BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 12: Kyren Lacy #2 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after catching the game winning touchdown in overtime against the Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) We’re already halfway through the college football regular season. LSU has six games down with six more to …
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Big Michigan football transfer portal target sets visit to Ann Arbor
. Michigan football is looking to shore up some areas on the team for next year, and it’s not just doing it through high school recruiting. One player that the Wolverines had their eye on last cycle was Indiana quarterback-turned-wide receiver Donaven McCulley, who had initially entered the transfer portal after leading the Hoosiers in receiving. However, when Curt Cignetti …
Read More »Georgia-Texas: Ten former transfers that will be center stage
This week’s “game of the year” is Texas-Georgia. The stars will be out and it will surely draw a huge TV rating. The sidelines will be packed with celebrities and standout recruits. On the field, former transfers will be center stage. Here are 10 to keep an eye on in Austin this weekend. MORE UGA-TEXAS: Five ranking misses that will …
Read More »Oregon football’s 3 keys to victory at Purdue this Friday
Following its biggest win of the season by far last week against No. 4 Ohio State, the No. 2 Oregon football team will hit the road on another short week when it plays Purdue Friday. The Ducks (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) will play the Boilermakers (1-5, 0-3 Big Ten) at 5 p.m. Friday at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. …
Read More »Florida’s punt returner earns Jet Award Mid-Season Watchlist mention
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 05: Chimere Dike #17 of the Florida Gators breaks a tackle from Mac McWilliams #20 of the UCF Knights in the first half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 05, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Florida football wide receiver and punt returner Chimere Dike was named among the …
Read More »Former Arizona State coaches Billy Napier, Mike Norvell make ‘overpaid’ list
At this point, it’s a foregone conclusion that 2024 will be Billy Napier’s final season as the head coach at Florida. After going 40-12 across four years at Louisiana-Lafayette, Napier is headed toward a third losing finish in as many years. Since being hired by the Gators in November 2021, Napier has earned more than $1 million per win — …
Read More »SoonersXtra podcast: Previewing OU football’s game vs. South Carolina
NORMAN — OU football is still searching for answers ahead of its game vs. South Carolina. On the latest episode of the SoonersXtra podcast, OU beat writers Ryan Aber and Colton Sulley discuss head coach Brent Venables’ news conference and preview Saturday’s game against the Gamecocks. The Sooners and South Carolina kick at 11:45 a.m. Saturday in Norman on SEC …
Read More »College football coaches salaries podcast talks pay, buyouts, overpaid and underpaid
The annual college football coaches compensation package was released Wednesday by USA TODAY Sports, and there’s a lot to talk about. The first obvious trend uncovered this year is that salaries continue to explode exponentially and show no sign of slowing down. Kirby Smart of Georgia leads the pack at more than $13 million per season but there are many …
Read More »Updated College Football Playoff Odds Ahead of Week 8
Jan 10, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at CFP Champions press conference at Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Texas A&M has reached the halfway point of the 2024 season, sitting at 5-1 and 3-0 in SEC play after resting during the first two bye weeks this season. Next, …
Read More »Tale of the Tape: Notre Dame defense vs. Georgia Tech offense
Tale of tape Notre Dame traditionally has thrived because of its defense, and this season is no exception. At a time when football is becoming friendlier towards offense, the Irish seem to buck this tradition. That’s not to say the offense isn’t good, especially on the ground, but the defense always seems to be the strong unit. Of course, one …
Read More »Wisconsin included among Yahoo Sports’ longshot College Football Playoff contenders after Week 7
The Wisconsin Badgers were included in Yahoo Sports’ recent list of the top 20 College Football Playoff contenders with at least one loss. This list, which includes 20 teams with at least a longshot of a chance to clinch a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff this winter, features three distinct categories. Elite one-loss teams including No. 4 Ohio …
Read More »Heisman watch: Taking stock of the race halfway through the season
There are four clear favorites for the Heisman Trophy at the midway point in the season. All-world running back Ashton Jeanty — our midseason Heisman pick — is the favorite at BetMGM at +200. He’s followed by Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel at +350, and Miami QB Cam Ward and Colorado DB/WR Travis Hunter at +650. The No. 5 favorite, Alabama …
Read More »College coaches have new way to discipline players without hurting team: Fine them
Houston Nutt, left, and Mike Gundy have addressed the trials and pitfalls of disciplining players for off-the-field incidents. It had been a long, emotional week at Arkansas in November 1998. The Razorbacks were still staggered from a 28-24 loss to No. 1 Tennessee a few days earlier. Then-coach Houston Nutt was trying to get his team to lock in for …
Read More »Why Oklahoma State’s Garret Rangel deserves opportunity to be Cowboys’ quarterback at BYU
STILLWATER — Mike Gundy’s lips are sealed regarding his starting quarterback for Oklahoma State’s Friday night visit to BYU. At least as far as anyone outside the program knows. Internally, the Cowboys are likely more settled on the decision about who the starting quarterback will be when they take on the 13th-ranked Cougars at 9:15 p.m. Friday at LaVell Edwards …
Read More »Indiana football players spotlight offensive line’s success amidst historic success
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football’s media availability on Tuesday night turned into offensive line appreciation day. The Hoosiers top running backs Ty Son Lawton, Justice Ellison and Kaelon Black all took turns crediting the line for their early season success. “Every single time I come on the sideline, I just want to jump up in their arms,” Ellison said. “I’m thankful man …
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