Mount Union is back in a familiar place. The Purple Raiders are once again playing for a national title, something they’ve won 13 times previously. They face a familiar foe in North Central, a team that beat them in the 2022 Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl. Here’s how to watch this year’s Stagg Bowl: What TV channel is the Stagg Bowl …
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Georgia WR on Notre Dame ‘we just handed them success’
Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith (11) runs with the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Deion Colzie (0) defends during the first quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith made one of the Bulldogs’ only big plays in UGA’s 23-10 loss to …
Read More »Wisconsin football offers 2024-25 Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year
The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to top-ranked class of 2026 prospect Jax Tanner on Friday. Tanner becomes the third 2026 recruit to receive an offer from Luke Fickell’s program over the past month, joining three-star tight end Jack Utz and four-star offensive lineman Carter Scruggs. At 6-foot-4, 275 pounds, Utz is 247Sports’ No. 30 interior offensive lineman in the …
Read More »Wisconsin football offers promising class of 2026 running back
The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to promising class of 2026 running back prospect Jamal Rule on Thursday. Rule joins an impressive cohort of Badgers to receive offers from UW dating back to Dec. 1. That list includes 2024-25 Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year Jax Tanner, top offensive lineman Carter Scruggs and tight end Jack Utz. Unlike his peers, …
Read More »5 Oregon football position groups needing a rebuild as Ducks head into offseason
When Oregon walked off the field at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, it wasn’t just the end of the season for the Ducks. Many players saw their college careers come to close in the loss to Ohio State, including several starters. Here’s a look at the what position groups are the biggest question marks for the Ducks as coach …
Read More »Grading Kalen DeBoer’s first season as head coach at Alabama
Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on before running onto the field before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images When the close struck 0:00 at Raymond James Stadium on New Year’s Eve, not only did it mark the end of the ReliaQuest Bowl …
Read More »What Nate Oats said after Alabama’s impressive win over Oklahoma
Jan 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats has a dispute with a referee during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images The Alabama Crimson Tide got off to a strong start in SEC play Saturday night at Coleman Coliseum, thoroughly blowing out the Oklahoma Sooners in …
Read More »Stratford, Allen, Coalgate rake in all-district awards
Jan. 4—Stratford senior Taylor Arriaga was named the Inside Linebacker of the Year when District A-1 coaches released their All-District teams for the 2024 season. Arriaga piled up 117 total tackles and had two quarterback sacks during his stellar senior campaign. Four other Bulldogs earned 1st Team All-District honors. Cale Stevens of Stratford was named 1st team offensive lineman. Stevens …
Read More »Quick turnaround for Notre Dame football puts a premium on time management before Orange Bowl
SOUTH BEND — Tyler Warren, Penn State football’s beast of a tight end, isn’t the only “44” Notre Dame must deal with in this College Football Playoff semifinal matchup. There’s also the need to somehow negate Penn State’s 44 1/2-hour advantage in preparation time between the quarterfinal round and the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens on Jan. 9. The sixth-seeded …
Read More »UCF football adds veteran coach to guide offensive line
UCF has added a veteran coach to its football staff, hiring former Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark as its new offensive line coach. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the move, which the Orlando Sentinel confirmed. Clark, 49, spent nine seasons at his alma mater, first as offensive line coach and then head coach, guiding the Mountaineers to a 40-24 overall …
Read More »Notre Dame has quick turnaround, while Penn State has 2 more days rest ahead of Orange Bowl
SOUTH BEND — Tyler Warren, Penn State football’s beast of a tight end, isn’t the only “44” Notre Dame must deal with in this College Football Playoff semifinal matchup. There’s also the need to somehow negate Penn State’s 44 1/2-hour advantage in preparation time between the quarterfinal round and the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens on Jan. 9. The sixth-seeded …
Read More »Where is Texas vs Ohio State? Cotton Bowl game location info, details, CFP schedule
Two of the most recognizable programs in college sports will face off soon in North Texas. Texas football versus Ohio State football will not only be a clash of blue bloods, but it’s a national-title game qualifier. The College Football Playoff semifinal decides one spot in the Football Bowl Subdivision championship game later this month. The other finalist will be …
Read More »Top receiver Skyler Bell announces withdrawal from transfer portal, return to UConn football
Skyler Bell came to UConn for a chance to be “the guy,” the No. 1 option on a competitive team. After a year becoming just that, the Huskies’ star wide receiver tested the transfer portal waters and seemed to be taking the path of UConn’s other recent top receivers as schools like Michigan, the 2024 national champion, reportedly expressed interest. …
Read More »Jeremiyah Love is expected to be ready for 7th-seeded Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl
Syndication: USA TODAY Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is expected to start Thursday against sixth-seeded Penn State, enabling the seventh-seeded Fighting Irish and their trademark ground game to operate at — or near — full capacity in the first College Football Playoff semifinal. Love re-injured his ailing right knee late in the third quarter of Notre Dame’s 23-10 Sugar …
Read More »Lamar Jackson becomes first to reach 4,000 passing yards, 900 rushing yards in single season
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has added to his case to win a third MVP award. Jackson has become the first quarterback in NFL history to record 4,000 passing yards and 900 rushing yards in the same season. He’s also the first QB to have 4,000, 900, and 40 touchdown passes in a single year. Jackson got to 4,000 passing yards …
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