It’s left to be seen whether Friday’s TSSAA football showdown between Oakland and Ravenwood will be a preview of the BlueCross Bowl in Chattanooga in December. But if it is, the two left fans longing for more after the instant classic, a Raptors 32-31 overtime win over the Patriots at Ray Hughes Stadium. “Who knows, man,” said Ravenwood coach Will …
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There was no love lost when Cecilia football traveled to Opelousas looking for revenge. The last time these two teams faced each other was at the Caesars Superdome for the 2023 LHSAA Division II Non-Select State championship when the Tigers beat the Bulldogs for the title. This go-round you would’ve thought another state championship was on the line with how …
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Week 9 features five matchups between teams ranked in the AP Top 25. It’s the most ranked matchups so far this season, though there are some big spreads involved. Of those five games, just one has a line that’s within single digits. Don’t take that to mean that Saturday could be a dud, however. We’ve seen some surprising upsets already …
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The District 10 football regular season came to a close for most teams on Friday with a majority of the district looking forward to the playoffs. Seniors had one last chance to put together a big game in their careers, while underclassmen had a chance to set the tone for next year. From big passing games to several players scoring …
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BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) tries to hit Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) as BYU and Oklahoma State play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News ORLANDO, Florida — Plastered on the face of the press box that overlooks the “Bounce House” — aka FBC Mortgage …
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MARLBOROUGH – First contract rarely stopped Blackstone Valley Tech running back Jeremiah Thomas against Assabet on Friday. It usually took second, third and fourth, often simultaneously. He spearheaded a bruising Beavers rushing attack with 149 yards on the ground and three touchdowns on just 20 carries in a 39-20 victory. “We’ve got some tough running backs. We don’t get flustered …
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Oct. 25—PULLMAN — Jeff Schmedding has not been a perfect defensive coordinator this season. Washington State’s defensive play-caller has seen opponents rack up some big passing numbers, and the Cougars have also struggled in the tackling department. Schmedding is starting to get creative, though, which spells success for WSU this weekend against San Diego State. In the past couple of …
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Oct. 25—A position-by-position look at who has the edge as New Mexico travels to Colorado State: Quarterback New Mexico Projected starter: Devon Dampier, So. Backup: Isaiah Chavez, R-Sr. Colorado State Projected starter: Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, R-So. Backup: Jackson Brousseau, R-Fr. Analysis: The way Devon Dampier treated it, Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week was more of a team honor than …
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What was believed to be an easy win for Notre Dame football before the season began is not expected to be that on Saturday when the No. 11 Fighting Irish (6-1) face No. 24 Navy (6-0) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (noon, ABC). This will be the 95th meeting between the longtime rivals, with Notre Dame holding …
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TAUNTON — The Diman football team came into Friday’s Mayflower contest with Bristol-Plymouth feeling angry. The Bengals were still smarting after taking it on the chin against Old Colony last week. Not to mention, the players could not attend their Homecoming Dance on the same night. So instead, Diman took its frustration out on the Craftsmen. “Obviously, we come in …
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Down 35-0 to Ankeny Centennial in Week 9 of the Iowa high school football season, Urbandale had to dig deep into its bag of tricks. The J-Hawks needed a spark and decided to call the classic “hook-and-ladder” trick play, and executed it to perfection for an 80-yard touchdown. Senior Elijah Hoyt took the toss down the right sideline all the …
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Texas football will be without a pair of key contributors when it takes the field against Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Longhorns ruled out wide receiver Isaiah Bond and defensive back Andrew Mukuba on an SEC-mandated availability report released Friday night. Both had been labeled doubtful on Thursday’s report. THE KEY TO A TEXAS WIN: What Texas football must fix to …
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It appears the Michigan football quarterback carousel has come full circle. According to reports by CBS Sports and 247 Sports, the Wolverines are expected to start quarterback Davis Warren on Saturday night against Michigan State (7:30 p.m., Big Ten Network). Warren began the season as U-M’s starting quarterback after he won a lengthy quarterback battle over Alex Orji decided in …
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A Utah Utes cheerleader performs before a game between the University of Utah and the TCU Horned Frogs at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The TCU Horned Frogs defeated the Utah Utes 13-7. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News Utah (4-3, 1-3) at Houston (2-5, 1-3) Kickoff: Saturday, 5 p.m. MDT Venue: TDECU Stadium TV: …
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Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko looks on in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. Texas A&M’s 6-1 record, including a 4-0 start in SEC play, is extremely impressive, knowing that head coach Mike Elko is navigating his first season at the helm …
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