Category: Team Sports

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 …

What's ailing the Washington State offense?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 6—ANALYSIS It’s almost offensive how unsuccessful the Washington State offense has been this year. While the WSU defense has amazed, with solid showings versus ranked foes on the road in back-to-back weeks and a high standard all season, the WSU offense has faltered. There is no better exhibit of the Cougars’ offensive shortcomings than Saturday’s 10-7 loss to fellow Pac-12 holdover …

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 …

Steve Millar’s 5 high school football games to watch in the Southland and second-round playoff predictions

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… St. Rita, Richards, Lockport, Lincoln-Way West and Providence are picks to click for the second round of the playoffs. Lincoln-Way Central (9-1) at St. Rita (6-4) Kickoff: 2 p.m. Saturday. Matchup breakdown: This Class 7A showdown will feature two teams that are almost mirror images of each other when it comes to styles and strengths. The Knights and Mustangs both rely on tough running games, …

Pitt QB Heintschel named a semifinalist for Shaun Alexander freshman of the year

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… PITTSBURGH – Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel has been named one of 14 semifinalists for the 2025 Shaun Alexander freshman of the year award, presented annually by the Maxwell Football Club to the nation’s most outstanding first-year player. The award, now in its seventh year, honors a college football freshman who best embodies excellence in performance, leadership and character. Named after …

Game time: Fast facts, odds, keys to UCF Knights vs. Houston

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Houston at UCF Where: Accrisure Bounce House Stadium When: Friday, 8 p.m. TV: FS1 Weather: 72 degrees with 0% chance of precipitation Latest line: UCF by 1.5 points Coaches: Scott Frost is 23-11 at UCF, 39-42 overall; Willie Fritz is 11-10 at Houston, 219-126 overall. Quick slant: This is the 12th meeting in the series with UCF holding an 8-3 advantage, including three straight wins. … The …

The communities of Mabel, Canton 'all in' on state-bound football team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 5—MABEL — Paul Tollefsrud hears it pretty much wherever he goes in Mabel and Canton. That’s because his Mabel-Canton football team is currently the toast of these two towns, the community falling heavily for this big-time 2025 winner. “It’s fun walking around town and hearing all of the congratulations,” said the 47-year-old Tollefsrud, in his fourth year as the M-C head football coach. …