College Football

Oklahoma punter Luke Elzinga named to Ray Guy Award Watch List

Nov 18, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Oklahoma Sooners punter Luke Elzinga (48) punts the ball against the Brigham Young Cougars in the third quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma Sooners found their punter midway through the 2023 season as [autotag]Luke Elzinga[/autotag] took over for [autotag]Josh Plaster[/autotag] and never relinquished the job. Heading into …

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Hurricanes flip Chaminade-Madonna defensive lineman Donta Simpson from Maryland

The Hurricanes flipped a player from one of Broward County’s premier football programs on Friday evening. Donta Simpson, a three-star interior defensive lineman from Chaminade-Madonna in Hollywood, flipped from Maryland to Miami, announcing his decision on social media. “Blessed and thankful to ALL through my journey!” Simpson wrote. “God’s timing is everything! I am officially 1000 (percent) committed to the …

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ESPN ranks Michigan football chances to make 2024 College Football Playoff

Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football is the defending national champion, and despite having made the four-team College Football Playoff each of the past three years, many are questioning the Wolverines’ ability to crack the newly expanded 12-team invitational. ESPN is taking a look at 30 playoff contenders and Michigan came in ranked No. 12 overall. (subscription required) Naturally, with a …

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SMU transfer OL Branson Hickman joined OU football for shot at SEC

Matt Fortuna: Cross-country travel won’t be a big deal for Big Ten footballMatt Fortuna joins Football Night in Chicago to talk about the affect of long distance away games, now that west coast teams have joined the Big Ten<p><em><a href=”https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/nfl/chicago-bears/football-night-in-chicago/matt-fortuna-cross-country-travel-wont-be-a-big-deal-for-big-ten-football/579197/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo”>Matt Fortuna: Cross-country travel won’t be a big deal for Big Ten football</a> originally appeared on <a href=”https://www.nbcsportschicago.com?cid=yahoo”>NBC Sports Chicago</a></em></p> Source …

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Breaking down the top transfer classes at each offensive position

© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK 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. The 2024 transfer portal cycle closed on Aug. 1 and now it’s time to name some award winners. Colorado finished No. 1 in the …

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Mountain West championship or bust for Utah State?

Utah State running back Rahsul Faiso cuts back with the ball to avoid the tackle attempt by Georgia State linebacker Kevin Swint in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. Faison has the goal of becoming one of the best players in the country this fall. | Steve Conner Seated in front of a backdrop …

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Iowa football’s Luke Elkin named to Mannelly Award Watch List

At Iowa, the Hawkeyes win in the margins. That means Iowa dials in on special teams in order to win football games. Every piece of the special teams operation is a key component to the Hawkeyes’ success. Under the direction of special teams coordinator LeVar Woods, Iowa boasts one of the best special teams units year in and year out. …

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Clemson lands a commitment from Rivals250 ATH Shavar Young

One of the best in the 2026 class is already off the board. Shavar Young, the No. 10-ranked athlete in the Rivals250 for next year’s recruiting cycle out of Knoxville (Tenn.) Webb School, committed to Clemson on Friday. The electric 6-foot, 175-pound two-day standout from Tennessee made visits out to Miami and then Clemson last weekend. His trip back to …

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