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Oregon’s Bo Nix among 16 finalists for Campbell Trophy ·
Bo Nix is a finalist for the Campbell Trophy.Oregon’s quarterback is among 16 finalists for the award, known as the academic Heisman, which recognizes combined academic success, football performance and leadership. Each finalist will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2023 National Football Foundation national scholar-athlete class.Nix, who graduated magna cum laude from ...
Portal season: Nebraska makes offer to Michigan State transfer O-lineman ·
Portal season has begun early for Nebraska as the Huskers made an offer to a Michigan State transfer Wednesday.Former Spartans offensive lineman Keyshawn Blackstock announced an NU tender on social media a day after officially leaving his previous team. The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder has seen four games and 74 offensive snaps this season as a backup left tackle but none since coach Mel Tucker was fired ...
Nation’s No. 1 kick returner is do-it-all Miami Hurricanes weapon Brashard Smith ·
In case you didn’t notice, University of Miami junior Brashard Smith leads the nation in kickoff returns.His mother notices.“I look it up every week,’’ Monica Hennigan, Smith’s mom, said of his No. 1 ranking. “If the game is Saturday, that means Sunday I check it out. I am so proud of him.’’This quiet, unassuming young man has been No. 1 nationally since mid September, averaging 33.9 yards on his 11 ...
Maryland football’s Taulia Tagovailoa, Johns Hopkins’ Luke Schuermann named finalists for ‘Academic Heisman’ ·
Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa and Johns Hopkins defensive end Luke Schuermann were named Wednesday morning among 16 national finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, an award nicknamed the “Academic Heisman” for its recognition of a college football player who excels in academics, community service and the field.[ Johns Hopkins DL Luke Schuermann drawing NFL attention: ‘His statistics ...
Florida CFO threatens to sue NCAA over FSU football player’s eligibility ·
By Matt BakerTimes staffPublished YesterdayOne of Florida’s top elected officials is pressing the NCAA and threatening litigation over the eligibility of Florida State transfer Darrell Jackson.Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to NCAA president Charlie Baker on Tuesday requesting details about waivers for Jackson and another transfer, North Carolina receiver Tez Walker.Both transferred ...
Football: CU Buffs begin post-bye stretch run ·
10/24/2023Deion Sanders would have preferred to coach a game last week.Instead, the Colorado head football coach bought a couple of ATVs for his property and got more sleep than he’s had in weeks.“I had a good time and got some rest,” he said Tuesday at his weekly news conference.And now, it’s go time.CU (4-3, 1-3 Pac-12) returned from the bye week Sunday as it turns the focus to a matchup with No. ...
LSU football’s Brian Kelly talks 2022 Alabama win: ‘It helps build the momentum’ ·
In 2022, LSU did something unexpected in Brian Kelly’s first year as head coach. When Alabama football visited Baton Rouge, the Tigers pulled off the upset, winning in overtime on a two-point conversion, prompting a field rush by LSU fans.Both teams have open dates this weekend following wins, Alabama’s over Tennessee, LSU’s over Army. But when they return to action, it will be for a rematch, this ...
Nick Saban talks Kool-Aid McKinstry’s punt returning: ‘We’ve got total confidence’ ·
From afar, Alabama football cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry’s punt return judgment hasn’t looked great this season. McKinstry, who has been one of the SEC’s better returners throughout his career, has seemed to make some poor choices as to which balls to field and which to let roll.That happened again Saturday. McKinstry appeared to misjudge two kicks, one of which rolled to the Alabama three-yard line.During ...
Report: Stanford Willing to Join ACC at Reduced or No Media Payouts for Several Years ·
It appears that Stanford is willing to do whatever it takes to remain in a prominent conference.Ralph D. Russo of the Associated Press reported the school informed the remaining members of the Pac-12 that it told the ACC that the university was willing to make significant sacrifices in order to move to the conference."Leaders from Stanford, California, Oregon State and Washington State spoke Thursday, ...
