Melina Myers-Imagn Images Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney shed light on the absence of linebacker Wade Woodaz in the Tigers’ narrow 24-20 win over Pitt on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. Although Woodaz traveled with the team, he was sidelined due to a thigh bruise sustained during practice earlier in the week. Swinney did not provide a timeline for his …
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LSU loses four-star offensive linemen to Ole Miss after Florida loss
. LSU lost to Florida on Saturday, but the Tigers also took a loss on the recruiting trail. Four-star offensive lineman Devin Harper flipped his commitment from LSU to Ole Miss. It wasn’t a surprise. Earlier in the week, a flurry of reports from the recruiting network On3 indicated a flip was imminent. For LSU, it’s a significant loss. The …
Read More »Georgia coach Kirby Smart blasts CFP committee: ‘I don’t know what they’re looking for’
Georgia football’s opponent Saturday night in Sanford Stadium hailed from Knoxville and had an Orange T on the side of their helmets. Tennessee came to Athens for the second straight time higher in the College Football playoff rankings, and left with a loss once again. This time, it was 31-17, with the Bulldogs shutting out the Volunteers in the second …
Read More »Brian Kelly screams at player, gets yelled at by another in LSU football loss to Florida
The frustrations mounted for LSU football coach Brian Kelly on Saturday night, as he was caught on camera yelling at a player and getting screamed at by another with the Tigers on the verge of losing their third consecutive game. LSU (6-4, 3-3 SEC) fell to struggling Florida (5-5, 3-4) 27-16 on Saturday night to secure its third straight loss, …
Read More »Photos from Alabama’s 52-7 victory over Mercer
Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) leaps past Mercer safety Chris Joines (14) as he scores at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News The Alabama Crimson Tide continued their winning ways Saturday against the Mercer Bears, defeating the visiting FCS program by a final score of 52-7. This was an …
Read More »Win over LSU nudges Florida up Football Power Index rankings
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Shemar James #6 and Jordan Castell #14 of the Florida Gators react to an incomplete pass against Mason Taylor #86 of the LSU Tigers during the first half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Florida football scored a key win on …
Read More »Colorado’s Travis Hunter becomes the overwhelming Heisman Trophy favorite after his Week 12 performance
Colorado’s Travis Hunter had a TD, a highlight-reel catch and an interception against Utah. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images) Is the Heisman race a formality with three weeks to go before the voting closes? Colorado’s Travis Hunter had a fantastic day on Saturday as the No. 17 Buffaloes beat Utah at home. Hunter is now -500 to win the trophy …
Read More »Can Penn State still play in the Big Ten championship game?
With two weeks remaining in the regular season, there is still a chance Penn State can play for the Big Ten championship. But in addition to taking care of its remaining schedule, Penn State will need some help from around the conference in order to book a trip to Indianapolis to play for the first Big Ten championship in the …
Read More »Carson Beck shows off mobility, silences critics in 31-17 win over Tennessee
Nov 16, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Georgia head coach Kirby Smart was asked one of the most ridiculous questions of the season in a press conference in the week preceding the Tennessee game: would …
Read More »SEC Power Rankings feature New No. 1 after week 12
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The top of the SEC standings may feature a pair of teams from the Lone Star State, but there’s plenty of debate to be had about their standing in …
Read More »Brent Venables or Mike Gundy? Does OU football or OSU coach have lower approval rating?
In a Gallup poll from last month, voters were asked: “In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States at this time?” Satisfied: 26% Dissatisfied: 72% No opinion: 2% If only we could get the fine folks at Gallup to run a similar, albeit slightly less serious, poll here in regards to …
Read More »What’s gone wrong for OU football in 2024 season, and how can Sooners fix it for 2025?
NORMAN — In what has become a lost season for OU, barring a surprise finish, there are no shortage of problem areas for the Sooners in 2024. Most of the issues have come on the offensive side. Going into Week 12 action, the Sooners were No. 117 nationally in total offense at just 326.8 yards per game. Last season’s team …
Read More »Updated SEC football standings after Week 12’s action
Dec 5, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Southeastern Conference logo is seen at midfield at the Georgia Dome. The Alabama Crimson Tide plays the Missouri Tigers in the SEC Championship on Saturday. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Yet another week of SEC football action has now officially come and gone, with the conference’s championship game picture only becoming …
Read More »Major changes atop the SEC standings after Week 12
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 02: A detailed view of the SEC logo on the field prior to the SEC Championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The Texas Longhorns are back on top of the SEC standings after Week 12. …
Read More »Who will be OU football’s offensive coordinator in 2025? Here’s our updated watch list
NORMAN — It’s been nearly a month since Seth Littrell was fired as OU’s offensive coordinator. During seven games calling plays, Littrell’s offense ranked No. 129 nationally. In that span, he went through two starting quarterbacks, Michael Hawkins Jr. and Jackson Arnold. Interim play caller Joe Jon Finley has helped the Sooners’ group improve slightly, but he’s considered a long shot …
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