College Football

The sequel is rarely as good as the original, so forgive Tennessee football if it didn’t have as many fireworks in this field-storming, goalpost-toppling, cigar-smoking win over Alabama. The Vols (6-1, 3-1 SEC) turned back the Tide (5-2, 2-2) for 24-17 victory Saturday. A familiar tune of “Dixieland Delight” echoed through Neyland Stadium, but it barely had time to taunt …

LSU coach Brian Kelly looks on during the second quarter against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium. LSU football coach Brian Kelly’s basic annual compensation from the school doesn’t quite reach $10 million. But for the third time in as many seasons at the school, he has bridged that gap by qualifying for the $500,000 bonus he receives if the Tigers …

TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 19: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes watches from the sidelines during the second half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776155567 ORIG FILE ID: 2179648541 The Colorado Buffaloes are a good football team that’s …

Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) gestures with Florida Gators offensive lineman Knijeah Harris (77) and Florida Gators offensive lineman Austin Barber (58) after a first down against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images In a game under the lights in …

Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, 24-17, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium to hand coach Kalen DeBoer’s team their second loss of the season. Alabama dropped to 5-2 …

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Brazzell II made a diving 16-yard touchdown catch from Nico Iamaleava midway through the fourth quarter as No. 11 Tennessee beat No. 7 Alabama 24-17 on Saturday. Dylan Sampson rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns for the Volunteers (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference). The victory keeps Tennessee in the hunt for a College Football Playoff …

Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is sacked by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jakobe Thomas (9) during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images There will be no cigars in Tuscaloosa this year as the Alabama Crimson Tide fell to the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers 24-17 in Knoxville on …

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 19: Tennessee Volunteers fans tear down the goal post after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 24-17 at Nissan Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) No. 10 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) defeated No. 7 Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC), 24-17, Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 8 of the 2024 college …

COLLEGE STATION — No. 14 Texas A&M fought off early rust against Mississippi State en route to a hard-fought win Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. The Aggies had gone 2-4 in its last six trips but emerged with a 34-24 win. Despite looking sloppy at times, the Aggies (6-1, 4-0) separated from the Bulldogs (1-6, 0-4) in the second half …

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Halloween came early to Neyland Stadium Saturday afternoon. A horde of sloppy, undisciplined football players spent the first half of Saturday’s Alabama-Tennessee game dressed up as …

Oct. 19—Passing judgment on the Auburn Tigers’ loss Saturday at the Missouri Tigers: Offense — C: Auburn is not a finely turned offensive machine. Far from it. Auburn’s offense mustered 10 points and, after scoring a touchdown, the next five drives featured four punts and 91 yards, opening the door for a Mizzou comeback. Defense — C: Missouri’s Luther Burden …

Florida football starting running back Montrell Johnson Jr. is out for UF against Kentucky, but running back Treyaun Webb and left tackle Austin Barber will play against the Wildcats. Johnson suffered a lower leg injury last week during UF’s 23-17 overtime loss against No. 10 Tennessee. The 5-foot-11, 216-pound Johnson is the leading rusher for the Florida Gators this season …

Colorado football is well on its way to taking another step closer to bowl eligibility, with a 21-point halftime lead against Arizona. Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes will have to finish the job without its best player, though. Two-way superstar Travis Hunter will miss the remainder of Colorado’s game against the Wildcats Saturday in Tucson, Arizona. Here’s what you …

Eastern Michigan provided plenty of MACtion in the fourth quarter of its game Saturday with Central Michigan. The Chippewas led 34-16 with 13:26 left but the Eagles scored 22 points in 9:12 to come away with a stunning victory. The three scoring drives for Eastern Michigan totaled 18 plays and accounted for 182 yards of offense. The game-winning score came …

Following Arizona State football’s loss to Cincinnati on Saturday, Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham said the team is looking to make a change at kicker — including open tryouts coming Monday in Tempe. Trailing in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Big 12 road game against the Bearcats, Sun Devils kicker Ian Hershey missed two field goals of 48 and 41 …