One of the most highly-anticipated players on the Iowa Hawkeyes this year resides in the secondary. Safety Xavier Nwankpa enters his third season with the Hawkeyes and many believe this could be his breakout year. The former five-star recruit in the class of 2022 chose the Hawkeyes over the likes of Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Ohio State, and Alabama. He …
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Paul Finebaum says Auburn ‘wants to feel good about themselves’ in game with Alabama A&M
AUBURN, AL – August 12, 2023 – Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze speaks to the media during a press conference after a fall camp scrimmage at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman Auburn football kicks off its 2024 season in a handful of days with hopes of turning things around after a disappointing last year. The Tigers …
Read More »East Grand Forks Senior High to celebrate 2004 state football championship on Sept. 13
Aug. 27—EAST GRAND FORKS — East Grand Forks Senior High will recognize its 2004 Minnesota state football championship team for a 20-year reunion at halftime of a Sept. 13 Green Wave game against Perham. There will be reception at the Blue Moose following the game. The Green Wave beat Becker 31-14 in the 2004 state title game. That capped a …
Read More »Who are 5 Western Kentucky players to know for Alabama’s Week 1 matchup?
DALLAS, TEXAS – DECEMBER 26: Quarterback TJ FInley #7 of the Texas State Bobcats warms up before the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl against the Rice Owls at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on December 26, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) The Alabama Crimson Tide will kick off the 2024 season on Saturday, August 31st against the Western …
Read More »Major TV provider won’t show Oregon games on Big Ten Network: See if you’re impacted
In the lead up to Oregon football’s long-awaited 2024 season debut against Idaho Saturday, many fans are discovering that those not attending the game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene won’t be able to watch. On Monday night, Washington soccer fans hoping to watch the Huskies against Oregon State on the Big Ten Network were blacked out on Comcast/Xfinity channels and …
Read More »Connor Stalions on ‘Sign Stealer’: Everything former Michigan staffer said in Netflix doc
Connor Stalions, the former Michigan football staffer at the center of the program’s sign stealing scandal, finally is giving his side of the story. In “Sign Stealer,” a new Netflix documentary released early Tuesday, Stalions spoke in depth for the first time after months of national reports and an ongoing NCAA investigation revolving around his role in the matter. The …
Read More »Hurricanes hope new in-helmet communications withstand deafening crowd noise in sold-out Swamp
CORAL GABLES — When Francisco Mauigoa lines up against the Gators on Saturday, he will hear a voice speaking to him. No, it won’t be his conscience speaking. It will be defensive coordinator Lance Guidry calling plays through a helmet communication system, which is now permitted under NCAA rules. “I think it’s a good addition to the game of football,” …
Read More »Western Kentucky tabs TJ Finley as starter for season opener at Alabama
Auburn Tigers quarterback T.J. Finley (1) warms up during the A-Day spring football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Former Auburn quarterback [autotag]TJ Finley[/autotag] will get one more shot at beating Alabama this season. Finley, who played quarterback at Auburn from 2021-22, transferred to Western Kentucky during the offseason after spending the 2023 season …
Read More »What chance to ESPN’s FPI and SP+ give LSU vs. USC
Sep 23, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers Head Coach Brian Kelly reacts during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Clause-USA TODAY Sports It’s game week at LSU. After a long summer, football is finally back. With the season’s return, so are weekly projections. ESPN’s FPI and SP+ ratings always have some thoughts. …
Read More »Sooners RB coach DeMarco Murray suspended one game for recruiting violations
Jun 11, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; An NCAA logo flag at the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The NCAA announced on Tuesday that Oklahoma Sooners running backs coach [autotag]DeMarco Murray[/autotag] will be suspended for one game related to recruiting violations self-reported by the University of Oklahoma Compliance Department. According to the …
Read More »UConn football names new starting quarterback ahead of Saturday’s season opener
Nick Evers will be under center as the starting quarterback when UConn football begins its season Saturday at Maryland. Evers, who transferred in from Wisconsin this spring, was announced as starter after practice Tuesday by head coach Jim Mora, who didn’t initially have the announcement planned. After the question was asked early in his press conference, Mora quipped that he …
Read More »Former Auburn, LSU quarterback to start against Alabama in Week 1
Nov 27, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback TJ Finley (1) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Daniel Wright (3) in the second overtime period at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Alabama Crimson Tide won in the fourth overtime period. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Set to travel to Tuscaloosa in Week 1, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have …
Read More »Warriors sweep MWC weekly honors
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager ran for two touchdowns and passed for two in a 35-14 win over Delaware State on Saturday at the Ching Complex. JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager ran for two touchdowns and passed for two in a 35-14 win over Delaware State on Saturday at the Ching Complex. …
Read More »What Connor Stalions said to NCAA officials in new Nextflix film ‘Untold: Sign Stealer’
Connor Stalions has shared his side of a hearing with the NCAA related to his alleged sign-stealing operation for Michigan football. In a Netflix special titled “Untold: Sign Stealer,” the former Michigan staffer at the center of the NCAA investigation into Michigan for an alleged sign-stealing operation shared his version of the events publicly for the first time. Stalions, a …
Read More »Bettors aren’t shying away from Colorado ahead of Week 1 of the 2024 college football season
Bettors’ infatuation with Colorado isn’t going away as the official start of the 2024 college football season is just days away. Deion Sanders’ revamped squad is the most-bet team at BetMGM ahead of Week 1. The Buffaloes are 9.5-point favorites at home against North Dakota State on Thursday night and are getting the most bets and money of any team …
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