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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The stage has been set for the Illini’s matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers in this year’s Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl, but up until this weekend, uncertainties remained. Questions had been hovering across message boards and social media alike over who would be suiting up and who would be sitting out for […]
Here’s a list of the current Nittany Lions in the NFL listed by 53-man roster: *Just a reminder that again this season, I will not include players like Juwan Johnson and KeAndre Lambert-Smith that did not finish their college career at Penn State* Arizona Cardinals: Blake Gillikin, PJ Mustipher Atlanta Falcons: Arnold Ebiketie Baltimore Ravens: […]
Game notes Setting the scene There is no history that connects South Florida and Old Dominion. But the two share one commonality — both teams’ last bowl games were extremely chaotic “you had to be there” moments, where any viewers knew their exact location watching the events unfold. Old Dominion squandered a 28-0 lead in […]
In a playoff like atmosphere at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Drake Maye and the Patriots offense came out firing. Over the first two quarters, Maye completed 9-of-11 passes for 108 yards while generating +0.59 EPA per play as the Patriots offense continued the trend of being the best first-half offense in football. The success led […]
It’s bowl season. And College Football Playoff season. Or maybe it’s only CFP season and bowl season doesn’t matter anymore. It’s not that extreme yet, but the CFP is slowly taking it over, just like the NCAA Tournament took over the NIT many decades ago. Anyway, most of the Southeastern Conference has at least one […]
With a lull between Ohio State games, we look at all the various trophies and awards Buckeye players piled up with their performances throughout the 2025 season. We dive into the various All-Big Ten teams as well. Who was deserving? Who got snubbed? How the hell did Julian Sayin end up fourth on the Heisman […]
One of Maryland football’s sneaky shortcomings in 2025 was an inability for either Sean O’Haire or Philip Noyes to get kickoffs into the endzone and force touchbacks. Relief for that issue appears to be coming in the spring. Class of 2026 kicker Eli Fulcher announced his commitment to the Terps Sunday on X. He posted […]
Big Bird made the fewest appearances and played the fewest minutes since he ascended to the First Team in 2019. We can only guess how many goals involvements – and wins – he would have contributed to this New York City FC squad in 2025.
But no Connor this time.
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Ahmad Hardy and Keagen Trost The All-American honors keep on coming for Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy. After being the first running back in Mizzou football history to earn Walter Camp First Team-All American honors — he became the 13th overall player in Mizzou’s history to […]
Michigan just blew up its own stability at the worst possible time. Sherrone Moore, who took over for Jim Harbaugh, was fired “for cause” on Dec. 10 after the university said it found “credible evidence” of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and called it a clear violation of policy. That’s a nightmare for […]
The Ohio State football team, led by Ryan Day is in the midst of nearly a month break. The last time the Buckeyes stepped on the field, they fell to Indiana 13-10 in the Big Ten Championship. With the loss, Ohio State’s road to back-to-back championship seasons gets that much harder and Ryan Day is […]
The Marist Red Foxes (7-2) will try to continue a five-game win streak when they hit the road to play the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-4) on December 16, 2025 at Hank McCamish Pavilion. In its most recent game, Georgia Tech beat Monmouth on Saturday, 79-67. Its top scorer was Lamar Washington with 23 points. On Saturday, in its most recent game, Marist topped Bryant 82-74. With 27 points, Justin Menard was its leading scorer. When is Georgia Tech vs. Marist and when does it start? This...
The Northern Colorado Bears (9-1) will try to build on a six-game winning streak when they visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-3) on December 16, 2025 at United Supermarkets Arena. Texas Tech dropped its previous game to Arkansas, 93-86, on Saturday. JT Toppin was its leading scorer with 30 points. In its most recent game, Northern Colorado topped South Dakota on Saturday, 89-87 in OT. Its top scorer was Egan Shields with 19 points. When is Texas Tech vs. Northern Colorado and when does it...
The North Carolina Tar Heels (9-1) will try to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (8-3) on December 16, 2025 at Dean E. Smith Center. North Carolina was victorious in its previous game versus South Carolina Upstate, 80-62, on Saturday. Caleb Wilson was its high scorer with 20 points. On Friday, in its last game, East Tennessee State lost to Austin Peay 76-75. With 19 points, Brian Taylor II was its top scorer. When is North Carolina vs. ...
The 2025 Associated Press All-American team was revealed Monday. The AP is among the most prestigious All-American selectors. It is one of five selectors recognized by the NCAA to determine “consensus” and “unanimous” All-Americans. It is also the second oldest of the five major All-American selectors — first nominating a team in 1925. Three players […]
The North Texas Mean Green and the San Diego State Aztecs meet in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl, which is one of six games on the 2025 college football bowl schedule featuring CUSA squads. CUSA Bowl Games Troy Trojans vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Time: 9 p.m. ET Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16 Spread: Troy (-1.5) Total: 49.5 Moneyline: Trojans -118, Gamecocks -102 Prediction: Jacksonville State 27, Troy 26 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles T...
The 2025 college football bowl slate includes nine games involving a Sun Belt team. Among those contests is the James Madison Dukes against the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff First Round Game. Sun Belt Bowl Games Troy Trojans vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Time: 9 p.m. ET Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16 Spread: Troy (-1.5) Total: 49.5 Moneyline: Trojans -118, Gamecocks -102 Prediction: Jacksonville State 27, Troy 26 Old Dominion Monarchs vs. South Florida Bul...
Date: Tuesday December 16, 2025 Time: 8:00 p.m. CT TV: ESPN COACHES Charles Kelly has the Gamecocks sitting at 8-5 in his first season at Jacksonville State, falling to Kennesaw State in the Conference USA Championship 19-15. His squad will face Gerad Parker and the Troy Trojans, who are also 8-5 after dropping the Sun […]
Notre Dame football kicked off the 2006 season with an away game at Georgia Tech. The 2005 Irish team finished with a 9-3 overall record and Georgia Tech’s prior squad had finished with a 7-5 season. It was the first time that the two programs had faced off since the Gator Bowl in 1999. Tech […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers would have fallen out of first place in the AFC North with a loss to the Miami Dolphins, but the outcome was never really in doubt. Pittsburgh wins and the Steelers are in fourth place in the AFC. The Ravens won on Sunday, which is good for them. Their final four games […]
Purdue didn’t have to turn over many stones to find their next wide receiver coach. Enter Bilal Marshall, the Purdue Alumni and a young coach that is considered a star on the rise. Last week, Purdue relieved Lamar Conard of his duties at running back. Long time assistant to Barry Odom, Cornell Ford is expected […]
The kid looks good. Keaton Wagler was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday. In his first two league games last week, Wagler averaged 21 points and 7.5 assists. He scored a career-high 23 points in the win over Ohio State, and followed that up with a double-double in the three-point loss to […]
One year after losing General Manager Max Stienecker to the USC Trojans, the Wisconsin Badgers are losing another top staffer in their recruiting department. Director of Player Personnel Ethan Russo, who was hired from the North Texas Mean Green last offseason, is heading to the Oklahoma State Cowboys as their new Executive Director of Player […]
Six weeks is an eternity in football. Just ask Xabi Alonso. Real Madrid kicked off the Alonso era with 11 wins in their first 13 matches before suffering a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of crosstown rivals Atlético Madrid. They bounced back in stellar fashion by demolishing Kairat Almaty 5 – 0 before brushing past […]