. Two weeks after backing off his pledge to Miami, four-star linebacker Elijah Melendez has found a new home. Melendez, a four-star linebacker from Osceola High School (Fla.), announced Saturday that he has committed to Auburn. The news comes hours before the Tigers’ homecoming contest with New Mexico at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Melendez broke down his commitment with Chad Simmons of …
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Mike Bianchi: After Memphis drops FSU to 0-3, Mike Norvell is looking Willie Taggart-like
Ever since coach Mike Norvell showed up in Tallahassee to rebuild the Florida State program, he has talked about “The Climb” — that arduous process of scaling the mountain to get to the peak of college football. The Climb has now officially become “The Fall” after Saturday’s 20-12 loss to Memphis dropped the sagging, sinking Seminoles to 0-3. How is …
Read More »Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Michigan score today: Live updates, highlights from Week 3
Jacksonville State football will take its second road trip of the season today, traveling to face off with Eastern Michigan. The Gamecocks are trying to get the season back on the right track after their first 0-2 start since 2009, when as an FCS program they faced two ACC programs to kick off that year. The Gamecocks were blown out …
Read More »Weather delays SEC opener at Florida while Reed starts as Texas A&M QB instead of Weigman
Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) throws the ball before a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images The highly anticipated SEC opener between the Texas A&M football team at Florida on national television got off to an exciting start before Mother Nature brought it …
Read More »Things you might not have known about Michigan football’s win over Arkansas State
Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football rebounded from the loss to Texas by beating Arkansas State, 28-18, a game where the score wasn’t nearly as close as the numbers may indicate. But there was a lot to take away from the game, both good and bad. And while the coaches and players will watch the film in …
Read More »No. 16 LSU rallies from 17-point deficit for 36–33 win over South Carolina in final minute
Josh Williams scored on a two-yard touchdown run with 1:12 remaining in the game to give No. 16 LSU a hard-fought comeback 36–33 win over South Carolina in Columbia. Alex Herrera missed a 49-yard field goal to tie the game for the Gamecocks as time expired. South Carolina ran out to a 17–0 lead in the second quarter and looked …
Read More »Texas football vs. UTSA score today: Live updates, highlights from Week 3 game
After a 2-0 start that includes a statement road win at Michigan against the defending national champions, No. 3 Texas football will return home as a big favorite against UTSA. Can the Longhorns retain their focus and momentum against a Roadrunner squad that put up a fight two years ago in Austin? Follow along for live updates as Texas tries …
Read More »4 takeaways from Wisconsin football’s 42-10 loss to No. 4 Alabama
MADISON – The Wisconsin campus and Camp Randall Stadium were abuzz Saturday with anticipation for the Badgers’ matchup with No. 4 Alabama. Then the game started. Not only did UW fall, 42-10, but it lost starting Tyler Van Dyke on the first possession and lost grip of the game during the final half of the second quarter when a Chez …
Read More »Always Rivalry Week: Why is Washington vs. Washington State called ‘The Apple Cup’?
With more than 130 schools and more than 130 years of history, there’s a rivalry every week somewhere in college football. Some are titanic clashes, some are petty border disputes, but all of them mean the world to the rivals involved. This season, we’ll let you in on the triumphant, the heartbreaking, and the ridiculous from rivalries all over the …
Read More »Florida State is paying Memphis $1.3 million for Saturday’s game
Florida State is paying $1.3 million for Saturday’s game at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee against Memphis, the former school of Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell. Norvell spent four seasons at Memphis compiling a 38-16 record and was hired by Florida State in December 2019, taking over for the fired Willie Taggert after guiding the Tigers to four straight postseason …
Read More »Who is Alex Orji? Michigan football makes QB change, benches Davis Warren
Michigan football’s coaches apparently saw enough Saturday to make a quarterback change. After senior Davis Warren threw his third interception of the afternoon late in the third quarter against Arkansas State, the Wolverines made the switch to backup Alex Orji, who took over on the next series. Warren beat out Orji in a quarterback battle that lasted from spring into …
Read More »Future Penn State opponent loses QB to significant injury in Week 3
Penn State was enjoying an early week off from the college football schedule on Saturday, giving Penn State fans a chance to sit back and check out some other games around the country without the stress of worrying about the outcome of a game. One of the games Penn State fans may have been watching was Wisconsin‘s home game against …
Read More »Michigan State football score today vs. Prairie View A&M: Live updates, highlights
Michigan State football rolls into Week 3 undefeated and a heavy favorite over visiting Prairie View A&M. MSU enters the week atop the Big Ten standings after beating Maryland on the road last week and now hosts Prairie View-A&M, an FCS HBCU in the SWAC conference. MSU scheduled the game last-minute with Prairie View to fill a gap in the …
Read More »Who is playing? Who isn’t for Purdue football against Notre Dame
WEST LAFAYETTE − As expected, the Purdue football debut of two Georgia transfers is on hold. Cornerback Nyland Green and receiver CJ Smith are among the inactive players for the Boilermakers today against No. 19 Notre Dame. Tight end George Burhenn, defensive back Smiley Bradford, defensive linemen Joe Strickland and Drake Carlson along with linebackers Owen Davis and Winston Berglund …
Read More »17-year-old Ryan Williams scores Alabama touchdown
Ryan Williams is 17 years old. He should be a senior in high school. Rather, he is playing for Alabama and playing quite well. Against Wisconsin at Camp Randall on Saturday, Williams caught a 31-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Milroe. After the PAT, ‘Bama led 7-3. Wisconsin QBs were taking a beating from the ferocious Alabama defense. RYAN WILLIAMS FOR …
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