College Football

LSU head coach Brian Kelly spoke highly of Texas A&M HC Mike Elko and Kyle Field

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images The SEC is a jumbled mess right now, with Texas A&M and LSU sitting at the top of the rankings, both teams undefeated in conference play. This is …

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UTEP football drops to 1-7 after late-game win by Louisiana Tech in 14-10 loss

For more than three quarters Tuesday night, UTEP’s overwhelming defensive effort was winning a long, lonely battle against Louisiana Tech’s offense and special teams. That was never a likely formula for much more than heartbreak, and UTEP found it in a 14-10 loss to the Bulldogs that dropped it to 1-7. UTEP receiver Kam Thomas sprints into the end zone …

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How did OU football players react to firing of offensive coordinator Seth Littrell?

NORMAN — OU football players are turning their focus toward Mississippi amid the program’s offensive struggles and Sunday’s firing of offensive coordinator Seth Littrell. While new play caller Joe Jon Finley and new quarterbacks coach Kevin Johns brought new energy to the practice field to start the week, the vibes were different. Tight end Jake Roberts, who played for Littrell …

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Scouting report: Cincinnati Bearcats football hits Big 12 road for Colorado

Armed with a 5-2 (3-1 Big 12) record and a two-game winning streak, the Cincinnati Bearcats football squad heads for Mountain time this weekend for a prime-time showdown with “Coach Prime” and the Colorado Buffaloes. Sure, it’s only prime time in Boulder with an 8:15 kickoff (10:15 Cincinnati time), but the Bearcats will get an ESPN audience for the first …

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Kirk Ferentz responds to Brendan Sullivan playing time, usage inquiries

After a lifeless first half performance against Michigan State offensively, questions have emerged surrounding Iowa’s decision to stick with graduate quarterback Cade McNamara as its starter. McNamara completed just 3-of-9 passes for 30 yards in the first half in East Lansing and the Hawkeyes punted on four of their five first-half possessions. Iowa gained just five yards and junior kicker …

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Pro Football Focus highlights glaring defensive stat in loss vs. MSU

Following a disappointing 32-20 loss to the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., Pro Football Focus shared a rather concerning defensive stat that helped MSU to victory. According to PFF, Iowa’s defense missed 19 tackles throughout Saturday’s contest, which far surpassed the three missed tackles by the Spartans. To put some context on that …

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Deion Sanders shares early thoughts on Cincinnati Bearcats

TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 19: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes watches from the sidelines during the first half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Needing a win to secure bowl eligibility, head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes will …

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Iowa updates injury outlook prior to Northwestern

The Iowa Hawkeyes return home to play host to the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday afternoon in a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff on Big Ten Network. After a frustrating loss last week at Michigan State, Iowa (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) is looking to bounce back in a big way in front of its fans from inside Kinnick Stadium. As the Hawkeyes ready …

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OSU examined pass rush problems on bye week

Oct. 22—COLUMBUS — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day spent more time than usual in the defensive coaches’ meetings last week during a bye week and a major topic of discussion in those meetings was the Buckeyes’ pass rush. OSU did not have a sack in a 32-31 loss to Oregon in its most recent game and did not apply …

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Two former Penn State football players face felony rape, other charges

Two former Penn State football players − both dismissed from the university in August − will face felony charges in Centre County Court. Court documents filed Tuesday show that former defensive players Jameial Lyons and Kaveion Keys will be charged with felony rape, aggravated indecent assault, sexual assault and other misdemeanor charges. The Centre Daily Times first reported that the …

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