Category: Education

‘The ball finds his hands:’ Hurricanes freshman safety Bryce Fitzgerald seizing key opportunities

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Hurricanes desperately needed a stop. The Aggies were driving toward the end zone, and now only 5 yards separated them from tying the game in the final seconds of the College Football Playoff first-round game against Miami last weekend. Enter Bryce Fitzgerald. The freshman safety intercepted Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed once earlier in the game. Fitzgerald watched Aggies tight end …

HS FOOTBALL: Players from District 2 honored with Mini-Max Honors

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Several football players from District 2 were among the 55 selected from across Pennsylvania as winners of the Maxwell Football Club 2025 Mini Max High School Award. Athletes were nominated by their coaches throughout the season and were evaluated based on their football performance, their academic record, and their community service. “This is another exceptional class of student athletes who …

4 Richland players among 7 from area on Class 2A all-state football team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Four Richland High School players led a crop of seven from the area on the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Class 2A all-state team. Richland sophomore quarterback Jacob Regan, junior wide receivers Jamere Christian and Arnold Mugerwa and junior defensive athlete Grayson Mahla were selected from the 12-2 District 6 championship team. “I’m just really excited for our guys and for …

4 Richland players among 7 from area on Class 2A all-state football team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Four Richland High School players led a crop of seven from the area on the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Class 2A all-state team. Richland sophomore quarterback Jacob Regan, junior wide receivers Jamere Christian and Arnold Mugerwa and junior defensive athlete Grayson Mahla were selected from the 12-2 District 6 championship team. “I’m just really excited for our guys and for …

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 …

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, …

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 …

UF football transfer tracker: Jon Sumrall overhauls 2026 Gators’ roster

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — New UF coach Jon Sumrall arrived from Tulane to resurrect a program coming off a 4-8 season, the Gators’ fourth losing season in five years — including the past four under Billy Napier. After signing a 2026 recruiting class ranked 16th nationally while he still coached the Green Wave, Sumrall and his evolving staff turned their attention to preparing for the 15-day transfer …

Falcons assistant Davis promoted to head coach

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… It may have been earlier than expected, but Caleb Davis is thrilled to earn his first head football coaching position. Davis, an assistant at Jefferson last season, was unanimously approved as the school’s head coach during a board of education meeting Thursday. He takes over for Jason Root, who resigned after the 2025 season. “I knew what my goal was,” Davis said of becoming a head football …