This time, Miami couldn’t overcome a second-half deficit. Cam Ward was sacked and fumbled the ball with 1:36 to go as Georgia Tech upset previously undefeated No. 4 Miami, 28-23. Georgia Tech dropped eight defenders into coverage on the second-down play and Ward couldn’t find a receiver to throw to. Romello Height chased Ward down from behind and Jordan Van …
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Backup QB Joe Fagnano sparks UConn football to 31-23 comeback win at UAB
Joe Fagnano entered Saturday’s game in the fourth quarter and flipped it on its head. UConn’s backup quarterback led consecutive touchdown drives after replacing injured starter Nick Evers, including a perfect 21-yard pass for the go-ahead touchdown to Jasaiah Gathings which gave the Huskies their first lead of the game with eight and a half minutes to go. The UConn …
Read More »Has Texas A&M HC Mike Elko reached out to former Texas WR Johntay Cook?
Sep 28, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook II (1) runs the ball in the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images After the news dropped late last week that former Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II had departed the program for unspecified reasons, the …
Read More »Winslow returns to sectional final thanks to another record-breaking performance
Nyqir “Boomer” Helton caught three touchdown passes and had an interception on defense as Winslow rolled to a 49-8 win over Manalapan in Saturday’s South Jersey Group 4 semifinal game. WINSLOW – Nyqir Helton earned the nickname “Boomer” when he was younger because of the distance he could throw a football. While he’s gone from chucking the football to catching …
Read More »Did Indiana’s Jamier Johnson commit targeting? Hoosiers DB ejected in controversial ruling
Indiana football dominated Michigan in the first half of their game on Saturday, jumping out to a 17-3 halftime lead. But the 10th-ranked Hoosiers lost a key member of their defense just before halftime due to a controversial targeting call. In the winding minutes of the second quarter, Indiana defensive back Jamier Johnson was ejected from the game for targeting, …
Read More »Clemson trails Virginia Tech 7-0 after abysmal first half
Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images Clemson football’s struggles continued in the first half against Virginia Tech, as they headed into the locker room down 7-0. Cade Klubnik appeared off rhythm, managing just 8 completions on 19 attempts for 81 yards and an interception. Despite outgaining Virginia Tech in total yards, Clemson couldn’t put points on the board, with dropped passes and penalties …
Read More »Clemson football’s field goal woes continue: Virginia Tech returns block for touchdown
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Clemson football’s field-goal kicking woes continued on Saturday vs. Virginia Tech. Freshman kicker Nolan Hauer attempted a 46-yard field goal, and the Hokies blocked it up the middle. The deflected ball landed in defensive back Quentin Reddish’s hands, and he returned it for 77 yards to give the Hokies the first lead of the game. Now, No. 17 Clemson …
Read More »Long Island’s tush push becomes 55-yard touchdown run against Sacred Heart
The Long Island Sharks beat Sacred Heart on Saturday, 28-7. The Sharks had one play that will likely be seen on shows across the nation. It certainly will go viral. The old tush push on fourth-and-one was meant to gain a first down with seconds left in the third quarter. However, quarterback Ethan Greenwood, with a little help from his …
Read More »Ohio State marching band mocks Michigan’s ‘stinky’ season
Ohio State walloped Purdue on Saturday. In typical fashion, the Buckeyes — their marching band — had its mind on another Big Ten school. Yes, Michigan. At halftime the Buckeyes band went into a bear formation. And then, it added some stench to the rivalry that will pick up again later this month. There was Michigan logo placed perfectly in …
Read More »Georgia Tech deals Miami its first loss
Georgia Tech wrecked Miami’s dreams of an undefeated season. The Yellow Jackets downed the Hurricanes on Saturday in ACC play, 28-23. After Georgia Tech punted to Miami late, the Yellow Jackets created a strip sack of Heisman Trophy candidate Cam Ward to ice the victory. Haynes King rush for 93 yards and a score and Jamal Haynes had 83 rushing …
Read More »Spartans offer elite 4-star California LB Taven Epps
Michigan State’s Jordan Hall and the linebackers prepare for a drill during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football has extended a scholarship to one of the top linebacker prospects in the 2026 class. Four-star linebacker Taven Epps of Tustin, Calif. has received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Rivals …
Read More »Former Wisconsin transfer lineman to miss remainder of 2024 season with Achilles injury
Former Wisconsin Badgers and current Indiana Hoosiers offensive lineman Drew Evans will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after suffering an Achilles injury, according to a release from the program. Evans suffered the injury in practice this week leading up to Indiana’s matchup against Michigan. He had played an integral role in Indiana’s 9-0 start to the season, starting …
Read More »Arch Manning: Texas football backup QB replaces Quinn Ewers in blowout of Florida
With seven minutes remaining in the third quarter, Texas football had battered Florida comprehensively enough to get its backup quarterback some reps. Arch Manning jogged onto the field with the Longhorns offense, leading 42-3, and received a huge roar from the fans at Royal-Memorial Stadium. The circumstances of his entry were much different than the last time he stepped under …
Read More »Michigan football injury report vs. Indiana: Will Johnson out for third straight game
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — As expected, Michigan football will once again be shorthanded. The Wolverines are without eight players in today’s clash against undefeated Indiana (3:30 p.m., CBS), that includes star cornerback Will Johnson, according to the pregame availability report teams are required to provide the Big Ten Conference two hours before kickoff. RECRUITING: 2 plays showed why Belleville’s Bryce Underwood …
Read More »UWF Football: Live scoreboard for Argos’ final home game of season against North Greenville
It’s the final home game for the Argos. The University of West Florida football team will honor its seniors as it hosts North Greenville University on Saturday for Senior Day. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at PenAir Field, as the Argos look to keep their Division II playoffs hope alive. UWF is also looking to keep …
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