Texas football is one of 19 teams across the FBS that has started the 2024 season unbeaten, but not every perfect start is created equal. Taking a look under the hood at the statistics fueling the success can often provide more insight than a win-loss record is capable of purveying. So, are these Longhorns (5-0, 1-0 SEC) legit? Here’s a …
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Ohio Prep Sports Media Association High School Football Notebook – Week 6
COLUMBUS – The 2024 high school football season is 60% in the books. Before we turn the page to Week 7, let’s take a look at some of the biggest performances from around the state with the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association High School Football Notebook. -Ontario’s Bodpegn Miller was unstoppable in Ontario’s 49-0 win over Galion in Week 6, …
Read More »‘He wants to play’: What Kyle Whittingham said about Cam Rising’s injury situation
Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) warms up against the Arizona Wildcats in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News The way the last few weeks have gone, it’s easy to wonder if we’ve all jumped into a time machine that’s transported us back to 2023. As Utah enters the heart of the …
Read More »Penn State’s strength up front stems from physical training camp [opinion]
They tested each other almost every day in the August heat, their pads popping, their helmets crackling and their bodies aching. Several Penn State veteran players said it was the most physical preseason camp they had endured. Whether it was coach James Franklin’s aim or not, the offensive line and the defensive line are better for it. “When you practice …
Read More »Michigan players on Alex Orji: ‘Just waiting for him to take over’ games
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football fans are a little on edge after new starting quarterback Alex Orji threw for 32 yards in his first start and 86 yards in his second. But players and coaches insist progress is happening and that Orji can be a bona fide QB for the reigning national champion. Orji hadn’t taken five snaps in …
Read More »Here’s how Ashbrook football made light work of rival Forestview in return to the gridiron
GASTONIA — Tuesday isn’t a typical night for a high school football game. Then again, much of the past week hasn’t been normal for Ashbrook and Forestview football players. Out of school the past several days and having no time on the practice field following Hurricane Helene, the Gastonia city rivals clashed Tuesday night at William Eccles Field at Ashbrook …
Read More »Another look at Alabama, playoffs are still anyone’s game & is Duke getting disrespected?
This embedded content is not available in your region. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman take a final look at Alabama’s win against Georgia. How is it the Crimson Tide was able to win even after taking their foot off the gas in the second half? And Georgia falls to 5th in the AP Poll after the loss, but …
Read More »You decided! Marion Star Football Player of Week 6 Poll winner results
MARION — Cardington junior Wyatt Denney ran for 134 yards and a touchdown, plus added 13 tackles with four tackles for loss in a loss to Centerburg. It was enough for him to win the fans’ vote in the Marion Star Football Player of Week 6 Poll. Denney earned 183 of 407 votes (45%) to win it. Week 7 Football …
Read More »USC linebacker Raesjon Davis to redshirt this season
USC linebacker Raesjon Davis reacts after a defensive stop last season. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) When Raesjon Davis arrived in 2021, during the last gasps of the Clay Helton era at USC, the four-star linebacker from Santa Ana Mater Dei looked like he could make an immediate impact at a position where USC desperately needed it. Those stars …
Read More »What Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said about Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter
Sep 28, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during warms up before the game against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman said Monday he is “amazed” by Colorado football star Travis Hunter. Welcome to the club. The Wildcats (4-1) have two weeks to prepare for Hunter and the Buffaloes …
Read More »Lincoln Riley wants major changes after Bear Alexander’s decision to redshirt
USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is calling for a huge rule change to college football after he was blindsided (at least publicly) from Bear Alexander’s decision to redshirt. Alexander, a former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman, chose to redshirt and enter the transfer portal after his third season of college football. What rule change does Riley want? He wants redshirts …
Read More »UConn football not satisfied with strong start
Oct. 1—STORRS — Owning a winning record through five games is hardly cause for celebration. Even for a UConn football program that’s suffered its share of losing seasons. The Huskies are taking what coach Jim Mora calls their “limited success” in stride. “We haven’t earned anything yet,” senior linebacker Jelani Stafford said Tuesday. “Everyone is excited. The media is excited. …
Read More »Ohio State to honor pair of Buckeye greats from Miami Valley
Oct. 1—COLUMBUS — Two of the best Miami Valley natives to suit up for Ohio State football will be honored this weekend when the Buckeyes take on Iowa. Braxton Miller, a Springfield native who starred at Wayne High School before becoming a Buckeye, is one of 14 members of the newest class to be inducted into the Ohio State Varsity …
Read More »UND’s Bo Belquist adding deep threat to his arsenal
Oct. 1—GRAND FORKS — UND fifth-year senior Bo Belquist has made an All-American career as a slot wide receiver, known for turning short passes into big gains. As the Fighting Hawks have climbed to a No. 7 national ranking with a four-game winning streak in 2024, Belquist is carving out the best stretch of his already impressive college career by …
Read More »Bankruptcy judge issues new ruling in case of Colorado football player Shilo Sanders
A federal judge has issued another ruling in the bankruptcy case of Colorado football player Shilo Sanders, once again denying Sanders’ attempt to fully dismiss a complaint from the former school security guard whom Sanders still owes $11 million. This is the second time since June that the judge has ruled on a request by Sanders to dismiss one of …
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