The Gophers flipped the formula Saturday but it ended with another negative number. Instead of holding a lead at halftime and then playing poorly, like it did in losses to Iowa and North Carolina, Minnesota trailed No. 12 Michigan at halftime, but outscored the defending national champion 21-6 in the second half to make it a close 27-24 loss at …
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Wisconsin upcoming opponent fires offensive coordinator after 1-3 start
Purdue has fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell after a 1-3 start to the 2024 season, the latest loss a 28-10 defeat at the hands of Nebraska. Head coach Ryan Walters makes this significant move ahead of the Boilermakers’ upcoming matchup against the struggling Wisconsin Badgers. Harrell joined the program with Walters in 2023. He previously held offensive coordinator positions at …
Read More »OSU Notebook: Buckeyes like their chances on fourth down
Sep. 29—One of the things Ohio State’s 38-7 win over Michigan State showed was that OSU head coach Ryan Day and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly are not hesitant about going for a first down on fourth down rather than kicking a field goal or punting if they think the situation is right. OSU went for it on fourth down four …
Read More »5 reactions/overreactions from Cincinnati Bearcats Big 12 road loss at Texas Tech
Saturday was the first night football game of the 2024 season for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. It also was their first road loss this season as they came up three points short in a Big 12 game in Lubbock to Texas Tech, 44-41. The Bearcats had a final possession with 1:52 left where a touchdown would win or field …
Read More »Week 5 Overreaction: Alabama vs. Georgia was game of the year & Miami stays alive | College Football Enquirer
Did we witness the game of the year between Georgia and Alabama? On today’s show, Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde react to one of the craziest finishes for an SEC game in recent memory. They break down the amazing performances of Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams (did you know that he’s 17?). And, they question what went wrong for …
Read More »Here’s what Kyle Whittingham told Utah players after frustrating loss to Arizona
Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham walks off the field in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Utah lost 23-10. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News The frustration was visible on the faces of every Utah player — quarterback Isaac Wilson, running back Micah Bernard and safety Tao Johnson — during the Utes’ postgame press conference. “You see …
Read More »BYU football: Undefeated Cougars continue to surprise, and prove their doubters wrong
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) is lifted in the air by offensive lineman Austin Leausa (55) after a touchdown against Baylor during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Waco, Texas. | Richard W. Rodriguez WACO, Texas — After losing a 38-24 nonconference football game to then-Big 12 heavyweight Baylor three years ago, BYU coach Kalani Sitake …
Read More »Michigan State football offers in-state OL, becomes leader
Recruiting News Michigan State football has extended an offer to a prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, one from the state of Michigan. Eli Bickel was the recipient of the offer from the Spartans coaching staff. He competed at the Wayne State college showcase camp for the MSU coaches this summer, and after a few games of film in his …
Read More »Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss ‘not going to overreact’ following loss to Kentucky
OXFORD — Following a shocking loss at home to Kentucky, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin was keen on not being reactionary. One game in 12-game regular-season slate doesn’t have to tell the entire story. The then-No. 6 Rebels (4-1, 0-1 SEC) began their SEC opener about as well as they could have Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, driving 83 yards …
Read More »4-star Ohio running back offered by Michigan State football
David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports During a gameday visit for Michigan State’s matchup with Ohio State on Saturday, the Spartans have extended an offer to a top prospect in the 2026 recruiting class. Receiving the offer was Shahn Alston, a Painesville, Ohio native. He is currently rated as a 4-star prospect as the No. 112 overall prospect and No. 9 running …
Read More »COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB defeats Midwestern State
Sep. 29—WICHITA FALLS — The UTPB football team got back on track with a 27-3 win against Midwestern State Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Falcons took a 17-3 lead at the half and remained in control for the majority of the game. UTPB finished with 441 yards of total offense as quarterback Dylan Graham went 24-of-46 for 242 yards and …
Read More »Purdue fires Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator four games into 2024 season following third straight loss
USATSI Purdue fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell on the heels of a 1-3 start to the 2024 season, the university announced Sunday. The Boilermakers lost 28-10 at home against Nebraska in Week 5. “Decisions like this are never easy,” Purdue coach Ryan Walters said in a statement. “After evaluating our start to the season, I felt that it was best …
Read More »OSU grade card: Smith dazzling; Buckeyes overcome another slow start
Sep. 29—A grade card on Ohio State’s 38-7 win over Michigan State in its Big Ten opener: OFFENSE: B Freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith gets an A+++ for two unbelievable one-handed catches which produced a touchdown in the final minute of the first half that gave OSU a 17-point halftime lead and swung the momentum of the game. He also …
Read More »Purdue football fires offensive coordinator Graham Harrell after wretched start to season
INDIANAPOLIS – Purdue football coach Ryan Walters determined the Boilermakers’ beleaguered offense required a shake-up. Walters announced Sunday he fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Graham Harrell. The decision came one day after a 28-10 homecoming loss to Nebraska. Insider: Purdue claims it’s not a bad team. So far, the evidence says otherwise. No announcement was made as to Purdue’s …
Read More »Calling out Charlie Baker’s NIL comments | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel is joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss the NCAA President urging Congress to act on what he calls ‘dysfunction’ in Name, Image and Likeness. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Days after the …
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