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BLOOMINGTON – In the summer of 2023, hoping to smooth the road for then-coach Tom Allen to reach bowl eligibility, Indiana’s athletic department paid a $1 million buyout to remove itself from the last two years of a three-year series with Louisville. In its place, the department planned to add more winnable nonconference home games, its intentions easy to read: …

Editor’s note: Friday Football Flashback is a weekly series highlighting games in the region over the past 50 years. The series details high school gridiron action that occurred this week on the schedule during the past five decades. Week 12 10 Years Ago Nov. 14, 2014: Somerset limited Clearfield to 43 total yards of offense to capture the District 5-6-8-9 …

DENVER – A federal bankruptcy judge here heard arguments Thursday in the bankruptcy case of Colorado football player Shilo Sanders and questioned whether there was enough evidence right now to make a ruling against Sanders that would prevent him from getting out of more than $11 million in debt. Judge Michael Romero issued no rulings after the court hearing but …

WEST LAFAYETTE − Even with four games remaining, Purdue football’s 2024 season seems like a lost cause. It was the same story last week. Two weeks ago. And three, four and five. Except around the football facility on a daily basis, it seems like anything but. “At the end of the day, we’re a competitive unit,” sophomore Will Heldt said. …

Image for https://images.rivals.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,t_hero_desktop/xx0abhvrbo6k58ruq4jf Florida announced Thursday that it’s sticking with Billy Napier as its coach, a guy who’s 15-18 overall and has won eight SEC games into his third season.Good. RELATED: Mario Cristobal’s Miami rebuild is nearly complete CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State …

Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) passes the ball to running back Colbey Reed (5) against River Rouge during the second half of Prep Kickoff Classic at Wayne State University’s Tom Adams Field in Detroi on Friday, August 25, 2023. LSU is hosting Alabama on Saturday night under the lights. It should be one of the best environments college football sees …

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia breaks down Michigan football’s 2024 Week 11 matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers, who are undefeated through nine games for the first time in program history. Fast facts Matchup: Michigan (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) vs. No. 10 Indiana (9-0, 6-0). Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Saturday; Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana. Michigan quarterback Davis Warren (16) makes a pass against Oregon …

This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde react to Florida’s announcement that they are bringing head coach Billy Napier for the 2025 season. They also look ahead to two Week 11 elimination games: Georgia vs. Ole Miss and Colorado vs. Texas Tech. Additionally, they …

CLEMSON — Clemson football needs help to make the 2024 ACC Championship Game. The No. 23 Tigers (6-2, 5-1) sit in third in the ACC, behind No. 4 Miami (9-0, 5-0) and No. 13 SMU (8-1, 5-0), after their upset home loss to No. 22 Louisville (6-3, 4-2) last week. According to ESPN’s FPI, Clemson has a 2.4% chance to win …

East Stroudsburg South football is the lone team left in the 2024 season. The Cavaliers play tonight for a District 11 Class 5A title against Whitehall (kickoff is 6 p.m. at Stroudsburg H.S.), their second district title game in two years. Follow sports reporter Mason Smith for live updates from the game. Check back later for analysis, photos and more. …

LSU ended the practice of having a live tiger at games following the death of Mike VI, the last mascot to grace the sideline, in 2016. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images) This weekend, No. 14 LSU will take on No. 11 Alabama in a massive SEC matchup. But LSU will reportedly have a unexpected presence on the sideline on Saturday: …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss Florida’s decision to retain Billy Napier as the head football coach of the program. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Billy Napier …

For all the Game(s) of the Century and Saban Bowls, all the SEC West battles and national championship showdowns, there’s never been an LSU-Alabama battle quite like the one about to unfold this weekend. The College Football Playoff effectively begins on Saturday night in Death Valley. Alabama (6-2, 3-2 in SEC) travels to Baton Rouge to face LSU (6-2, 3-1) …

Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) rushes against LSU Tigers safety Javien Toviano (25) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports The Southeastern Conference announced on Monday the kickoff time and broadcast venue for Florida football’s Week 12 battle inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium against …

Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin released a statement on Thursday that served as a vote of confidence for head coach Billy Napier and his staff as the 2024 season comes to a close. The Florida Gators (4-4. 2-3 SEC) bounced back from a dismal 1-2 start that included double-digit losses at home to No. 4 Miami and No. 16 …