Sep 9, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Jake Majors (65) reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Over the last few years, Jake Majors has been an anchor on the Longhorns’ offensive line. On Wednesday, he was recognized for his play and leadership off …
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Josh Heupel discusses advice for Nico Iamaleava from a quarterback perspective
Nico Iamaleava. Tennessee Volunteers versus Alabama Crimson Tide on October 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Redshirt freshman Nico Iamaleava is 7-1 as Tennessee’s starting quarterback dating to the 2024 Citrus Bowl against Iowa. Through seven contests in 2024, Iamaleava has completed 108-of-170 passing attempts for 1,413 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions. The 6-foot-6, …
Read More »Final score predictions and quick thoughts for Penn State vs. Wisconsin
If Penn State is going to head into next week’s big home game without a loss on its record, it will certainly have earned it. Penn State is coming off a bye week after improving to 6-0 with a come-from-behind road win at USC two weeks ago. Now the Nittany Lions head back on the road to face Wisconsin in …
Read More »Who are the TV announcers for Texas vs. Vanderbilt?
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 5: Diego Pavia #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is interviewed by Alyssa Lang after his win against the Alabama Crimson Tide at FirstBank Stadium on October 5, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images) After two weeks of being the biggest game on ABC, the Longhorns move to another Disney property Saturday when they …
Read More »3 Keys to the game for Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss Rebels
Oct 19, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners go on the road to face another really good team in the Ole Miss Rebels. After another quarterback change and …
Read More »Texas A&M football has played LSU about 60 times. Why Week 9 is their biggest meeting yet
The stage is set, and the stakes are known. When No. 14 Texas A&M football (6-1, 4-0) and the No. 7 LSU Tigers (6-1, 3-0) step on the field Saturday night at Kyle Field, one team will remain undefeated in the conference and remain in control of its playoff destiny. The other will suffer its second loss of the year …
Read More »What Marcus Satterfield and Tony White said to the media about Ohio State
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield and defensive coordinator Tony White met with the media earlier this week. The Huskers will remain on the road this Saturday when they travel to Columbus to face the Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State’s record is 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the league. This will be the 11th game between …
Read More »‘I am still encouraged’: Kent State football needs success in all phases for wins in MAC
KENT — Postseason bowl hopes are out the window for Kent State, but the college football season rolls on regardless. Mid-American Conference competition has proven to be just as challenging as nonconference opponents for the winless Golden Flashes (0-7, 0-3), who lost 27-6 at Bowling Green a week ago. Kent State coach Kenni Burns reacts on the sideline during a …
Read More »Can Oklahoma State football contain a Baylor offense that exploded for 59 points last week?
WACO, Texas — Oklahoma State finally found a consistent offensive presence, but couldn’t pull off a victory last week at BYU. Baylor had an offensive explosion in a rout of Texas Tech. Neither team has been all that great defensively, but a couple key stops might be the biggest influence on the final score when the Cowboys and Bears meet …
Read More »Texas A&M’s red zone offense will be tested against LSU’s defense
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – OCTOBER 05: Le’Veon Moss #8 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts after rushing for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field on October 05, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 9 showdown against 8th-ranked LSU inside what could be a sold-out …
Read More »Antario Brown is part of a long line of great NIU running backs — and he hopes to carry that tradition to the NFL
When Antario Brown signed with Northern Illinois in December 2020, he was joining a program with a proud tradition of great running backs. Garrett Wolfe, Michael Turner, LeShon Johnson and Brown’s head coach, Thomas Hammock, are among the players who helped the Huskies gain their reputation as a “Running Back U.” Brown, a 5-foot-10, 220-pound senior from Savannah, Ga., is …
Read More »College football Week 9 viewing guide: Mismatch still a grudge match
Lamest time window: The noon slate features some interesting matchups — highlighted by No. 12 Notre Dame at No. 24 Navy — but nothing that screams “must-see.” Just do your chores early so you can settle in for a potentially stirring Saturday night. Noon: Navy, which lost 43 in a row to the Irish once upon a time (1964-2006), could …
Read More »Year of the Quarterback: Fairless’ Hunter Wells was Youngstown throwback to Tressel ball
EDITOR’S NOTE: Months of research led to a series, “Year of the Quarterback,” being presented in three waves. The first wave — 10 articles covering the volatile new world of the transfer portal — was published recently. This is the ninth story in the second wave, which tracks then-and-now journeys of 10 Stark County quarterbacks. “Hang in there,” Jim Tressel told Hunter …
Read More »The Week 9 games to watch in college football include LSU-Texas A&M, Alabama-Missouri
What promises to be another eventful week in college football is at hand. Conference play is in full swing as we prepare to bring down the curtain on the month of October, so the potential is high for unexpected results that shake up the standings. We’ve already had quite a few of those, giving us some Top 25 matchups that …
Read More »What Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola said about Ohio State
NCAA Football: Nebraska at Indiana Quarterback Dylan Raiola met with media earlier this week to discuss the Huskers’ upcoming game against the Ohio State Buckeyes this weekend. Nebraska enters this Saturday showdown after being blown out in Bloomington last weekend by the Indiana Hoosiers 56-7. The Cornhuskers are 5-2 on the season and 2-2 in the Big Ten Conference. Ohio …
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