NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The voice on the other end of the phone line was a familiar one to Kirk Herbstreit. Lee Corso, the legendary former ESPN college football analyst, had heard Herbstreit would be in Orlando on Thursday and wanted to pop by for a visit. Corso lives in nearby Lake Mary. “He said, ‘When are you coming down,’” Herbstreit recalled. “So, I got off the plane and there he is. I haven’t seen him since …
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NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – The seeds of Penn State’s running backs room for 2026 were planted Dec. 27 – when Quinton Martin Jr. stepped into the spotlight in a 22-10 Nittany Lions win over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl. Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen – both among Penn State’s all-time rushing leaders – sat out that contest ahead of the NFL draft. Martin made the most of his opportunity in …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – The seeds of Penn State’s running backs room for 2026 were planted Dec. 27 – when Quinton Martin Jr. stepped into the spotlight in a 22-10 Nittany Lions win over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl. Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen – both among Penn State’s all-time rushing leaders – sat out that contest ahead of the NFL draft. Martin made the most of his opportunity in …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Gophers defense lacked any interceptions during its first open practice of preseason camp last week and went without any takeaways for a long stretch to start Thursday’s session. Then Minnesota’s unit produced two picks within the same team period. Linebacker Matt Kingsbury intercepted starting quarterback Drake Lindsey, and a few plays later, Lehigh transfer safety Mekhai Smith picked off …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Curtis Jasper has been coaching high school football for nearly three decades, but he admitted one thing never gets old — the first day of practice. “This is my 20th year as a head coach and 26th year coaching at the high school level, and each year and each team is different,” said Jasper, who is in his 12th season leading the Joplin High School football program. “You might think that doing …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Aug. 11—CHAMPAIGN — Brayden Trimble got popped on a crossing route during last Friday’s practice at Gies Memorial Stadium. Hard. But it didn’t keep the Illinois wide receiver off the field long. Trimble was back in the mix for the Illini’s Saturday afternoon practice to close out a strong opening week. The former Mount Zion star was named training camp MVP last week for his efforts both at …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Aug. 11—MENOMONIE, Wisconsin — He’s been waiting for this. After four years spent as a University of Wisconsin-Stout football player, Stewartville graduate Parker Klavetter is going to get his shot. He’s been penciled in as a starter for the Blue Devils, at outside linebacker. Klavetter greyshirted his first year (held back from practices and games), then came off the bench the next three …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Aug. 11—GRAND FORKS — After UND football practice Monday morning, left tackle Trace Thaden had only heard some minor buzz from teammates in the locker room about some national recognition. “Something about a freak and a list, and I said I don’t know what you’re talking about and just ran out here,” Thaden said. Thaden, who’s entering his second season as the starter protecting quarterback …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… STATE COLLEGE – Wednesday was a special day for Alex Manske. The simple act of taking the field for the first day of Penn State’s preseason practice meant everything to him. “It was definitely a little emotional,” Manske said Friday at the Nittany Lions’ Media Day. “When you have something like that, all you’re thinking about is getting back for however long you’re out. It was definitely big …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… College and professional football fields are 53 1/3 yards wide and 120 yards long. New Maryland offensive coordinator Clint Trickett wants to play fast and maximize every inch of that space during his time in College Park. The offensive coordinator at Jacksonville State last season, Trickett takes over a unit that returns 68% of its offensive production, which ranks 17th in the nation, …