Category: Football (American)

Magic cleats: Heimbach's boot golden for 'Burg football

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… In the game of football, there have been many notable individuals who have gone on to productive careers in the NFL as either kickers or punters — the most notable of which include Morten Andersen, Jan Stenerud and Ray Guy, the lone three individuals to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame solely on their kicking (Andersen, Stenerud) or punting (Guy) abilities. Without question, …

Ellendale/Edgeley-Kulm has four named to Class A All-State team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 28—ELLENDALE, N.D. — Seth Irey’s coach got in his head at the beginning of August. “I realized I could make the All-State team in fall camp when one of our coaches said to me, ‘keep working hard and you will be an all-stater,'” said Irey, a junior for the Ellendale/Edgeley-Kulm football team. His coach was right. “I found out I was named to the All-State team after wrestling practice when …

Source: UF target Lane Kiffin no longer a candidate for Gators opening

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is no longer a candidate at Florida to replace Billy Napier, a source confirmed. Kiffin’s decision leaves athletic director Scott Stricklin to shift his focus to a backup plan after decision-makers and donors spent the past month laser-focused on Kiffin. Tulane’s Jon Sumrall, who has the Green Wave in contention for a CFP bid, and Washington’s Jedd …

Penn State tries to reach .500 against Rutgers with uncertainty swirling

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… With so much uncertainty in the air, Penn State will finish the regular season with a chance to reach .500 and become eligible for a bowl game. No one knows who the next head coach will be or when he will be named. No one knows how much of the coaching staff, including interim head coach Terry Smith, will remain. No one knows how many players will stay or continue their careers elsewhere next …

Pick Your Poison: Linganore High football opponents are confronted with the task of stopping twins Jeremy and Landon Allen

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Just as a new season was getting underway, Linganore High’s football opponent already faced a pick-your-poison moment. Twin brothers Landon and Jeremy Allen were back to receive the season-opening kickoff on Sept. 5, weeks after transferring to their hometown high school from Good Counsel in Olney. They were seeking a better opportunity for their senior season, and it just so happened to …

Prep football: 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A title games are Saturday; here's a preview

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 27—It’s Thanksgiving Saturday, which means the curtain comes down on the 2025 prep football season. Following is a preview of the Class 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A title games (the Journal will preview the 6A final on Saturday): Class 5A No. 2 ROSWELL (9-3) at No. 1 ARTESIA (11-1), 1 p.m. Saturday: There’s not a single combination of day and place more special on New Mexico’s prep football …

Texas Tech's balanced offense poses problems for WVU's defense

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 27—MORGANTOWN — Texas Tech gets a lot of praise for its defensive front seven, and how aggressive it is. Between Heisman Trophy hopeful linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, and defensive end David Baily, the defense draws a lot of attention. The offense has flown under the radar, but it’s still the best in the Big 12 and third-best in the country. Texas Tech is blowing out teams, providing a big …

Bedford's Helton wins Joe Yukica Player of the Year Award

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Bedford High School senior Brody Helton is the winner of the 2025 Joe Yukica Player of the Year Award, the Joe Yukica/New Hampshire Chapter of the National Football Foundation announced Friday. The Yukica Award represents the most outstanding NHIAA football player each year and is voted on by NHIAA head coaches and a panel of media members. Nashua South quarterback/defensive back Cody Jackson …

Memorial wins third straight Manchester Turkey Bowl with convincing victory over West

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… MANCHESTER — After the victory, Januel Pena Ramirez told anyone who would listen that he owned Gill Stadium and finished his Manchester Memorial football undefeated against Manchester West. Memorial won the 43rd Manchester Turkey Bowl, defeating Division II West 46-8 on Thursday at Gill Stadium. It was a rematch of last year’s Turkey Bowl, which the Crusaders won, 20-14. Two weeks ago, Pena …

Coyote football hungry to get going in FCS playoffs

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 27—VERMILLION, S.D. — The waiting game is over for the University of South Dakota football team. After closing the regular season with a bye week, the No. 11-seeded Coyotes (8-4) charge into the FCS playoffs rested, re-energized and ready for a familiar foe, hosting Drake (8-3) in a first-round rematch at noon on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the DakotaDome. With the stage now fully set and the …