College Football

The Kentucky football team will look to end its conference freefall when the Wildcats travel to face No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. CT. Kentucky (3-5, 1-5 SEC) enters on a three-game losing skid against league opponents, including last week’s 24-10 home loss to Auburn. With matchups remaining at home against Murray …

The college football season enters November and the stakes for the College Football Playoff and conference races are heating up. There’s pressure to win each week because even the smallest slip-up can be detrimental to teams reaching their goals. That intense pressure and motivated opposition can lead to unexpected performances and surprising outcomes. Week 10 offers a bunch of opportunities …

WAYNESBORO — Last season Fishburne Military School didn’t win a football game. It was a rough season for all involved at the private school in downtown Waynesboro. This year, with a new head coach and a new form of football, Fishburne went from worst to first, finishing 8-1 and winning its conference championship. “This feels amazing,” said Fishburne senior Nehemiah …

This season hasn’t gone the way Rutgers football and its fans had hoped, but this week the Scarlet Knights had an opportunity to regroup and potentially look for solutions for the final stretch of their season. Greg Schiano’s team got off to a 4-0 start, but have lost consecutive games against Nebraska, Wisconsin, UCLA and USC. Injuries haven’t helped, especially …

Oct 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws the ball during the first half against the Navy Midshipmen at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Will the Notre Dame Fighting Irish be on the field today in Week 10 of the college football schedule? Following a dominating 51-14 win over …

The Illinois Fighting Illini face the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Week 10 of the college football season. Kickoff from Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday on FS1. No. 24 Illinois (6-2) is coming out of a 38-9 loss to No. 1 Oregon. Minnesota (5-3, 3-2) is coming off a 48-23 victory against Maryland and has won three in a row. Watch Illinois …

This week, the Texas football team will get some time off. Coming off its 27-24 win Saturday at Vanderbilt, Texas is on a bye this week. So instead of preparing for its next opponent, Texas can instead focus this week on rest and recruiting. “We’ve got things that we need to work on schematically. We’ve got things we need to …

EDINBORO – As a defensive back, McDowell junior Kameron Bastow has never rushed the quarterback on a blitz during his football career. The McDowell coaches dialed up his first blitz at the perfect time. Bastow started the game with a pick-six and put the game away with a sack on fourth down late in the fourth quarter to lead a …

Arkansas football faces No. 18 Ole Miss today, hoping to extend its home winning streak in the rivalry to six straight games. The Razorbacks (5-3, 3-2 SEC) haven’t lost to the Rebels (6-2, 2-2) inside Reynolds Razorback Stadium since 2008. Sam Pittman is 2-0 against Ole Miss in Fayetteville. Arkansas is coming off a dominant 58-25 win over Mississippi State. …

Auburndale took care of business Friday night at home in a 38-7 win over rival Winter Haven. Despite the win, Auburndale (6-3) could still be on the outside of the playoffs looking in with the No. 10 seed. Teams must finish in the top eight to get in the dance, but head coach Antonio Thomas needs his team to stay …

Tom Herman got mad after FAU’s loss to USF. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Florida Atlantic head coach Tom Herman did not appreciate the shoe being on the other foot Friday. Let’s rewind to Oct. 14, 2023. FAU, in its first season under the former Texas head coach, blew the doors off of South Florida, 56-14. It …

BRENTWOOD — Donovan Starr is approaching an important decision. The four-star Ravenwood senior defensive back is committed to Auburn football, but recent offers from Alabama and Georgia are making the last month before signing day a little trickier. Starr is having to take a closer look at his options. Former Ravenwood star and current Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Van Jefferson has …

Oklahoma football looks to get back in the win column when it faces FCS opponent Maine on Saturday. The Sooners (4-4, 1-4 SEC) have lost three consecutive games, each of which have come by double digits to Texas, South Carolina and Ole Miss. Awaiting them are the Black Bears (4-4), whom Oklahoma is paying $635,000 to come to Norman on …

Iowa State running back Carson Hansen leaps over teammate offensive lineman Tyler Miller as he is tackled by Central Florida running back RJ Harvey during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. | Matthew Putney Going into November, even in the chaotic Big 12, there are four clear leaders for the …

The IHSA state football playoffs are underway. First-round games began Friday and continue Saturday at a high school near you. Championship games will be held Thanksgiving weekend at Hancock Stadium in Normal, with Classes 1A-4A on Nov. 29 and Classes 5A-8A on Nov. 30. The first-round results and pairings below are in bracket order. Class 8A (1) Lincoln-Way East 42, …