Category: Football (American)

Junior defensive end Ethan Pilip, a converted running back, piles up big plays for Oswego. ‘Found his home.’

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Change can be good. Just ask Oswego junior Ethan Pilip. During the summer, as an incoming first-year varsity player, Pilip felt he had to figure out the best way for him to contribute to the program’s success. The simple answer? Find a spot on the field where he would receive playing time and that would allow him to make an impact. Sometimes, however, that’s easier said than done. “I knew they …

WVU used Curtis Jones out of necessity, could add more versatile players in future

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 11—MORGANTOWN — Pass rusher Curtis Jones Jr., subbed in as a running back, powered through traffic to pick up West Virginia’s first touchdown against Colorado. Later, Jones carried the ball again and picked up WVU’s go-ahead touchdown to beat the Buffaloes, picking up its second-straight win of the season. Jones plays on both sides of the ball. Two-way players are a rarity in college …

WSU lands commitment from class of 2026 WR Jamal Polite Jr., first wideout in class

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 11—PULLMAN — Washington State has the first wide receiver in its class of 2026. The Cougars’ latest commitment comes from Texas native Jamal Polite Jr., who announced his decision on Tuesday afternoon, becoming the first wideout in the class. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, Polite turned down offers from UTEP and FCS Lamar to commit to the Cougars. Polite, the 22nd overall member of …

Byron running back announced as Mr. Football finalist, MHSF All-Star Game rosters released

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 11—BYRON, Minn. — Carson Heimer is rounding out his stellar high school football career with his highest achievement yet. The Byron senior running back/safety has been named one of 10 finalists for Minnesota’s 2025 Mr. Football award. Heimer and nine other seniors from southeastern Minnesota were invited to play in the 2025 Minnesota High School Football All-Star Game next month. 88 …

Howard looks to repeat as state champions in Class 9A, while No. 1 Wall seeks perfect season

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 11—HOWARD, S.D. — Two of the most accomplished programs in recent nine-man football lore in South Dakota will meet up Friday morning to decide the Class 9A state championship. No. 1 Wall (11-0) heads east with an undefeated record and a ledger of dominant victories this season and in their way is seventh-seeded Howard (9-2), the reigning state champions in this class that won a pair of …

Frostburg earns two MEC weekly football honors

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… FROSTBURG — Two Frostburg State players earned Mountain East Conference (MEC) weekly football honors Monday. Owen Doyle was named the MEC Offensive Player of the Week while Marquise Allsup was selected as the Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Doyle earned his second Player of the Week award of the season after rushing for 117 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday’s 29-24 win over West Virginia …

UConn football notes: Huskies turn page, look to back up rewarding experience vs. Duke in final home game

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… STORRS – The UConn football team was waiting for a moment like it had on Saturday. Playing in front of their largest home crowd since 2013, the Huskies capitalized on the opportunity with a season-defining win over Duke, which is still in contention to win the ACC championship. “I ain’t gonna lie, that was the most fun I ever had playing football in my life,” said senior defensive back D’Mon …

Rainbow Warriors scoop up Mountain West football awards

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… For smacking around the conference leader and its heralded defense, the Hawaii football team is rewarded with made-to-order omelets at the next training table and three weekly honors from the Mountain West. Wideout Jackson Harris was named Offensive Player of the Week, kickoff returner Cam Barfield was selected as top special teams player, and quarterback Micah Alejado was picked as the best …

UCF Q&A: How healthy will Knights be at Texas Tech after ‘having to borrow people for practice’?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… When UCF’s first player availability report is released on Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s game at No. 8 Texas Tech, it could contain some interesting reading. The Knights came out of last week’s 30-27 loss to Houston as a battered and bruised team with multiple starters leaving the game with injuries. Running back Myles Montgomery suffered an apparent shoulder injury and was on the sidelines …

Bielema planning for the present, future

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 11—CHAMPAIGN — What did you do on your week off? Early Christmas shopping? Winterize the car (too late)? Catch up on your favorite Netflix show? For Illinois football coach Bret Bielema, the answer was none of the above. Instead, he went recruiting. And took program general manager Pat Embleton with him. How did it go? Check back in a year or two. But open week recruiting by the head …