College Football

Nov. 29—HOWARD, S.D. — Disciplined, hard-nosed, hard-hitting football. That’s the Howard way, according to Luke Koepsell. As a freshman, Koepsell witnessed that pouring into the program often yields sustained success, as the Tigers won a state football title led by a standout crew of seniors. That experience left a lasting impression on Koepsell, who settled into a leadership role of …

Georgia is No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings as it aims to finish the 2024 regular season with a seventh straight victory against its in-state rival when it plays host to Georgia Tech on Friday night in the 118th edition of Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate.  The Bulldogs have already clinched a spot in the SEC Championship Game with a 6-2 …

Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. has died one month after suffering a severe head injury during a game. Burnett, a redshirt freshman from Lakewood, California, was involved in a head-to-head collision during the Bulldogs’ 27-19 loss to Alabama State on Oct. 26, one day before his 20th birthday. The injury happened during a kickoff return. Burnett was hospitalized with …

The impact of the expanded College Football Playoff has been felt during the 2024 season, but with one week left before conference championship games, many leagues still have lock in both title game teams. The CFP race takes up significant oxygen in the national discussion, but conference title games will play a large role in forming that 12-team bracket. As …

during the Gators’ practice on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Sanders football practice fields in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Jordan McKendrick Florida’s running back room has consistently produced for the past three years under position coach Jabbar Juluke and now he’s being recognized as one of the nation’s top assistants. On Tuesday, Juluke was nominated for …

Nobody was better positioned to take advantage of a new-look Big 12 than Oklahoma State.  The Cowboys returned the fourth-most production in the country coming off a season in which they surprised many in reaching the Big 12 championship game. They were old. Their starting offensive line had an average age of 24! They had a Heisman Trophy candidate in …

Two days after the Texas Tech football team’s Nov. 9 home loss to Colorado, Tech athletics director Kirby Hocutt emailed Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark to complain about the quality of officiating in the game. It’s the second time in 24 months he’s known to have taken such a step. Tech released the email to the Avalanche-Journal this week in …

Ole Miss’ hopes of making the 12-team field for the College Football Playoff have likely ended, but it’s rivalry week, and facing Mississippi State in the annual Egg Bowl is — and always will be — the biggest game of the season in the Magnolia State. A promising season has soured for the Rebels (8-3, 4-3 SEC) following a 24-17 loss …

The Oklahoma State football team finished its season with a 52-0 road loss to Colorado on Friday. OSU (3-9, 0-9 Big 12) finished with a winless record in conference play for the first time since 1994, back when it was still competing in the Big 8. Its three wins are tied for the program’s fewest since 2000. Here’s how people …

Colorado do-it-all star Travis Hunter left quite an impression on Heisman Trophy voters in Friday’s 52-0 win against Oklahoma State. Hunter was all over the field for the Buffaloes, finishing their regular season finale with three touchdowns through the air and one interception on defense.  It solidified a special season for Hunter, who is the overwhelming favorite to win the …

Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) gives a post-game interview with SEC Nation after the end of the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images Auburn football’s most important game of the season will take place less than 24 hours from now in Tuscaloosa. Not only will Auburn look to …

For the second game of Friday’s doubleheader on CBS, we’ll see San Jose State play host to  Stanford. The Cardinal lead the all-time series between the Northern California programs 52-14-1 and have won 10 of the last 12 matchups against the Spartans since the turn of the century, and this week will mark the first meeting in 11 years.  Stanford is coming …

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines safety Delano Hill (44) in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports This week is unlike any other if you are an Ohio State football fan — probably if you are a fan of the Michigan Wolverines …

The final full week of the 2024 regular season is here, but heading into Week 14, the Big 12 Championship Game matchup is undecided. Nine teams are still alive to reach Arlington with one week left in the regular season: Arizona State, Iowa State, BYU, Colorado, Baylor, Kansas State, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia. There are more than 250 different “scenarios” …

Nov. 29—Last Week: 1-0 (100%) Overall Record: 70-15 (82.4%) Although all Rogers County football teams have been eliminated from the playoffs, football isn’t done with the area just yet. This week, Claremore and Catoosa will serve as the epicenter for some of the most pivotal high school football games in Oklahoma. With Claremore hosting both Class 6A-I semifinal games and …