Category: Football (American)

Two-minute drill: Washington State's keys to victory against Oregon State

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 28—PULLMAN — Here is what to watch for when Washington State completes its regular-season slate with a home matchup against Oregon State, set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday on The CW. When Oregon State has the ball… As was the case when these teams met the first time this season, a 10-7 win over OSU in Corvallis, all eyes will be on who the Beavers start at quarterback. For almost the entire …

Gophers add big Pennsylvania running back Niko Castillo to 2026 class

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Gophers football program picked up a commitment from big Pennsylvania running back Niko Castillo on Friday. The 6-foot-1, 235-pound athlete played linebacker and tailback at Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and had one other offer from Kent State. He does not yet have a star rating, per 247Sports. Castillo averaged a whopping 11.8 yards per carry this fall, with 865 total rushing yards and 13 …

Phoenix rising: FMFA's Riley Tschetter named 2025 Mitchell Republic football player of the year

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 28—FREEMAN, S.D. — Riley Tschetter is Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy football. And, to a large extent, Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy football is Riley Tschetter. As a new program in 2022, the Phoenix looked to a freshman Tschetter as its Day 1 starter at quarterback. From the ashes, Tschetter helped guide a meteoric four-year rise, culminating with a blaze-of-glory exit as the Phoenix …

Football: Introducing the 2025 West Central Tribune All-Area Team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 28—The 2025 West Central Tribune All-Area Football Team hits hard. The running backs on the 16-player squad were tough to bring down. The linebackers were like running into brick walls. And whether it was offense or defense, the top linemen in the area were going to knock players to the ground with regularity. Leading this physical bunch of area teams were the Litchfield Dragons. …

Football: Introducing the 2025 West Central Tribune All-Area Team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 28—The 2025 West Central Tribune All-Area Football Team hits hard. The running backs on the 16-player squad were tough to bring down. The linebackers were like running into brick walls. And whether it was offense or defense, the top linemen in the area were going to knock players to the ground with regularity. Leading this physical bunch of area teams were the Litchfield Dragons. …

Shannon leads Mustang trio on 2A all-state football team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 28—The PCM football was ranked in the top five in Class 2A most of the season. The Mustangs finished one game short of another state semifinal appearance, but three players were recognized for their efforts this season. The Iowa Football Coaches Association named sophomore Hayden Shannon to a the 2A first team, while seniors Keegan Fenton and Gavin Steenhoek both were second-team …

Seneca seniors get fourth home semifinal game

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… SENECA, Mo. — Seneca’s seniors have been a part of 48 wins across their high school football careers, surpassing the mark of 45 set by last year’s senior class. The Indians earned their fourth straight Big 8 Conference championship this season as well as a fifth straight district title — with most of this year’s seniors being a part of the last four. “I knew it was a good group when I got …

SPECIAL PLAYERS: Nichols, Dougless key in Carthage's semifinal run

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… CARTHAGE, Mo. — Special teams, special plays, special players. If there was a 2025 Carthage football guide to describe the team, that’s how Tate Nichols and Malachi Dougless would be defined in the book. “They’re kind of unsung heroes. A lot of guys get attention for things, but these guys don’t, really,” Carthage head coach Jon Guidie said. “But the impact that they’ve had on us virtually …

Week 15 Preview | Penn Cambria, Avonworth set for PIAA Class 3A semifinal rematch

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Penn Cambria’s defense has performed at a high level throughout the postseason, but coach Jason Grassi believes his Panthers will face their biggest test yet against state top-ranked Avonworth. “I know Avonworth is a great football team and they’re going to challenge us on that side of the ball,” Grassi said as his District 6 champions prepared to face undefeated District 7 champ Avonworth in …

Week 15 Preview | Penn Cambria, Avonworth set for PIAA Class 3A semifinal rematch

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Penn Cambria’s defense has performed at a high level throughout the postseason, but coach Jason Grassi believes his Panthers will face their biggest test yet against state top-ranked Avonworth. “I know Avonworth is a great football team and they’re going to challenge us on that side of the ball,” Grassi said as his District 6 champions prepared to face undefeated District 7 champ Avonworth in …