ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced Tuesday (Dec. 8) that an increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases and student-athletes in quarantine over the past week will result in the cancellation of Saturday’s (Dec. 12) scheduled game at Ohio State. This decision […]
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Akron Zips win first football game since 2018 in 31-3 wrecking of Bowling Green
AKRON, Ohio – Three defensive takeaways along with 185 yards rushing from junior RB Teon Dollard (Lake City, Fla.) propelled the University of Akron football squad to a 31-3 victory over Bowling Green (0-5, 0-5 MAC) on Saturday, Dec. 5, at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field. The triumph […]
Michigan State Spartans Game Preview Notes for Game 6 vs. #3 Ohio State Buckeyes
6 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS• 9 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS • 2015 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF • 26 AP TOP-25 FINISHES • MSUSPARTANS.COM • @MSU_FOOTBALL GAME 6 MICHIGAN STATE (2-3) VS.NO. 4 OHIO STATE (4-0) Date………………………………………Saturday, Dec. 5Kickoff ……………………………………12:06 p.m. ESTLocation……………………………East Lansing, Mich.Stadium ………………….. Spartan Stadium (75,005)Surface ……………………………………. Natural […]
College Football Top 25 Poll for week of November 29, 2020
1. Alabama Crimson Tide 8-0 (1) 1550 (62 1st place votes) 2. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 9-0 (2) 1481 3. Ohio State Buckeyes 4-0 (3) 1403 4. Clemson Tigers 8-1 (4) 1392 5. Texas A&M Aggies 6-1 (5) 1262 6. Florida Gators 7-1 (6) 1226 7. Cincinnati Bearcats 8-0 […]
35-year college football veteran Todd Fitch takes over as interim coach for Vanderbilt
Todd Fitch, Vanderbilt interim head football coach/offensive coordinator The Fitch File2020 – Vanderbilt – Offensive Coordinator2018-19 – Louisiana Tech – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks2016-17 – Louisiana Tech – Offensive Coordinator/Receivers2015 – Boston College – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks2013-14 – Boston College – Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coordinator2012 – South Florida […]
Vanderbilt Commodores part ways with popular Derek Mason after 7 seasons; 0-8 start dooms former NFL WR
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee announced today that the university is parting ways with head football coach Derek Mason. Offensive coordinator Todd Fitch will serve as interim head coach until a replacement for Mason is named, Lee said. “On behalf of the entire Vanderbilt […]
Buffalo Bulls run wild behind Patterson & Marks for 70-41 blasting of Kent State
Buffalo Bulls RB Jaret Patterson ran around, through and over Kent State’s defense BUFFALO, NY – Jaret Patterson rushed for a record 409 yards and eight touchdowns to help lead the University at Buffalo football team to a 70-41 win over Kent State at UB Stadium on […]
“Put me in Coach”! Little-used RB Dezmon Jackson leads 23rd ranked Oklahoma State to 50-44 shootout win over Texas Tech
Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson in third in the rotation of backs STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Dezmon Jackson rushed for career highs of 235 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 21 Oklahoma State bounced back from a disappointing loss to rival Oklahoma to beat Texas Tech […]
Michigan State upsets mistake-prone #8 Northwestern, 29-20
Michigan State QB Rocky Lombardi was 11-of-27 passing for 167 yards and two touchdowns against a good Northwestern defense. (Courtesy Michigan State Athletic Communications) Post-Game Notes: Northwestern SERIESMichigan State defeated No. 8 Northwestern, 29-20, on Saturday in Spartan Stadium . . . MSU has won […]
Penn State gets in the win column with dominating running game at Michigan, 27-17
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Penn State collected a season-high 254 rushing yards as it earned a 27-17 win over Michigan on Saturday. It was Penn State’s first win in The Big House since 2009. Penn State (1-5, 1-5 Big Ten) gained 417 total yards, its fourth time […]
Vanderbilt loses to Missouri, but soccer star Sarah Fuller makes history as placekicker
Sarah Fuller 32 coming off field gets congratulated by 5 Michael Wright (courtesy Vanderbilt Athletic Communications) After Vanderbilt win a soccer championship last Sunday, Sarah Fuller returned to Nashville from Orange Beach, Alabama, and joined the football team. She was officially cleared to play against […]
#15 Iowa State rallies for 23-20 Friday afternoon win at #20 Texas; Big 12 championship spot looking good
AUSTIN, Texas — Breece Hall scored on a 3-yard run with 1:25 remaining, and No. 15 Iowa State held off last-minute drive by Sam Ehlinger and No. 20 Texas to remain in first place in the Big 12 with a 23-20 victory Friday. After Iowa State sacked […]
Julius Whittier, Texas Longhorns Football trailblazer, honored with statue last Friday by the university
Julius Whittier as a student athlete at Texas from 1970-1972 (courtesy UT Sports) The statue immortalizing Texas’ first Black Football letterman is placed at the north end of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. When Julius Whittier stepped onto campus at The University of Texas in […]
Game Notes: Central Florida (5-2, 4-2) hosts #7 Cincinnati (7-0, 5-0); huge game in American Athletic Conference today at 3:30 pm on ESPN
The UCF football team (5-2, 4-2) is set to return to the Bounce House this weekend. The Knights will take on no. 7/7 Cincinnati (7-0, 5-0) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with coverage on ESPN and FM 96.9 The Game. The game is presented by Addition Financial. GAME […]
Central Florida Knights, known as UCF, today’s opponent for the Cincinnati Bearcats
Bounce House Stadium home of Central Florida Knights football (courtesy ucfknights.com) The UCF Knights football team represents the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the sport of American football. The Knights compete in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the East Division of the American Athletic Conference (The […]
Hoosiers Tom Allen selected to Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana head football coach Tom Allen is one of 19 head coaches selected to the midseason watch list for the 2020 Dodd Trophy, announced by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Thursday afternoon. Allen was named to the […]
Hoosiers senior WR Ty Fryfogle added to Biletnikoff Award Watch List
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana senior wide receiver Ty Fryfogle has been added to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., announced Thursday morning. Fryfogle joins teammate Whop Philyor on the list. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver. Any player, regardless […]
With Indiana Hoosiers on hot streak, head coach Tom Allen named to Paul “Bear” Bryant Award Watch List
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana head football coach Tom Allen is one of 24 head coaches named to the 2020 American Heart Association Paul “Bear” Bryant Award Watch List. The Coach of the Year Award, presented each January, is the only college coaching honor selected after all postseason bowl games and […]
Indiana center Harry Crider amongst 20 Semifinalists for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award
DALLAS – Indiana senior center Harry Crider was named one of 20 semifinalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award on Tuesday. Compiled by a subset of the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Selection Committee, the semifinalists have all demonstrated a record of […]
Indiana WR Ty Fryfogle named Big 10 Offensive Player of the Week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana senior wide receiver Ty Fryfogle collected Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week accolades, the conference announced on Monday morning. Safety Jamar Johnson (Penn State) and kicker Charles Campbell (Rutgers) previously earned conference honors this season. Fryfogle set career-highs with 11 receptions (2nd-most in the Big Ten in 2020) […]