College Football

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti told reporters on Monday that quarterback Kurtis Rourke is expected to return this season but said little else about the injury he suffered against Nebraska. Rourke’s hand hit the helmet of an opposing player on a passing attempt in the second quarter of a 56-7 win over Nebraska. He came back into the …

Oct. 21—Tennessee. No team climbed more this week in the poll than Josh Heupel’s Volunteers, who moved up four spots after a win against Alabama. Tennessee is definitely in the hunt for the College Football Playoff and a shot at the SEC title. But it put itself in the hole with a shocking loss at Arkansas. Knocking off the Crimson …

Tennessee’s path to the College Football Playoff widened considerably after beating Alabama, and just as the SEC playoff pool is about to tighten. Nine SEC teams have a playoff shot. They are ranked in the Top 25 and have two losses or fewer. But teams will start dropping off the board as early as Saturday, beginning with these key games: …

Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Cormani McClain (25) runs with the ball for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Billy Napier managed to turn down the temperature on his head coach hot seat on Saturday night thanks to an authoritative 48-20 …

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 19: Elijhah Badger #6 of the Florida Gators catches a pass against DJ Waller Jr. #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Flordia football defended its home field on homecoming last weekend, routing the …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde look at the Hoosiers’ 7-0 start to the season. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Uh, one place they’re not worried about their …

Wisconsin’s defense has been a driving force behind the team’s three-game win streak and significant improvement. Every number and figure should back up that fact. The Badgers have allowed just one touchdown and 16 total points over the last three weeks — six to Purdue, seven to Rutgers and now three to Northwestern. Related: ESPN FPI updates Wisconsin football win chances …

Josh Heupel. Tennessee Volunteers versus Alabama Crimson Tide on October 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee (6-1, 2-1 SEC) hosted its two biggest rivals in Florida and Alabama the last two weeks at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee defeated the Gators, 23-17 in overtime, during Week 7 and was victorious, 24-17, in Week 8 versus the …

Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans tear down the goal posts after a victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide and at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images Tennessee fans stormed Shields-Watkins Field at Neyland Stadium on Saturday after the Vols defeated Alabama, 24-17. The Vols have defeated Alabama in back-to-back games at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee was …

. When the Texas Longhorns took on the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, many highly rated prospects were in attendance. That includes four-star cornerback Courtland Guillory who was in Austin for an unofficial visit. While the Guillory has already committed to Oklahoma the Longhorns got make their pitch. The Texas native is ranked as the 38th best corner in his class …

Another loaded week of news and rumors means there’s no better time for the Recruiting Rumor Mill. Here’s the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney. MORE: Recruits rave about the environment in Neyland after Tennessee win CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State …

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables talks with South Carolina coach Shane Beamer after a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Oklahoma Sooners were thoroughly embarrassed on Saturday in what’s becoming far too regular an occurrence. This week’s …

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns reacts during the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian did not think that Texas played their best game against the Georgia Bulldogs, but …

Wisconsin took another significant jump in ESPN SP+ after its 23-3 win over Northwestern on Saturday. The victory improved the Badgers to 5-2 on the season and 3-1 in Big Ten play. It also pushed the team up from No. 32 (No. 64 on offense, No. 16 on defense) in ESPN SP+ to No. 20 (12.0 overall rating — No. …

Oregon and Georgia are up, Texas is down and Alabama is way, way down in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134. The Ducks are the new No. 1 after Georgia rises three spots to No. 2 after the Bulldogs’ 30-15 win in Austin. That loss sends Texas down six spots to No. 7. That drop reflects the Longhorns’ uninspiring …