College Football

LAWRENCE — Cornell Wheeler has been a critical piece of Kansas football’s defense this fall. Wheeler, a redshirt senior linebacker, is the Jayhawks’ starting MIKE linebacker. He leads the team in tackles. He’s close to being the leader in tackles for loss and pass-breakups. But ahead of Kansas’ first Big 12 Conference home game on Saturday against TCU, it’s unclear …

Sep. 23—PULLMAN — Here is a first look at Washington State’s road matchup against Boise State on Saturday evening. What is it? Coming off a 54-52 double-overtime win over San Jose State, a thriller that captured the attention of college football fans across the nation, Washington State heads south to take on a Boise State team also challenging for a …

Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California (USC) star running back and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, is suing the school, the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA over using his name, image and likeness (NIL) without compensation, according to his lawyers. “This case is not just about seeking justice for Reggie Bush; it’s about setting a precedent for the fair …

Sep. 23—Gonzaga athletic director Chris Standiford didn’t mince words in disputing a report on X that the Zags were leaving the West Coast Conference for the Pac-12. “That is not accurate reporting,” Standiford said. Standiford was responding to Action Network’s Brett McMurphy’s post Monday afternoon that GU was joining the Pac-12 and would receive a full conference revenue share despite …

Sep. 23—PULLMAN — For at least one day, the dust around the Pac-12’s expansion seems to have settled. About a week after Washington State and Oregon State poached Mountain West Conference schools Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Colorado State to rebuild the conference, the new Pac-12 had itself a day on Monday. To wit, the conference… —Secured …

Somehow, in the blink of a crinkling eye, we’re a third of the way through the regular season. Some of the teams we think are the best in the country haven’t truly been tested yet — cough, Ohio State, cough — but we’re definitely learning a lot about teams that should be in contention for College Football Playoff come December. …

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images When Alabama plays Georgia, it’s usually hyped as the game of the year, and this year is no exception. The Crimson Tide welcome the Georgia Bulldogs to Bryant-Denny Stadium on …

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. (18) makes a tackle on Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kendrick Law (19) during the second half in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Alabama Crimson Tide welcome the Georgia Bulldogs to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday for a Week 5 …

Following a 25-15 loss at home to Tennessee, Oklahoma is making a quarterback change. Head coach Brett Venables announced on Monday that freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. will start for the Sooners’ first SEC road game at Auburn. Hawkins gets the nod over sophomore Jackson Arnold, a five-star recruit. Arnold passed for 54 yards and one interception, completing 7-of-16 passes against …

Recruiting It has hard to get a read on where Notre Dame football 2025 quarterback commit Deuce Knight actually wants to play next season. He committed to the Irish just over a year ago, and initially seemed to be all in. Then rumors came that he was wavering, which saw the 6-foot, 5-inch and 206-pound quarterback make visits to Ole …

Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) celebrates his interception against Kansas State Wildcats in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Saturday night’s 38-9 upset of then-No. 13 Kansas State was one of the most significant, and one of the most insane, wins in BYU football history, the Cougars all acknowledged Monday when …

Following its first bye week of the season, the Oregon football team will look to stay unbeaten as it heads out on the road for the second time this year in its first ever Big Ten conference game on Saturday against UCLA at the Rose Bowl. The game is set to kick off at 8 p.m. Here are some highlights …

The last time Penn State played against Luke Altmyer, he threw four interceptions and was sacked once in the Nittany Lions’ 30-13 win over Illinois last year. Altmyer has cut down on his turnovers through four games this season, which has led to the Illini getting off to their first 4-0 start since 2011. “They’re putting up some really good …

Penn State’s wide receivers began this season with many questions surrounding them, especially after the position’s lack of production last season. With the Nittany Lions’ three non-conference games behind them, the wide receivers have been the most improved position on the team. “I’ve been pleased with what they’ve been able to do,” coach James Franklin said. “We have to continue …

LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. was helped off the field after suffering an injury in the fourth quarter of LSU’s win over UCLA on Saturday. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) LSU’s defense took a big blow this week, with junior linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. sustaining an ACL injury in what is expected to be his final college season. Head coach Brian Kelly …