NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… For Claremore’s senior class, Friday night isn’t just another road playoff game. This time, it is a chance to rewrite 118 years of Zebras football history on the field of a top-10 opponent. When No. 7 Coweta [9-1] hosts Claremore [7-3] in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs, the Zebras will be playing for far more than an upset. A win would give Claremore its eighth victory of the season …
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NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 13—He’ll be here all week, folks. And the week after that and the week after that. But, beyond? Historically, when University of New Mexico football coaches succeed at a high level, they leave — though rarely after just one season. But didn’t that just happen, like 11 months ago? Yeah, it did. When first-year coach Jason Eck isn’t entertaining the troops with riffs on cavemen hunting elk …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 13—In this edition of Preps Central, host James Yodice, Journal prep sports editor, breaks down high school football playoff storylines across classes 6A — 2A, then sits down with two guests. Aaron Ocampo, Centennial’s head football coach, chats about the Hawks’ quarterfinal test and late-season form. Then, Elijah Melancon, Eunice’s star quarterback, talks about eclipsing 10,000 career …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway looked lost, alone and at a crossroads on the Gators’ sideline in a blowout loss at Kentucky. Lagway was benched for the first time in career during another multi-interception night, continuing a sophomore slump while casting further doubt on his future at UF. When the reeling Gators (3-6, 2-4 SEC) visit No. 7 Ole Miss (9-1, 5-1) Saturday night, …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 13—CHENEY — Eastern Washington University’s football squad made a good showing last weekend, narrowly losing to No. 2 Montana, according to a statement from EWU Athletics. The Grizzlies jumped out to a 22-0 lead early in the second quarter, led by Keali’i Ah Ya,t who completed 14 of his first 15 passes. EWU cut that lead by eight points, leaving the score 22-14 at halftime. The Eagles …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Back in spring camp, every time a football was thrown in his direction, it would seem that UCF safety Phil Dunnam would come away with an interception. It was uncanny and it made defensive coordinator Alex Grinch a bit nervous. “It’s like hitting a lot of home runs in batting practice where you would like to save some for the game-type of thing,” said Grinch. Dunnam, a Miami native who joined …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… MINNESOTA at OREGON When: 8 p.m. CT Saturday Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Ore. TV: FOX / KSMP-Channel 9 Radio: 100.3 FM, KFAN Weather: 50 degrees, 30% chance of rain, 3 mph north wind Betting spread: Oregon, minus-22.5 Records: Minnesota (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) was off last week after a 23-20 overtime win over Michigan State on Nov. 1. No. 8 Oregon (8-1, 5-1) won in the rain at No. 21 Iowa, …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Hurricanes moved up three spots in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings — a significant jump that helps keep Miami’s playoff hopes alive. Carson Beck wasn’t watching. “What’s our spot?” the UM quarterback responded when a reporter asked about where the Hurricanes are ranked. No. 15 Miami is in line for a playoff spot, according to ESPN’s projected bracket. But as the …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Running off at the typewriter … Good news, Gator fans – the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes just got a lot easier. Why? Because LSU – seemingly Florida’s main competition for college football’s hottest coaching candidate (unless an NFL team suddenly enters the picture) – just launched itself into a swamp of its own making. While Florida is presumably lining up boosters and debating whether $150 …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Terry Smith has been reliable, direct and effective since he joined the Penn State football staff as James Franklin’s first assistant coach in 2014. That hasn’t changed since he became the interim head coach last month when director of athletics Pat Kraft fired Franklin. “He’s a straight-up guy,” linebacker Amare Campbell said. “He calls everybody out. It doesn’t matter who you are, what your …