Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney walks onto the field with players before the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game with the University of Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: – Ken Ruinard – USA TODAY Sports A lot of times, you’ll hear people say don’t overreact to one week of football. More often than …
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Napier looking for strong bounce back after Florida’s Week 1 loss
Florida Head Football Coach Billy Napier directs his players between stages as the Florida Gators held their last open Spring football practice before the Orange and Blue Game at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun] The last time the Samford Bulldogs came to Gainesville, the Florida Gators allowed more than 50 points …
Read More »Can Utah slow down dual-threat QB Dequan Finn in unique nonconference game against Big 12 foe Baylor?
Baylor quarterback Dequan Finn scores against Tarleton State on an end around play in the first half of an college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Waco, Texas. | Rod Aydelotte Nine years ago, Baylor and Utah announced a home-and-home football series. How times have changed since then. Back in the spring of 2015, when the series was agreed …
Read More »Staff predictions for LSU’s Week 2 home-opener against Nicholls
. After a disappointing trip to Las Vegas to begin the year that resulted in a 27-20 loss to USC, LSU enters Week 2 looking to bounce back as it returns to Baton Rouge to kick off its home slate. In-state foe Nicholls comes to Tiger Stadium, and the FCS foe is fresh off a hard-fought loss to Louisiana Tech …
Read More »Longhorns Wire staff predictions for Texas Longhorns vs. Michigan Wolverines
. It’s finally here. The most anticipated non-conference game in college football between the Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines kicks off in mere hours. The game will be the focus of the college football world on Saturday. Fox Big Noon Kickoff will be there. ESPN College GameDay will be there. MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter will be Michigan’s honorary captain and …
Read More »Tale of the Tape: Auburn vs. Cal
. The Auburn Tigers (1-0) take on ACC opponent California (1-0) on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn comes into the matchup fresh off a 73-3 beatdown of FCS in-state “rival” Alabama A&M, while the Golden Bears took care of business in their opener as well, taking down UC Davis 31-13. Hugh Freeze’s Tigers played about the most efficient game they …
Read More »Tennessee offers 2027 cornerback Rilee Drew
. Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2027 cornerback prospect Rilee Drew. “Late night blessing, thankful to receive an offer from University of Tennessee,” Drew said. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound cornerback prospect is from Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. Drew is recruited by Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Drew from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 …
Read More »Big Ten Football Viewing Guide for Week 2
Michigan State’s Michael Masunas celebrates a first down after a catch against Florida Atlantic during the first quarter on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Big Ten football is back again this week, with the action kicking off on Friday night. Teams in the Big Ten opened the season last week with an impressive 17-1 overall …
Read More »Blue-chip’s commitment to Florida ‘the same’ after Week 1 loss to Miami
. The Florida football took a punch to the gut last Saturday when the Miami Hurricanes blew through the Swamp to seize a 41-17 victory. It was the first home-opening loss for the Gators since 1989 and the points surrendered represent the most ever in that scenario. The fallout from the devastating defeat has reached off the field, with fans …
Read More »Desmond Howard breaks down Michigan football vs. Texas game expectations
Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It couldn’t be a bigger game in Week 2 as defending national champion Michigan football welcomes fellow 2023 College Football Playoff participant Texas to The Big House for a top 10 matchup in nonconference. It’s only the second-ever meeting between the two storied programs and it’s the only regular-season matchup that will have …
Read More »Tennessee-North Carolina State game to feature Mike Leach ties on both sidelines
Josh Heupel. Tennessee Volunteers versus Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on October 21, 2023. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Mike Leach became a first time collegiate head coach at Texas Tech in 2000 after successful stints at Oklahoma (1999), Kentucky (1997-98), Valdosta State (1992-96) and Iowa Wesleyan (1989-91) as offensive coordinator. Leach was hired by …
Read More »Report: Connor Stalions becomes interim football coach at a Detroit high school
Connor Stalions is now reportedly the acting head coach for the Detroit Mumford High School football team. CBS Sports reported Friday that Stalions, the former Michigan football staffer who is the central figure of the NCAA investigation into the Wolverines’ alleged sign-stealing scandal, will serve as Mumford’s acting head coach for at least one game because head coach William McMichael …
Read More »What to Know about Clemson vs. App State and How to Watch, Stream, Listen
. Clemson was never going to have much of an easy chance to lick its wounds after facing No. 1 Georgia in the Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta to open the 2024 college football season. The Tigers (0-1) are ranked No. 22 in this week’s US LBM Coaches Poll. Their Week 2 opponent, Appalachian State (0-1), has a solid program …
Read More »Arkansas football wide receiver Jaedon Wilson leaves program
Arkansas football wide receiver Jaedon Wilson announced on social media Friday that he is leaving the Razorbacks’ program. Wilson, a redshirt junior, logged just eight snaps in the season-opener last week against Arkansas Pine Bluff. He is now the second player to step away from the team this fall, with Eli Stein leaving last week after learning he’d be sharing …
Read More »Ohio State football releases game trailer for Week 2 vs. Western Michigan
Aug 31, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (11) celebrates a touchdown catch by wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Akron Zips at Ohio Stadium. It’s just about time for Week 2 as Ohio State gets ready to take on the Western Michigan Broncos. The …
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