Army may not have the lengthy bowl history of some blue blood college football programs but the Black Knights have a recent string of success that makes it the envy of many. Head coach Jeff Monken has taken Army to six bowl games since 2016 and won five of them, the latest a 27-6 victory over a diminished Louisiana Tech …
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UCLA lands potential starter in former Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar
Former Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar has committed to UCLA and likely will succeed Ethan Garbers as the Bruins’ starting quarterback. (Jacob Kupferman / Associated Press) UCLA has landed its likely successor to quarterback Ethan Garbers. His name is Joey Aguilar, and he’s put up prolific numbers the last two seasons at Appalachian State while leading the Mountaineers to a …
Read More »Colorado’s electric season ends with a whimper after lopsided loss to BYU in Alamo Bowl
BYU and Colorado both finished in a four-way tie for first place in the Big 12 standings, but neither team had the tiebreaker advantage to reach the Big 12 title game. That, among other factors, led Cougars quarterback Kedon Slovis to describe the Alamo Bowl matchup against the Buffaloes as “the people’s” Big 12 championship game. And while BYU lost …
Read More »Not just a basketball school: UConn football built to bowl-winning status
BOSTON — Rante Jones was the first player Jim Mora met at the University of Connecticut in 2022. The former NFL coach, entering his first season leading the Huskies’ football team, walked into the training room that day and saw Jones, then a sophomore defensive back, rehabbing from injury. Mora, now in hindsight, recalled Jones being “scrawny” in frame at the …
Read More »BYU delivers Alamo Bowl blowout to Colorado in final game for Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders
Parker Kingston’s punt return TD gave BYU a three-score lead it wouldn’t relinquish in the Alamo Bowl against Colorado. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) BYU made the final game of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders’ Colorado careers one to forget. The No. 17 Cougars blew out the No. 23 Buffaloes 36-14 in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday …
Read More »Shedeur Sanders got trolled with the Deion Sanders celebration dance by a BYU player after an interception
Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Colorado did not have a great night in Saturday’s Alamo Bowl against BYU, falling 36-14 in what’s expected to be quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ last college game. During the fourth quarter, …
Read More »WATCH: Ref bloodied as brawl breaks out between NC State and East Carolina in final minute of Military Bowl
Screenshot: ESPN The final minute of the Military Bowl on Saturday between in-state foes NC State and East Carolina ended in chaotic fashion. After East Carolina took its first kneel-down to run out the clock to seal a 26-21 win over NC State, players from both teams engaged in a scuffle that left one of the officials with blood streaming …
Read More »Former Texas Longhorns 5-star WR heads to Big Ten through the Transfer Portal
Texas Longhorns receiver Johntay Cook II (1) makes a touchdown catch over UTSA safety Elijah Newell (22) during the game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Former Texas Longhorn wide receiver Johntay Cook II has found a new home via the NCAA transfer portal. Cook committed to the Washington Huskies, a program familiar to …
Read More »Jon Gruden reacts to seeing Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood at practice
Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football held its second bowl game practice in Tampa, Florida on Saturday and it had some special guests in attendance. Not only was current Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles (also the father of new Michigan signee, linebacker Troy Bowles) in attendance, but so was former Tampa Bay head coach Jon Gruden. In the 15 …
Read More »Lackawanna Conference gets four more all-state players
Dec. 28—The Wyoming Valley Conference had no players selected to the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ three all-state football teams announced Saturday. The Lackawanna Conference had four players chosen. District 2 Class 2A champion led the selections with three players: —Senior tight end Richie Kistoff had 54 receptions for 773 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also rushed for 498 yards and four …
Read More »Former Alabama player to become offensive coordinator at ACC program
Jul 18, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Alabama Crimson Tide helmet is shown on the main stage during SEC football media day at the College Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports According to multiple reports, former Alabama Crimson Tide football player Rob Ezell is set to become the next offensive coordinator of the Wake Forest Demon …
Read More »Iowa State fwins Pop-Tarts Bowl, celebrates by eating Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot
It’s not every college football bowl game that features ritualistic sacrifice of a bowl game mascot after completion of the game. But then, not every team gets to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. REQUIRED READING: Cam Ward sits out second half of Miami’s loss in Pop-Tarts Bowl: Social media reacts In what is proving to be a college football bowl …
Read More »Takeaways: Colorado State football blasted in Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl
TUCSON, Ariz. — A total letdown. The Colorado State football team had big talk about the importance of making and winning a bowl game, but the Rams put in a poor performance in front of a big Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl crowd. Miami (Ohio) took advantage of frequent CSU mistakes and won the 2024 Arizona Bowl 43-17. Here are takeaways …
Read More »Edible mascots, zombie pastries and a frantic finish: Iowa State’s Pop-Tarts Bowl win over Miami had it all
Everything was toasted in the Pop-Tarts Bowl — from the pastries themselves to the secondaries. No. 18 Iowa State got a touchdown in the final minute to knock off No. 13 Miami 42-41 in an exciting game that featured little defense, and plenty of sponsor shenanigans. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht scored on a 1-yard sneak with 56 seconds left, …
Read More »Cam Ward sits out second half of Miami’s loss in Pop-Tarts Bowl: Social media reacts
No. 16 Miami lost the Pop-Tarts Bowl to No. 19 Iowa State on Saturday, a game that produced a thrilling 42-41 result in favor of the Cyclones. Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward was brilliant in his time on the field, completing 12 of 19 passes for 190 yards and three touchdowns in a single half of play vs. Iowa State. …
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