Ryan Craddock, a coal miner and firefighter, had endured numerous tragedies during his career, but nothing could prepare him for the heartbreak of losing his 13-year-old son, Cohen. Cohen tragically died from brain trauma after…
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West Virginia Athletic Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Restrict Controversial High School Sports Transfer Rule
Coaches and athletic leaders in West Virginia are calling on lawmakers to introduce restrictions on the state’s controversial high school sports transfer rule. The 2023 law permits student-athletes to change schools once during their high…
The College Football Playoff national championship matchup is set for Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
The College Football Playoff bracket is out. The official 12-team College Football Playoff field and final top 25 rankings were revealed on Dec. 8. The quarterfinals will start on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Oregon is…
Sugar Bowl: Preview, Props, and Prediction for Notre Dame vs. Georgia in New Orleans
The fourth semifinalist for the 2025 College Football Playoff will be decided when seventh-seeded Notre Dame plays No. 2 seed Georgia in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Thursday. The game was delayed a…
Jeremiyah Love is anticipated to be available for 7th-seeded Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl in Miami
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is expected to start Thursday in the Orange Bowl against sixth-seeded Penn State, allowing the seventh-seeded Fighting Irish and their strong ground game to operate close to full capacity…
Penn State is optimistic that Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Abdul Carter will be ready to play in the Orange Bowl
It’s still too early to know if Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter will be able to play in the Orange Bowl when the sixth-seeded Nittany Lions (13-2) face the seventh-seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish…
Tommy Mellott of Montana State earns Walter Payton Award as FCS’s top offensive player
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott won the Walter Payton Award as the best offensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) on Saturday night, just two days before his team, the top-ranked Bobcats, plays North…
No. 6 Ohio State dominates top-ranked Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl, moving on to the CFP semifinals in Pasadena
Before the Rose Bowl, Ohio State coach Ryan Day reminded his players that second chances don’t come around often. After a season full of missed opportunities, the Buckeyes knew they had another shot at top-ranked,…
Top-ranked Oregon’s championship dreams crumble with an early defeat to Ohio State in Portland
Oregon faced many challenges but managed to remain unbeaten and secure the top seed in the College Football Playoff. However, Ohio State’s strong start on both offense and defense in the first half proved too…
Texas heads back to Atlanta less than a month after falling in the SEC title game to take on Arizona State
The Texas Longhorns were in Atlanta less than a month ago, playing for a championship. That game didn’t go the way they hoped. Now, the Longhorns are back in Atlanta for a second chance when…
While Rose Bowl traditions might evolve, Oregon’s game against Ohio State promises to be a classic matchup
The Rose Bowl is changing with the 12-team College Football Playoff, even though it’s a historic game. No. 1 Oregon and No. 6 Ohio State arrived in Southern California just three days before their game…
Michigan’s defense kept constant pressure on Milroe, leading the Wolverines to a 19-13 victory over No. 11 Alabama
A year after winning the national championship, Michigan wrapped up its first season under Sherrone Moore with a win, setting the stage for a promising future. Moore took over after Jim Harbaugh left for the…
No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Notre Dame deliver a classic showdown in the Sugar Bowl of the expanded CFP
The matchup between Georgia and Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl has a classic feel, and for good reason. Linebacker Jack Kiser from Notre Dame and tight end Oscar Delp from Georgia both know about…
Fans can now contribute money to attract or retain athletes for their preferred college teams
College sports fans who want a specific athlete to join or stay at their favorite school can now help influence the athlete’s choice by contributing money. What was once considered taboo has become common with…
Nussmeier passes for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns as LSU defeats Baylor 44-31 in the Texas Bowl
Garrett Nussmeier passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns as LSU defeated Baylor 44-31 in the Texas Bowl on Tuesday. Nussmeier, who completed 24 of 34 passes, threw two touchdown passes to Trey’Dez Green (10…
No. 5 Penn State shuts down Jeanty, defeats No. 8 Boise State 31-14 in Fiesta Bowl
Penn State’s defenders blocked every opening, stretched out every run to the outside, and closed in aggressively. Every time Ashton Jeanty tried to move, he ran into Penn State players. Despite being the Heisman Trophy…
Jeanty’s record hopes dashed as Boise State falls to Penn State in CFP quarterfinals
Ashton Jeanty took the ball on Boise State’s first play and made a few steps before being stopped by a group of Penn State players in dark blue jerseys. They pushed him backward, and he…
Arizona State signs coach Kenny Dillingham to a 5-year contract extension
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has agreed to a five-year contract extension just before the Sun Devils’ College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, a source told The Associated Press. Dillingham will receive a pay increase and…
Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton will sit out the Liberty Bowl following elective shoulder surgery
Texas Tech junior quarterback Behren Morton will miss the Liberty Bowl after having elective shoulder surgery, the school announced on Saturday. Morton had the surgery on Tuesday in Los Angeles for a joint sprain in…
Blake Horvath excels as Navy leads the way to a 31-13 win over Bryson Daily and No. 19 Army
This Army-Navy game was unlike any before it. Both teams had a combined total of 19 wins going into their annual matchup, setting a record for the rivalry. However, only one team could earn the…
Marshall pulls out of the Independence Bowl game against Army
Marshall has pulled out of the Independence Bowl after a coaching change led many players to enter the transfer portal. The Thundering Herd were set to play Army on December 28 in Shreveport, Louisiana. However,…
Bryson Daily, who was close to being a Heisman finalist, struggled to find his rhythm in No. 19 Army’s defeat to Navy
Bryson Daily and No. 19 Army spent much of this season playing with a lead. However, in Saturday’s heavy loss to Navy, the Black Knights found themselves in an unfamiliar situation as they were behind…
Colorado’s versatile star Travis Hunter is awarded the Heisman Trophy as the best player in college football
Travis Hunter made every play special on both offense and defense, and won the Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player. Now, he has surpassed his famous coach at Colorado in the Heisman race. Hunter,…