College Football

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks back at Michigan football in Week 9 and its 24-17 win over rival Michigan State and looks ahead to a matchup against the top-ranked team in the nation next Saturday. Next up for the Wolverines: No. 1 Oregon Ducks Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan (0) celebrates a play against Michigan State during the second half …

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; View of a pylon with the SEC logo during the first quarter of the SEC Championship college football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Florida football sat out during college football’s Week 9 schedule, taking its second bye of the fall …

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko didn’t mince words after his team beat LSU on Saturday night to claim the top spot in the SEC. The No. 14 Aggies beat the No. 8 Tigers 38-23 after a second-half quarterback change sparked A&M. After Conner Weigman was replaced by Marcel Reed, Texas A&M scored touchdowns on four straight drives. Thanks to those …

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) looks to pass the ball in the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. The road to bowl eligibility for the Oklahoma Sooners won’t be a smooth ride. Oklahoma will play FCS program Maine this week. Then they go …

Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defenders celebrate after a goal line stand against the Missouri Tigers on fourth down to preserve a shut out during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images The Alabama Crimson Tide had a big bounce-back win on Saturday against the Missouri Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide …

Tennessee football moved up one spot in the US LBM Coaches Poll after being off in Week 9 of the 2024 season. The Vols are now ranked No. 7 in the coaches poll. The AP Top 25 will be released later Sunday afternoon. Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) plays Kentucky (3-5, 1-5) on Saturday (7:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network) at Neyland …

Week 9 in college football featured plenty of intrigue but few actual upsets. As a result, there aren’t many changes near the upper echelon of the US LBM Coaches Poll, with the top six teams remaining the same. Oregon continues to hold the No. 1 ranking. The Ducks claimed all but one of 54 first-place votes cast this week after …

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko didn’t mince words after his team beat LSU on Saturday night to claim the top spot in the SEC. The No. 14 Aggies beat the No. 8 Tigers 38-23 after a second-half quarterback change sparked A&M. After Conner Weigman was replaced by Marcel Reed, Texas A&M scored touchdowns on four straight drives. Thanks to those …

Colorado football moved to 6-2 and became bowl eligible Saturday night with a 34-23 victory against Cincinnati at Folsom Field in Boulder. What could have very easily been a moment for coach Deion Sanders to gloat came with a different kind of request. “Don’t rank us, please,” Sanders said after the game during his news conference. “We don’t like that. …

Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Florida Gators mascot, Albert, against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 30-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Florida football got its second breather of the 2024 campaign last weekend with a bye, giving the Gators to prepare for the biggest game …