Category: Football (American)

H.S. FOOTBALL:: Tamaqua looks to upset Notre Dame Green Pond in District XI semifinals

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Last week, the Tamaqua Blue Raiders won their first District XI playoff game since 2019 when they defeated the Saucon Valley Panthers 22-15 behind 179 rushing yards and two touchdowns from sophomore running back Terrence McDowell Jr. Now, the Blue Raiders will have an even more difficult task this Friday night when they travel to Lafayette College in Easton to take on the Notre Dame Green Pond …

PCM football returns to familiar place, faces Wilton for return trip to Dome

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 6—The PCM football team is back in a familiar position this season. The Class 2A No. 2 Mustangs are one win away from their second straight state semifinal and standing in the way is Wilton, which comes into the contest 8-2 and on a six-game win streak. On paper it’s hard to know just how good the Beavers are, but PCM head coach Greg Bonnett knows his Mustangs have a tough challenge. “I …

Hurricanes look to local star Jojo Trader as CJ Daniels ruled out vs. Syracuse

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… After a strong performance in the Pop-Tarts Bowl last year, wide receiver Jojo Trader was widely expected to be a key contributor in the Hurricanes’ offense. But through Miami’s first seven games, Trader had not seen much of the field. After dealing with an injury early in the year, Trader had played just 32 offensive snaps leading up to the Hurricanes’ game against SMU last weekend. But with …

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

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Running off at the typewriter. … 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 …

High school football: After two years away, CJ Wallace is back — and lighting up defenses for Springfield

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 6—After two years away from the game, CJ Wallace finally got the itch to play football again this winter. The Springfield High School junior — the son of South High School and Toledo University standout quarterback and current Wildcats offensive coordinator Chris Wallace — grew up playing under center, but opted to focus on basketball his first two years of high school. “I definitely …

High school football: After two years away, CJ Wallace is back — and lighting up defenses for Springfield

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 6—After two years away from the game, CJ Wallace finally got the itch to play football again this winter. The Springfield High School junior — the son of South High School and Toledo University standout quarterback and current Wildcats offensive coordinator Chris Wallace — grew up playing under center, but opted to focus on basketball his first two years of high school. “I definitely …

On paper Cats and Griz have mismatches

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 6—Last week the Bobcats and Grizzlies outclassed their Big Sky Conference football opponents on the road. This Saturday both are home and cautious about games against rivals that sit below them in the league standings. For the No. 2-ranked Montana Grizzlies, history looms. It’s hard to forget last year’s 52-49 win in Cheney, Wash., which wasn’t over until Jake Olson hauled in a …

WVU defense to prepare for all three Colorado quarterbacks

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 5—MORGANTOWN — Colorado comes out with true freshman quarterback Julian Lewis under center, Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter lined up behind him, and then redshirt freshman Ryan Staub to the side. The Buffaloes line up in the triple option. That would be a nightmare scenario for West Virginia defensive coordinator Zac Alley on Saturday when he faces Colorado. “I don’t think they’re going to …

WSU adds RB Tre Garrison to class of 2026, which is back up to 21 members

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 5—PULLMAN — Washington State is adding another running back to its class of 2026. The Cougars’ latest commitment comes from New Orleans native Tre Garrison, who announced his decision Wednesday morning, becoming the 21st member of WSU’s class of 2026. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, Garrison was previously committed to FCS Nicholls, a school local to New Orleans. But in mid-October, …

Rick Armstrong’s 5 high school football games to watch in Aurora-Elgin and second-round playoff predictions

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Batavia, Richmond-Burton, Oswego, St. Charles North and Aurora Christian are picks to click for the second round of the playoffs. Batavia (8-2) at Glenbard East (9-1) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday. Matchup breakdown: According to the Illinois High School Association, the fourth-seeded Rams are supposed to be the favorites over the 13th-seeded Bulldogs in this Class 7A meeting, but don’t you believe …