Oct. 27—A grade card on Ohio State’s 21-17 win over Nebraska: OFFENSE: D Other than Will Howard throwing an interception in the third quarter the passing game had a decent day. Howard was 13 of 16 for 221 yards and all three of Ohio State’s touchdowns came on passes. Jeremiah Smith had a 60-yard touchdown catch, Carnell Tate had a …
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Three-Point Stance: Quarterback recruiting, five-star watch, Billy Napier
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney has thoughts on the quarterback watch as signing day gets closer, five prospects who could become five-stars in the next round of rankings and …
Read More »LSU takes a big tumble in US LBM Coaches Poll after frustrating Texas A&M loss
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Dezz Ricks #10 of the Texas A&M Aggies breaks up a pass intended for Zavion Thomas #0 of the LSU Tigers in the first half at Kyle Field on October 26, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) It was a brutal loss for the Tigers on the road on Saturday …
Read More »Texas Longhorns move to No. 1 in Week 10 ESPN College Football Power Index
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 26: DeAndre Moore Jr. #0 of the Texas Longhorns runs the ball for a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at FirstBank Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images) The Texas Longhorns have solidified their spot at No. 1 in ESPN’s Week 10 College Football Power Index …
Read More »Georgia stays put US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 9
Florida Gators offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun (65) and Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) faceoff before the snap during the first half at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, October 28, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] The Georgia Bulldogs remain the No. 2 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Georgia had a bye in Week 9 a week …
Read More »Michigan State football: What we learned at U-M, what to watch vs. Indiana
Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks back at Michigan State footballl’s 24-17 loss to Michigan football and looking ahead to the Spartans’ visit from No. 13 Indiana coming up. Next up for the Spartans: No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers Matchup: Michigan State (4-4, 2-3 Big Ten) vs. No. 13 Indiana (8-0, 5-0). Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Saturday; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing …
Read More »4-star WR recruit decommits from Florida State
Recruiting Four-star wide receiver recruit CJ Wiley has decommitted from the Florida State Seminoles. Wiley has continued looking at other schools despite his commitment to Florida State. The four-star checked out this week’s Texas A&M versus LSU Tigers game in College Station, Texas. Wiley also visited Georgia football for the Auburn game. The four-star can’t be impressed with Florida State’s …
Read More »Week 9 Overreaction: Texas A&M sits atop the SEC & Notre Dame boosts its resume | College Football Enquirer
This embedded content is not available in your region. Following Week 9, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde overreact to the outcomes of Texas A&M vs. LSU, Notre Dame vs. Navy and Colorado vs. UCF. They discuss the quick progression of this Texas A&M program in Mike Elko’s first year and how it relates to Notre Dame’s playoff …
Read More »4 Downs: Browns shock Ravens as Jameis Winston shines in starting debut
. The Cleveland Browns are back in the win column as quarterback Jameis Winston leads them to a come-from-behind win against the Baltimore Ravens. In the first game as the starting quarterback since the season-ending Achilles injury to Deshaun Watson, Winston threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with wide receiver Cedric Tillman in the final minute of …
Read More »Where do Alabama’s upcoming opponents rank among ESPN’s FPI?
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer walks along the field during warmups before a game against the Missouri Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images Throughout the 2024 college football season, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has remained high on the Alabama Crimson Tide. That did not change after the Crimson …
Read More »SEC football playoff bubble: Texas A&M finds safety, LSU in trouble, but what of Texas?
LSU joined rival Alabama standing on the cliff of broken dreams, unfilled expectations and squandered opportunity. With one more step, either team will spiral into the abyss of also-ran bowls. One of the two will take that plunge Nov. 9, when these rivals will meet in Baton Rouge in what amounts to a battle for fifth place in the SEC …
Read More »Alabama football moves back into Joel Klatt’s Top 10 rankings after bounce-back win
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) carries the ball against Missouri Tigers safety Sidney Williams (3) during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images The Alabama Crimson Tide had a bounce-back 34-0 shutout win over the Missouri Tigers that was showcased in Sunday’s updated Top 25 polls. Kalen DeBoer …
Read More »Sources: Rice fires head coach Mike Bloomgren following loss at UConn
Mike Bloomgren has been fired after Rice’s 2-6 start. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Rice’s loss at UConn has led to a coaching change. Head coach Mike Bloomgren has been fired after a 17-10 defeat to UConn on Saturday dropped Rice to 2-6 on the season. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported the firing Sunday afternoon, shortly before Rice issued a …
Read More »Sources: Rice fires coach Mike Bloomgren following loss at UConn
Mike Bloomgren has been fired after Rice’s 2-6 start. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Rice’s loss at UConn has led to a coaching change. Coach Mike Bloomgren has been fired after a 17-10 defeat to UConn on Saturday dropped Rice to 2-6 on the season. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported the firing Sunday afternoon, shortly before Rice issued a statement. …
Read More »Oklahoma’s run game provides offense with a boost
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) sacks Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners run game has begun to find some answers. Facing an Ole Miss team that was No. 1 in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game …
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