AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators reacts in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) During his midweek press conference on Wednesday evening, Florida football head coach Billy Napier addressed several key points ahead of …
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BYU’s defense gearing up for ‘gifted’ Kansas QB Jalon Daniels, record-setting RB Devin Neal
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels passes during game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Daniels and the Jayhawks will swoop into LaVell Edwards Stadium Saturday for a late-night showdown with No. 6 BYU. | Charlie Riedel, Associated Press BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff said the other day that he is grateful that he doesn’t have to face BYU’s …
Read More »Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard asked about facing Utah’s defense
Colorado’s Will Sheppard runs after a catch against Texas Tech in a Big 12 football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium. Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard is no stranger to the physical aspect of playing on the outside. He often uses his big body to his advantage in the red zone and can catch the ball in …
Read More »Big Ten teams dominate the top ten in latest rankings
Jan 10, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at CFP Champions press conference at Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Big Ten is on top of the college football world after 11 weeks of action in the 2024 season. The conference has four teams within the top six of …
Read More »Swampcast talks Florida basketball coach Todd Golden Title IX probe, Florida football vs No. 22 LSU
In this week’s Swampcast, the Gainesville Sun’s Kevin Brockway and David Whitley wrap of a blockbuster news week involving both Florida football and Florida basketball. It began with Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin giving head coach Billy Napier a vote of confidence that will result him likely returning for a fourth season at UF despite a 15-19 overall record. …
Read More »Conemaugh Township grad Black sees first Penn State football action in win over Washington
Penn State football moved to 8-1 with a commanding 35-6 victory over Washington in its annual White Out game on Saturday night. What may have gone unnoticed by many in the latter stages of the game was who graced the field at Beaver Stadium. Conemaugh Township alumnus Ethan Black was in the game for the final four offensive plays, earning …
Read More »‘We have to flush it’: Utes turn attention to Colorado after emotional loss to BYU
Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) walk slowly off the field at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. BYU won 22-21. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Every week around the country, college football teams pour everything into preparing for that Saturday’s game. From team meetings to film room to practice, it’s a grind …
Read More »Hurricanes flip blue-chip defensive lineman Hayden Lowe
The Miami Hurricanes got some welcome news on the recruiting trail Wednesday evening. Four star 2025 defensive lineman Hayden Lowe flipped his commitment from USC to Miami, announcing his decision with On3. Lowe, who is listed as the No. 17 edge rusher and No. 189 player in 247Sports’ composite rankings, had been committed to the Trojans since June. Lowe, a …
Read More »Walter Camp Player of the Year semifinalists include Penn State duo
As the regular season begins to wind down, the individual college football awards are beginning to trim down players form their preseason watch lists to semifinalists and finalists for the college football award season. One of the top individual awards in the sport is the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, and this year sees two Penn State players …
Read More »Texas A&M football DL Shemar Turner receives 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl invitation
Texas A&M football has at least one player invited to a postseason all-star game. Texas A&M announced on social media Wednesday that Aggies senior defensive lineman Shemar Turner has an invitation to play in the 2025 Senior Bowl. Through nine games in 2024, Turner has 26 total tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble; he has been a key piece …
Read More »How Georgia’s playoff chances swing with win, loss vs. Tennessee
Georgia Bulldogs mascot Uga X on the field before the start of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game on Saturday, Dec 31, 2022, in Atlanta. News Joshua L Jones According to ESPN, Georgia still has a 73.9% chance to make the College Football Playoff despite having two losses and currently being on the outside looking in. …
Read More »LSU vs. Florida brings attention back to Brian Kelly vs. Billy Napier debate
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 15: head coach Brian Kelly of the LSU Tigers (L) shakes hands with head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators (R) after a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) The 2021 college football coaching carousel was one of the most chaotic in the …
Read More »Alabama long snapper Kneeland Hibbett a semifinalist for Patrick Mannelly Award
Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide long snapper Kneeland Hibbett (51) against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports There is a good chance that this is the first time that you have heard Kneeland Hibbett’s name, but that is probably …
Read More »Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell named a semi-finalist for the Bednarik Award
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 09: Jihaad Campbell #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a broken up pass during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) The Alabama Crimson Tide entered the 2024 season with College Football Playoff aspirations despite a change in …
Read More »Is hosting ESPN College GameDay a curse in 2024?
ESPN’s College Game Day at the University of Texas ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the Georgia Bulldogs in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024. ESPN College GameDay has become iconic. It is the pregame show most college football fans watch. It’s the morning show most shared, quoted, memed. And the show’s ratings are higher than ever, averaging more than 2 million …
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