Category: General Sports

BYU coach Kalani Sitake reportedly is a leading candidate for Penn State job

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… BYU football coach Kalani Sitake has emerged as a leading candidate to be the next Penn State coach, according to FootballScoop.com. The 50-year-old Sitake, a native of Tonga, has had multiple conversations with Penn State director of athletics Pat Kraft over the past 10 days, according to the website. Sitake has guided BYU to an 83-44 record in 10 seasons, including 11-1 this season. Its most …

Why Hurricanes’ AD Dan Radakovich believes UM deserves playoff spot

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Hurricanes made their final on-field case to be the College Football Playoff on Saturday with a blowout win over Pittsburgh. After the game, coach Mario Cristobal and several players explained why they believe Miami, which was ranked 12th last week, is a playoff team. On Monday morning, UM athletic director Dan Radakovich made his case, as well. “The offense has been clicking on all …

Gophers add quarterback and athlete to 2026 class after Axe win

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Gophers football program picked up two commitments after winning Paul Bunyan’s Axe on Saturday night. San Diego, Calif., quarterback Brady Palmer and Waukee, Iowa, athlete Tavian White pledged to the U class for 2026. Both players were on campus for Minnesota’s 17-7 win over Wisconsin on Saturday. Palmer, a 6-foot-2, three-star recruit, de-committed from California after the Golden Bears …

Penn State Notebook: Terry Smith says last 6 games have been a “good run”

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith said Saturday night that director of athletics Pat Kraft hasn’t told him when he will name a permanent coach. After the Nittany Lions’ 40-36 comeback win over Rutgers, Smith was evasive when he was asked if he had received any clarity from Kraft or anyone else at Penn State about his future. “Last week I came in (to a postgame press …

Penn State’s big reveal: Nittany Lion mascot hails from Schuylkill County

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Mason Reber grew up watching Penn State football with his family in Beaver Stadium, and believed the Nittany Lion mascot was the best part of those games. “I thought he was a superhero,” Reber said. Never in his wildest dreams, did Reber envision he’d someday fit inside that iconic lion costume while summoning thunderous cheers from the more than 100,000 gameday fans in Happy Valley. He …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Big Ten football breakdown Rivalry week is upon us

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 28—It’s rivalry week in the Big Ten with all 18 teams in action and most actually playing a conference rival. (Even if a couple of the matchups really stretch that definition). Illini beat writer SCOTT RICHEY ranks all nine Big Ten games and provides his favorites for Illinois MVP, Big Ten MVP and a postseason Illini projection: ➜ Who’s on the call: Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt …