College Football

THE FLATS – Georgia Tech place kicker Aidan Birr (Kennedale, Texas/Kennedale H.S.) and quarterback Aaron Philo (Bogart, Ga./Prince Avenue Christian School) have been selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Specialist and Rookie of the Week, respectively, the ACC office announced on Monday. Birr and Philo were honored for their performances in Georgia Tech’s 30-29 win over NC State last Thursday. …

. Florida completed a trifecta of recruiting flips with a commitment from Clear Springs (League City, Texas) wide receiver Muizz Tounkara on Monday. Tounkara was in Gainesville on Saturday to see the Gators defeat the Ole Miss Rebels while on an official visit. He’s a perfect fit for Florida’s 2025 recruiting class at 6-foot-3.5-inches tall. The Gators have been looking …

Nov 23, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown looks on during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images There’s no question that Mack Brown returning to Chapel Hill gave the UNC football program a needed boost, particularly after how Larry Fedora’s tenure ended. Despite …

Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) reacts after a touchdown catch in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports If you watched the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2013-2016 college football seasons, chances are you witnessed a certain wide receiver deliver several, electric …

Nov 23, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko speaks with a game official during the second quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2 SEC) will face its toughest test of the season, as the Aggie’s postseason dreams are literally on the line after losing to …

Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) breaks away from BYU cornerback Kevin Doe on a touchdown run during the first half of a game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 28-23. | Ross D. Franklin BYU Cougars head football coach Kalani Sitake has become known as one of the best people in his profession, and …

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Auburn Tigers lead Texas A&M Aggies 21-7 at halftime. Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2 SEC) will face its toughest test of the season, as the Aggie’s postseason dreams are literally on the …

Every Thanksgiving week, Penn State football coach James Franklin turns the table on beat writers and asks them their preferences for their holiday dinners. After Franklin hears their answers, the writers ask their prepared questions. Naturally, one writer asked Monday about the fake punt the Nittany Lions used successfully in the fourth quarter of their 26-25 win at Minnesota last …

Nov. 25—PULLMAN — Here is a first look at Washington State’s regular-season finale at home against Wyoming on Saturday afternoon. What is it? Coming off a narrow loss to Oregon State, its second straight setback, Washington State will host Wyoming on senior day. It’s the last game of the regular season for the bowl-bound Cougars, who will be playing the …

NORMAN — Brent Venables strolled into Rudy’s “Country Store” and Barbecue Monday night to a standing ovation. Venables, OU’s head football coach who hosts his weekly radio show at Rudy’s in front of a crowd of fans, continued soaking in the Sooners’ Saturday night upset of No. 7 Alabama. Throughout the past few seasons since being back in town, Venables …

The No. 1 Oregon football team will look to cap a perfect regular season at home this week against rival Washington at Autzen Stadium Saturday night. The game is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. Here are some highlights from Oregon coach Dan Lanning’s weekly press conference Monday night. Oregon football’s Dan Lanning talks Washington QBs Will Rogers and …

AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 23: Quinn Ewers #3 of the Texas Longhorns is congratulated by Hayden Conner #76 after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) There’s been a lot of speculation as to whether Texas can afford another loss and still make …

Nov. 25—PULLMAN — Even amid serious struggles on defense, Washington State coach Jake Dickert is sticking with his defensive coordinator. He indicated as much on Monday, saying that he wants to “finish what we started” with second-year DC Jeff Schmedding, whose unit allowed Oregon State to score a season-high 41 points in Saturday’s win over WSU — more points than …

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football added another defensive player to its 2025 recruiting class. Ja’Bryis Stewart, a safety from Mississippi Delta Community College, committed to the Bulldogs on Monday night. The three-star flipped his commitment from FIU. He’s the sixth junior college player in the class. Stewart had one other offer from Old Dominion. He’s from Crystal Springs. In nine …

SOUTH BEND — Australian punter James Rendell won’t be a one-and-done contributor for Notre Dame football after all. According to special teams coordinator Marty Biagi, Notre Dame recently heard back with good news from the NCAA regarding Rendell’s petition for additional eligibility. Rendell, 24, is now able to play at the college level through 2025. “He has at least one …