Lane Kiffin makes his debut as the head coach of LSU tonight against Clemson’s Dabo Swinney. The game faces a weather delay due to lightning storms in Baton Rouge. The planned kickoff is at 8:40 p.m. ET, assuming no further delays. Follow The Athletic’s live updates for news, play-by-play information, and real-time analysis from our...
The return of college football brought excitement and memorable moments in Week 1. Ohio State’s powerful performance against Ball State set the tone. Quarterback Julian Sayin and receiver Jeremiah Smith showcased their talent, leading the team to a decisive 56-3 victory. Ohio State, ranked number one, displayed their dominance with Sayin and Smith making notable...
Former NFL Players Seek College Reentry Recent changes in college sports regulations are paving the way for former NFL players to explore possibilities of returning to college football. This development comes amidst discussions on transfer portals and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules reshaping the landscape. Coach Dan Mullen’s Perspective UNLV head football coach Dan...
The start of the college football season highlights the excitement and significance that sets it apart from the NFL. Despite a challenging offseason with discussions on the College Football Playoff expansion and issues surrounding the transfer portal and NIL, week one marks a full return to college football. Important Games College football games carry significant...
Maverick Ohle’s Transition to North Central College Maverick Ohle made a strategic move by transferring from Ohio University to North Central College, a choice that brought him closer to home. The Naperville Central graduate quickly became a key player for the NCAA Division III team. Measuring 6-foot-2 and weighing 282 pounds, Ohle stood out in...
Matt Campbell, beginning his first season as head coach at Penn State, is embracing the legacy of former coach Joe Paterno. This marks a departure from previous coaches, who maintained some distance following Paterno’s controversial departure. Paterno was dismissed after the Jerry Sandusky scandal, and coaches Bill O’Brien and James Franklin were cautious about referencing...
Early Football Beginnings Tammi Carr vividly recalls her son’s longing looks from the sidelines. The Carr family had a rule for CJ Carr: he could only play tackle football starting in seventh grade. Until then, he was to engage in flag football, coached by his dad. While CJ’s friends transitioned to tackle football in sixth...
The Thrill of College Football Upsets College football fans eagerly anticipate games where underdogs defy expectations. These matchups often feature teams with NFL-ready talent facing squads with modest rosters. Once in a while, the less-favored teams pull off surprising victories using determination and teamwork. A notable example of potential upset excitement occurred on September 6,...
The USC Trojans kicked off their college football season by defeating San Jose State University 42-26 in Week 0. With their No. 14 ranking, the victory was expected. However, the turnout at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum raised eyebrows. Many empty seats were visible during the team’s home opener despite the Trojans being a top...
Lane Kiffin, who has not yet coached a game for LSU, faces a surge of attempts to ban the Tigers from the SEC due to his controversial recruiting methods. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has called on SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to take strong actions against LSU if they include players who were contracted with...