Player Notes

Florida State linebacker Blake Nichelson isn't used to playing just one position.During his time at Manteca High School in Ripon, California, he did just about everything. On defense, he amounted to 93 tackles and 11.5 sacks and on offense rushed for 4,708 yards and 65 touchdowns, complimented by 1,231 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns.He was a sought-after recruit, committing to FSU as the No. 13 ...

There was a time when Kyle Van Leeuwen, a former Timpview High standout, was seen as the future at slot receiver for Utah State.That future is no more, however.In an Instagram post Wednesday night, Van Leeuwen announced that he has retired from football.“What a journey it’s been,” Van Leeuwen wrote. “Due to continual injury, I’m medically retiring from the game of football. I’m beyond blessed and grateful ...

PUBLISHED October 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. | UPDATED: October 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.UCLA’s defense is ready for its next big challenge this week as the Bruins host quarterback Cam Ward and Washington State at the Rose Bowl.Ward leads the No. 2 ranked passing attack in the nation (405.8 yards per game through four games), which may pose a big issue for a defense that’s struggled to stop the pass.Defensive ...

October 2, 2023 11:51 am CTQuinn Ewers is a much better quarterback for the Texas Longhorns this season. The proof is in the stat sheet, despite what might be many onlookers preconceived views of the Longhorns’ starting quarterback.You can hear the complaints, unreasonable at that, from several fans after the first missed downfield throw of every game. Texas faithful might have made up their minds, ...

October 2, 2023Texas running back Jonathon Brooks has had an exceptional start to the season. He recorded his third consecutive 100-yard game on Saturday against Kansas, rushing for 218 yards, averaging over 10 yards a carry and two touchdowns.During the 2022 season, Brooks waited patiently behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson. He has now emerged as the third-highest rushing yards leader in all ...

Greg Schiano is not ready to comment quite yet, but his frustration with the NCAA is clear.The Rutgers coach has two players standing in what he’s previously called “NCAA purgatory” this season: wide receiver Naseim Brantley, a transfer from Western Illinois who was expected to play a big role, and true freshman defensive back Bo Mascoe have not been able to play through the first five games of the ...

--Oregon Ducks are best team in conference --USC’s defense is embarrassing -- Deion Sanders era at Colorado ‘just the beginning’ It was the kind of Saturday that, in the past, would have seen the Pac-12 Conference sabotage its hopes of landing a College Football Playoff berth.The Oregon Ducks would have floundered on The Farm… the Washington Huskies would have wilted in the desert… or the USC Trojans’ ...

NORFOLK — Ricky Rahne has decided on a starter at quarterback this week, but the Old Dominion coach will continue to keep his options open.Jack Shields, a sophomore who made his first college start in Saturday’s 41-35 Sun Belt Conference loss at Marshall, will start again this week at Southern Miss, Rahne said.Who will hold the job long-term remains to be seen.“We’re going to continue to evaluate that ...

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State’s starting quarterback situation seemingly remains unsolved.At least, that’s the message coach Mike Gundy delivered Monday when asked specifically if veteran Alan Bowman will remain the starter.“We’re working through that this week in practice,” Gundy said at his weekly news conference.Bowman was the lone quarterback to play in the Week 4 loss at Iowa State, getting the ...

Published Oct. 02, 2023, 5:00 a.m.By Nathan Baird,COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Big Ten West will no longer exist after this season, but the future Big Ten teams out west are showing how they can add national value to the league.No. 2 Michigan, No. 4 Ohio State and No. 6 Penn State give the Big Ten three of the top six teams in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Washington, Oregon and USC are ranked Nos. 7-9, giving ...