College Football

When Israel Briggs was a freshman, he saw a future major NCAA Division I football player terrorize his Mt. Whitney Pioneers in person. That player was Jaeden Moore — then a 6-foot-4, 230-pound senior for the Central Valley Christian Cavaliers. Moore, a two-way starter at defensive end and tight end, lit up the Pioneers with two catches for 65 yards. …

In a preseason headlined by veteran experience and seasoned newcomers, some youngsters are making some noise. Missouri football is fast approaching its 2024 season-opener, which comes Thursday, Aug. 29 against Murray State on Faurot Field in Columbia. Behind the scenes, some true freshmen are drawing the plaudits of their peers and mentors. “I mean, there’s freshmen in every aspect of …

It was painfully obvious that Florida’s secondary needed help after last season. What’s not so obvious is how the Gators have tried to remedy the situation. Meet safety Asa Turner. He brings experience, intensity, a championship pedigree, style, cool vibes and hair to die for. “I call him Rapunzel,” fellow safety Jordan Castell said. We can only guess, but Turner …

MANHATTAN — After four years with the Kansas State football team, Cody Stufflebean was ready to move on. Yes, after redshirting as a true freshman in 2020, he had at least one season of eligibility left, but he also had his degree in industrial engineering, with a 4.0 grade point average no less. But as the time came for a …

STARKVILLE — Shaud Williams’ first order of business as Mississippi State football’s new strength and conditioning coach was building relationships with the players. But that doesn’t mean the weights weren’t being pumped either. Williams spoke with the media following Thursday’s practice for the first time since he was hired by first-year Bulldogs coach Jeff Lebby in December. He provided insight …

“What football player of the Big Ten is of greatest value to his team?” In October 1924, Chicago Daily Tribune sports writer Harvey Woodruff wrote that the newspaper had “authorized” him to answer that question. Originally intended for the “player of greatest value to his team” and not necessarily the “greatest player,” the Tribune’s football trophy was “to give the …

Nov 18, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly before their matchup with the Georgia State Panthers at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Dobbins-USA TODAY Sports After a surprisingly successful Year 1 under coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] in which the team won the SEC West and had a chance at a New Year’s Six bid late in …

The switch is starting to turn on for the Florida State receivers. In the last few practices, FSU’s offense has been clicking on all cylinders, with the season opener against Georgia Tech being only nine days away until kickoff. Throughout the fall camp, Norvell has challenged his wide receivers as they struggled with consistency with ball drops and getting beat …

HE FLATS – Georgia Tech junior quarterback Haynes King (Longview, Texas/Longview H.S.) added two more honors to his list of preseason accolades on Thursday when he was named to the official watch lists for the Manning Award and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Both awards honors college football’s top quarterback. King, who was previously named to the official preseason …

Colorado football is reportedly adding to its coaching staff just two weeks before the 2024 season opener. Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes are hiring George Helow as a senior defensive coach, according to The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, where he’ll work closely with first-year defensive coordinator Robert Livingston. Helow has worked at a number of college football programs, including Colorado State. …

Ohio State has its starting quarterback. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said Thursday that Kansas State transfer Will Howard has won the quarterback competition and will start the season opener Aug. 31 against Akron. Since early in training camp, it seemed just a matter of time before Howard would be named the starter. The fifth-year senior took most of the reps …

Apr 13, 2024; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs huddle on the field during the G-Day Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-USA TODAY Sports Four-star offensive tackle recruit Nick Brooks is planning to announce his commitment on Aug. 23. Brooks recently returned to Georgia for his senior season of high school. He’ll play for Peach State powerhouse Grayson High …

When you’re fresh off a Mr. Football season and at 6-foot-2 can pluck most anything out of the sky, sometimes you get the kitchen sink thrown at you. That’s the reality for Tennessee football commit Radarious Jackson when he lines up at wide receiver for Sheffield. “Put the whole team on him,” one opposing fan yelled at Thursday night’s jamboree, …

OXFORD — As Ole Miss football tight end Caden Prieskorn turned last season’s Peach Bowl into his personal highlight show, Dae’Quan Wright watched from home as a highly interested, transfer-portal bound observer. He liked what he saw. “That kinda got my attention,” Wright said Thursday. Prieskorn racked up 10 receptions for 136 yards and two touchdowns in that Ole Miss …

The Wyomissing Spartans have a long, rich history in football including the last five straight District 3 Class 3A titles. However, after losing a PIAA appeal this past January to remain in Class 3A, the Spartans will move up to Class 4A. Head coach Bob Wolfrum, going into his 38th season, believes his team will compete at a high level …