Coy Bacon (courtesy Cincinnati Bengals) JACKSON, Miss. – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its Class of 2021 today and former Jackson State great Coy Bacon was one of six to receive this significant honor. Bacon will enter the BCFHOF posthumously. “Coy Bacon helped […]
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Jackson State football community remembers legendary Hall of Fame coach W.C. Gorden
W.C. Gorden (courtesy Jackson State Athletics) The Jackson State Division of Athletics was saddened to learn about the passing of legendary football coach W.C. Gorden Friday evening. Coach Gorden is a legend among alumni and supporters of Jackson State University as the most successful coach in […]
‘Coach Prime’ announces first football coaching staff at Jackson State
JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson State head football Deion Sanders is excited to announce his inaugural coaching staff. The staff includes a unique blend of coaches at the NFL, intercollegiate, and prep levels. “We have a great group of coaches, and I’m thrilled they’ve decided to join me on this […]
Jackson State hires Deion Sanders to lead football program; now known as ‘Coach Prime’
Deion Sanders 2011 photo By Michael J. Cargill, CC BY-SA 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org.jpg JACKSON, Miss. – – A legendary football program and a Pro Football Hall of Famer have joined forces. Jackson State University is excited to announce Deion Sanders will become the 21st head football coach […]
Due to increase of Covid-19 on Football team, Michigan cancels road game at Ohio State
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 […]
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 […]