Shortly after DJ Uiagalelei threw an interception that Boston College nearly took back for a touchdown, the chants emerged from the stands at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Florida State fans, staring at an eight-point third-quarter deficit that was about to grow to 15, had seen enough from their team’s starting quarterback: “We want Brock,” the fans chanted, a reference to …
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Penn State football team embraces a more demonstrative Drew Allar
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar was more animated Saturday at West Virginia than he was during any game last season. He signaled for a first down after a couple of his scrambles. He quickly argued to the officials that the Mountaineers had simulated the Nittany Lions’ snap count, resulting in an ill-timed snap and a first-quarter fumble. He nodded and …
Read More »Penn State’s James Franklin praises defense for its season-opening performance
Much has been made about the performance of Penn State’s offense in the season-opening win over West Virginia, and for good reason. Nittany Lions coach James Franklin spent several minutes Monday during his weekly press conference making sure the guys on defense aren’t being overlooked. “No one’s really talking about our defense,” he said. “Our defense played really well. Our …
Read More »Grading Florida State football: Lack luster performance results in Boston College loss
Florida State football’s sold-out home opener Monday became a Labor Day nightmare. The Seminoles are still searching for their first win after falling to Boston College, 28-13. It marks the first time since 2021 he Seminoles started the year 0-2. FSU finished 5-7 in coach Mike Norvell’s second season. FSU is starting to lean in that direction as nothing much …
Read More »Florida State upset by Boston College at home, Seminoles fall to 0-2 to start season
Amid a chorus of boos and groans, Florida State football walked away from its home opener against Boston College with a loss, dropping to 0-2 for the first time since 2021. Boston College won 28-13 as quarterback Thomas Castellanos and the Boston College offense dominated against another lackluster performance from the Florida State defense. The loss snapped a nine-game home …
Read More »Boston College runs all over Florida State
Despite being better than a two-touchdown underdog, Monday’s ACC game between Boston College and Florida State was no sweat for the Eagles, except for coach Bill O’Brien’s polo shirt. On a hot and humid Labor Day in Tallahassee, BC crushed the Seminoles, 28-13. The game was not as close as the final score. That’s how bad things are for the …
Read More »Notre Dame projected to make College Football Playoff, go to Rose Bowl
Jan 1, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; The Rose Bowl logo on a pylon during the 2021 College Football Playoff Rose Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Robert Franklin-USA TODAY Sports It’s funny how one quality road victory by Notre Dame can change people’s opinions. Before the Irish beat Texas A&M in …
Read More »Idaho quarterback Jack Layne out indefinitely after suffering collarbone injury against Oregon
Sep. 2—Idaho took third-ranked Oregon deep into the fourth quarter in its season opener before falling 24-14. And it cost the Vandals their starting quarterback, at least for part of the season. Jack Layne, a redshirt sophomore from Lake Oswego, Oregon, injured his collarbone on Idaho’s second-to-last series against the Ducks. He was taken out of the game when he …
Read More »First look: Washington State hosts Texas Tech in evening showdown on national TV
Sep. 2—PULLMAN — Here’s a first look at Washington State’s home game against Texas Tech on Saturday. What is it? For the second straight season, Washington State is hosting a nonconference game against a power conference opponent, welcoming the Big 12’s Texas Tech to Pullman for an evening kickoff. The Cougs will try to make it two straight wins after …
Read More »2026 Indianapolis DL gets offer from Michigan State football
Recruiting News Michigan State football’s new coaching staff has made it a priority for MSU to have a presence recruiting the Midwest, and the Spartans showed that sentiment again, offering JJ Finch, an Indianapolis (IN) native. Finch, attending Warren Central High School, is a 6-foot-3, 240 pound defensive lineman. He ranks as a high 3-star prospect according to 247Sports. Contact/Follow …
Read More »Football Week 2: Chargers fall in home opener to EH
Sep. 2—GREENSBURG — The Chargers welcomed a Top 10 opponent for their home opener in Week 2 of the high school football season. Class 2A No. 4 Eastern Hancock took advantage of a couple North Decatur miscues to grab a 20-0 halftime lead en route to a 34-8 victory. The Royals improve to 2-0 and the Chargers drop to 1-1. …
Read More »Davis Warren points to practice as indicator that Michigan can push the ball down the field
Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It wasn’t a bad showing, but it wasn’t one that inspired confidence in the Michigan football offense, either. Former walk-on Davis Warren got the start at quarterback for the Wolverines in Week 1 over expected starter Alex Orji. He went 15-for-25 for 118 yards, one touchdown and one interception. But given the vanilla state …
Read More »‘I take full responsibility’ Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman is determined to improve
Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) warms up prior to the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Whenever a football team loses at every level, the quarterback is almost always blamed for the outcome, even if he doesn’t deserve it. Much like …
Read More »Short memory helped Will Johnson get payback on Fresno State
Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It was an uncharacteristic game for Michigan football cornerback Will Johnson, dubbed by many as the best college football player in the country. In Week 1, Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene was actively targeting Johnson and managed to have his fair amount of success, to the surprise of many. That is, until he didn’t, …
Read More »Everything Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said about Michigan football on Monday
Aaron Meullion-USA TODAY Sports The biggest game in college football in Week 2 — and perhaps even the 2024 season — will take place in Ann Arbor when No. 8 Michigan hosts No. 3 Texas for only the second-ever meeting in history and the first time the two storied programs will have played in the regular season. Though Michigan football …
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