College Football

ORLANDO, Fla. — Scott Frost never wanted to coach at Nebraska. He had to coach at Nebraska. And maybe, in a strange way, that’s why he failed beyond comprehension. Frost’s departure from UCF after the euphoric, historic undefeated season in 2017 to return to his home state and coach at his alma mater is a cautionary tale — a story …

WACO — Vandegrift is one win away from a state title. Overcoming an early 14-0 deficit and making clutch play after clutch play, the Vipers became the second Austin-area team to send shockwaves through the Texas high school football landscape on Saturday when they defeated Houston Summer Creek 34-31 in a Class 6A Division II state semifinal at McLane Stadium. …

Army has never played as many as 13 football games in a season, nor a six-game late-season stretch that offered no byes and seemed to ramp up in intensity and pressure with every week. Still, the senior leadership for the Black Knights were not buying into any excuses following a crushing defeat to arch-rival Navy on Saturday. Army (11-2) hasn’t …

University of Colorado’s Travis Hunter was crowned the winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday following an impressive season with the Buffaloes. Hunter excelled as a wide receiver and cornerback for the Buffs. His offensive contributions included leading the Big 12 with 92 receptions and 14 touchdowns and ranked third with 1,152 receiving yards. He was also dynamic on …

Dec. 14—A devastating 55-21 loss to Celina in the 4A Div. I Regional Final marked the end of Alvarado’s historic season. As the final seconds ticked down last Friday, the realization of not completing the goal to play at AT&T Stadium in a state championship crept into the minds of players and coaches. However, soon after the disappointment faded, the …

After originally being scheduled to play Sun Belt Conference champion Marshall in the Independence Bowl, Army will have a new opponent for the December 28th tilt. The Knights will now take on Louisiana Tech after it was reported that Marshall had opted out of the game. Marshall’s decision came after more than 30 players on the roster entered the transfer …

Colorado’s Travis Hunter holds the Heisman Trophy after being named the winner of the prestigious college football award Saturday in New York. Colorado’s Travis Hunter was named the winner of the Heisman Trophy, college football’s most prestigious individual award, becoming the first honoree in more than two decades to play significant roles on both offense and defense. Hunter was one of four Heisman finalists …

NCAA Football: Navy at Army LANDOVER, Md. — This was an Army-Navy game unlike any before it. The teams had combined for 19 victories this season before their annual clash, a record for the rivalry. Of course, only one of them would be responsible for No. 20 — the biggest win of them all. “I think they’re like us. We …

Western Michigan will have to wait another season for a shot at its third-ever bowl victory. Bishop Davenport accounted for 356 total yards and three touchdowns on Saturday night as South Alabama knocked off the Broncos, 30-23, in the Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. Davenport completed 15 of 24 passes for 271 yards, a pair of scores and …

EDMOND —Mike Dunn stood on the 50-yard line, drenched in water from head to toe. He next took a moment to collect his thoughts. The third-year Carl Albert head coach couldn’t help but reflect on his own journey from his playing days as a lineman for the Titans. When Dunn joined Carl Albert as a freshman, the program had claimed …

Army may have lost something aside from Saturday’s football game against Navy. The college football website On3.com is reporting that Army sophomore running back Kanye Udoh has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. This would serve as a severe blow to the Army run game. Army running back Kanye Udoh (6) carries the ball against North Texas …

MIAMI | For Raines, the wait for state championship number four goes on. Miami Northwestern halted the Raines run on Saturday night at Pitbull Stadium, stampeding the Vikings 41-0 at Class 3A’s Florida High School Athletic Association championship. Quarterback Leon Strawder accounted for five touchdowns, four passing and one rushing, and passed for 365 yards to lead the Bulls’ charge …

Dec. 14—ALBUQUERQUE — It may not have been the splashy hire some Lobo fans were hoping for, but it’s certainly one they’ll come to appreciate. That was the message delivered by University of New Mexico athletic director Fern Lovo after Saturday’s announcement that he’d named Jason Eck as the school’s new football coach. It came just nine days after the …

Texas A&M football looks to secure its first nine-win campaign since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, during which they played an SEC-only schedule. The 2024 season is capped off by the Aggies heading west to take on the USC Trojans in the Las Vegas Bowl. A&M faltered down the stretch, finishing the slate 1-3 in the final month of the season, …

Despite quarterbacks dominating the Heisman Trophy in recent years, Travis Hunter on Saturday night broke the streak of three straight wins by a signal-caller. The award could, and probably will, swing back to the quarterback position in 2025. Here are fourteen contenders I’d highlight as favorites for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, which includes nine quarterbacks plus a quartet of wild …