UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers dives forward as he is pushed down by Hawaii’s Jalen Smith, right, and Dion Washington during the Bruins’ 16-13 season-opening win Saturday. (Darryl Oumi / Getty Images) Milling about outside UCLA’s locker room, sweat trickling from his forehead after a scorching afternoon in the Hawaiian sun, Martin Jarmond stopped briefly near a group of reporters to …
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Florida State vs. Boston College prediction, odds: 2024 college football picks, Week 1 bets from proven model
The Boston College Eagles make their 2024 college football season debut and play their first game under head coach Bill O’Brien, who previously served as Houston Texans and Penn State head coach, on Monday. O’Brien takes over for Jeff Hafley, who accepted the defensive coordinator position with the Green Bay Packers after going 7-6 last season. Boston College opens against …
Read More »The surprising thing Mekhi Becton is most proud of this summer
The surprising thing Mekhi Becton is most proud of this summer originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Over the last couple months, Mekhi Becton learned a new position and won a starting job on the Eagles’ offensive line. But that’s not what he’s most proud of this summer. “Most proud of?” Becton said on Sunday, taking a moment to ponder …
Read More »Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell names players of the game for Week 1 win over Western Michigan
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell recently shared the players of the game for the Badgers’ Week 1 win over Western Michigan. They are cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (defense), running back Chez Mellusi (offense) and kickoff specialist Gavin Lahm (special teams). Related: Takeaways from Wisconsin’s 28-14 Week 1 win over Western Michigan Fourqurean, first, finished the contest tied for the team lead …
Read More »No. 23 USC scores touchdown in final seconds to earn statement win over No. 13 LSU
The No. 23 USC Trojans scored a touchdown with just eight seconds remaining to earn a statement 27-20 win over the No. 13 LSU Tigers on Sunday. Running back Woody Marks sliced through the LSU defense from 13 yards out to score the go-ahead touchdown in the final seconds to give USC a late lead in the Vegas Kickoff Classic. …
Read More »Matt Rhule talks about addition of TE Mack Markway
(Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) Nebraska football got another addition earlier this week in tight end Mac Markway. Coach Matt Rhule confirmed earlier this week that Markway is immediately eligible. The tight end’s story is unique. He came to Nebraska on his own and did everything himself, including taking a visit and going through the admissions process. He came to …
Read More »Who will win the Super Bowl and MVP award? Pundits’ NFL predictions
Who will win the Super Bowl? [Getty Images] Every NFL season brings hope, excitement and the topic that causes the most debate – predictions. From the opening game on Thursday, it will be a long, hard road to Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans on 9 February 2025, and there will be plenty of twists and turns along the way. …
Read More »Five takeaways from Georgia’s dominant win over Clemson
Georgia coach Kirby Smart leads his team onto the field before the start of the NCAA Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The Georgia Bulldogs kicked off their season with a bang, showing early why they enter as the preseason number one team in the nation. The Bulldogs left Atlanta one top 25 victory richer, exposing …
Read More »Roquan Smith expects the Ravens to put on a show Thursday night against the Chiefs
The Ravens were the best team in the NFL during the 2023 regular season, but that came to an end when the Chiefs came to Baltimore in the AFC Championship Game and upset the Ravens on the way to their second consecutive championship. Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith is eager to show on Thursday night who the better team really is. …
Read More »Are college football games on today? Time, TV, streaming for Labor Day Monday schedule
DUBLIN, IRELAND – AUGUST 24: DJ Uiagalelei of the Florida State Seminoles looks to throw during the Aer Lingus College Football Classic game at Aviva Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) The new college football season’s first weekend continues into Labor Day, with the Florida State Seminoles looking to rebound from a tough …
Read More »‘I love rough and tough football’: Despite Week 2 loss, Mapleton forging hardened identity
ASHLAND — If you happened to get a glimpse of the Mapleton football team during offseason football camp, it was hard not to focus on the side of the field where head coach Mitch Young was operating at. Working with both the offensive and defensive lineman, Young was nonstop preaching the basics of proper technique for the O-lineman and tackling …
Read More »H.S. Football: Vote on the Week 2 Football Player of the Week
Week 2 is in the books, and it’s your chance to select the Eagle-Gazette High School Football Player of the Week. Eagle-Gazette readers can now vote online for who they think deserves to be the Player of the Week. The poll will run from 6 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Thursday. Amanda-Clearcreek took on Unioto in varsity football at Amanda-Clearcreek …
Read More »High school football in the Springfield area: Complete coverage from the 2024 season
The 2024 high school football season is now in full gear. Here is your source for all of the coverage around Springfield from the State Journal-Register this season. You’ll find links to all stories over the season from the area, including the preseason. This page will be updated all season long. 🏈 Week 1 Top takeaways: How did the CS8 …
Read More »Kansas football tickets vs Illinois: Best prices for remaining available seats
LAWRENCE — Kansas football (1-0) has its sights set on a Saturday road game against Illinois (1-0) for the Jayhawks’ second game of the year. This will be the first road game for Kansas this season, as well as the Jayhawks’ first game against another Division I FBS opponent. Head coach Lance Leipold and company are coming off a 48-3 …
Read More »Illinois football tickets vs Kansas: Best prices for remaining available seats
The Illinois Fighting Illini continue the college football season at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 against the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Coach Bret Bielema and the Illini are coming off a 45-0 victory against Eastern Illinois to open the season. The Illini are expected to compete for a bowl game in his fourth season as coach of …
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