College Football

5 takeaways from Ohio State football’s press conference

The opening week of Ohio State’s season has finally arrived. The Buckeyes are a 50-point favorite over Akron for Saturday afternoon’s game at Ohio Stadium, so the level of anticipation is nothing like the 2022 opener against Notre Dame or even last year’s opener at Indiana. Aug 27, 2024; Columbus, OH, United States; Ohio State football coach Ryan Day speaks …

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Sports: The floodgates open on new season

Aug. 27—Football season began like the first few drops of a rain shower last week but this week the floodgates are open. Last Saturday, I was, thanks to the Dish Network DVR able to keep up with the action, downing a few snacks along the way. This weekend, we add the first weekends of the high school season. It seems …

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Kirk Ferentz comments on Michigan football sign-stealing allegations

What once appeared to be fading into the background has been thrust into the spotlight once again. That would be the sign-stealing allegations that are currently pointed at the Michigan Wolverines football program. This time, it involves the Iowa Hawkeyes and a game that took place against Michigan. In 2022, Michigan took down Iowa 27-14 in Kinnick Stadium. At the …

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Saints announces moves reducing roster to 53

The Saints have reduced their roster to 53 players as of the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Tuesday. New Orleans released safety Jonathan Abram, safety Uno Amadi, guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr., offensive tackle Jesse Davis, linebacker Andrew Dowell, linebacker Khaleke Hudson, offensive lineman Shane Lemieux, receiver Stanley Morgan, running back James Robinson, receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, safety Roderic Teamer, and …

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Bears announce moves to reduce roster to 53

The Bears have announced their moves reducing the roster to 53 players. Chicago has waived quarterback Austin Reed, tight end Brenden Bates, offensive lineman Theo Benedet, offensive lineman Jake Curhan, defensive lineman Jamree Kromah, defensive lineman Dashaun Mallory, linebacker Micah Baskerville, linebacker Carl Jones Jr., defensive back Leon Jones, defensive back Reddy Steward, defensive back Ro Torrence, long snapper Cameron …

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Texas high school football: Top 10 running backs in the Austin area

As the 2024 Texas high school football season nears kickoff Thursday, the American-Statesman takes a look at the top 10 players at every position. High school reporters Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon will take a look today at the running backs who are expected to have great seasons. OUR PLAYER RANKINGS: Top 10 WRs | Top 10 LBs | Top 10 DBs | Top 10 OL | Top …

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Ranking OU football’s 10 most important players of 2024 season

NORMAN — OU enters the 2024 season in transition. The 16th-ranked Sooners move into a new conference, debuts new coordinators on both sides of the ball and Jackson Arnold takes over at quarterback. Arnold is obvious, but who else joins the sophomore as the most important players on OU’s roster. Before the season opener, set for 6 p.m. Friday against …

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Lions announce moves reducing roster to 53 players

The Lions have announced their moves to reduce their roster to 53 players — some of which have previously been reported. Detroit released cornerback Essang Bassey, receiver Daurice Fountain, cornerback Javelin Guidry, linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe, offensive tackle Jamarco Jones, receiver Tom Kennedy, tight end Sean McKeon, safety C.J. Moore, defensive lineman Pat O’Connor, defensive lineman Kyle Peko, receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, …

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UNC football projected to which bowl game by The Athletic?

Sep 16, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (8) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels linebackers Power Echols (23) and Kaimon Rucker (25) defend in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports College football season is finally here – and the North Carolina Tar Heels are …

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Who will lead OU football in stat categories in 2024? We lock in our predictions

NORMAN — When OU football released its initial depth chart Sunday night, there were a few surprises. Notably, Jayden Jackson will be the fourth true freshman to start a Sooners season opener on the defensive line. Another true freshman — Michael Hawkins Jr. — impressed during preseason camp and was named OU’s No. 2 quarterback over veteran Casey Thompson. Gavin …

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Opinion: Can Penn State match greater expectations with expanded playoff?

Penn State football players are trained to stay in the moment by coach James Franklin. Two defensive players were asked Tuesday what their hopes are for the 2024 season with 12 returning starters. Both safety KJ Winston and tackle Dvon J-Thomas made it clear they’re not focused on the season as a whole, which begins Saturday with a non-conference game …

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What will Cam Rising write in his final chapter at Utah?

Cam Rising huddles up the offense during practice at the University of Utah practice facility in Salt Lake City. | Utah Athletics On Thursday, for the first time in 605 days, Utah quarterback Cam Rising will take the field at Rice-Eccles Stadium and play in his first action since the Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 2, 2023. The opening guitar …

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