If Florida State is looking for any silver linings from a nightmarish start to the year, they won’t find it in their recruiting class this week. Cocoa’s Javion Hilson, the top edge rusher in Florida, announced his decommitment from the Seminoles on Sunday evening. The 6-foot-4, 235 pound senior was one FSU’s highest-rated recruits in this class, but has now …
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UMaine football falls to Montana State
Sep. 8—The University of Maine football team allowed three first-quarter touchdowns and fell behind by 35 points, losing to Montana State, 41-24, on Saturday night in Bozeman, Montana. Scottre Humphrey rushed four times for 110 yards and two touchdowns for the Bobcats (3-0). Adam Jones added 63 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and caught a 28-yard touchdown pass as well. …
Read More »Taking a look at the AP Top 25 poll after Week 2
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 2: The Wilson and NCAA Logo is shown on a football as the Louisville Cardinals take on the Florida State Seminoles during the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images) The latest update to the AP Top 25 poll doesn’t feature the …
Read More »Michigan football: What we learned vs. Texas, what to watch vs. Arkansas State
Free Press writer Jared Ramsey looks back at Michigan football’s 31-12 loss to Texas and looks ahead to next week’s matchup against Arkansas State. Next up for Michigan: Arkansas State Matchup: No. 9 Michigan (1-1) vs. Arkansas State (1-0). Kickoff: Noon Saturday; Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor. TV/radio: Big Ten Network; WXYT-FM (97.1). Line: TBD. Know the foe Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) warms up …
Read More »2024 SEC passing yard leaders after Week 2
Nico Iamaleava. Tennessee Volunteers versus Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Week 2 of the 2024 college football season concluded on Saturday for Southeastern Conference teams. No. 12 Tennessee (2-0) defeated No. 23 North Carolina State, 51-10, in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina …
Read More »How Gunnar Helm went from Texas football understudy to star vs. Michigan at Big House
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As Texas football opened its second drive Saturday at Michigan, tight end Gunnar Helm caught a deflected ball and gained 22 yards. Five plays later, he burst open over the middle of the field and hauled in a 21-yard touchdown pass to give the Longhorns a 7-0 lead. By themselves, Helm’s two catches and 43 yards …
Read More »Auburn football knocked out of US LBM Coaches Poll contention following Saturday’s loss
Auburn linebacker Austin Keys (6) and Auburn Jack Linebacker Keldric Faulk (15) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers Auburn football lost momentum with the US LBM Coaches Poll following Saturday’s loss to California. The Tigers were part of the “receiving …
Read More »Nebraska Football ranked in Week 2 of US LBM Coaches Poll
Aug 30, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans release red balloons after a score during the second half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 55-7. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Nebraska football is still riding high after Saturday’s 28-10 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes. They appeared in the USA Today Coaches Poll at No. 24. …
Read More »UNC football climbs slightly in Week 3 AP Poll release
Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown with the referee in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images North Carolina came home for the first time this season and did not disappoint. UNC football took down in-state rival Charlotte 38-20 at Kenan Stadium behind a dominant …
Read More »Ranking top 25 CFB teams by advanced analytics after Week 2
Photo: Isaiah Hole Right now, Michigan football fans are lamenting a blowout loss to No. 3 Texas and the Wolverines are the butt of many jokes — despite Notre Dame having lost to a MAC team while Penn State and Oregon also struggled mightily with lesser teams in Week 2. But are the Wolverines really that bad? Is Texas that …
Read More »Michigan State football injuries mount: Kristian Phillips out for season
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Kristian “Big Dooley” Phillips played every snap in Michigan State football’s season-opening win over Florida Atlantic. Phillips, the starting right guard, landed on the injury report and missed Saturday’s 27-24 victory over Maryland. And coach Jonathan Smith said the redshirt sophomore is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury. “It was …
Read More »Where Florida’s future opponents land on US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 2
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 07: DJ Lagway #2 of the Florida Gators hands the ball off to Jadan Baugh #13 of the Florida Gators during the first half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Several big games graced the college football slate in Week 2, which …
Read More »Updating Ole Miss rankings in college football polls after Week 2
Through two games, Ole Miss football has been dominant. The Rebels blasted Middle Tennessee State 52-3 on Saturday, thanks to quarterback Jaxson Dart’s record-breaking performance and running back Henry Parrish’s four-score game. The Rebels remained at No. 5 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and moved up one spot to No. 5 in the AP Poll. Ole Miss’ rankings also …
Read More »Texas Longhorns move up in Week 2’s AP Poll, but how high?
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 07: Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with his team after a 31-12 victory against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) There was a big shakeup in the US LBM Coaches Poll for Week 2. But the AP Poll …
Read More »Crimson Tide remains in the Top 5 of Week 2’s US LBM Coaches Poll
Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws during pregame warmups before a game against the South Florida Bulls at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images Not every win is pretty, and Saturday’s sure wasn’t as the Alabama Crimson Tide used a late fourth-quarter flurry to pull away from the USF Bulls …
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