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Miami’s Cristobal comments on Tyler Van Dyke opening-game status after weekend report ·
UPDATED AUGUST 28, 2023 10:37 AMFour days before the Miami Hurricanes season opener against Miami of Ohio, UM coach Mario Cristobal spoke about his team early Monday, saying starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was “ready to roll,’’ but not commenting on reports that Van Dyke was questionable after hitting his throwing hand on a teammate’s helmet during practice.WQAM radio host Joe Rose went through ...
Countdown to kickoff: His 2001 season made No. 6 Rohan Davey one of LSU's best ever ·
Until Joe Burrow, there was never an LSU quarterback who had a season like Rohan Davey did in 2001.A part-time starter for the Tigers in 1999 and 2000, Davey burst through his senior year with a passing season unsurpassed until Burrow rewrote the record book in 2019. All except for one mark: Davey’s 528 yards passing against Alabama.“I think that’s one Joe just wanted to leave up there,” Davey said ...
Louisville vs Georgia Tech football game first look: Story lines, key players, odds, more ·
Louisville Courier JournalWeek 1 of the college football season is finally here.Louisville football's long-awaited Jeff Brohm era begins Friday night when the Cardinals open their season, and ACC play, at Georgia Tech. While U of L returns much of its defensive personnel, the Cardinals’ offense will have many new faces and a new system.Here are three story lines to watch during U of L's opener:Two ...
Kentucky football offensive line loses one transfer to season-ending injury ·
UPDATED AUGUST 28, 2023 4:31 PMKentucky football’s offense line rebuild will be missing one of the offseason transfer portal additions this fall.Ohio State transfer Ben Christman will miss the 2023 season with an injury, UK Coach Mark Stoops announced Monday. Stoops did not specify Christman’s injury, but the offensive guard was spotted on crutches with a knee brace in UK’s practice facility during ...
Kentucky football’s week 1 depth chart signals competition remains at right tackle ·
UPDATED AUGUST 28, 2023 4:32 PMAs expected, Kentucky football’s most watched preseason battle will continue into the season.Senior Jeremy Flax and junior Courtland Ford were listed as co-starters at right tackle on the week-one depth chart released Monday in advance of the Wildcats’ 2023 season opener vs. Ball State. That listing reflected recent comments from UK offensive coordinator Liam Coen.“We ...
Five takeaways from Kansas State’s depth chart ahead of football opener against SEMO ·
AUGUST 28, 2023 12:34 PMMANHATTANThe Kansas State football team has unveiled its first depth chart with the public as the Wildcats make their final preparations for their season-opener against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.Here is a complete look at the two-deep, plus five thoughts on where certain players ended up:First look at the Kansas State depth chart for ...
Kansas football releases depth chart for Missouri State opener, Jalon Daniels as QB1 ·
Topeka Capital-JournalLAWRENCE — Kansas football has released its first depth chart for the 2023 season.Junior quarterback Jalon Daniels is the Jayhawks’ starter under center. Junior Devin Neal is the team’s starting running back. But while both of those were expected, not every part of the two-deep was.Here’s a look at the depth chart:OffenseQuarterbackThe starter: Jalon DanielsThe reserve: Jason ...
Peterson: Finally, after longest off-season in football history, it's Iowa State game week ·
Des Moines RegisterAMES – One of the wildest off-seasons in college football’s rich history has finally given way to Game Week. Thank goodness.After seven exhausting months of headlines about gambling and Big 12 expansion, it’s come down to this:Saturday’s Northern Iowa-Iowa State season opener at Jack Trice Stadium.Not that we’ll abandon digging for “on-the-record” whys and wherefores of the recent ...
Iowa QB Cade McNamara back on depth chart in time for season opener against Utah State ·
John SteppeAug. 28, 2023 1:51 pm, Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 2:16 PMIOWA CITY — Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara is listed as Iowa’s first-team quarterback on the depth chart released Monday in what is another positive sign as he recovers from an Aug. 12 muscle injury.McNamara’s inclusion on the depth chart is not a surprise after head coach Kirk Ferentz said last week he was “really optimistic” about his ...
Indiana football vs Ohio State betting odds, TV, kickoff, players to watch ·
Indianapolis StarIndiana football opens its season by hosting No. 4 (USA TODAY) Ohio State at Memorial Stadium.The Hoosiers are coming off a 4-8 season (2-7 in the Big Ten), while the Buckeyes went 11-2 (8-1). Ohio State beat IU 56-14 in 2022 as quarterback C.J. Stroud finished 17-of-28 for 297 yards and 5 touchdowns.Here's what you should know heading into the Week 1 matchup.Indiana football scheduleThe ...
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