Category: Football (American)

Mississippi State seeking milestone against powerhouse

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Mississippi State has an opportunity to check an important box on Saturday. The Bulldogs’ next win would make them bowl eligible for the first time since 2022 and the first time in the Jeff Lebby era. “I think for us, we’ve talked about it a ton, being postseason eligible as soon as possible,” Lebby said. “And so now it takes one more, and our guys understand that.” “The faster you do that, …

Johnson runs wild as West Morgan cruises past Randolph

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 7—TRINITY — If MaCarri Johnson touches the football, chances are he might score. West Morgan defeated Randolph 55-21 Thursday in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs, and its star running back was a big reason why. Johnson finished the night with 14 carries for 125 yards and four touchdowns while also returning a punt for a score. “As many chances as my offensive line gives me, …

Ole Miss-The Citadel: Who has the edge?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Quarterback Ole Miss senior Trinidad Chambliss was not particularly sharp against South Carolina, completing just 12 of 21 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown while adding 59 yards rushing and a score on the ground. In seven starts, Chambliss has 2,378 combined yards passing and rushing and 15 total touchdowns. The Citadel quarterbacks Quentin Hayes and Cobey Thompkins have combined to throw …

Mike Bianchi: Is Lane Kiffin about to spark a $150 million Florida Gators-Miami Dolphins bidding war?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… ORLANDO, Fla. — The question floating around Gainesville right now isn’t whether Lane Kiffin is the best candidate for the University of Florida’s head coaching job. It’s whether the Gators are actually willing to spend $150 million — fully guaranteed, over 10 years — to hire him. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the Gators hiring Lane Kiffin, but — wince! — at what price? That will likely be …

Idaho must limit explosive plays in latest upset bid against UC Davis

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 6—MOSCOW, Idaho — The Idaho and UC Davis football teams started the season ranked in the top 10 of FCS polls. But they are coming down to the final few games uncomfortably perched on the bubble as they seek to qualify for the FCS playoffs. One of them is likely to leave the Kibbie Dome Saturday with the bubble either popped or severely dented. The Big Sky Conference has named the matchup …

District 3 football: 5 Berks teams hope to keep seasons alive this weekend

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… And then, just like that, there were five left. District 3 football continues Friday, and after an exciting first round last week, football fans can expect even more fireworks this time around. Of the teams that took the field last week, Exeter and Muhlenberg in Class 5A and Schuylkill Valley in Class 3A, only the Eagles managed to keep their season alive. Berks County teams that earned a bye …

UNM football mailbag: What bowls could the Lobos play in?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 6—For the first time in nearly a decade, New Mexico is going bowling. But there are still questions about this program — albeit different ones from what Lobo fans are normally accustomed to, at least at this time of year. Here’s my attempt to answer some of them, with answers including (but not limited to) UNM’s recruiting efforts, Mountain West Championship scenarios and more in this UNM …

SCOUTING COLORADO: Buffs are struggling on the defensive line

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 6—MORGANTOWN — West Virginia coaches and players have a lot to do during the week. They have to correct the past and then quickly prepare for the future. There are only a couple of days to do so. This is similar for journalists. Sunday and Monday are for looking at what happened in the past, and then you quickly have to move on to the game ahead. You can look at stats, box scores and …

WVU tight ends making impact blocks in the running game

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 6—MORGANTOWN — West Virginia quarterback Scotty Fox Jr. handed the ball off to running back Cyncir Bowers, who took off to the edge. Out on the perimeter, tight end Ryan Ward laid a big block on a Houston linebacker and then moved up to the defensive back. On the other side of him, tight end Jacob Barrick was pushing back a defensive back almost to the bench on the sideline. Bowers took …

Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr., others out vs. Syracuse

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Miami will be missing a key offensive player against Syracuse on Saturday. Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. was listed as out for the game on the Hurricanes’ Thursday availability report. He suffered an injury late in the loss to SMU. Other key players listed as out included cornerback OJ Frederique — who Miami coach Mario Cristobal said will likely miss several weeks. Wide receiver Tony …