Player Notes

NORFOLK — Ricky Rahne has decided on a starter at quarterback this week, but the Old Dominion coach will continue to keep his options open.Jack Shields, a sophomore who made his first college start in Saturday’s 41-35 Sun Belt Conference loss at Marshall, will start again this week at Southern Miss, Rahne said.Who will hold the job long-term remains to be seen.“We’re going to continue to evaluate that ...

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State’s starting quarterback situation seemingly remains unsolved.At least, that’s the message coach Mike Gundy delivered Monday when asked specifically if veteran Alan Bowman will remain the starter.“We’re working through that this week in practice,” Gundy said at his weekly news conference.Bowman was the lone quarterback to play in the Week 4 loss at Iowa State, getting the ...

Published Oct. 02, 2023, 5:00 a.m.By Nathan Baird,COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Big Ten West will no longer exist after this season, but the future Big Ten teams out west are showing how they can add national value to the league.No. 2 Michigan, No. 4 Ohio State and No. 6 Penn State give the Big Ten three of the top six teams in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Washington, Oregon and USC are ranked Nos. 7-9, giving ...

UPDATED OCTOBER 02, 2023 1:03 PMSophomore MJ Morris will take over at quarterback this weekend, N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren announced Monday.Beginning with Saturday’s game with Marshall, Morris will replace graduate transfer Brennan Armstrong, who has struggled through the first five games.“It was my plan and our (staff’s) plan to redshirt MJ and allow him an opportunity to develop behind Brennan,” ...

OXFORD — At bedlam's border, Ole Miss football defensive tackle JJ Pegues celebrated with a youngster, who'd rushed onto the field to slap his hand. In the thick of it, coach Lane Kiffin embraced athletic director Keith Carter ‒ likely more than happy to write the check the SEC will demand as penance for the field storming.Outside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, where the Rebels won a 55-49 instant classic ...

By Hunter CorneliusenRUSTON, La. – Louisiana Tech return specialist Smoke Harris has been named the Blenders Eyeware Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week due to his efforts during Friday’s 24-10 win over UTEP.Harris returned a punt 67 yards for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Bulldogs’ 24-10 win at UTEP on Friday. Harris’ first-quarter touchdown increased the LA Tech lead to ...

An Iowa State football player accused of illegal sports wagering has had his case dismissed and faces no more legal action.A Story County judge granted the prosecution's motion on Monday to dismiss a misdemeanor tampering with records charge against tight end DeShawn Hanika after the state waited too long to indict him.Hanika's attorneys originally asked for the dismissal, and prosecutors agreed, because ...

Georgia Tech is looking to bounce back from a shocking loss to Bowling Green on Saturday, but they will face a formidable opponent. The Yellow Jackets are traveling to Miami this weekend to face the No. 17 Hurricanes and how they will perform after this past weekend is anyone's guess.One thing that is certain is that Georgia Tech has the respect of Miami head coach Mario Cristobal. Cristobal gave his ...

ATHENS – Entering Week 6 of the college 2023 football season, there are three undefeated SEC teams remaining. Two of them play on Saturday in Sanford Stadium when the No. 1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs play host to No. 10 Kentucky (7 p.m., ESPN).The other one is Missouri, which will play both Georgia and Kentucky eventually. First, the Tigers (5-0, 1-0 SEC) will have to get by LSU, which visits Columbia ...

It's become a recurring theme for Florida football in the Billy Napier era.Eventually, something will come up on special teams that will impact the Florida Gators in a negative way.During Saturday's 33-14 against Kentucky, it occurred late in the first quarter. UF was teetering, already down 10-0, when its defense forced a three-and-out at UK's 10-yard line.The Wildcats lined up to punt, but during ...