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Oregon’s Bo Nix among 16 finalists for Campbell Trophy ·
Bo Nix is a finalist for the Campbell Trophy.Oregon’s quarterback is among 16 finalists for the award, known as the academic Heisman, which recognizes combined academic success, football performance and leadership. Each finalist will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2023 National Football Foundation national scholar-athlete class.Nix, who graduated magna cum laude from ...
Portal season: Nebraska makes offer to Michigan State transfer O-lineman ·
Portal season has begun early for Nebraska as the Huskers made an offer to a Michigan State transfer Wednesday.Former Spartans offensive lineman Keyshawn Blackstock announced an NU tender on social media a day after officially leaving his previous team. The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder has seen four games and 74 offensive snaps this season as a backup left tackle but none since coach Mel Tucker was fired ...
Nation’s No. 1 kick returner is do-it-all Miami Hurricanes weapon Brashard Smith ·
In case you didn’t notice, University of Miami junior Brashard Smith leads the nation in kickoff returns.His mother notices.“I look it up every week,’’ Monica Hennigan, Smith’s mom, said of his No. 1 ranking. “If the game is Saturday, that means Sunday I check it out. I am so proud of him.’’This quiet, unassuming young man has been No. 1 nationally since mid September, averaging 33.9 yards on his 11 ...
Maryland football’s Taulia Tagovailoa, Johns Hopkins’ Luke Schuermann named finalists for ‘Academic Heisman’ ·
Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa and Johns Hopkins defensive end Luke Schuermann were named Wednesday morning among 16 national finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, an award nicknamed the “Academic Heisman” for its recognition of a college football player who excels in academics, community service and the field.[ Johns Hopkins DL Luke Schuermann drawing NFL attention: ‘His statistics ...
Florida CFO threatens to sue NCAA over FSU football player’s eligibility ·
By Matt BakerTimes staffPublished YesterdayOne of Florida’s top elected officials is pressing the NCAA and threatening litigation over the eligibility of Florida State transfer Darrell Jackson.Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to NCAA president Charlie Baker on Tuesday requesting details about waivers for Jackson and another transfer, North Carolina receiver Tez Walker.Both transferred ...
Football: CU Buffs begin post-bye stretch run ·
10/24/2023Deion Sanders would have preferred to coach a game last week.Instead, the Colorado head football coach bought a couple of ATVs for his property and got more sleep than he’s had in weeks.“I had a good time and got some rest,” he said Tuesday at his weekly news conference.And now, it’s go time.CU (4-3, 1-3 Pac-12) returned from the bye week Sunday as it turns the focus to a matchup with No. ...
LSU football’s Brian Kelly talks 2022 Alabama win: ‘It helps build the momentum’ ·
In 2022, LSU did something unexpected in Brian Kelly’s first year as head coach. When Alabama football visited Baton Rouge, the Tigers pulled off the upset, winning in overtime on a two-point conversion, prompting a field rush by LSU fans.Both teams have open dates this weekend following wins, Alabama’s over Tennessee, LSU’s over Army. But when they return to action, it will be for a rematch, this ...
Nick Saban talks Kool-Aid McKinstry’s punt returning: ‘We’ve got total confidence’ ·
From afar, Alabama football cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry’s punt return judgment hasn’t looked great this season. McKinstry, who has been one of the SEC’s better returners throughout his career, has seemed to make some poor choices as to which balls to field and which to let roll.That happened again Saturday. McKinstry appeared to misjudge two kicks, one of which rolled to the Alabama three-yard line.During ...
Report: Stanford Willing to Join ACC at Reduced or No Media Payouts for Several Years ·
It appears that Stanford is willing to do whatever it takes to remain in a prominent conference.Ralph D. Russo of the Associated Press reported the school informed the remaining members of the Pac-12 that it told the ACC that the university was willing to make significant sacrifices in order to move to the conference."Leaders from Stanford, California, Oregon State and Washington State spoke Thursday, ...
