Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith speaks during a live taping of ESPN’s “First Take” at Florida A&M University’s new Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater as part of the school’s homecoming festivities Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. On Tuesday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide were included in the initial 12-team College Football Playoff rankings, seeded at No. 11 up against the No. …
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Missouri football bowl projections: Here’s where Mizzou could play in postseason
It’s been unofficially clear for a while, but now there’s official word. The College Football Playoff committee released its first set of rankings of the year on Tuesday evening, placing Missouri football as the No. 24 team in the country. While the Tigers are ranked, which means they are at least being considered by the committee, the path ahead of …
Read More »Miami at Georgia Tech predictions: Will No. 4 UM avoid upset and remain undefeated?
No. 4 Miami (9-0) at Georgia Tech (5-4), Saturday, Noon, ESPN Latest line: Miami is favored by 11 points Adam Lichtenstein, Hurricanes Writer: Miami 48, Georgia Tech 27 The Hurricanes’ offense has been prolific all season and shows no signs of slowing down. However, the defense has been struggling lately. If Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King returns from injury, the …
Read More »CFP rankings reaction and Week 11 preview lead College Football Fix podcast
The first College Football Playoff rankings are out, and there’s a lot to digest as we start the new era of a 12 teams making the field. Oregon led the field but the interesting storylines were what happened after the Ducks and further down the top 25 released by the committee. The SEC led with the most teams, but the …
Read More »Arkansas football assessing everything when trying to fix struggling secondary
Arkansas football is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to cure the pass defense woes that have exploded in recent weeks. The Razorbacks (5-4, 3-3 SEC) allowed Ole Miss to throw for 562 yards in a 63-31 loss Saturday. Over the last three weeks, quarterbacks are completing 74% of their passes and averaging 368.7 passing yards per game. They …
Read More »LSU receiving visit from five-star Ohio State commit
. LSU and Brian Kelly brought back secondary coach Corey Raymond with the hope of landing fire-star defensive backs. LSU used to put out first-round corners almost every year, but that’s trailed oft lately as Kelly struggled to fill that room when he arrived. Raymonds first class is shaping up to be a good one. The Tigers have a five-star …
Read More »What wrinkles will Billy Napier have up his sleeve to overcome Gators’ QB conundrum? | Analysis
GAINESVILLE — Florida heads to the Lone Star State for a scheduling two-step more daunting than any school faces in 2024. Consecutive games against No. 2 Georgia and No. 5 Texas set up to be the ultimate a 1-2 punch to kick off a November slate highlighting the nation’s most difficult schedule. The Gators head to Austin presumably down their …
Read More »Why the Ole Miss offense is best that Georgia has faced
Nov 2, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) celebrates with offensive lineman Reece McIntyre (56) after catching a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images The Ole Miss Rebels’ offense will be a significant challenge for the Georgia …
Read More »Mike Gundy apologizes for saying negative Oklahoma State fans ‘can’t pay their own bills’
Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy issued an apology on social media Tuesday night for comments he made earlier this week speaking to reporters in which he suggested many of the fans expressing negativity about the Cowboys, who are in the midst of a six-game losing streak, “are the same ones that can’t pay their own bills.” “I apologize to …
Read More »Deion Sanders on Colorado’s Big 12 title hopes: ‘Every game is a playoff game’
Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks the sidelines in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images While Colorado is hunting for a Big 12 football championship, head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders isn’t moved by the recent shuffling of the conference standings that has the …
Read More »Joe Burrow: Khalil Herbert is right next to me, I can tell him what to do out there
The Bengals traded for running back Khalil Herbert on Tuesday, and the running back was in the building hours later as the team readies to play Baltimore on Thursday night. Head coach Zac Taylor noted on Tuesday that there’s a chance Herbert plays this week despite his recent arrival. “We’ll have to see how it goes,” Taylor said, via Geoff …
Read More »Larry Williams steps down as Hinds Community College football coach after eight seasons
Larry Williams is stepping down as the Hinds Community College football coach, according to a program announcement. Williams has been a coach for the Eagles since 2013 and the head coach since 2017, compiling a 38-32 record. He also was on the coaching staff from 2003 to 2009. “Larry Williams has played a key role in the life of our …
Read More »Heisman Watch: After throwing 6 TDs last week, Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart has a big chance vs. Georgia
How real of a Heisman contender is Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart? The senior is now the No. 5 favorite for the Heisman at BetMGM at +2000 after he threw six touchdowns in the Rebels’ blowout win over Arkansas in Week 10. Dart accounted for two-thirds of Ole Miss’ scores in the 63-31 win as he was 25-of-31 passing for …
Read More »CFP ranks Ohio State over Georgia because of better loss
Dec 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) runs past Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) for a touchdown during the second half of the Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Ohio State lost 42-41. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch Ncaa Football Peach Bowl Ohio State At …
Read More »SEC recruiting rankings after Georgia’s latest commitments
The SEC logo in the hallway at the Hilton Sandestin in Destin, Fla. on Tuesday May 31, 2022 at the annual SEC spring meetings. The Georgia Bulldogs recently gained a class of 2025 commitment in four-star safety Rasean Dinkins and a class of 2026 commitment in four-star receiver Vance Spafford. Georgia also lost a commitment from four-star cornerback recruit Shamari …
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