The Oregon Ducks have managed every obstacle in front of them with relative ease so far this season, securing the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff and the only undefeated 13-0 record in the nation. The next obstacle ahead will undoubtedly be the toughest, though. Oregon faces off against the Ohio State Buckeyes on New Year Day …
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Looking back on Georgia’s Sugar Bowl win over Notre Dame
Jan. 1, 1983; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back #34 Herschel Walker in action against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 1983 Sugar Bowl at the Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright Malcolm Emmons The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs will play the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish after Notre Dame won …
Read More »Ryan Day’s son breaks high school passing yards record as a sophomore
St. Francis DeSales sophomore quarterback RJ Day. Over the last two years, Ryan Day has coached Ohio State to a 22-4 record with a Cotton Bowl appearance and win in the first round of the College Football Playoffs, setting up a Rose Bowl date with Oregon on New Year’s Day. His son’s high school journey has been equally impressive during …
Read More »6 most watchable non-College Football Playoff bowl games, including the Pop-Tarts Bowl
Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; during the Pop-Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-715786 ORIG FILE ID: 20231228_nrs_fo8_00060_.jpg Over the next week or so, much of the attention in college football will be paid to the remaining games in the inaugural 12-team playoff. And indeed, we’ll be talking and writing …
Read More »What Kirby Smart said about preparing for the Sugar Bowl vs. Notre Dame
Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the second half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs have their opening College Football Playoff game coming up against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Head coach Kirby …
Read More »Notre Dame gets multiple holiday gifts from the transfer portal
Transfer news First off, happy holidays everyone, especially Notre Dame football who have been working during the “break.” The Irish’s season is still alive, as they will play the Georgia Bulldogs on New Year’s Day in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. Not only that, Notre Dame’s coaching staff has had to deal with recruiting in the transfer portal, …
Read More »Nebraska lands Kentucky WR transfer Dane Key
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. Matt Rhule sewed up a strong piece to the offensive puzzle for next season, landing former Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key. The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder will have one year of eligibility remaining. Key …
Read More »How many UNLV players, recruits is Barry Odom bringing with him to Purdue?
Purdue football doesn’t have to look too far for a blueprint to a quick turnaround. When Indiana hired Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers coach brought 13 players with him from James Madison. That set the foundation for IU’s quick turnaround and College Football Playoff berth. So far, new Boilermakers coach Barry Odom has convinced four UNLV players and six recruits to …
Read More »Third Wisconsin defensive starter transfers to the same Big Ten rival
Wisconsin defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. signed with Illinois on Wednesday, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. Thompson Jr. is the 12th Wisconsin transfer to find a new destination. He is the third former Badger, all three defensive starters, to sign with the Fighting Illini, joining DT Curt Neal and OLB Leon Lowery Related: Wisconsin football 2024 transfer portal departure tracker Thompson …
Read More »Nebraska transfer WR Malachi Coleman commits to Minnesota
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. Minnesota will add a talented new wide receiver to its 2025 roster, as Nebraska transfer wideout Malachi Coleman announced his commitment to the Golden Gophers today. Coleman entered the portal on Dec. …
Read More »Ranking the 10 biggest portal announcements from Tuesday
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 transfer portal opened more than two weeks ago with a flurry of activity. Here are the biggest transfer announcements from day 16 of the 2025 transfer portal cycle. RELATED: Ranking the …
Read More »Chip Kelly played key role in Ohio State earning rematch with Oregon in the Rose Bowl
Ohio State Buckeyes Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly during at Woody Hayes Athletic Center on March 05, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images) Ohio State’s offense has hit the gas ever since the team lost 32-31 to Oregon on Oct. 12, going 6-1 and outsourcing opponents 211-79. A late game penalty helped the Ducks run out the clock on a …
Read More »Army football depth chart for Independence Bowl game vs. Louisiana Tech
Army football goes bowling this week with a lineup that has seen little change over the first 13 games, save for one notable departure. The Black Knights face Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl on Saturday (9:15 p.m. ET, ESPN). Sophomore running back Kanye Udoh entered the NCAA transfer portal following the loss to Navy and quickly committed to Arizona …
Read More »36 years ago against Colorado, Ty Detmer earned the trophy, but Jason Chaffetz won the game
BYU kicker Jason Chaffetz lines up game-winning field goal during the Freedom Bowl against Colorado, Dec. 29, 1988. The Cougars prevailed, 20-17. | Mark A. Philbrick, BYU Ty Detmer never liked ending a drive with a field goal. He was all about scoring touchdowns and his school-record 121 passing touchdowns may stand forever. But in Detmer’s first big game at …
Read More »Michigan adds potential star running back Justice Haynes
USA Today Sports photos 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. Sophomore running back Justice Haynes has put a premium on winning programs. Haynes attended prep powerhouse Buford (Ga.) HIgh, and then picked Alabama with the hopes of winning …
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