At least one-half of the 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will be filled with a Power 5 team after Friday’s announcement that the Pac-12 tie-in will remain for this year’s contest in Shreveport’s Independence Stadium. Current or former Pac-12 members will be eligible for the 48th bowl including Oregon State, Washington State, Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado, Oregon, Stanford, UCLA, …
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Camden-Frontier’s Ethan Wickham set to be an impact receiver for Bluffton University
CAMDEN — This past fall was the end of a journey for a father-son, coach-player team at Camden-Frontier High School. After coaching his son for nine of his 10 football seasons, Rob Wickham and the Wickham family will now get to watch as Ethan “Worm” Wickham makes the next step in his journey as a student-athlete. More: Hillsdale grad Nolan …
Read More »Missouri football preseason preview: What Oklahoma will bring when old foes reunite
Reunited, at last. Missouri football’s first game in November this season will match the Tigers back up against former Big 12 foe Oklahoma, as the Sooners head to Columbia in their first season as a member of the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers open their 2024 campaign Thursday, Aug. 29, against Murray State on Faurot Field, part of a four-game homestand …
Read More »Why Bixby offensive lineman Broderick Shull committed to Auburn football
Could Florida State and Clemson join the Big 12? | College Football Enquirer<p>Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark’s comments about “being open for business” and whether Florida State and Clemson would be interested in jumping to the conference. Hear …
Read More »Newbury Park QB Brady Smigiel decided Florida State is his future ‘home’
Newbury Park superstar quarterback Brady Smigiel, who will be a junior this fall, has decided that Florida State is his college destination. On a Saturday morning in June, months away from football season and years away from graduation, Brady Smigiel decided it was time. With a social media post that included his twin brother Beau, parents Joe and Dionne and …
Read More »ESPN releases sleeper pick for the Texas offense
The Texas Longhorns are widely regarded as one of the top teams in college football as they are coming off of a Big 12 title and College Football Playoff berth. However, Texas will still face its fair share of difficulties in 2024 as they must replace a ton of lost production on the offensive side of the ball in Xavier …
Read More »What Deion Sanders said about BYU at Big 12 media days
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders in the first half of the team’s spring practice NCAA college football game Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. | David Zalubowski, Associated Press There’s no bigger star in college football than “Coach Prime.” Deion Sanders and his well-publicized Colorado squad are joining the Big 12 party, and though the Buffaloes won’t face BYU …
Read More »‘I really earned it,’ Texas A&M LB Taurean York shares reaction to SEC Media Days invite
Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) is tackled by Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Bryce Anderson (1) and linebacker Taurean York (21) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports In a recent interview with TexAgs, Texas A&M sophomore linebacker Taurean York shared his reaction to finding out …
Read More »Dabo Swinney, six ACC coaches named to 2024 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference head football coaches headline the 2024 Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List, as announced by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and the Peach Bowl. The ACC was represented on the watch list by six league coaches – the most of any conference. This year’s watch list includes 21 of the nation’s …
Read More »Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl continues Pac-12 partnership amid conference realignment
The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl’s 30-year association with the former Pac-12 will last another two years. The 12 schools who were part of the league last year before it fell apart in realignment, “legacy Pac-12 schools,” will continue to honor Pac-12 bowl commitments for the remaining two years of the current cycle, whether they are in the Big 10, …
Read More »WVU Football Position Preview: Top tight ends Taylor and Davis look to expand their roles in West Virginia’s offense
Jul. 12—MORGANTOWN — For the first time in a long time, a tight end played a critical role in West Virginia’s passing game in 2023. Kole Taylor, who transferred in from LSU last summer, led the Mountaineers with 35 receptions last season, finishing third with 444 receiving yards and tied for the team lead with four touchdowns. Taylor singlehandedly more …
Read More »NCAA, college leaders close to finalizing settlement with plaintiff’s attorneys in landmark antitrust cases
Plaintiff’s attorneys are targeting next week to file with the court the long-form agreement in the NCAA’s landmark settlement of the House, Hubbard and Carter antitrust cases, they tell Yahoo Sports. However, college athletic leaders from the four power conferences and NCAA are working through finalizing edits to the long-form document, a process that could delay the expected filing date …
Read More »College football tributes to Bucs coaching legend Monte Kiffin
The death of longtime Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin has sparked an outpouring of comments from those around the game. Not just in the NFL, where he made an enormous impact on the game, but in college football, too. From SEC commissioner Greg Sankey: “Sharing our condolences and sympathies with the Kiffin Family following the passing of Monte. He made …
Read More »‘It couldn’t have ended any better.’ Jake Gilbert’s HS coaching days end with All-Star win
INDIANAPOLIS – The fans at Decatur Central’s Devere Fair Stadium became very familiar Garrett Sherrell in Friday night’s Indiana Football Coaches Association North-South All-Star Game. The Brownsburg running back scored three touchdowns, tying a game record, and lead the South to a 41-14 win. “I just go in and find the end zone,” Sherrell said. “It’s like a magnet. Just …
Read More »LSU a finalist for top 10 2026 QB Jonas Williams
LSU already has the No. 1 quarterback (and top overall player) in the 2025 class committed in Bryce Underwood. Now, it’s turning its attention to landing its signal-caller for the 2026 cycle. The Tigers have already missed on a few targets, but one they remain in the mix for is Jonas Williams, a four-star prospect from Frankfort Heights, Illinois. Williams …
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