College Football

MANHATTAN — No. 15-ranked Kansas State backed up a shaky victory last week at Tulane with a dominating performance against No. 18 Arizona on Friday night, knocking off the other Wildcats, 31-7, at sold-out Bill Snyder Family Stadium. K-State racked up 391 yards total offense to 324 for Arizona and outscored the Big 12 newcomers 17-0 in the second half. Here …

Despite now being Big 12 opponents, Friday’s Top 25 matchup between Arizona and Kansas State was a non-conference tilt. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) In future seasons, Arizona versus Kansas State could be a thrilling Big 12 intra-conference clash. For this year and next, however, this will be a non-conference matchup as the home-and-home series was scheduled before Arizona joined …

KANSAS CITY, Kansas — Kansas football lost 23-20 on Friday at home against UNLV, as it tried to bounce back from a loss last week. Here’s a look at how Kansas (1-2) graded out from its loss against the Rebels (3-0): Offense: Kansas football’s turnover issue persists Redshirt junior quarterback Jalon Daniels threw two more interceptions, and both set up scoring …

Sep. 13—PULLMAN — Here is what to watch for when Washington State squares off against rival Washington in Saturday afternoon’s Apple Cup. When Washington has the ball … How will WSU’s front line stack up against UW’s offensive line, a new unit? The Huskies’ front five has allowed one sack in two games, which went against center D’Angalo Titialii. Tackle …

Sep. 13—PULLMAN — In recent days, Washington State coach Jake Dickert has been effusive in his praise for his team’s new starting quarterback, the way John Mateer has responded to mistakes. Mateer may have endured a couple of slow starts in WSU’s 2-0 start to the season, but that’s part of the process, Dickert said. What he liked about Mateer’s …

One of Central Texas’ top running backs is foregoing his senior season to stay healthy and enroll early for his college career. DJ Dugar, a three-star running back, transferred from Glenn to Weiss this year and was poised to be part of one of the the Austin area’s most talented teams. Weiss was ranked No. 4 in our preseason area …

Colorado running back Charlie Offerdahl (44) carries the ball against Oregon State during the first quarter at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Ncaa Football Colorado At Oregon State 703 There’s some young talent in the Colorado football’s running back room. Yet, former walk-on Charlie Offerdahl has maintained the Buffs’ starting spot. The RB1 position hasn’t …

BYU cornerback Jakob Robinson (0) intercepts a pass vs. Cincinnati returns it for a touchdown at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Two games into his final season at BYU, veteran cornerback Jakob Robinson looks around at his defense and likes what he sees. “The pressure has changed,” the senior cornerback …

Sep. 13—LOCATION — Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, N.C. Kickoff: 6 p.m. (ESPN+, ACC Network Extra) Records: UConn 1-1, Duke 2-0 Last game: UConn beat Merrimack, 63-17, Saturday; Duke won at Northwestern, 26-20 (20Ts), Sept. 6. Series: UConn leads, 2-1, losing last season’s meeting 41-7 in East Hartford Players to watch: UConn, r-jr. WR Skyler Bell (7 catches, 246 yards, one …

Sep. 13—There was a point in Friday night’s game where Blackville-Hilda head football coach Kevin Jones was ready to call a play for star running back Jaquel Holman on fourth down, needing a couple of yards to extend the drive. It’s a logical choice — Holman, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound University of South Carolina commit, is averaging 8.1 yards per carry …

Two weeks ago, Abington Heights and Valley View started the season with losses. But things changed. Both rebounded with wins in the last two weekends to create a showdown Friday at John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium. No. 8 Abington Heights (2-1) plays at No. 6 Valley View (2-1) in a Lackawanna Football Conference Division I game to highlight the Week 4 …

With the start of the 2024 college football season, recruiting has taken a bit of a back seat in the public consciousness. That doesn’t mean that it isn’t still as important as ever, though. The Ducks still have a strong class in the 2025 cycle, ranked as one of the 10 best in the nation. They can still stand to …

Jan 6, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; ESPN analyst Greg McElroy talks to the media during media day before the College Football Playoff national championship game against the Michigan Wolverines at George R Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy has his top four teams in the SEC ahead of Week 3. …

Texas football goes from a top-10 road matchup that captivated the eyes of the nation to a mismatch at home, where the Longhorns are favored by 35½ points. But that doesn’t mean Saturday’s game against UTSA will be easy or one to overlook. As those two October midseason tests against Oklahoma and Georgia get closer, there are things Texas will …

Oklahoma Sooners running back Gavin Sawchuk (27) runs the ball during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Houston Cougars at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Oklahoma Sooners have spent the week getting ready to take on the Tulane Green Wave in week three of …