Week 9: Ohio State faces its biggest test; Florida returns
The potential Big Ten game of the year lost some luster last week. No. 18 Penn State was upset by Indiana so instead of returning to Happy Valley to host No. 3 Ohio State with an unbeaten record, the Nittany Lions are trying to avoid going 0-2 for the first time since 2013. No Big […]
Kennedy runs for 2 TDs, Georgia Southern beats South Alabama
Wesley Kennedy III had 91 yards rushing and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Derrick Canteen broke up a fourth-down pass in the end zone with 1:01 left and Georgia Southern held off South Alabama 24-17 on Thursday night.
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19, putting into doubt whether the face of college football will be available to play the top-ranked Tigers’ biggest game of the season.
Opening weekend surprises creates different look for Big Ten
The first weekend of Big Ten football was full of surprises. Indiana upset a top-10 foe for the first time in 33 years. Rutgers snapped a 21-game conference skid. Northwestern and Purdue moved to the top of the West Division while Penn State and Michigan State find themselves already facing must-win games to keep their […]
‘The ones we play for’: Iowa keeps ‘wave’ for young patients
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Home football games for the University of Iowa won’t have the same roar and buzz this season because the usual 69,000 fans won’t be there. One beloved tradition will go on uninterrupted. At the end of the first quarter at the home opener Saturday against Northwestern, players and coaches from […]
UNE wideout Cobey Johnson looks to the future after shoulder surgery
Following shoulder surgery, UNE wideout, Cobey Johnson, is keeping his head up and looking forward to the 2021 football season.
College Football Picks: Validation time for ‘Pokes, Michigan
After the big game, comes the validation game. Week 9 of the college football season — or maybe Week 8 depending how you count in this odd season — features several teams that made statements last week looking for strong follow-ups. No. 6 Oklahoma State took control of the Big 12 with a staunch defensive […]
Lancaster’s journey to CFB has been unique
After facing many injuries and traumas that had the chance to derail his career, Ricky Lancaster kept going. From high school to club team to division I athlete.
Oregon looks to Tyler Shough to replace Justin Herbert
Easily the most obvious question for Oregon this season is how to move on after Justin Herbert. Tyler Shough hopes it’s his time. And the Ducks seem to think so. Herbert started 42 games at Oregon, compiling a 29-13 record with 10,541 passing yards and 108 total touchdowns. He led the Ducks to the Pac-12 […]
Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California and the Pac-12 appeared to be on the way to spending 2020 without football until the Trojans got involved. The USC players wrote a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom last month, pleading to be allowed to play safely amid the coronavirus pandemic. Nine days and a few political […]