Penn State’s 2025 outlook improved dramatically when starting quarterback Drew Allar announced his return for one more season with the Nittany Lions on Dec. 16. Allar gives the program a veteran arm with proven Big Ten production in an era where it’s increasingly difficult to retain important assets. But Allar’s decision had the unintended consequence of driving key backup Beau …
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REPORT: Texas benches kicker Bert Auburn for CFP semifinal after Peach Bowl debacle
Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns kicker Bert Auburn (45) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images When asked this week about his kicker Bert Auburn, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian would not commit to the senior handling kicks in the college football …
Read More »Where is the Cotton Bowl? Location of Ohio State vs. Texas game in College Football Playoff semifinal
Getty Images Two of college football’s most iconic brands will meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Friday night. Texas and Ohio State will do battle in the Cotton Bowl with a spot in the national championship on the line. Since losing to rival Michigan in its regular-season finale, Ohio State has transformed into a machine. The Buckeyes steamrolled …
Read More »Ohio State football won’t release availability report against Texas
. Ohio State football is only a few hours away from taking on the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl for the right to move on to the College Football Playoff National Championship game and it appears we will not be receiving an availability report for the first time this season. There is no requirement for teams to put out an availability …
Read More »Carson Beck commits to Miami: Ex-Georgia QB finds fresh start as he rehabs injury, NFL Draft stock
Getty Images Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who quickly became the top overall prospect in 247Sports’ Transfer Rankings, committed to Miami via social media Friday afternoon. Beck’s decision comes less than 24 hours after he entered the transfer portal. Though he drew interest from other programs, Beck was quickly tied to the Hurricanes, who have to replace starting quarterback and …
Read More »LSU football’s Kyren Lacy wanted on felony hit-and-run, negligent homicide charges
LSU football standout wide receiver Kyren Lacy is wanted on negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle charges. In an issued press release, the Louisiana State Police said it began investigating a fatal accident that happened on Louisiana Highway 20 on Dec. 17. Herman Hall, age 78 and a former Marine, was killed in a head-on collision …
Read More »Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy wanted for negligent homicide, hit-and-run in connection to deadly crash
Getty Images Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy is wanted for negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run in connection with a Dec. 17 crash that killed one person and injured two others in Louisiana, according to state police. The incident occurred two days before Lacy posted a farewell message to LSU on social media. He did not play in LSU’s 44-31 …
Read More »Deion Sanders says there are a couple NFL teams he won’t allow son Shedeur to play for
Colorado coach Deion Sanders issued another reminder that he will intervene if his quarterback son Shedeur is drafted by an NFL team he doesn’t like and said there are a “couple of teams that I won’t allow him to play for.” Sanders said this on the Tamron Hall Show Friday as he promotes the new season of his “Coach Prime” …
Read More »Penn State’s roster is only going to get worse, which makes for a grim big-game future under James Franklin
As he thinks back on what went wrong in a devastating 27-24 Orange Bowl loss, coach James Franklin must face an even more painful reality: He’ll never have a better chance of winning a national championship than he just did. This was the year and this was the team for Franklin and his Penn State program to prove the doubters …
Read More »What is Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s all-time bowl record?
Nov 16, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has a chance to lead his team to the College Football Playoff national championship game on Friday night, but first the Longhorns …
Read More »Carson Beck chooses transfer portal over 2025 NFL Draft: Scouts say the move is a ‘no-brainer’
Shortly after news broke that Carson Beck chose to enter the transfer portal instead of leaving for the NFL, CBSSports.com reached out to four NFL scouting sources to gather their thoughts on the former Georgia quarterback’s decision. All four said the same thing: He’s making the right choice. While it was possible Beck could have gone in the first three …
Read More »Ohio State football predicted to land star Georgia transfer
Aug 31, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day yells for a review of a catch by wide receiver Emeka Egbuka during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Akron Zips at Ohio Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes are one of the premier names in college football. With an appearance in the Rose …
Read More »Penn State football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting from Nittany Lions experts
Penn State’s first trip to the College Football Playoff ended on Thursday when the Nittany Lions lost a heartbreaker against Notre Dame in the semifinals. It marked the third straight season with double-digit wins for James Franklin’s squad and was arguably the most successful season since Penn State’s undefeated 1994 campaign. Penn State football transfer portal news could come in …
Read More »Georgia transfer QB Carson Beck reportedly commits to Miami out of portal
When Carson Beck surprised much of the college football world Thursday by entering the transfer portal, speculation quickly mounted that Miami would be the ultimate destination for the former Georgia quarterback. As it turns out, that chatter had some legs. Beck, who immediately became one of the most talented and coveted transfer quarterbacks available, has committed to Miami and coach …
Read More »Carson Beck transfers to Miami: Why Hurricanes were obvious landing spot for ex-Georgia QB out of portal
Almost a year ago today, Miami pulled off the shocker of the 2023-24 transfer cycle: It convinced Cam Ward to exit the NFL Draft and come back to college for his redshirt senior season. It worked out brilliantly. Ward entered that draft process considered a Day 3 draft pick by many NFL scouts. He exited as a Heisman Trophy finalist …
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