College Football

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The level of competition for the Michigan football team is about to rise. With nonconference now in the rearview mirror, the Wolverines begin Big Ten play, beginning with currently undefeated Rutgers. While that’s usually more of a defensive battle, Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter noted on Wednesday all of the difficulties the Scarlet Knights pose given their …

BIXBY — Danny Okoye was thrown a curveball ahead of his commitment ceremony Wednesday. Things had been going well for the Tulsa Noah star defensive end. But Okoye had a mishap before heading to Core Society to make the biggest announcement of his life so far. “It started off like any other day,” Okoye said. “And then when I was …

Sep. 20—The Daily Journal caught up with Alabama beat writer Matt Stahl of AL.com to see what he considers the keys to the Ole Miss-Alabama matchup. A lot has been made of the quarterback issues for Alabama. Jalen Milroe will be getting the start this weekend. What’s the team’s confidence level in him? I don’t know about the team’s confidence …

The Oklahoma Sooners are off to a really nice start to the 2023 season. They’re one of 39 unbeaten teams remaining in the Football Bowl Subdivision. While the schedule hasn’t been impressive, that’s not anything the Sooners can control. Everyone was aware of how favorable the schedule was entering the season, and that’s played out through three weeks. Of the …

One of the Spartans’ top commits in the 2024 class has picked up a ton of attention on the recruiting trail in the past week. The Mel Tucker saga has left many (including myself) wondering what will happen to the Spartans’ 2024 recruiting class, and it’s clear that Michigan State’s commits are starting to get attention from other programs. That …

The USC Trojans will certainly expect to not only defeat Colorado one week from now, but to dominate the Buffaloes. Given that Colorado will be missing Travis Hunter, that goal is a lot more realistic than it might have been before Hunter’s injury. USC’s attempt to win authoritatively and without drama in Boulder on September 30 will be helped by …

The USC Trojans play Colorado on September 30. When they eventually watch film of the upcoming Colorado-Oregon game, they will mostly look at the Buffaloes. However, this doesn’t mean they won’t scrutinize Oregon. USC will give the Ducks a longer look when the Trojans prepare for their November 11 trip to Eugene, but you can be sure the coaching staff …

Oklahoma has put together a great recruiting class for 2024, and it just got better along the defensive line. Four-star EDGE Danny Okoye committed to the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday. Oklahoma was the choice over Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, and a number of other Power Five schools. Oklahoma’s pursuit of Okoye started in the summer of 2022 when the Sooners offered …

The USC-Colorado game will be a major story here at Trojans Wire next week, but that doesn’t mean we can’t begin to get a sneak peek at the Buffaloes. Their game at Oregon will give us some clues about what to expect on September 30. The matchup between the USC offense and Colorado defense will be one part of the …

If the headline of this story is confusing to you, let me catch you up. Alabama football head coach Nick Saban, while at SEC media days, likened the three-man quarterback competition to baking a cake. “Grandma Saban used to bake the best cakes in the world,” Saban said at the podium. “I used to stand by the oven when I …

The USC Trojans will march into Mountain America Stadium on Saturday to face the Arizona State Sun Devils for the last time as members of the Pac-12. The Trojans are headed to the Big Ten along with their city brethren UCLA while ASU is transitioning to the Big 12 along with three other current Pac-12 competitors. Does anybody really care …

When No. 14 Oregon State walks into Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington, to face No. 21 Washington State on Saturday, history will be made. Never before have the Beavers and Cougars met as ranked opponents in 97 previous matchups. WSU officials expect a sellout in front of a national broadcast television audience. This has all the elements for a college …

USC football coach Lincoln Riley, center, has defended his program’s media policies after being questioned about the decision to suspend a Southern California News Group reporter’s access for two weeks. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) There is apparently a new class being offered at USC’s esteemed Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. It is being taught by football …

We selected 10 top Memphis area offensive players midway through the TSSAA football season. Now you get to pick the best. See the candidates below and vote for your top player by clicking on the image at the bottom of the story. The poll will close at 3 p.m. Friday. Rhyan Brown, Melrose: Brown is off to another strong start …

Count Nick Saban in the 9.3 million people who watched Colorado beat Colorado State in overtime last Saturday. Saban didn’t see much of the game he said, but what he has seen from his Aflac commercial counterpart has impressed the Alabama football coach. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for Deion Sanders,” Saban said Wednesday on the SEC coaches …