11/16/2021 Houston checks in at No. 24, ranked for first time since 2016 HOUSTON – Behind nine consecutive victories, including wins in its first seven American Athletic Conference contests, Houston Football cracked the College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings at No. 24, unveiled Tuesday night. The Cougars, […]
Day: November 17, 2021
Houston Cougars secure berth in AAC Football Championship Game with 37-8 blowout of Temple
11/13/2021 McCaskill rushes for 129 yards; Jones, Ownes, Sprewell grab interceptions PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alton McCaskill rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns as No. 17 Houston methodically dispatched Temple 37-8 on Saturday to clinch a berth in the American Athletic Conference championship game. The Cougars (9-1, 7-0 […]
Cincinnati Bearcats Football: QB Desmond Ridder talks wins, CFP, backup RB’s
SUMMARY: The 2020 American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year, 2020 AAC Championship Game Most Outstanding Player and 2018 AAC Rookie of the Year … helped lead the Bearcats to an AAC Championship and the team’s first New Year’s Six appearance since 2009 … Has […]
Virginia Tech looks for new direction in football program; Justin Fuente let go
11/16/2021 BLACKSBURG – Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced on Tuesday that Virginia Tech and head football coach Justin Fuente have mutually agreed to part ways. Babcock indicated that a national search is underway to fill the position. J.C. Price will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of […]
Oklahoma State honors Barry Sanders with a statue
STILLWATER – A statue of Barry Sanders was unveiled outside the northwest corner of Boone Pickens Stadium prior to Oklahoma State’s football game against TCU on Nov. 13. The statue is approximately nine feet tall and made out of bronze by Enid-based artist Harold Holden. Sanders becomes […]
Cincinnati Bearcats Football: WLB Darrian Beavers talks defense in win over Tulsa
2020: Second-Team All-AAC honors started 10 games at linebacker for the 2020 AAC Champions. UC’s elite defense ranked in the NCAA’s Top-15 in five categories, including tied for No. 3 in both interceptions (16) and No. 3 in team passing efficiency defense (101.26). The Bearcats have […]
U of Louisville retires QB Lamar Jackson’s #8 Jersey
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville legend Lamar Jackson will have his No. 8 jersey number retired on Nov. 13 during a ceremony at the Cardinals’ home game versus Syracuse, Vice President/Director of Athletics Vince Tyra announced on Saturday. Jackson will join Johnny Unitas as the only other player in […]
#15/16 UT San Antonio Roadrunners remain of the nations undefeated teams at 10-0 after 27-17 win over Southern Miss
11/13/2021 SAN ANTONIO —UTSA forced three turnovers in the fourth quarter to help the Roadrunners outlast Southern Miss 27-17 in Conference USA action on Saturday in front of a season-high 30,105 fans at the Alamodome. UTSA used the key takeaways to help break a 17-17 tie after […]
Cincinnati Bearcats Football: Luke Fickell evaluates 28-20 win over Tulsa
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NFL News: Top Seven Statistical Highlights from Week 10 Sunday
A look at seven statistical highlights from games played at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 14, the 10th week of the 2021 season. For the second consecutive week, four teams – CAROLINA, MIAMI, MINNESOTA and WASHINGTON – entered the week with a .500-or-below winning percentage and defeated […]