Dec 4, 2004; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC running back #5 Reggie Bush outraces the UCLA defense on his way to an 81 yard touchdown run during the Trojans’ 29-24 win over the Bruins on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Photo by Joe Robbins-USA TODAY Sports (c) 2004 by Joe Robbins The University of Southern California football program has more Heisman …
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1970s Sycamore football standouts planning reunion in October
Vincent Allen and Chris Hicks, former standout football players at Indiana State, are planning a reunion of ISU’s teams from the 1970s. The upcoming event is aimed at bringing together players, coaches, managers, and athletic trainers for a celebration to honor the achievements and teamwork of those Sycamore teams from more than four decades ago. With a “Togetherness and Bond” …
Read More »Reggie Bush and Caleb Williams have their jersey numbers retired by USC
USC running back Reggie Bush, left, and USC quarterback Caleb Williams are set to have their jerseys retired by the university. (Kevork Djansezian, Ashley Landis / Associated Press) The numbers of USC’s two most recent Heisman Trophy winners are officially retired and immortalized in the Coliseum. Though, one had to wait much longer for that honor than the other. It …
Read More »Ohio State football star makes comment on former school
Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Ohio State football is preparing for its second contest of the 2024 season against the Western Michigan Broncos, but Buckeye running back, Quinshon Judkins had an interesting comment about the home opener. On Wednesday, Judkins was asked about his experience playing in Ohio Stadium for the first time and he responded, “A one-of-a-kind experience. …
Read More »Former Ohio State quarterback could give Michigan first regular season loss since 2022
Sep 9, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) passing against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports There’s no denying that the Michigan Wolverines have been one of the best college football programs over the last three seasons. While this season may not have that …
Read More »Lake Travis vs. Rockwall on NFHS Network: Watch Texas high school football
Another Central Texas high school football power is playing against a strong program from the Dallas area, and fans can stream it live. Travis Lake football, the No. 2 team in our preseason countdown, is staying home to face Rockwall High School for a 7:30 p.m. Friday battle between two 2023 Class 6A playoff teams. The last time they played in …
Read More »Quarterback Will Howard named Buck of The Week by Ohio State football
Aug 31, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) celebrates with quarterback Will Howard (18) after a touchdown against the Akron Zips during the second half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Ohio State football has named Will Howard the “Buck of The Week” after his performance vs. Akron on Saturday. The …
Read More »‘Put those guys in the dirt’ — Buoyed by his mother’s strength, Kelvin Banks Jr. is doing damage at Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — The doctors told Big Kelvin that his wife wouldn’t make it. We’re just trying to make her comfortable. A few months ago, in the spring of this year, Kelvin Banks Sr. heard those words as the mother of his children lay sedated and on a ventilator. For months, Monica Banks had suffered through this illness, needing a …
Read More »What Tennessee Tech’s coach said about facing Georgia
Tennessee Tech head coach Bobby Wilder on the sidelines during the football game against Middle Tennessee at Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles head coach Bobby Wilder outlined the challenge his team faces against the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. “I’m talking about this (Georgia) is the best football team in the country,” said Bobby Wilder. …
Read More »See which Notre Dame game-day traditions are football players favorites
Notre Dame Fighting Irish finish singing the alma mater song after the game of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish held off the South Carolina Gamecocks 45-38. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Jki 123022 Ncaaf Nd Usc Cp 10 It has been a …
Read More »Has Utah State’s defensive line already made a leap?
Utah State defensive end Enoka Migao celebrates after defeating Robert Morris Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Logan, Utah. | Eli Lucero At the end of spring football, Utah State interim head coach Nate Dreiling and defensive line coach Cedric Douglas knew they still had work to do with the Aggies’ defensive line. There was talent on the roster, with guys …
Read More »Gene Smith effusive in praise of Ryan Day in performance review: Here’s what he said
Former Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith gushed about football coach Ryan Day in a written evaluation this past spring, according to a copy of the 2023-24 performance review obtained by The Dispatch through a public records request on Thursday. He signed the evaluation of Day on May 11, a month and a half before his retirement took effect with …
Read More »Ten transfers that may regret changing programs
The 2024 college football season is off and running but some players who transferred in the offseason might be wishing they could rewind the clock and make some different decisions. Most teams have only played one game so far but some transfers are learning the hard way that the grass isn’t always greener elsewhere. Here are 10 players who transferred …
Read More »Five-star DB committed to LSU reacts to Florida-Miami game
. Zephyrhills (Florida) High cornerback [autotag]DJ Pickett[/autotag] said he was 1,000 percent committed to the LSU Tigers ahead of his visit to Florida last weekend. After seeing UF fall to Miami on Saturday, 41-17, the Gators’ path to flipping Pickett is unclear. Pickett wasn’t too critical of Florida following the loss, but he appears firm in his commitment to LSU. …
Read More »Watch Miami commit Girard Pringle Jr. live on NFHS Network: Armwood vs. Tampa Bay Tech
Girard Pringle Jr. is widely considered one of the best running backs in the state, and is showing why in his senior campaign. The Miami commit is already up to 190 yards and two touchdowns through two wins for the Hawks, and will take on a loaded Tampa Bay Tech defense in a Super 25 top-15 matchup. For Tampa Tech, …
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