College Football

Oct 26, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) runs with the ball as Virginia Cavaliers defensive tackle Anthony Britton (55) chases during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images If you told me at the beginning of college football season that our North Carolina Tar Heels would be outperforming Florida …

Among a slew of sweeping changes that have come to college football this season was direct coach-to-player communication. What was widely praised as a long overdue reform has come with at least one technological concern. The in-helmet technology that allows one player on the field to communicate with coaches — which helps relay play calls in a timely manner — …

Donald Trump will not be in State College, after all, for the nation’s biggest college football game of the weekend. But what will the Republican presidential nominee be doing instead of attending Penn State football’s top-five clash with Ohio State Buckeyes in Beaver Stadium? It’s unclear what initiated the change of plans or if Trump will be attending another event …

Don’t call the coroner on Mizzou’s season just yet. Missouri football starting quarterback Brady Cook’s status for the Tigers’ next game still seems to be in the arena of reasonable doubt, but the QB’s season, per his head coach, is not. MU coach Eli Drinkwitz provided an update on Cook’s health during the SEC Football Coaches Teleconference on Wednesday, saying …

Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — After Alex Orji emulated Jalen Milroe in bowl prep last year, it became scintillating about what may happen for the Michigan football quarterback. It took awhile before he was thrust into action — though it had appeared that he was the likely starter in the preseason — however, the Wolverine coaching staff pulled the …

Florida football faces long odds in it matchup with rival No. 2 Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville (3:30 p.m., ABC). In this week’s Swampcast, the Sun’s Kevin Brockway and David Whitley discuss the rivalry game and whether the Florida Gators (4-3. 2-2 SEC) can close the gap after losing by an average margin of 22.5 points to …

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire USC football has fallen short of expectations and standards this season for a lot of reasons. It’s not just one thing, one person, one coach, or one player. Blame can and should be spread around. However, if we are going to ultimately choose the main reason for this failed season and the main source of USC’s …

Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football has 17 pledges at this point in the 2025 class and that number will likely still go through some ebbs and flows with just over one month until early signing day. There are some commits who are looking elsewhere (such as tight end Andrew Olesh and safety Ivan Taylor) while the Wolverines look to garner …

Deion Sanders was asked where the best high school football players come from. The Colorado coach chose to make a distinction. He says the best prep football is played in Texas. However, the best players come from other states. Sanders credits those from Florida, Louisiana and Georgia as the elite among talent, saying those states produce the dawgs. This article …

Texas A&M football landed another 2026 recruit Sunday when four-star linebacker Samu Moala announced his commitment, one day after four-star prospects Jordan Carter and Aaron Gregory pledged. A Lawndale, California native, Moala attends Leuzinger High School and is the 14th-ranked edge in the Class of 2026 and the 20th-ranked player in California, according to the 247Sports Composite. He chose Texas …

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz told reporters Wednesday he’s finally “at peace” with his unceremonious exit from the Miami Hurricanes in December 2021. It was a statement of grace from a Miami native whose exit from the UM program was ugly in many ways. In fall 2021, Miami administration and football boosters openly recruited Mario Cristobal, who was then …

Aug 31, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) celebrates with quarterback Will Howard (18) after a touchdown against the Akron Zips during the second half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Will Howard is going to play the biggest game of his career Saturday. While one could make a reasonable argument …

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said starting Longhorns safety Andrew Mukuba is “on the mend” as he recovers from a knee injury that kept him out of last week’s game against Vanderbilt. It might be too early to tell when it comes to Mukuba’s outlook for Texas’ game against Florida on Nov. 9, though. “I think he’s making good progress,” …

Bountiful’s Zeke Murdock, 10, screams after scoring against Roy at Roy High School on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News This report was compiled with the assistance of ChatGPT. No. 17 Granger at No. 1 Roy Top-seeded Roy (9-1) begins its quest for its first state title since 1981 when it hosts No. 17 Granger (6-5) in …

Texas Longhorns defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. As the Longhorns have gotten off to a 7-1 start, Jahdae Barron has been at the center of their success. On Tuesday, he received national attention for his play when he …