Category: Football (American)

Cambridge Springs senior Brandon Hoover makes all-state football team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Cambridge Springs senior Brandon Hoover was selected to the 2025 PA Sports Writers all-state football Class 1A team, which was announced on Tuesday. Hoover made the all-state team as an athlete. He was named the District 10 Region 2 Player of the Year last month for his efforts. The senior played quarterback on offense. He passed for 406 yards and six touchdowns. On the ground, he ran for …

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, …

There's no 'perfect science' to building rosters, but Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris believes in his process

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… When new Oklahoma State head football coach Eric Morris began his first season as the head coach at Incarnate Word in 2018, he saw opportunity. The transfer portal was in its early stages, and Morris noticed other programs trending toward using the portal more frequently instead of recruiting high schools. Morris thought he could find some steals in the portal with talented players who were …

WSU rewind: In Potato Bowl win, LB Gavin Barthiel makes surprise start and cashes in against former team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Dec. 23—PULLMAN — To understand one of the more fascinating subplots of Washington State’s season finale, a romp over Utah State in Monday’s Idaho Potato Bowl, you’ll have to stick with us for a second. It’s a bit cumbersome to explain. The story involves senior linebacker Gavin Barthiel, who has blazed quite the trail in his college career. A Florida native, he spent the first two seasons of …

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 …

Ocoee’s Zachary Tobe back in town for Pop Tarts Bowl with Georgia Tech

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… While Zachary Tobe was running around Fun Spot Orlando with his Georgia Tech teammates on Tuesday, he felt a sense of familiarity. “It feels good to come back home,” said Tobe, who played football at Ocoee High and is back in Orlando as a junior cornerback with the Yellow Jackets for their Pop Tarts Bowl matchup with BYU on Saturday. “I don’t think I’ve played in Orlando since my senior night …

7 area players named to Pennsylvania Football Writers' Class 1A and 3A all-state teams

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Seven area players were selected to the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Class 1A and 3A all-state teams. Two members of the Meyersdale Area team that led the Red Raiders to a District 5 title for the first time in nearly two decades and a Northern Cambria linebacker with eye-popping stats highlighted the 1A squad Tuesday morning. Meyersdale senior Lance Jones was named as a defensive athlete …