Jan 30, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State University football center Seth McLaughlin talks with the media during his first sit-down interview since transferring from Alabama. Despite a season-ending injury forcing him to miss the final two games of the season, Ohio State center Seth McLaughlin has won the Rimington Award. The honor is given to the most outstanding center …
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Bill Belichick’s first game at North Carolina to come against TCU, which is well-versed in big debuts
When North Carolina coach Bill Belichick takes the sideline as a college football coach for the first time, he will face a familiar opponent: Sonny Dykes. The Tar Heels open their season with a nonconference matchup against TCU at Kenan Stadium, marking the first meeting between the two programs in nearly 30 years. Dykes had initially looked forward to the …
Read More »USA TODAY Sports experts offer early predictions on Alabama-Michigan ReliaQuest Bowl
Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) blocks Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) during the first half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Michigan Wolverines in a matchup of two powerhouse …
Read More »2024 Army vs. Navy Game odds, picks: Best bets to make for 125th meeting between Black Knights, Midshipmen
The 125th edition of The Army vs. Navy Game takes center stage of the college football world this weekend, officially putting a cap on the 2024 regular season. While any college football fan worth their salt would watch the game regardless, there’s certainly no harm in some recreational entertainment! So, whether you’re rooting for Army or Navy, you can also …
Read More »Georgia football legend graduates from UGA over 40 years later
ATHENS, GA – SEPTEMBER 11: Former running back Herschel Walker for the Georgia Bulldogs on the sidelines against the UAB Blazers in the first half at Sanford Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) Former Georgia Bulldogs running back Herschel Walker is the greatest college football player of all-time. Walker, who played football at …
Read More »College football bowl confidence pools 2024-25: Picks, predictions, optimal rankings by expert on 26-8 roll
The 2024-25 college football bowl season will kick off on Saturday when South Alabama takes on Western Michigan in the Salute to Veterans Bowl at 9 p.m. ET. Over the course of the next five weeks, there will be 46 bowl matchups (including all College Football Playoff games) and the college football bowl schedule includes some stylistically intriguing battles. South …
Read More »Mike Leonard returning as football coach at Franklin College: ‘We are beyond excited.’
Mike Leonard is returning as football coach at Franklin College. The school announced Friday that Leonard, the all-time wins leader at Franklin, would return as coach. Leonard stepped down after the 2019 season following a 17-year tenure with a 129-55 record, including 11 outright or shared Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference championships and nine Division III playoff appearances. Leonard, who was …
Read More »2024 college football bowl season score predictions, odds, picks: Projections from 10,000 simulations
No. 17 BYU and No. 23 Colorado both had College Football Playoff aspirations, but they will have to settle for a meeting in the Alamo Bowl during the 2024-25 college football bowl schedule instead. The Cougars missed out on a playoff spot after losing to Kansas and Arizona State down the stretch of the regular season, while Colorado also suffered …
Read More »Will Garrett Nussmeier be LSU football’s all-time leading passer?
Tigers Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier 13 throws a pass as the LSU Tigers take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium. Following a breakout season at LSU, Garrett Nussmeier made a decision to don the purple and gold once again. The quarterback will return for his senior season, according to a post from his …
Read More »South Alabama vs. Western Michigan prediction, odds, line: 2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl picks by proven model
The Western Michigan Broncos (6-6) are set to take on the South Alabama Jaguars (6-6) in the 2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl game on Saturday. Western Michigan finished with a 5-3 record in the MAC. The Broncos snapped a three-game losing streak and achieved bowl eligibility with their 26-18 win over Eastern Michigan in their regular season finale. South Alabama …
Read More »Report: Wisconsin lands visit with top transfer quarterback, former Big Ten starter
Wisconsin is expected to host Maryland transfer quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. on a visit, according to 247Sports’ Chris Hummer. Edwards Jr. is the third high-profile quarterback linked to the Badgers, joining former Cal QB Fernando Mendoza and San Diego State’s Danny O’Neil. Related: Tracking Wisconsin football’s transfer portal offers, interests and top targets The former Maryland Terrapin entered the portal this …
Read More »2024 Heisman Trophy straw poll: Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter emerges as clear winner of coveted award
Getty Images It’s official as can be: Colorado’s Travis Hunter will be the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner. That is the result of my annual straw poll of Heisman voters — who were granted anonymity in exchange for their ballots — conducted this week. Those ballots have room for three spots, and seven players received at least one vote in our …
Read More »From the Bulls to Boise State: Your 1-stop college postseason guide
As bustle goes, the Christmas rush has nothing on college roster movement this time of year. The transfer portal is percolating, and projected draft candidates already are diverting their energies from classwork to combine preparation. Bowl games, meantime, suffer the brunt of the collateral damage. These days, some rosters are so diminished by late December that a few prominent teams …
Read More »2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl odds, prediction: Western Michigan vs. South Alabama picks by expert on 20-6 roll
The 2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl features the South Alabama Jaguars (6-6) and the Western Michigan Broncos (6-6) linking up on Saturday night. The Broncos snapped their three-game skid and topped the Eastern Michigan Eagles 26-18 in the regular season finale. As for the Jaguars, they lost to Texas State 45-38 in their last game. South Alabama is playing in …
Read More »Georgia is nation’s most watched college football team
Georgia celebrates after the winning the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Georgia won 22-19. The 2024 SEC champion Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Nielsen ratings as the most-watched football team of the year, thanks to a schedule packed with top-25 matchups. Georgia averaged 8.6 million viewers per game, significantly outpacing the Ohio State Buckeyes, …
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