College Football

Here’s what college football coaches think of Florida’s Graham Mertz

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws the ball during fall football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] The Florida Gators will be leaning heavily on their incumbent starting quarterback [autotag]Graham Mertz[/autotag] this season as they look to snap a three-season losing streak. It will …

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5-star LSU commit to visit Florida for Week 1 matchup against Miami

. Five-star cornerback [autotag]DJ Pickett[/autotag] has been solid in his commitment to LSU since he pledged last month, but now the top-10 2025 prospect is set to visit an SEC rival. He is reportedly heading to Gainesville to see Florida’s season opener against Miami on Saturday. However, it seems Tigers fans may have nothing to fear here. According to On3’s …

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How LSU fared in previous matchups vs. USC

Sep 17, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Austin Jones (6) carries the ball after losing his helmet against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports LSU will kick off its season against USC on Sunday night. It’s the fifth-straight …

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Florida faces one of toughest schedules in 2024, but so do these SEC teams

Florida Gators edge rusher Tyreak Sapp (94) waits for the snap during the second half at the Orange and Blue spring football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 13, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] It is no secret that Florida football faces one of the toughest schedules among FBS schools this …

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Where does Auburn land in this week’s USA TODAY Sports SEC Power Poll?

Auburn safety Caleb Wooden (12) exits the field after defeating Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. As SEC football gets underway this weekend, the Auburn Tigers look to make a strong impression among its fanbase and college football experts with a great showing at home against Alabama A&M. Auburn football is on a quest to …

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2024 brings new Brent Venables-Lincoln Riley comparisons

Oct 1, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables reacts during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports It is simply the reality of college football that Oklahoma football fans are going to measure their program not just against the SEC’s best or against …

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Gophers football: The curious case of new quarterback Max Brosmer

“The most interesting man in the world” was a popular grandiose advertising campaign used by the beer brand Dos Equis. And “the most curious player I have ever been around” is a statement Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck has used to describe new quarterback Max Brosmer. The sixth-year transfer from the University of New Hampshire plays chess to help sharpen …

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Vote for your Daily News Athlete of the Week!

Week 1 of the fall athletic season showed us a glimpse of how talented the area is. On the gridiron, Choctaw and Niceville especially flexed with wins over fellow ranked foes. Freeport got a much-needed jolt of confidence with a shutout at North Bay Haven, while Baker looked stout with Matt Brunson back at the helm. And on the volleyball …

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Oklahoma Sooners announce captains for week one vs. Temple

Sep 24, 2022; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The first game week of the season is at hand and the Oklahoma Sooners have announced their first set of captains for their week on matchup vs. Temple. The Sooners select …

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How much are tickets for Wisconsin football vs. Western Michigan?

The Wisconsin Badgers open their 2024 football season on Friday night against the Western Michigan Broncos. The game begins a pivotal 2024 season for Luke Fickell and his program. The schedule is a gauntlet, though the Week 1 matchup projects to be an easy one. Related: 10 reasons Wisconsin fans should be optimistic or pessimistic entering 2024 season Wisconsin’s opening …

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