New Oliver Ames High football head coach coach John Sperrazza said that coaching football in Easton has had a very “town feel” to it. His neighbor happens to be the grandmother of starting quarterback Pat Deloughrey. Sperrazza will often run into her, as well as Deloughrey, telling him how excited she is for the upcoming season. Elsewhere in town, residents will …
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NC high school football recruiting ladder: Reynolds’ Hamrick dazzles in win at Shelby
Welcome to the USA TODAY Network’s recruiting ladder, a statewide feature from reporter Joe Hughes highlighting 10 prospects on the rise each week of the 2024 high school football season. Anyone is eligible for consideration, whether it be an unranked player who had a career game, a recruit with mid-level offers, or four- and five-star standouts adding to their personal …
Read More »6 pettiest moments from college football Week 1: Miami pitches Florida recruits, Lane Kiffin bottles up Brian Kelly
Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Matthew McCoy (78) celebrates with fans after defeating the Gators during the season opener at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the University of Miami Hurricanes. The Hurricanes defeated the Gators 41-17. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun] Leave it to Gainesville, Florida — the birthplace of Tom Petty — to become …
Read More »Urban Meyer calls Nico Iamaleava ‘a monster’ after Tennessee football season debut
Tennessee football quarterback Nico Iamaleava was sensational in his second collegiate start on Saturday, leading the Vols to a 69-3 win over Chattanooga in the season opener. Iamaleava, who completed 22 of 28 passes for 314 yards with three touchdowns in the win, even garnered high praise from a three-time national championship coach for his performance. REQUIRED READING: Overreacting to …
Read More »Kirk Ferentz shares first reaction to Tim Lester offense
Like the two offseasons before it, the biggest story and question surrounding Iowa football following the conclusion of 2023 was how much could its offense improve? The Hawkeyes hired former Western Michigan head coach and Green Bay Packers analyst Tim Lester as its new offensive coordinator to replace Brian Ferentz. The first impression of Iowa’s new offense under Lester was …
Read More »How to buy Indiana football tickets? See prices for Western Illinois game
Indiana football hosts Western Illinois on Friday night at Memorial Stadium in the first matchup between the schools. The Hoosiers beat FIU, 31-7, in their opener with a new-look coaching staff and roster that featured more than 50 newcomers. The transfers coach Curt Cignetti over with him from James Madison were in the spotlight — running back Ty Son Lawton scored …
Read More »Report: LSU running back John Emery sidelined again by an ACL tear
LSU running back John Emery has a torn anterior cruciate ligament that will sideline him for the rest of what is his sixth season with the No. 18 Tigers, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because LSU has not announced the injury, which occurred during practice in …
Read More »Florida football depth chart: QB DJ Lagway in line for first career start vs Samford
It’s looking more and more like Florida football freshman quarterback DJ Lagway will make his first career start when the Florida Gators host Samford on Saturday at The Swamp (7 p.m., SEC Network Plus). Lagway was listed as the starter at quarterback on the depth chart on Wednesday, while starter Graham Mertz, who suffered a concussion against Miami on Saturday, …
Read More »Billy Napier announces DJ Lagway as Florida’s starting quarterback vs. Samford
Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) gestures against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports It’s been a busy week of headlines surrounding this Florida Gators football program, to say the least. From head coach Billy Napier’s comments about criticism and basements in …
Read More »Colorado football freshman Jordan Seaton is ‘learning fast’ on Shedeur Sanders’ blindside
Aug 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (77) during the second half against the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field. Jordan Seaton made Colorado football history to open the 2024 season. The former five-star recruit became the first ever Buff to start at tackle as a true freshman, and he passed his first test …
Read More »Initial injury reports ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 2 matchup vs. McNeese State
. Texas A&M’s Week 2 home matchup vs. McNeese State represents an opportunity for the Aggie offense to find some life after scoring only 13 points in the season opener 23-13 loss to Notre Dame, starting with vast improvement from starting quarterback Conner Weigman. During Saturday’s game, several Aggies across the roster dealt with injury issues, especially on the offensive …
Read More »HS FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Wallenpaupack and Honesdale to play in annual Shrine Bowl
Honesdale is off to its best start in nearly two decades, and Wallenpaupack snapped a long losing streak last week. This year’s game between the longtime rivals is the 32nd Wayne-Pike Shrine Bowl Classic set for Friday at 7 p.m. at the renovated Honesdale Athletic Complex. Each season, the Wayne-Pike Shrine Club hosts the game, and it is the organization’s …
Read More »AD: Memphis expects to lose more than $750k in 2024 revenue because of stadium renovations
Memphis is expected to lose nearly $750,000 in ticket revenue this football season because of ongoing renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, athletic director Ed Scott told a Board of Trustees committee on Wednesday. The Tigers (1-0) kicked off their season with a 40-0 win over North Alabama, but they did so at a stadium that was at about half …
Read More »Here’s where Utah wants to see improvement on offense this week
Utah Utes running back Jaylon Glover (1) runs against SUU in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Utah won 49-0. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News FCS opponent or not, it’s hard to argue with a 49-0 shutout. In its season-opening win over Southern Utah, quarterback Cam Rising returned to Rice-Eccles Stadium and threw for 254 yards and …
Read More »BYU basketball just had a huge day on the recruiting trail. Here’s the rundown
BYU players listen to coach Kevin Young during practice at the Marriott Center Annex on June 6, 2024, in Provo. | Nate Edwards, BYU Photo The BYU Cougars men’s basketball program landing a commitment from Serbian forward Mihailo Boskovic was just one of several big wins on the recruiting trail for the program Wednesday. Sept. 4 marked the first day …
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