Category: Football (American)

Former Purdue, Louisville QB Brady Allen brings talent to ISU

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Brady Allen, an incoming Indiana State quarterback from Fort Branch, has played for FBS programs at Purdue and Louisville. As a high schooler, he helped lead Gibson Southern to Indiana’s Class 3A state championship in 2021. Now he’s a Sycamore in Terre Haute, having transferred to ISU. His commitment to the Sycamore program was announced earlier this month. Will the 6-foot-6, 220-pound Allen …

Shrine Bowl: Griz Wortham big in return game

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 28—FRISCO, Texas — Michael Wortham got his touches at Tuesday’s East-West Shrine Bowl, even if it wasn’t in the passing game. The Montana Grizzlies standout had three kickoff returns for 54 yards and two punt returns for 18 yards for the East All-Stars, who lost 21-17 to the West in a back-and-forth game at the Ford Center. Wortham, an All-American all-purpose player this past season for …

WSU quarterback Zevi Eckhaus named Pac-12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 28—Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus has been named the Pac-12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday. The grad student was recognized by the two-team Pac-12 for his achievement on both the field and in the classroom, per the release. Eckhaus, a fifth-year collegian, is working toward a master’s degree in strategic communications and boasts a 3.75 …

Nine wins again? Looks like a possibility

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 28—CHAMPAIGN — Let the hotel reservations begin. And the flight bookings. And the direction checking. On Tuesday, the Big Ten finally told its schools when they will play football in 2026, setting off a long day on the computer for fans and media members. Everyone knew the conference opponents before Tuesday, but didn’t have the particulars. Now, they do. At first glance, the matchups are …

Dave Hyde: Miami’s shrewd, new way as Rent-A-Quarterback U

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… They once won as Quarterback U. Now they win as Rent-a-Quarterback U. They once recruited and developed young arms. Now they poach and pay proven arms. Here’s the question the Miami Hurricanes have mastered in this new age of college football: Why recruit an 18-year-old possibility at the game’s most important position when you can pay a developed 21-year-old with a tangible portfolio? That’s …

Pass rushers of many types should draw Dolphins’ interest at Senior Bowl; practice observations

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… MOBILE, Ala. — Edge rushers are always in demand in the NFL, and the Miami Dolphins are among the neediest teams. Miami primarily returns Chop Robinson, its 2024 first-round pick who recorded just 6.0 sacks last season, and veteran Bradley Chubb, who is due to count $31 million against the salary cap, is questionable to return. The Dolphins could find help in numerous forms at the Senior Bowl …

Dave Hyde: Miami’s shrewd, new way as Rent-A-Quarterback U

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… They once won as Quarterback U. Now they win as Rent-a-Quarterback U. They once recruited and developed young arms. Now they poach and pay proven arms. Here’s the question the Miami Hurricanes have mastered in this new age of college football: Why recruit an 18-year-old possibility at the game’s most important position when you can pay a developed 21-year-old with a tangible portfolio? That’s …

Senior Bowl player interviews big for Dolphins, other teams during draft process

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… MOBILE, Ala. — The focus of this week’s Senior Bowl will be the practices that start Tuesday, four days ahead of Saturday’s game. But don’t discount the value of in-person interviews NFL teams will conduct this week. These interviews could be difference-makers. Miami Dolphins left tackle Patrick Paul thought he left a bad initial impression on offensive line coach Butch Barry two years ago …

Hurricanes fortify trenches with offensive, defensive line transfers

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Hurricanes reached the national title game due to their strength in the trenches. Standouts like Rueben Bain Jr., Akheem Mesidor and Francis Mauigoa paved the way for Miami’s success on both sides of the line of scrimmage. But UM is losing four starters on the offensive line and three starters on the defensive line (with several headed for the NFL), so the Hurricanes looked to the transfer …

Florida’s first spring game under Jon Sumrall set for April 11

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — The Florida Gators’ first spring game under new coach Jon Sumrall is set for April 11 at noon in the Swamp. UF announced the game date Monday as the 2026 Gators continue winter workouts designed to create a new culture following a 4-8 season and a roster overhaul. Sumrall told reporters Saturday players will not be allowed to wear the iconic Gator head logo on their clothing …