College Football

EAST LANSING — Jonathan Smith had about 38 hours to digest the aftermath of his first indoctrination into the Michigan State vs. Michigan football rivalry, and the benches-clearing scuffle that ensued at the final whistle of the 117th meeting Saturday night at Michigan Stadium. Smith, who played and coached at Oregon State, had strong words Monday afternoon. “We will not …

Former Alabama Football Coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban on the set of ESPN’s College Game Day, at the University of Texas on the South Mall, ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the Georgia Bulldogs in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024. Throughout the 2024 college football season so far, former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban has been one …

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walks onto the field before the SEC Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports If you have watched any college football this season, then one thing that you have likely realized is that the SEC seems to be a …

EAST LANSING — Jonathan Smith remained measured in his response to the on-field fight that occurred in the final seconds of Michigan State football’s loss Saturday at Michigan. He left the stern words for his athletic director. Alan Haller on Monday said the Big Ten is looking into the altercation that began with 25 seconds remaining in the Wolverines’ 24-17 …

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Head coach Brian Kelly of the LSU Tigers watches on the sideline in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on October 26, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) LSU is headed into the bye week on a sour note. After winning six in a row, …

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) gets ready to take the field in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. LSU’s second half did not go to plan in College Station on Saturday night. Texas A&M turned to dual-threat QB Marcel Reed and the …

Nov 13, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; A general overall view of Tiger Stadium during a game between the LSU Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The SEC on Monday announced kickoff times and TV info for Week 11 games, including the showdown between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the LSU Tigers on Nov. 9 …

Texas A&M made LSU look bad, Missouri made Alabama look good, and Travis Hunter gave Heisman Trophy voters something to muse with a fantastic showing on offense and defense in an important Colorado defeat of Cincinnati. LSU became the lone team in the top 15 to lose in what turned out to be one of the season’s most undramatic Saturdays. …

Oct 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the first half against the Navy Midshipmen at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images While the US LBM Coaches Poll and the AP Poll both have Notre Dame football as it’s No. 8 team, ESPN didn’t …

OTTUMWA — Phil Lite didn’t mence words. When it came to the call that will haunt Ottumwa High School football fans for some time, the first-year head coach of the Bulldogs had to be honest. “I don’t say a whole lot about officiating. I’ve don’t jump on officials. I never have,” Lite said. “In 40 years of coaching, that’s probably …

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) The Oklahoma Sooners may not be where anyone expects this proud program to be eight games into the season. It was always going to …

COLUMBUS, OHIO – OCTOBER 26: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts to a targeting call during the fourth quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images) College football fans are back to throwing trash on the field a week after the SEC rewarded the …

Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) runs the ball during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners had an improved offensive performance on Saturday against Ole Miss, but it still wasn’t enough. The Rebels made adjustments to keep the Sooners from moving the …

Oct 12, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier reacts during a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images College football’s Week 9 once again saw some exciting efforts out on the field, particularly in the Southeastern Conference where the battle for the league crown as well …

Florida Gators offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun (65) and Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) faceoff before the snap during the first half at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, October 28, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] The biggest game of the Florida Gators’ college football schedule — regardless of the season’s expectations — for over the last 100 years …