College Football

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising is expected to play Saturday against Oklahoma State in a top-25 showdown at 3 p.m. in Stillwater. Rising suffered a finger injury on his throwing hand in a Week 2 win over Baylor, and he missed the team’s Week 3 win over Utah State as a result. But Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham said this past …

The news media is in a tizzy about the extravagant spending of former University of Florida president Ben Sasse, who apparently was spending the school’s money on hosting a lavish holiday party for big-money donors that featured a $38,610 sushi bar. As a result, Gov. Ron DeSants’ administration has directed the state auditor general to investigate Sasse’s expenditures as part …

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Boston College Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien watches the replay board against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Michigan State football is going on the road on Saturday night to face off against Boston College in a big time non-conference matchup. The …

Syndication: The Greenville News Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney is known for being folksy and down to earth, occasionally telling a humorous story or tossing in a funny anecdote that people catch on to for a soundbite. If there’s such a thing as a “Dabo’s Greatest Hits” compilation, his story of how he spent last Saturday might make the list. …

PITTSBURGH – The national raves continue to roll in for Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein following his stunning performance in the Panthers’ dramatic 38-34 win over rival West Virginia this past Saturday. Holstein has been named the Shaun Alexander freshman player of the week, it was announced Tuesday by the Maxwell Football Club. It is the latest accolade for the 6-foot-4, …

After missing the last six quarters of football with a finger injury, Utah quarterback Cam Rising is back. That’s the expectation and the plan, at least. The Utes’ veteran leader is expected to be under center as No. 12 Utah travels to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to face No. 14 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 opener for both programs. A top-15 …

Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws the ball under pressure from Florida Gators defensive back Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Texas A&M’s week 3 SEC road win over Florida could very well define the Aggies’ first season under head …

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 14: Jeremiyah Love #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 14, 2024 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Maybe it’s because Notre Dame football usually has a large audience. Maybe it’s because neutral …

JACKSONVILLE — There is more than one play that Jacksonville State football would want back from its loss to Eastern Michigan on Saturday. The one that stands out is the second-and-goal play from the 1-yard line in overtime, in which a bad snap got past Tyler Huff for a 27-yard loss. The Gamecocks recovered the ball, starting at the 28-yard-line …

After having its first off week, Ohio State is back in game mode for its final non-conference game on Saturday against Marshall. The Buckeyes are close to a 40-point favorite, so oddsmakers expect Ohio State to roll over the Thundering Herd the way it did in outscoring Akron and Western Michigan by a combined score of 108-6. OSU coach Ryan …

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders recently had a discussion with NFL scouts about Travis Hunter. The topic was his potential, according to Sanders. Can Hunter do in the NFL what he’s been doing at Colorado? In other words, can he play on offense and defense at the next level without taking much of a break? In last week’s 28-9 win …

Deion Sanders may be able to play the transfer window like a fiddle, but in his second year as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, the former NFL standout seems to have fumbled his mastery over the Nielsen dials. While Coach Prime’s charges were media darlings a year ago, Colorado is losing favor among TV audiences. The Buffs’ 28-9 …

TAMPA — USF coach Alex Golesh says he hasn’t yet given much thought to emerging from the southwest tunnel Saturday night and absorbing the raucousness and revelry ignited by a crowd that could hit 60,000. The evolution of his program, and the name-brand aura of the opponent, should converge to create one of those rare Raymond James Stadium atmospheres for …

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier walks during the first half at the Orange and Blue spring football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 13, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Gator Nation has already declared the 2024 college football season a failure for Florida, but don’t just take the fans’ word …

Wisconsin starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke’s recent ACL injury has prompted Badger faithful to question the readiness of UW’s quarterback room for the remainder of the season. Following Van Dyke’s injury, Wisconsin turned to redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke to captain the offense. He did so for the remaining three-quarters of what became a blowout loss to Alabama and will continue …