College Football

Ada impressive in Homecoming win over McLain

Oct. 1—The Ada High football team scored six touchdowns and forced six turnovers in a convincing 41-12 win over Tulsa McLain on Homecoming night at Norris Field last Friday. Ada evened its record to 2-2 on the year and is off to a 1-0 start in District 4A-4 play. McLain fell to 2-2 and 0-1. The Cougars are scheduled to …

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Sources: UConn won’t join Pac-12, doesn’t consider conference the right fit

The wheels of collegiate conference realignment are spinning again, with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga set to join the newly configured Pac 12. Though the possibility of UConn joining the Pac 12 as a football-only complement was explored last week, this will not happen. UConn sources, requesting anonymity, told The Courant the university doesn’t consider this the right fit at this time. …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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