College Football

Florida football coach Billy Napier hasn’t wavered from the task at hand. Rumors about Napier’s future with the Florida Gators (2-2, 1-1 SEC) persist, even after an open week following a 45-28 win at Mississippi State. “Any time we spend on that would be a waste of time and a distraction.” Napier said. “We owe it to the players; I …

Former Arizona State football associate head coach Antonio Pierce won’t be coaching in the college ranks anytime soon — at least, not without a caveat. Pierce, the current head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, was handed an eight-year show cause penalty by the NCAA’s Division I Committee on Infractions panel on Thursday for his role in impermissible recruiting activities …

Jackson State football heads to the Alabama coast as the Tigers play their second SWAC game of the season in the Gulf Coast Challenge. Jackson State (3-2, SWAC 1-0) will be in Mobile as it faces Alabama A&M (2-2, 0-0) on Saturday (4 p.m. ESPN +) at neutral site Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The Tigers come off their first SWAC game of …

STILLWATER — The margin of error has been eliminated. If Oklahoma State wants to make a return trip to the Big 12 Championship Game, Saturday is must-win status. The Cowboys play host to West Virginia at 3 p.m. Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium, desperately needing to snap a two-game losing streak. West Virginia, meanwhile, had a rough non-conference stretch, but …

(This story was updated to add new information.) UCF lost one of its most versatile, explosive offensive players in the days leading up to its road trip to Gainesville. Junior slot receiver and kick returner Xavier Townsend decided to opt out for the remainder of the 2024 season to preserve his eligibility, with intentions of entering the NCAA transfer portal …

Who: Edward Waters (1-4) vs. Fort Valley State (2-2). When: 4 p.m. Saturday. Where: Nathaniel Glover Community Field and Stadium. The skinny: Amid a four-game losing streak, the Tigers play their second home college football contest of the season against visiting Fort Valley State from Georgia. … Saturday’s game is High School Day, Youth Day and Community Day at EWU. …

UCF receiver Xavier Townsend has left the team, opting out this season and entering the transfer portal. Townsend is taking advantage of the NCAA’s redshirt rule, which allows players to play up to four regular-season games in a season without counting toward their four years of eligibility. Elite Empire Athletes and UCF Rivals were the first to report the move. …

SPRING HILL – Division I college football coaches were in attendance Thursday night and caught a glimpse of Ravenwood standout Donovan Starr in action. Starr committed to Auburn in June, but that doesn’t mean he’s closed the door on his recruitment. Starr picked up an offer from Alabama on Thursday, adding to a growing list of powerhouse programs to court …

A week after playing in one of the best atmospheres in college football this season in its win over Georgia, Alabama football heads to Nashville to take on Vanderbilt, who notably has one of the worst home atmospheres in Power Four. The No. 2 Crimson Tide’s social media team even poked fun at the Commodores in a graphic posted to …

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney can surpass Bobby Bowden for a historic feat on Saturday — and at the field named for the legendary Florida State coach, to boot. When the No. 14 Tigers (3-1, 2-0 ACC) take on Florida State (1-4, 1-3 ACC) on Saturday at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium, more than just an undefeated conference …

The Texas A&M special teams’ units have been mixed in the first five games. However, true freshman punter Tyler White stood out. White has the power to flip the field with any kick and enough touch to drop the ball inside of the 20-yard line. It can be argued that he is one of the best punters in the country, …

Penn State running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider did not shed any more light Thursday on why Nick Singleton missed practice a day earlier. “I think Coach (James) Franklin already answered that question,” Seider said during a previously scheduled Zoom interview with beat reporters. “I’m not going to follow up on that same question.” The reporter who asked the question replied, …

NORMAN — It’s OU football’s bye week but it’s never too late to look ahead to the Red River Rivalry. When the Sooners walk into the Cotton Bowl next Saturday, Michael Hawkins Jr. will be the first true freshman to start an OU-Texas game. The Sooners could also be getting playmakers like wide receiver Deion Burks, running back Taylor Tatum …

Georgia football commit Jared Curtis threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns with one interception as Nashville Christian crushed Grace Christian, 49-3, in a rare Monday night TSSAA football game in Nashville. Curtis was 18-of-30 passing, hooking up with wideout Kaden Grigsby for two touchdowns. Curtis also had 53 yards rushing, including a 27-yard TD run in the first quarter. …

BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) celebrates after a touchdown by wide receiver Darius Lassiter, right, in the second quarter against Baylor during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez) | Richard W. Rodriguez Almost halfway through the first quarter of BYU’s 34-28 win at Baylor last Saturday, Cougar receiver Chase …