College Football

Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is interviewed at the end of the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs were favored by a lot going into their matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats, but as ESPN legend Chris Berman always says, “That’s why they play …

So much has been going on in recent days that this Recruiting Rumor Mill is filled with big news from top to bottom. Here’s the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney: FACT OR FICTION: Javion Hilson is a near lock to Texas CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 …

The Oregon Ducks finally looked like the dominant team that we have all been expecting this past weekend in a 49-14 blowout win over the Oregon State Beavers. The offense scored every time they touched the ball, and despite a slow start, the defense turned it on in the second half and was utterly dominant, allowing only 91 total yards, …

Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule and Northern Iowa Panthers head coach Mark Farley talk before the game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule indicated it was a “coach’s decision” for offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua to sit out of Saturday’s game against Northern Iowa. This is …

Iowa junior running back Kaleb Johnson has been on a tear to start the 2024 campaign. As the Hawkeyes jump into Big Ten play, Johnson currently leads the nation in rushing through Iowa’s first three games. The 6-foot, 225 pound running back has eclipsed the century mark in every game thus far this season and currently sits at 479 rushing …

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Former football player, Joel Klatt speaks onstage during day 2 of SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM ) Fox Sports college football expert Joel Klatt has released his top 10 college football rankings. His top 10 consists of five SEC schools, four …

Georgia holds onto the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 after a close call against Kentucky while one of the Bulldogs’ biggest rivals continues to freefall down the rankings. Florida dropped to 1-2 after another discouraging loss, this time to Texas A&M, and lands at No. 81 in the updated 1-134. The Gators are headed …

Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) jumps over Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Kristian Story (4) during the second half at Kroger Field. Georgia won 13-12. Mandatory Credit: Carter Skaggs-Imagn Images Conference action with the SEC heats up this weekend as four conference battles are on the docket for week four including Auburn vs. …

The top teams are back in action after bye weeks, which is bad news for lower-level teams such as Marshall, Kent State and … Michigan. I jest. The Wolverines would probably win the Mid-American Conference (although Toledo would disagree) but hosting USC this week means another rough week in Ann Arbor. Elsewhere, Washington lost to Washington State in a Pac-12 …

Dylan Widger-Imagn Images The Nebraska Cornhuskers took care of business in week three, hosting FCS opponent Northern Iowa at Memorial Stadium. With the 34-3 win, the Huskers improved to 3-0 on the season, marking the first time the program has gotten off to such a start since the 2016 season, when they started 7-0. Following the victory, Nebraska head coach …

Lake Wales’ Kaneilius Purdy is tackled after an 11-yard gain against Sebring on Thursday night at Legion Field. ROY FUOCO/THE LEDGER / USA TODAY Network Josh Heupel and Tennessee’s football staff offered a scholarship to 2027 running back Kaneilius Purdy. “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Purdy said. The 6-foot, 190-pound running back prospect is from …

Is Indiana ready for prime time? Technically the Hoosiers already proved they are. Despite playing in only five bowl games since 1993 and going 3-24 in conference play over the last three seasons, NBC curiously put them in the Big Ten’s prime-time slot Saturday against conference newcomer UCLA. It was Indiana’s first trip to the Rose Bowl stadium since Jan. …

There’s not much that can beat Friday Night Lights. But maybe Saturday Afternoon Lights in front of family and friends is a close second. Nine players from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are part of the first Lighthouse Christian College football team that is playing its home games on the campus of Lighthouse Private Christian Academy in Gulf Breeze. For …

Indiana football in the College Football Playoff? OK, we know it’s early. Really early. But after a 3-0 start to the 2024 season and a statement of intention against UCLA in the Rose Bowl on Saturday, the Hoosiers are starting to catch people’s attention. IU is No. 19 in ESPN’s updated FPI, with a projected 9-3 record and 23.4% chance …

After another fun week of the high school football season, it’s time to look back on the top team performances and vote for the best one. Read about the teams that stood out last week and let us know which one should be the North Jersey Team of the Week for Week 2 in the poll at the bottom of …