With the high school football season getting started later this week for many of New Jersey’s top teams, it’s time to unveil the first New Jersey Super 25 rankings of the 2024 season. Every week, voters from across USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey will rank the Top 25 teams in the state. The rankings will be posted every Tuesday morning. Four …
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Talented Petoskey football team brings excitement that’s ready to burst out Friday night
PETOSKEY — A lot of football coaches will try to temper their expectations and enthusiasm for their team at the start of the season. Are they excited to get after it? Of course. Are their goals just as lofty as the players putting on the pads? You bet they are. But it’s a little harder to get it out of …
Read More »‘Follow me’; Record-setting RB setting the bar high for defending state champion Fairhaven
FAIRHAVEN — From winning a Super Bowl to shattering the school’s all-time touchdown record a year ago, Justin Marques has already left his mark on Fairhaven High’s football program. Yet, the senior running back isn’t content relying on past accomplishments. “He wants to be better,” said Fairhaven head coach Derek Almeida. “I want him to be better. I think he’s got …
Read More »Eagles dominate Heritage in season opener
The East Forsyth High School football team got off to a good start to the season with a 44-0 win over visiting Heritage High School on Friday night. Despite defeating Heritage 49-7 last season, the Eagles remained focused and played well on both sides of the ball, Head Coach Todd Willert said. “You might think the kids would think that …
Read More »Idaho’s Jason Eck vows to coach ‘loose and be aggressive’ as massive underdog at Oregon
Aug. 26—It is an infinitesimal chance. But as it prepares to kick off 2024 against Oregon Saturday, Idaho, at least theoretically, can take the first steps toward winning two national championships, one official and the other unofficial. In the Football Championship Subdivision, the Vandals are seventh in the preseason ranking. They are a team that could win an FCS crown. …
Read More »The 10 biggest bombshells and takeaways from Netflix’s Connor Stalions documentary ‘Sign Stealer’
The 2024 college season has officially begun with Week 0 now in the books but before we get to Week 1, there is a new reminder of the season that just was. Netflix released ‘Sign Stealer’ on Tuesday, an 87-minute documentary that not only details the allegedly illegal sign-stealing operation by former Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions. And for the …
Read More »Brent Key, Georgia Tech earn honors after upsetting FSU in Ireland
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech football received several individual honors on Monday in recognition of its 24-21 win over No. 10 Florida State in last Saturday’s season opener in Dublin, Ireland Head coach Brent Key was named the Bobby Dodd Trophy National Coach of the Week, while r-Jr. QB Haynes King (Longview, Texas/Longview H.S.), RB Jamal Haynes (Loganville, Ga./Grayson H.S.), …
Read More »Ryan Cameron to Serve as PA for Georgia Tech Football
THE FLATS – Emmy award-winning personality, Ryan Cameron will become Georgia Tech’s public address announcer for all Georgia Tech home football games during the 2024 season, the athletic department announced on Monday. The widely-esteemed radio personality, voiceover artist, host and entrepreneur, Cameron is also a member of the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame and the National Black Radio Hall of …
Read More »Texas Longhorns open the 2024 season against Colorado State
AUSTIN, Texas – The No. 4 ranked Texas Longhorns open the season this weekend against Colorado State. “Alrighty, what an exciting time,” said head coach Steve Sarkisian. “I love Saturdays.” It’s finally game week, and Sark is stoked. Entering his fourth season on the 40, it sounds like he loves this team as well. “I literally could list between 20–30 …
Read More »Starting options abound on Kansas State football’s first official depth chart of 2024
MANHATTAN — Until now, we could only speculate on how Kansas State football’s depth chart would look heading into the 2024 season. But coach Chris Klieman provided some clarity on Monday, as the Wildcats released their first official two-deep with the opener scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Here are a few observations. Related: Kansas State …
Read More »What to know for Cincinnati Bearcats home football games at Nippert Stadium
The University of Cincinnati Bearcats kick off the 2024 football season Saturday afternoon at Nippert Stadium facing the Towson Tigers at 2:30. If this is your first time attending a home game or if you’re a C-Paw veteran, here are some updated things to know. Can UC Bearcats football fans bring a purse or bag to Nippert Stadium in 2024? …
Read More »Penn State AD Pat Kraft receives contract extension through June 2032
Penn State director of athletics Pat Kraft and his family have lived in the State College area for a little more than two years, but they’ve found a home. Kraft received a contract extension Monday from the Penn State Board of Trustees that goes through June 30, 2032. His average annual salary over the next eight years is $2.26 million …
Read More »Notre Dame-Texas A&M named second-best game in Week 1
Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; A general view of fans during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports The stakes will be high for both Notre Dame and Texas A&M in Week 1 of the 2024 season. While a loss for either team won’t necessarily …
Read More »What Oregon football’s Dan Lanning said about Ducks’ season opener against Idaho
Fall camp is over for the Oregon football team. The Ducks have officially reached game week with the season opener against Idaho set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Even though the No. 3 Ducks are opening with a nonconference game, it will still mark the beginning of the Big Ten era for Oregon. Here are some highlights from …
Read More »BYU will try to keep starting QB vs. Southern Illinois a secret until Saturday’s kickoff
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake talks with media members after the Cougars held their first fall football practice in Provo on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News It became quite clear after various BYU coaches and football players spoke to reporters on Monday that the Cougars know which starting quarterback candidate — Jake Retzlaff or Gerry …
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