BYU running back LJ Martin (27) runs the ball during a game between the University of Utah Utes and the Brigham Young University Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News BYU won a controversial, thrilling matchup against in-state rival Utah 22-21 at Rice-Eccles Stadium late Saturday night. On …
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LSU falls in US LBM Coaches Poll after blowout loss to Alabama
Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) calls for the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images LSU was blown out by Alabama on its home field Saturday night with the final score being 42-13. The Tigers’ performance is reflected in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll …
Read More »John O’Korn has some tough words for Michigan football
Photo: Isaiah Hole Having transferred to Ann Arbor at the start of the Jim Harbaugh era, there were high expectations for former Houston quarterback John O’Korn. But they never came to fruition. O’Korn had to sit out the 2015 season due to the transfer rules back then, and though expected by many to win the starting job in 2016, he …
Read More »Vols up two spots in US LBM Coaches Poll after Mississippi State win
Josh Heupel. Tennessee Volunteers versus Mississippi State Bulldogs football at Neyland Stadium on November 9, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Three weeks remain in the 2024 college football regular-season. Through nine games, Tennessee has won eight contests, while suffering one loss. Following a, 33-14, win versus Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in Week 11, the Vols are in …
Read More »Here’s where Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss football team ranks in polls after beating Georgia
OXFORD — As far as impressing voters goes, Ole Miss football had one of the most impressive weekends possible. Ole Miss beat Georgia 28-10 at home in Week 11 in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Rebels (8-2, 4-2 SEC) entered the game at No. 12 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and No. 16 in the AP Poll. Georgia (7-2, 5-2) was …
Read More »Ten things we learned in Miami Hurricanes’ first loss of the season
ATLANTA — The Miami Hurricanes‘ luck finally ran out. After falling behind by two touchdowns, Miami could not mount a comeback on the road against Georgia Tech. The punishment: UM’s first loss of the season. Here are 10 things we learned from the gut-punch in Atlanta: Ward can’t bail you out every time Star quarterback Cam Ward has been spectacular …
Read More »Hawaii battles but cannot get a stop in the end and falls to UNLV
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii defensive lineman Tariq Jones works to bring down UNLV running back Jai’Den Thomas. 1 /3 JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii defensive lineman Tariq Jones works to bring down UNLV running back Jai’Den Thomas. JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager throws the football against the UNLV Rebels. 2 /3 JAMM AQUINO …
Read More »SEC Power Rankings: Texas or Tennessee on top? And how far does Georgia fall?
Georgia and Texas have been playing catch with the top spot in the SEC power rankings all season, and the Bulldogs tossed it back on Saturday with a demoralizing loss to Ole Miss. With two losses and three weeks to go in the regular season, the Bulldogs are unlikely to wrest it back. Meanwhile, Tennessee keeps lurking with just one …
Read More »Five takeaways from Tennessee’s win over Mississippi State
Dont’e Thornton Jr. Tennessee Volunteers versus Mississippi State Bulldogs football at Neyland Stadium on November 9, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Week 11 has ended during the 2024 college football season. Three weeks remain in regular-season play. No. 6 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) defeated Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC), 33-14, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches …
Read More »Spartans listed in latest 247Sports’ Bowl Projections
Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Nick Marsh (6) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Michigan State football has been included in the latest batch of bowl projections from Brad Crawford of 247Sports. Crawford releases weekly bowl …
Read More »Brian Kelly asks question we’re all wondering after Alabama whips LSU, but how to answer?
BATON ROUGE, La. – Brian Kelly asked the question we all had on our brains. The way the No. 13 Tigers played Saturday in a 42-13 tail-kicking by No. 11 Alabama, you might’ve thought LSU learned of its opponent 90 seconds before kickoff. In fact, LSU had two weeks to prepare for Alabama. Could’ve fooled me. “If you’re watching the …
Read More »Ashton Jeanty stats: How many rushing yards did Boise State Heisman hopeful have vs Nevada
Ashton Jeanty continued his case for the Heisman Trophy with another dominant performance on Saturday for No. 14 Boise State. Jeanty crossed the 200-yard rushing plateau in a 28-21 Broncos win over Nevada. Saturday marked Jeanty’s fourth 200-rushing yard performance on the season as he continues his climb towards Barry Sanders’ rushing record of 2,628 yards, which Sanders set in …
Read More »Why Ohio State football should see a bump in all major polls this week
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) reacts after running for a first down late in the second half of the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Ohio State won 20-13. The Ohio State Buckeyes sat third in the country in most polls coming into …
Read More »Utah AD Mark Harlan rips officials following loss to BYU, claims game was ‘stolen from us’
Utah athletics director Mark Harlan made a surprise visit at Saturday’s postgame press conference and made sure his feelings about the Utes’ 22-21 loss to No. 9 BYU were known. Harlan complained about the refereeing in Utah’s 22-21 loss to rival BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The Utes AD, who has been in charge of running the …
Read More »Photos from Alabama’s blowout 42-13 road win at LSU
Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer reacts to a touchdown scored against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Saturday night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana marked the return of the Alabama Crimson Tide to Tiger Stadium, as the program played the LSU Tigers for …
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