournament? You’re not the only one. Media, fans and even the coaches competing in the Division B Rural state football championship can’t fully explain the first-year showcase, which features the top 12 teams that missed out on competing for the Rural Class state title. “I have no idea,” responded Baker …

Two Big 12 football squads with multiple connections meet Saturday night in Ames, Iowa when the Cincinnati Bearcats attempt to knock off the Iowa State Cyclones. Last year, in their only previous meeting, Iowa State won decisively, 30-10. UC held a 7-3 first-quarter lead but was outscored 27-3 from there. The Bearcats were held to 115 yards rushing and just …