Around the Pac-12: Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. meet with Heisman dreams and playoff hopes at stake; recruiting rankings; NIL changes ·
Bo Nix returned to the Oregon Ducks for one more season because he didn’t want “to have any regrets.”Michael Penix Jr. returned to the Washington Huskies for one more season because he had “unfinished business.”And now, amid Heisman hype, a College Football Playoff chase and a “College GameDay” frenzy, the dynamic quarterbacks’ quest for redemption will collide when they meet Saturday in a marquee ...
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CFB Awards: LSU's Jayden Daniels takes Heisman for 2023 Grand Slam
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels made it a Grand Slam Saturday when he added the 2023 Heisman Trophy to his awards, which also include the Associated Press Player of the Year, Walter Camp national player of the year and the Davey O'Brien Award as the top quarterback ...
The Line on QBs in Transfer Portal -- Literally
Jimmy Shapiro messaged us from Las Vegas today (Friday, Dec. 8, 2023) to say that Betonline.ag -- aka BetOnlline -- is noticing the blitz of activity in the college football transfer protocol.
Whatashock!
"The transfer portal has dominated sports headlines ...
NFLDraftScout.com ratings: 21 Draftable QBs, 5-to-7 in first round
With the College Football Playoffs and some 42 Bowl games all in line, let's take a look at updated player ratings for the 2024 Draft by NFLDraftScout.com.
There is no movement at the very top, where NDS placed Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. ...
Marvin Harrison Jr. May Eschew NFL Draft, Return to Ohio State
Ohio State junior wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is rated by NFLDraftScout.com and others as the best player in the 2024 draft if he enters that NFL lottery.
Turns out that may be a big if.
Harrison says he is considering a return to Columbus for his senior ...
LSU QB Daniels AP CFB Player of Year
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is The Associated Press college football player of the year, the school’s second winner in the past five seasons.
Daniels received 35 of the 51 first-place votes and 130 total points from AP Top 25 poll voters. The Heisman Trophy ...
Bo Nix wins Campbell Trophy
University of Oregon quarterback Bo Nix has been named the 34th recipient of the William V. Campbell Trophy® during Tuesday Night's (Dec. 5) 65th National Football Foundation Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas.The Campbell Trophy® ranks as one of college ...
Heisman Finalists: Daniels, Harrison, Nix, Penix
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. were named finalists for the 89th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy tonight (Dec. 4), announced live on ESPN’s Monday ...
Heavy Traffic Already in CFB Transfer Portal
College football's 30-day winter transfer-portal window officially opened for business Monday (Dec. 4) and there are indications it will move even more players than last year’s 2,100.
(Update, 7 a.m . PT, Dec 6)
On Tuesday, approximately 351 players entered the ...
CFB Bowl Notebook: USC's Caleb Williams opts out
As we prepare for the 42-game College Football Bowl season, watch for news about players who chose not to participate, usually because they decided to begin preparing for the NFL Draft and the Indianapolis Combine that precedes it.
We list all the games in chronological ...
CFP Semifinals set: Michigan v Bama, Wash. vs. Texas; Unbeaten FSU No. 5
The dastardly deed is done. Knowing a precedent would be set and at least two schools would be irate, the College Football Selection committee slotted Michigan at No. 1 (13-0, Big Ten Champion), Washington No. 2 (13-0, Pac-12's final champion), Texas No. 3 (12-1 ...
CFP Selection Sunday: Chaos Will Prevail
The College Football Playoff selection committee will conduct a three-hour session to determine the top combatants for this season's national championship.
There are at least three options, all of them very debatable. The facts as we see them:
—Michigan is in ...
CFB's Major Evolution: Broadca$t Rights Changing Landscape Forever
College football's 2023 Championship Week may be remembered for decades as one of the best, as seven teams are in the fight for a playoff berth. Enjoy it, but don't get weepy and nostalgic. Toughen up for a future that will be defined by above board money more ...