College Football

Florida State football has had an ever-spinning carousel of starting offensive linemen this season. In the 36-14 loss to Miami on Saturday, the Seminoles started the seventh different offensive line group of the season. Harvard transfer Jacob Rizy started the game at left guard as Darius Washington missed the game with an injury. The Seminoles’ offensive line has struggled this …

Entering a bye week, Texas football is staring down the final third of its regular season. But coach Steve Sarkisian pointed out Monday that, for the Longhorns to achieve their goal of winning the national title, they’ll need to play at least eight more games. Sarkisian familiarized himself with the grind of a 16-game season when he coordinated the Atlanta …

Mike Elko says he’s got nothing but respect for Jimbo Fisher, and you didn’t hear what you thought you heard. “I appreciate who he is, everything that he’s done,” Elko, the Texas A&M’s first-year coach, said of Fisher on Monday. Elko, during his regularly scheduled news conference, rebuffed the idea that a comment he made Saturday night after the Aggies’ …

Michigan State’s Jordan Turner participates in a drill during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football will be without one of its key defensive players for the first half vs. Indiana on Saturday. Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith confirmed on Monday that linebacker Jordan Turner will be out for the …

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) is greeted by offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images After the team’s impressive 34-0 win over the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, Alabama Crimson Tide starting left …

EAST LANSING — Jonathan Smith had about 38 hours to digest the aftermath of his first indoctrination into the Michigan State vs. Michigan football rivalry, and the benches-clearing scuffle that ensued at the final whistle of the 117th meeting Saturday night at Michigan Stadium. Smith, who played and coached at Oregon State, had strong words Monday afternoon. “We will not …

Former Alabama Football Coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban on the set of ESPN’s College Game Day, at the University of Texas on the South Mall, ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the Georgia Bulldogs in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024. Throughout the 2024 college football season so far, former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban has been one …

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walks onto the field before the SEC Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports If you have watched any college football this season, then one thing that you have likely realized is that the SEC seems to be a …

EAST LANSING — Jonathan Smith remained measured in his response to the on-field fight that occurred in the final seconds of Michigan State football’s loss Saturday at Michigan. He left the stern words for his athletic director. Alan Haller on Monday said the Big Ten is looking into the altercation that began with 25 seconds remaining in the Wolverines’ 24-17 …

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Head coach Brian Kelly of the LSU Tigers watches on the sideline in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on October 26, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) LSU is headed into the bye week on a sour note. After winning six in a row, …

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) gets ready to take the field in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. LSU’s second half did not go to plan in College Station on Saturday night. Texas A&M turned to dual-threat QB Marcel Reed and the …

Nov 13, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; A general overall view of Tiger Stadium during a game between the LSU Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The SEC on Monday announced kickoff times and TV info for Week 11 games, including the showdown between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the LSU Tigers on Nov. 9 …

Texas A&M made LSU look bad, Missouri made Alabama look good, and Travis Hunter gave Heisman Trophy voters something to muse with a fantastic showing on offense and defense in an important Colorado defeat of Cincinnati. LSU became the lone team in the top 15 to lose in what turned out to be one of the season’s most undramatic Saturdays. …

Oct 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the first half against the Navy Midshipmen at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images While the US LBM Coaches Poll and the AP Poll both have Notre Dame football as it’s No. 8 team, ESPN didn’t …

OTTUMWA — Phil Lite didn’t mence words. When it came to the call that will haunt Ottumwa High School football fans for some time, the first-year head coach of the Bulldogs had to be honest. “I don’t say a whole lot about officiating. I’ve don’t jump on officials. I never have,” Lite said. “In 40 years of coaching, that’s probably …