Oct 7, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader (7) runs the ball as LSU Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks (40) makes the tackle during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Two games into 2024, LSU football’s head coach is impressed with linebacker Whit Weeks. Speaking to the media …
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Pac-12 adding San Diego State shows why George Kliavkoff failed in 2023
Dec 3, 2021; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff speaks before the 2021 Pac-12 Championship Game between the Oregon Ducks and the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Before we talk about San Diego State going to the Pac-12 along with three other Mountain West schools, let’s step back and confront the harsh …
Read More »Opponent cancels football game against North College Hill after gunshots near stadium last week
North College Hill High School football will not play this Friday after their scheduled opponent canceled the matchup, according to Trojans head coach Gregory Conwell. The Trojans were supposed to play at home against Miami Valley Christian Academy. The cancelation, coach Conwell says, is due to what transpired during North College Hill’s home game on Sept. 6. Last week, North College Hill was …
Read More »Pac-12 adding Mountain West schools sets new standard of pointlessness in college sports
In the annals of absurdity, financial mismanagement and ego-driven decision making that have long been the hallmarks of conference realignment, Thursday’s announcement of a rebuilt Pac-12 sets a new standard for pointlessness in college sports. Left for dead a year ago when the rest of their league scattered to the wind, Oregon State and Washington State have convinced Boise State, …
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ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 7: Jamon Dumas-Johnson #10 and Kamari Lassiter #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs sack Devin Leary #13 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium on October 7, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) The Georgia Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats have met 77 times in their respective histories with the …
Read More »The Pac-12’s sneaky realignment will actually help the conference survive its destruction
Feb 10, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; The PAC-12 logo on the court before the game between the Stanford Cardinal and the USC Trojans at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports This is For The Win’s daily newsletter, The Morning Win. Did a friend recommend or forward this to you? If so, subscribe here. Have feedback? Leave your questions, comments and concerns …
Read More »Is newcomer Texas the team creating the most SEC buzz?
Texas Longhorns fan Georgina Cantu takes a photo in front of the Southeastern Conference logo in front of Littlefield Fountain during the SEC Celebration at the University of Texas at Austin on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Whatever happens this season, I think it’s fair to say the Texas Longhorns were ‘ready’ for the SEC. When the original announcement about Texas …
Read More »A series history of the Civil War, one of college football’s most historic rivalries
The Oregon Ducks vs. the Oregon State Beavers — September 14th, 2024. It still doesn’t feel right to play the Civil War in week three of the college football season, but it’s a September game or nothing for these former conference foes, and forever rivals. The Ducks and the Beavers will play for the 128th time this weekend, but this …
Read More »Pac-12 adding four Mountain West schools Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Colorado State
The Pac-12 Conference isn’t dead yet. The conference announced Thursday it was adding San Diego State, Boise State, Fresno State and Colorado State from the Mountain West as it plans to rebuild membership ahead of the 2026-27 academic year. By bringing in the four schools, the conference with existing members Washington State and Oregon State will expand the league to …
Read More »Braves look to shake off loss in Missoula
Sep. 12—Coming off a baseball score loss, the Flathead Football Braves intend to regroup, refortify and rebound. “I’m ready to shake this and move on,” Flathead coach Caleb Aland said of last week’s 3-2 loss at Belgrade, ahead of Thursday night’s game at Missoula Big Sky. “That’s kind of been our message this week. It matters — everything matters. Thankfully …
Read More »When will CSU vs CU football happen again? Rocky Mountain Showdown on hiatus after 2024
Enjoy Saturday night, because this won’t happen again for quite a while. The Colorado and Colorado State football teams meet Saturday (5:30 p.m., Sept. 14 on CBS), but it’s the last Rocky Mountain Showdown any of these players will compete in. The Showdown is off for four years after this. Then it will be back intermittently over the course of …
Read More »ANALYSIS: WSU’s defense showed strides in Week 2
Sep. 12—From the opening kickoff onward, Washington State senior Tyson Durant was relentless. He didn’t expect to recover a dropped kick off, but thanks to a conversation he had with WSU coach Jake Dickert, he did not hesitate. Durant sprinted down the field and threw himself on the loose ball. Eight seconds into WSU’s first 2024 primetime game, “Pac-12 after …
Read More »LSU taking advantage of freshman Ju’Juan Johnson’s versatility
Ju’Juan Johnson 8 runs the ball as the LSU Tigers take on the Nicholls Colonels at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. This is a story about how, if you are a really good athlete with a great work ethic, you can find your way on the field at LSU. Ju’Juan Johnson was one of the …
Read More »Wisconsin class of 2025 quarterback commit suffers season-ending injury
Wisconsin football class of 2025 quarterback commit Landyn Locke suffered a season-ending ACL injury, per a report from the Dallas Morning News. Locke, who offered his pledge to Luke Fickell’s program in June of 2023, went down in Rockwall High School’s match against Lake Travis this past weekend. He later shared a heartfelt post via X thanking his teammates and …
Read More »Rap icon set to perform at Fox Big Noon Kickoff before Wisconsin vs. Alabama on Saturday
Rap icon Offset will perform live on Fox Big Noon Kickoff ahead of Wisconsin’s Week 3 contest against Alabama on Saturday. Slated to begin at 10:00 a.m. ET, the pregame show will already feature several legends including former Alabama running back Mark Ingram II, USC quarterback Matt Leinart, Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn and Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer. …
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