College Football

Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) rushes against LSU Tigers safety Ryan Yaites (21) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Florida football returns to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this weekend to host the LSU Tigers in a long-time Southeastern Conference rivalry that has lost little …

Four Big Ten teams land in the top five of the latest College Football Playoff rankings after Week 11 of the 2024 season. The Oregon Ducks (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) lead the way at No. 1, followed by Ohio State (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) at No. 2, Penn State (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) at No. 4 and Indiana (10-0, 7-0 …

The short answer for Michigan football running back Kalel Mullings was no, but it’s not what he said. The question posed to the Wolverines’ lead ball carrier: Did he get an explanation for why he received one carry in the first half of Michigan’s 20-15 loss to Indiana, and a carry that didn’t come until the second quarter at that? …

When you talk about a high school football team on an exhilarating playoff roll, it’s the Dover Crimson Tornadoes. The Tornadoes have masterfully overcome the loss of multiple injured two-way starters this season to claw their way into the Division III regional playoff semifinals. The 11th-seeded Tornadoes, who knocked off fifth-seeded Granville and third-seeded Tri-Valley in the first two weeks …

CHICAGO — Despite its proximity to Chicago, Indiana is not exactly as beloved as our other neighbors. Wisconsin is like our backyard neighbor who lets us use their pool any time. Michigan is like an old friend who stays out for “one more” after everyone else has gone home. Indiana? It’s a toll road that rips us off on our …

The teams left in the WPIAL football playoff field in the Beaver Valley have been cut down to two, as Central Valley and Ellwood City look to punch tickets to Acrisure Stadium this week, in the third week of the playoffs. Let’s take a look at the two semifinal matchups featuring area teams this week: Class 3A: No. 2 Central …

Just 64 teams remain in the Illinois postseason, and among the surviving teams are at least 36 players expected to play on Saturday afternoons for some of the nation’s top programs. Before games kick off, here is a list of the top recruits still playing in the IHSA playoffs, according to the recruiting site 247sports.com, along with their information, their …

PISCATAWAY – Not too long ago Ian Strong and KJ Duff were starring at St. Anthony’s High School on Long Island. Now they’re in Rutgers football uniforms, establishing roles within the Scarlet Knights offense and becoming go-to weapons for quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis. “Those two guys are awfully talented, and to think that they were on the same high school team …

The Holbrook/Avon co-op high school football team, which has battled declining participation numbers all season, has opted to end its season prematurely. The Bulldogs (0-6) chose not to participate in either of the two available consolation-game weeks, and they have withdrawn from their Thanksgiving eve matchup with South Shore Tech, ending a yearly tradition that began in 2017. South Shore …

Army’s path to a College Football Playoff spot is still an uphill climb but now there’s a new threat. The Black Knights (9-0) jumped up one spot, to No. 24, in the second CFP rankings released Tuesday night. However, fellow American Athletic Conference member Tulane has slipped into Army’s old spot at No. 25. On Saturday, Army beat North Texas …

BLOOMINGTON – Tuesday’s might have been the most important pre-Selection Sunday College Football Playoff rankings from Indiana’s perspective. And the Hoosiers appear to have gotten good news in batches. IU jumped three spots, from No. 8 to No. 5, in the committee’s latest top 25. Were the season to end today, that would position Indiana to host a first-round game …

Tennessee football was passed by Indiana and BYU in the College Football Playoff poll because they won “big games” over Michigan and Utah, respectively, the CFP selection committee chair said. That was part of the explanation for why the Vols remained at No. 7 in the latest CFP ranking, which was released on Tuesday. “It really came down to the …

Penn State is on the verge of doing something that it hasn’t done in more than 40 years. The Nittany Lions can post three straight straight 10-win seasons for the first time since 1980-82 with its next two victories. It would be their sixth season with double-digit wins in nine years, the best such stretch since the program’s golden era …

The GHSA football playoffs kick off Friday night with several area teams competing, while the GIAA playoffs move to the state semifinal round, where two local schools look to secure a spot in the championship game. Friday night’s matchups: Luella (5-5) at No. 6 Westover (9-1) Luella travels to Albany after finishing 4-2 in Region 5, capping their regular season …

Undefeated Oregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while Tuesday’s poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi. Led by the Ducks, then Ohio State, the Big Ten captured four of the top five spots — a string interrupted only by Texas of the Southeastern Conference, which was …