Category: College Sports

Gophers leaders chime in on tenuous future of bowl games

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… PHOENIX — The Rate Bowl no longer has the word “Guaranteed” in its name, and the concept of bowl games as a whole are no longer as promised. The expected expansion of the College Football Playoff from its current 12-team format up to 16, or perhaps 24, in upcoming years will mean fewer teams available for bowls. When Notre Dame was left out of this year’s playoff, the Fighting Irish’s decision …

For Ole Miss' defenders, Georgia rematch is 'a personal thing'

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… OXFORD – Ole Miss’ lone blemish in the 2025 season still doesn’t sit quite right. But as fate would have it, the Rebels will get their chance at redemption. The No. 6 Rebels (12-1) will face No. 3 Georgia (12-1) in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 at 7 p.m. It is a rematch of their Oct. 18 contest in Athens, Georgia, a game the Bulldogs won 43-35. Ole Miss led the game by nine heading into the fourth …

H.S. FOOTBALL: Six Schuylkill League talents named to Class AA All-State team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Pennsylvania Football Writers released their Class AA All-State selections on Wednesday, which included six Schuylkill League talents. A pair of local quarterbacks were among the selections. Minersville star quarterback Dante Carr, a University of Central Florida signee earned his second-straight selection, joining him is Williams Valley’s Brady Shomper, also earning his second-straight …

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Dippre hitting the transfer portal after successful season at JMU

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… After helping James Madison University reach the College Football Playoff, tight end Lacota Dippre is entering the transfer portal after one season with the Dukes. In his sophomore season, the 6-foot-4, 253-pound Dippre had 17 receptions for 192 yards and three touchdowns for the Sun Belt champions. He scored the final touchdown for the Dukes on a run in a 51-34 loss to Oregon in the CFP first …

Standout QBs Haynes King, Bear Bachmeier face off in Pop-Tarts Bowl

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Haynes King should be preparing for the NFL combine right about now. His mind should be focused on draft evaluations, Wonderlic scores, hand size and where the 6-foot-3, 215-pound quarterback could wind up in the NFL Draft this upcoming April. In a college football landscape where King’s counterparts are more willing to opt out than play in a bowl game, it would be tough to fault the Georgia …

From the Fiesta to Fenway: A look at UConn football’s bowl history

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… In the late 1990s, UConn embarked on the world of top-level college football, a decision that has brought highs and lows. One of the rewards was the chance to play in a bowl game, which, before the playoff system was adopted and began expanding, was the ultimate destination. After a transitional period of two seasons as an independent, coach Randy Edsall led the Huskies into the Big East, …

From the Fiesta to Fenway: A look at UConn football’s bowl history

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… In the late 1990s, UConn embarked on the world of top-level college football, a decision that has brought highs and lows. One of the rewards was the chance to play in a bowl game, which, before the playoff system was adopted and began expanding, was the ultimate destination. After a transitional period of two seasons as an independent, coach Randy Edsall led the Huskies into the Big East, …

Former Minnesota Mr. Football, LOLP star finds new college home

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Dec. 23—Le ROY, Minn. — After one season at NCAA Division II power Minnesota State University, Mankato, a former LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli star and a former Minnesota Mr. Football award winner has found a new college home. Camden Hungerholt, who quarterbacked the L-O/LP Cardinals to a 12-1 record and the 9-Player state semifinals in 2024, will now play college football at Upper Iowa …

Powerful Byron lineman Brevin Brakke makes his college commitment

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Dec. 23—BYRON — The Byron High School football team has had some dominant linemen in recent seasons. Star running back Carson Heimer constantly praised the play of the big men in front of him, as Heimer ran for more than 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns in seven games. One of those big guys who paved the way was 6-foot, 290-pound senior Brevin Brakke. The bruising two-way lineman stood out even …

USD second-team All-American receiver Larenzo Fenner to enter transfer portal

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Dec. 23—VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota football program was dealt another major offseason blow Monday, as its top wide receiver, Larenzo Fenner, announced he is entering the transfer portal. Fenner made his decision public in a social media post on X on Monday, Dec. 21, marking the latest change to a Coyote offense facing significant turnover. Fenner’s departure adds to a …