NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… May 13—CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema regularly pulls a half dozen to as many as 10 plays to show his team during meetings. It was during one of those sessions this spring Bielema got a firm read on his Illinois quarterback for this coming season. The play was a combination read Katin Houser had to make once the ball was snapped, and he put the veteran quarterback on the spot. Knowing how Houser had …
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NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… As the sun was setting Tuesday there were plenty of Owensboro High School football players, their families, friends and their fans still taking pictures in groups around the field at Rash Stadium. The players had been awarded their rings for the 2025 Class 5A football state championship won in December, and on a mid-May evening with graduation later this week, they were all enjoying the …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Mifflinburg’s Cody Botts and Hughesville’s Howard Rainey will lead the South and North football teams at the upcoming District 4 UPMC North-South All-Star game. Botts will be the head coach of the South team while Rainey will lead the North. This year’s game is set for 7 p.m., Friday, June 19, at Milton’s Alumni Field. At halftime, the Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… May 11—One of the most highly-recruited high school football players to ever come through The News-Gazette’s coverage area is expected to make his his college choice today. Sports Editor Matt Daniels analyzes the four schools St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman and four-star recruit Cameron Wagner is considering: ➜ Bret Bielema and Co. have time, location and recent success on their side. …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Gophers football program gained a commitment from Lakeville South offensive lineman Joseph Hamer on Saturday. The 6-foot-7, 320-pounder picked his in-state school over offers from Arkansas, Iowa State and Kansas State. Minnesota offered him in January and he plans to make his official visit in late May. “After a great conversation with my family and coaches, I am blessed to announce my …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Gophers football program gained a commitment from Lakeville South offensive lineman Joseph Hamer on Saturday. The 6-foot-7, 320-pounder picked his in-state school over offers from Arkansas, Iowa State and Kansas State. Minnesota offered him in January and he plans to make his official visit in late May. “After a great conversation with my family and coaches, I am blessed to announce my …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… May 9—➜ . On ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ on ESPN, no less. ➜ . The 6-foot-7, 300-pound Wagner was a First Team All-Area selection by The News-Gazette and a Class 3A First Team All-State choice by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association during the 2025 season. ➜ and reach the Class 3A state semifinals last season. Friday night football games and his Illinois football team will play …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Three years ago, Jay Ross and his daughter, Kennedy, were watching girls play Flag Football during the NFL Pro Bowl Game. Kennedy couldn’t help but say what was on her mind. “There’s no reason we don’t do that at Madison,” she told her father. Jay Ross happened to be involved in flag football since 1997, so it didn’t take him long to respond. “I agree,” he told her. “Tell you what, get about …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — Four-star prospect Andrew Beard’s commitment to Florida continued a recent run of recruiting success under head coach Jon Sumrall and his staff. Beard became the Gators’ first running back in the 2027 class and elevated them three spots to No. 5 in 247Sports composite team rankings. The Georgia native is rated the nation’s No. 9 player at his position and No. 154 overall. He is …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Miami Hurricanes added a standout defender to its 2027 recruiting class on Friday afternoon. Four-star defensive line prospect Ezekiel Ayangbile committed to the Hurricanes over offers from LSU and Virginia Tech, among others. He announced his commitment on Rivals’ YouTube page. “It all came down to connection,” Ayangbile told Rivals, “and I think I truly had a bond with the coaches that …