Photo: Isaiah Hole After missing some time earlier in the season, Michigan football seemed set to go with Will Johnson in an inflection game at Illinois last week, however, before the first half was over, Johnson was on the sideline, essentially begging to come back in after sustaining what appears to be a minor injury. With rival MSU coming up …
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Fond du Lac and Oshkosh area Week 9 high school football recap
Here is the Week 9 high school football recap from throughout the Fond du Lac and Oshkosh area: Coaches: Please report game stats and information directly to Lance LeQue at lleque@gannett.com. All game info must be reported by the noon deadline on Saturday to make it into the weekly print recap. Fond du Lac 48, Oshkosh West 23 OSHKOSH – …
Read More »2025 Michigan tight end commit will make official visit to Notre Dame
recruiting news Notre Dame has developed a reputation in recent years for its quality tight ends. Another one could be coming to the Irish next season, and it would really would make the fan base happy. Tight end recruit Andrew Olesh, the top-ranked 2025 recruit in Pennsylvania according to 247Sports, committed to Michigan on July 8 without the Irish having …
Read More »Michigan basketball gets a highly-coveted foreign-born 2025 four-star forward
. Michigan football might be in dire straits but Michigan basketball is on a tear — at least in the preseason. New head coach Dusty May hit the ground running reassembling the Wolverines through both the transfer portal and recruiting and before the season has even started, top-tier talent is lining up to play for the first-year Michigan basketball coach. …
Read More »Who is Indy-area high school football regular season MVP? These 11 players have a case.
We are entering the time of the high school football season when the top performers lead their teams to postseason glory. So, for fun, we’ll make this a regular season award. Asking this question: Who has been the Most Valuable Player from the Indianapolis area so far in the 2024 season? We will keep the voting open through Oct. 31 …
Read More »These five SEC teams could threaten Tennessee football’s playoff bid
Tennessee is sitting pretty in the College Football Playoff picture. But there are still teams that could leapfrog the Vols down the stretch. On this episode of “The Volunteer State” podcast, hosts Adam Sparks and John Adams break down the five SEC teams that could jump past UT in the race toward the playoff. And, yes, that includes Alabama. They …
Read More »Georgia faces rematch in CFP projections after win at Texas
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (94) celebrates a Michigan interception as Washington Huskies offensive lineman Julius Buelow (77) walks towards the end zone during the fourth quarter in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs the the No. 2 seed …
Read More »Missouri’s leading rusher to reportedly miss Alabama game
Sep 21, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Nate Noel (8) runs with the ball against Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Randon Fontenette (2) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Wednesday afternoon, Missouri Tigers running back Nate Noel is expected Saturday’s game …
Read More »Michigan is running out of options to fix its QB mess
Nothing is working at quarterback for Michigan. The Wolverines tried former walk-on Davis Warren to start the season but after a woeful performance against Arkansas State, first-year coach Sherrone Moore turned to Alex Orji. The former three-star led Michigan to a win over USC but threw only 12 passes and had 32 passing yards in that 27-24 victory. Seventh-year transfer …
Read More »Sherrone Moore: Michigan football practice plans failing to translate on game day
Michigan football is on pace for its worst non-COVID-19 shortened season since going 5-7 in 2014. That, of course, was coach Brady Hoke’s last year before Jim Harbaugh was brought on to revive the program. After yet another debacle last week when Michigan (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) came off of a bye week but managed to score the fewest points …
Read More »Ohio State asks fans to ‘Scarlet the Shoe’ for Saturday’s game against Nebraska
Fireworks go off as the Ohio State Buckeyes take the field prior to the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Penn State At Ohio State Football The Ohio State football team is back in action this Saturday after a week off from games. Nebraska will head east …
Read More »Ohio State vs. Nebraska preview and prediction
EUGENE, OREGON – OCTOBER 12: Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after a defensive stop on fourth down during the third quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) The sting of the Oregon loss still smarts a bit and all of Buckeye Nation is …
Read More »Alabama broadcaster doubles down on artificial noise allegation at Neyland Stadium
Alabama play-by-play announcer Chris Stewart clarified his allegation that Tennessee pumps artificial noise into Neyland Stadium during a radio interview on Wednesday. But it wasn’t an apology. Instead, he appeared to double-down on his comment during UT’s 24-17 win over Alabama that that UT pipes in crowd noise. “I didn’t think anything about it when I said it, and somebody …
Read More »Staff predictions as LSU faces Texas A&M for top spot in the SEC
. LSU is riding a six-game winning streak since a loss to USC in Week 1, delivering big SEC wins in the last two weeks against Ole Miss at home in overtime and Arkansas on the road in blowout fashion. Now, it’s time for what could be the toughest test of the season so far as the Tigers head to …
Read More »Texas A&M’s Mike Elko details relationship with LSU coach Brian Kelly ahead of Week 9 showdown
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Mike Elko of the Texas A&M Aggies looks on during the first half against the Bowling Green Falcons at Kyle Field on September 21, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) When LSU coach Brian Kelly takes the field in College Station to face the Texas A&M Aggies in …
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