12/10/2021 DURHAM – Duke Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King announced Friday that Mike Elko has been named Duke University’s 22nd head football coach. Details regarding Elko’s introductory press conference will be forthcoming. The defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Texas A&M University for the past four seasons, […]
Virginia Cavaliers name Clemson OC Tony Elliott as new head football coach
December 10, 2021 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today the hiring of Tony Elliott as the University of Virginia’s Fralin Family Head Football Coach. Elliott becomes the 41st head football coach in the program’s history. Elliott has spent the last 11 seasons as […]
Former LSU star Nose Guard Glenn Dorsey Enshrined into College Football Hall of Fame
DECEMBER 6, 2021 BATON ROUGE – LSU will add its 10th player to the College Football Hall of Fame Tuesday as Glenn Dorsey – the most decorated defensive player in school history – will officially be enshrined during the 63rd annual National Football Foundation Awards Dinner in […]
Brian Kelly continues to put his football staff together at LSU; names Brian Polian, Special Teams Coordinator
DECEMBER 8, 2021 BATON ROUGE – Brian Polian, whose experience coaching special teams spans nearly two decades, has been named special teams coordinator at LSU, head coach Brian Kelly announced on Wednesday. Polian replaces Greg McMahon, who announced his retirement from LSU on Tuesday. “Brian […]
LSU’s Kelly names Frank Wilson as his Associate Head Football Coach
DECEMBER 7, 2021 BATON ROUGE – Frank Wilson is returning home to LSU. The New Orleans native and two-time national recruiter of the year has been tabbed as associate head coach for the Tigers, head coach Brian Kelly announced on Tuesday. “Frank Wilson has a proven track […]
Brian Kelly takes over as LSU’s 34th head football coach
BATON ROUGE – The search for LSU Football’s next championship head coach is over. Brian Kelly, who has more victories than any active coach in major college football, has been hired as the head football coach at LSU, LSU Director of Athletics Scott Woodward announced on Tuesday. […]
Bengals roster moves for LA Chargers game
The Bengals made the following transactions ahead of the Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers: Signed HB Trayveon Williams from the practice squad to the active roster. Williams, a third-year player out of Texas A&M, originally was a sixth-round pick of the Bengals […]
Commissioner Mike Aresco talks American Athletic Conference Football, UC, Houston, expansion and rebuilding in a few years
Mike Aresco is one of the leading figures in intercollegiate sports as commissioner of the American Athletic Conference. Aresco was named as commissioner of the Big East Conference Aug. 14, 2012, and conducted a strategic reinvention of the conference, which became the American Athletic Conference, […]
#3/4 UC Bearcats seeking second straight AAC Football Championship today with #16/21 Houston in their way
November 30, 2021 CINCINNATI – The No. 3/4-ranked Cincinnati football team will look to secure its second straight American Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday at 4 p.m. against No. 16/21 Houston inside Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats (12-0) will face a Houston team that has won 11 […]
Cincinnati Bearcats News: QB Desmond Ridder named Manning Award Finalist
December 03, 2021 CINCINNATI — University of Cincinnati senior quarterback Desmond Ridder has been named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, presented annually to the best quarterback in the country. It is the only quarterback award that takes bowl performances into consideration. Ridder on Wednesday was […]
Cincinnati Bearcats News: 12 Football Players named to All-AAC First Team
December 01, 2021 Fickell collects AAC Coach of the Year for third time, Ridder named AAC Offensive POTY again, Gardner unanimous AAC Defensive POTY IRVING, Texas – Led by unanimous Defensive Player of the Year junior cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner and repeat Offensive Player of the […]
Cincinnati Bearcats News: Six Football Players accept invitations to play in Reese’s Senior Bowl
November 29, 2021 CINCINNATI – The No. 3/4-ranked Cincinnati football team, fresh off a second-straight undefeated regular season, has tied a school record with six Bearcats accepting invitations to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, which will be held on Feb. 5, 2022 in Mobile, Ala. Quarterback Desmond Ridder, […]
Cincinnati Bearcat News: DB Ahmad Garner named AAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor
November 29, 2021 Senior quarterback Desmond Ridder was named to the AAC honor roll CINCINNATI – Cincinnati junior cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday following his standout performance in the Bearcats’ 35-13 win at East […]
#4 UC Bearcats rolls past improved East Carolina, 35-13; earns second 12-0 regular season in school history
November 26, 2021 GREENVILLE, N.C. – Senior quarterback Desmond Ridder passed for 301 yards and two touchdowns to lead the No. 4-ranked Cincinnati football team to a 35-13 victory over East Carolina on Friday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Bearcats will now host No. 19/16/24 Houston on Saturday, Dec. […]
Kentucky gives football coach Mark Stoops well deserved contract extension
11/30/2021 Contract to be Extended Through June 2028, Features Amended Terms LEXINGTON, Ky. – Mark Stoops, who has coached the University of Kentucky football team to one of the most successful eras in school history, has agreed in principle to a contract extension with amended terms, […]
Florida Gators get their man, Louisiana’s Billy Napier
November 28, 2021 Napier will become the 28th head coach in Florida Football history GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gators have selected Billy Napier as the 28th head coach in program history, University of Florida Athletics Director Scott Stricklin announced Sunday. Napier, who spent the last four seasons […]
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football News: Head coach Dave Clawson, Athletics agree on multi-year contract extension
11/26/2021 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest head football coach Dave Clawson has signed a long-term contract extension to remain the head coach of the Demon Deacons, director of athletics John Currie announced today. “Catherine, Courtney, Eric and I love Wake Forest and Winston-Salem, and it’s a privilege to be the […]
Oregon State Beavers Football News: Head coach Johnathan Smith, Oregon Athletics agree to new contract
November 26, 2021 CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State head football Jonathan Smith has agreed on a new contract that takes him through the 2027 season, Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Barnes announced Friday. “Coach Smith has led the resurgence of our football program in a way that […]
Michigan Wolverines Football News: PK Jake Moody a Lou Groza Award Finalist
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Senior kicker Jake Moody of the University of Michigan football program has been selected as one of three finalists for the 30th Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award presented by the Orange Bowl, it was announced on Tuesday (Nov. 23) by the Palm Beach […]
First time since 2019, #2 Buckeyes and #6 Wolverines take battle in Ann Arbor today at 12 Noon on FOX
Game 12 vs. Ohio State Michigan Senior Day #6/#6 Michigan (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) vs. #2/#3 Ohio State (10-1, 8-0 Big Ten) Michigan Stadium • Ann Arbor, Mich.Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 • 12:14 p.m.Television: FoxRadio: Learfield Michigan Sports Network WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Saturday’s game […]