Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Deion Burks (6) catches a pass in front of of Tulane Green Wave safety Caleb Ransaw (7) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tulane Green Wave at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via …
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OU football coach Brent Venables says Josh Heupel’s quiet crowd hope is ‘wishful thinking’
NORMAN — OU coach Brent Venables expects a loud, rowdy crowd at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday when the Sooners take on Tennessee in their SEC opener (6:30 p.m., ABC). Earlier in the week, Volunteers coach Josh Heupel joked that he expected the crowd to stay quiet for his team when they were on offense. “I think that’s …
Read More »What the SEC, Kirby Smart said about ‘bang-bang’ Jalon Walker roughing the passer call
The third-down pressure from Georgia football linebacker Jalon Walker Saturday on Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff deep in Wildcats territory looked like it helped seal the end of a second quarter possession. Instead Walker was flagged for roughing the passer on the incomplete pass for “driving the quarterback into the ground,” referee Kyle Olson announced on the field. Coach Kirby Smart …
Read More »SEC power rankings after Week 3, Georgia’s close call
Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs the ball down the field during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats defense at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs survived in a low-scoring 13-12 win at Kentucky to move to 3-0. Now, Georgia has a bye week ahead of a …
Read More »Michigan and Sherrone Moore couldn’t find a good portal QB in 2024
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore calls a play against Texas during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. We are exploring the various dimensions of Michigan football before the Wolverines meet USC in the big one this Saturday in the Big House. Wolverines Wire editor Isaiah Hole is answering our questions. We asked …
Read More »How important is Colston Loveland for Michigan against USC?
Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Colston Loveland (18) runs the ball first half against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images We are talking to Wolverines Wire editor Isaiah Hole about Michigan before the Wolverines face USC this Saturday in the showcase Big Ten football game of Week …
Read More »Huskers get recognition in USA TODAY’s College Football Playoff Bracketology
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 Nebraska football is getting recognition in USA TODAY’s College Football Playoff Bracketology Rankings, published Tuesday morning. They are listed as one of the Four Teams to Watch. The Huskers currently …
Read More »Alabama’s entire O-Line name Outland Trophy National Players of the Week
Sep 30, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks (7) quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) and offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) react after a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports The Alabama Crimson Tide went up north and pushed around …
Read More »Top prospects in 2025 NFL Draft: Ranking top college QBs by QBR ahead of Week 4
EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 31: Quarterback Dillon Gabriel #8 of the Oregon Ducks looks to pass downfield during the third quarter of the game against the Idaho Vandals at Autzen Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) We are currently three weeks into the 2024 college football season, and some quarterbacks are already making …
Read More »Freshman WR Ryan Wingo exploding for Texas football. Will he be even better with Arch Manning?
When Ryan Wingo arrived on the Texas campus in January, he understood his situation as a freshman receiver on a loaded Longhorns offense. Wingo knew that Alabama’s Isaiah Bond and Houston’s Matthew Golden had already arrived as veteran transfers. He knew returning receivers Johntay Cook II and DeAndre Moore Jr. eagerly awaited their opportunities for expanded roles, and he knew …
Read More »Do the Texas Longhorns have an Arch Manning ‘problem?’
Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) leaves the field after a victory over the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images It’s been a wild week since Arch Manning broke college football internet. The Texas Longhorns backup QB accounted for five touchdowns against UTSA after starter Quinn …
Read More »Previewing Oklahoma quarterback, former Vols’ target Jackson Arnold
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) warms up before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Houston Cougars at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Bryan Terry/USA TODAY Network Sophomore quarterback Jackson Arnold is in his second season at Oklahoma. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound signal-caller has completed 54-of-86 …
Read More »Heisman Watch: No, Arch Manning isn’t a serious Heisman contender despite what his odds suggest
Arch Manning’s Heisman odds are preposterously out of line with his actual chances to win the award. Manning is the No. 7 favorite at BetMGM after he skyrocketed up the board in his relief appearance in Week 3. After Quinn Ewers left the blowout win vs. UTSA with a strained abdomen, Manning threw four TD passes and ran for another. …
Read More »Kirk Ferentz comments on the growth of Iowa football’s offensive line
The Iowa Hawkeyes are seeing massive success on the ground through their first three games. Running back Kaleb Johnson is the nation’s leading rusher, but that would not be done without the offensive line finding success. The past few seasons had seen Iowa’s offensive line playing okay but not necessarily up to the standard that was to be expected from …
Read More »ESPN+, SEC Network+ to exclusively stream Saturday’s ULM-Texas football game
Football fans who want to watch Texas football play ULM on Saturday night won’t be able to tune into a traditional television station. This weekend, the ULM-Texas game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and SEC Network+. Both ESPN+ and SEC Network+ are streaming services. So what does that mean for fans who want to watch the Longhorns play football? Texas …
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