Sep. 11—SOUTH BEND — The offensive concerns are not going away anytime soon for Notre Dame. After offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, quarterback Riley Leonard and a handful of receivers joined the Irish in the offseason, the belief that Notre Dame’s past offensive struggles would take a sharp dive in September became to be more realistic through fall camp. A win …
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Texas A&M HC Mike Elko praises backup QB Marcel Reed’s versatility
Sep 7, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs the ball against the McNeese State Cowboys during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images Just three days before Texas A&M (1-1) takes on the Florida Gators (1-1) in the swamp, Aggies head coach Mike Elko discussed several topics during his …
Read More »Vote for the Week 2 Reader’s Choice Football Player of the Week
HILLSDALE COUNTY — This week’s Reader’s choice football player of the week voting poll features players that helped their teams earn their first wins of the 2024 season. More: 8-player check in: Camden-Frontier football shows improvement ahead of Waldron matchup Last week’s football reader’s choice winner was Kaiden Conroy of Camden-Frontier. Seven football players are up for this week’s award. …
Read More »Florida football injury update: QB Graham Mertz back, no starting QB named, WR Eugene Wilson III questionable
Florida football incumbent starting Graham Mertz is back from concussion protocol. But Florida Gators coach Billy Napier didn’t tip his hand whether Mertz or freshman quarterback DJ Lagway will start for UF on Saturday in its SEC opener against Texas A&M (3:30 p.m., ABC). With availability reports now required for SEC games, Napier said Florida will no longer release depth …
Read More »Car dealer reverses course and awards prize to Purdue student who made 40-yard field goal at halftime of home opener
Purdue student Zach Spangler is being rightfully rewarded for his halftime efforts. Spangler kicked a 40-yard field goal at halftime of Purdue’s home-opener against Indiana State on Aug. 31. He was a part of a contest sponsored by the Rohrman Automotive Group and was set to get $250 and a two-year lease on a car from the dealer for making …
Read More »8 things to know about UND’s Potato Bowl opponent Idaho State
Sep. 11—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program, ranked No. 10 in the latest FCS Top 25 poll, faces Idaho State on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Potato Bowl at the Alerus Center. Here are eight things to know about the Bengals from Pocatello. Idaho State is coached by Cody Hawkins, who’s in his second season as the head …
Read More »‘College GameDay’ announces Week 3 location
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 07: A view of the ESPN College Gameday desk prior to a game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Texas Longhorns at Michigan Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ESPN’s “College GameDay” has determined where it will be for Week 3 of the 2024 college football season. …
Read More »Graham Mertz, DJ Lagway both expected to play vs. Texas A&M
Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) and Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) participate in a drill during fall football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, August 1, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Florida football head coach Billy Napier has plans to use a dual quarterback approach against the Texas A&M Aggies …
Read More »Oregon vs. Oregon State could have major implications | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Caroline Fenton, and Adam Breneman discuss what should be a compelling matchup for multiple reasons between rivals Oregon and Oregon State. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript What are the games, the stream games that …
Read More »These are the highest rated Cincinnati natives in EA Sports College Football 25
The Cincinnati area has dozens of local athletes represented in the new EA Sports College Football game. The game has captured the hearts of college football fans around the country this year. It’s the first time Electronic Arts has released a new edition of its beloved college football video game series since 2013, due to legal concerns over players not …
Read More »Cade Klubnik soars into CBS Sports college football Top 10 quarterback rankings
Nov 4, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) waves to the crowd during the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports Cade Klubnik delivered one of the most impressive performances in recent Clemson history during the Tigers’ 66-20 win over Appalachian State. The junior quarterback …
Read More »Joplin football team builds chemistry on field and off
Sep. 11—There was something that isn’t necessarily football related that stood out to Joplin head coach Curtis Jasper following Friday’s Week 2 comeback victory over Lebanon at Junge Field. The Eagles trailed 14-0 at halftime and turned things around to score on three of four offensive drives and claim a 21-17 win. In order to do that, Jasper says his …
Read More »Do the Oklahoma Sooners have a defense that can carry them in the SEC?
Houston Cougars running back Stacy Sneed (21) is brought down by Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28), linebacker Samuel Omosigho (24) and defensive back Kani Walker (26) during 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. It’s been a …
Read More »5 things to know about Texas’ Week 3 opponent UTSA Roadrunners
Sep 23, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; UTSA Roadrunners head coach Jeff Traylor before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the UTSA Roadrunners at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports After a huge 31-12 victory on the road in Ann Arbor against the Michigan Wolverines, the Texas Longhorns return home for a night game against the UTSA Roadrunners. …
Read More »How will Jake Retzlaff respond after uneven outing vs. the Mustangs?
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff talks to his teammates in the huddle before the Cougars’ game at SMU on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Dallas. | Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo BYU can get halfway to bowl eligibility with a win at Wyoming this weekend. That’s the goal after the Cougars defeated favored SMU on the road in Dallas, but the task …
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