College Football

Dec. 15—LeRoy-Ostrander senior Cam Hungerholt made state history when he was named Mr. Football by the Minnesota Football Coach’s Association on Sunday. Hungerholt is the first ever nine-man player to receive the award, which recognizes the best prep football player in the state of Minnesota. Hungerholt’s 5,267 all-purpose yards this season with LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli set a new record for the state …

COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M football has cashed in on its second big-time addition of the day in the transfer portal, this time on the offensive side of the ball. According to reports, former Texas Tech wide receiver Micah Hudson committed to the Aggies late Sunday night, giving A&M a much-needed pass-catching weapon to build with now and into the …

Getty Images Before his team begins play in the College Football Playoff, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has agreed to a significant contract extension with the school.  According to Irish Illustrated, Freeman has landed a four-year extension that will make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the country at more than $9 million per year. Freeman has a 30-9 …

Notre Dame rewarded Marcus Freeman for an 11-1 season and a spot in the College Football Playoff. Freeman was given a contract extension, believed to be four years, and it will make him one of the highest-paid college coaches in the country. Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman have agreed to a long-term extension that will make him among the highest-paid …

SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman is putting down roots. A multiyear contract extension was announced Sunday night for the third-year head coach, who will lead the fifth-ranked Irish (11-1) against 10th-seeded Indiana on Friday night in the College Football Playoff. In a statement, Freeman thanked Notre Dame President Rev. Bob Dowd, athletic director Pete Bevacqua and …

Sep 25, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver JoJo Earle (10) tries to stiff arm a Southern Miss Golden Eagles tackler at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 63-14. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports A former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver who originally began his college career in Tuscaloosa, JoJo Earle has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal …

Getty Images The Pop-Tarts Bowl has added a new exciting feature to its trophy: a working toaster.  The announcement was made through a video on social media, which actually showed real Pop-Tarts being toasted. GE Appliances was credited for making this happen. The 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl will feature a matchup between No. 18 Iowa State and No. 13 Miami on …

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman has been given a contract extension. Reports indicate that it’s a four-year extension. Since Freeman had two seasons remaining on …

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Louisiana high school football season came to a riveting finish in the Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans over the weekend as eight champions were crowned and prospects from around the state stepped up in their final games of the season. The Boot is regularly loaded with future Saturday stars, and in this case, future Sunday …

football graphic This year’s Minnesota Mr. Football selection is a historic pick. Cam Hungerholt won the award as a nine-man player, becoming the first to win the award from that level. For anyone not familiar with nine-man football, it is played at the high school level in some states, usually as an alternative for schools that are too small to …

LaVell Edwards celebrates with his players following BYU’s Holiday Bowl win over Missouri on Dec. 23, 1983 in San Diego. | Mark Philbrick, BYU BYU’s Alamo Bowl showdown with Colorado on Dec. 28 will be must-see TV. Buffaloes two-way sensation Travis Hunter just won the Heisman Trophy. Hunter’s teammate, Shedeur Sanders, will likely be the first quarterback selected in April’s …

SOUTH BEND — Beaux Collins and the rest of Notre Dame football’s receiving crew have had to do far more pushups this year than they would have liked. First-year wideouts coach Mike Brown levies a “50-pushup punishment,” Collins said Sunday, whenever someone in his position group drops a pass. “Coach Brown gets on us,” Collins, the Clemson graduate transfer, said …

The Pop-Tarts Bowl captivated the college football scene last season by introducing an edible mascot. A year later, the postseason bowl game raises the stakes by unveiling a one-of-a-kind trophy that contains a working toaster. The trophy, developed with GE Appliances, incorporates feedback from fans and media following last year’s game, resulting in an interactive celebration for the winner. “Our …

Each of the four Heisman Trophy finalists, including Colorado’s Travis Hunter Jr., who won the award, will either exhaust their eligibility or head to the NFL after the 2024 college football season. So, there should be a whole new batch of top contenders for the Heisman in 2025. There are a number of talented players either coming into larger roles …

Michigan legend Charles Woodson waves at fans during warmup at the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024. From Angel Reese to Kurt Warner, the sports world has been busy this weekend congratulating Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter on winning the Heisman Trophy. On Sunday, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Michigan Wolverines great …