Around the Pac-12: Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. meet with Heisman dreams and playoff hopes at stake; recruiting rankings; NIL changes ·
Bo Nix returned to the Oregon Ducks for one more season because he didn’t want “to have any regrets.”Michael Penix Jr. returned to the Washington Huskies for one more season because he had “unfinished business.”And now, amid Heisman hype, a College Football Playoff chase and a “College GameDay” frenzy, the dynamic quarterbacks’ quest for redemption will collide when they meet Saturday in a marquee ...
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CFP semi-final poll puts Georgia in driver's seat for three-peat
The CFP Selection committee has spoken, but more will be said and determined after this week's championship games, which may settle arguements of who gets a chance in the final six-team playoffs before it bloats to 12 in 2024.
Georgia remained No. 1 and in position ...
CFB Roundup: Impact of Holiday weekend on Top 25, Bowl Games
In the latest AP Top 25, Georgia remained No. 1, as the two-time defending national champion has for 24 straight polls dating back to the middle of last season. The Bulldogs received 52 of 62 first-place votes.
Michigan returns to No. 2, following a week at No. ...
Week 13 CFB Roundup: Dawgs Bite Buckeyes in search of three-peat
With more than two years of excellence being questioned and their coach banned from the Big House, quarterback J.J. McCarthy, running back Blake Corum and No. 3 Michigan stared down No. 2 Ohio State again and earned a victory that will go down as one of the biggest ...
Lott IMPACT POW: UCLA DE Laiatu Latu
NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu is the Lott IMPACT® Trophy Player of the Week for week 12 of the 2023 college football season. Latu had two sacks, among 7 tackles (5 solo) in the Bruins 38-20 win at USC.
Latu is a senior who began his collegiate ...
CFP Ratings: Georgia, Ohio State, MIchigan and Washington leapfrogs FSU
With Rivalry and Championship weeks on the horizon, the fourth College Football Playoff Rankings kept Georgia at No. 1, Ohio State No. 2 and Michigan No. 3, but Washington leapfrogged into No. 4 over now No. 5 Florida State, which lost star quarterback Jordan Travis ...
CFB Rivalry Week: Feel Free to Hate Thy Neighbor
Editor's note: Versions of this story are published here and there every year and we love every one of them. This is our take this year, and we are sticking to it.
This is the time of the college football season to be even more irrational and one-sided than ...
Tenth Anniversary of Kick Six: Inside Video, "Official" Look at Historic Iron Bowl Shocker
Background: The Kick Six was the final play of the 78th Iron Bowl college football game played on November 30, 2013, at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. The game featured the No. 1-ranked and two-time defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide (11–0, ...
AP Top 25: Georgia No. 1, Ohio State displaces Michigan at No. 2
Ohio State passed Michigan and moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Sunday, a week before the Big Ten rivals play another top-five matchup, and No. 4 Washington flip-flopped with No. 5 Florida State.
Georgia remained No. 1 and ...
CFB Week 12: Unbeatens win again; FSU loses QB Jordan Travis
College football's major unbeatens remained so after Week 12, but while Georgia, Ohio State and Florida State won handily, Michigan and Washington battled to contested victories.
And with The Game between Michigan and Ohio State on tap next week, something has ...
Transfer Portal Roundup: MSU Bulldogs Bolt After Arnett Firing
The firing of Mississippi State first-year head coach Zach Arnett on November 13 opened the way for a mass exodus of players who have a 30-day window of opportunity to transfer.
The fall portal window will officially open on Dec. 4, after the final College Football ...
Top CFB Transfers for 2023: 'Canes' Coleman No. 7 Overall
As we get ready for the next blitz of CFB transfers when the window opens in early December, let’s take a look at the players who made the most of their school change this season.
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Harbaugh Suspension Stands, Court Hearing Canceled
This just in.
Well, because you probably weren't monitoring this site 24/7, it was "just in" at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time, Thursday, November 16, 2023. But it will remain interesting until the next item drops regarding this ongoing saga.
So, on to the big news:
The ...