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Dillon Gabriel, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward are named Heisman finalists
Read full article: Dillon Gabriel, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward are named Heisman finalistsOregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward have been announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists.
Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omission
Read full article: Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omissionCollege football’s conference shakeup left concerns about two super conferences dominating the playoff field.
Iowa State and SMU athletic directors in a 'stay off my lawn' moment regarding latest rankings
Read full article: Iowa State and SMU athletic directors in a 'stay off my lawn' moment regarding latest rankingsAthletic directors at Iowa State and SMU are in a turf war over the latest College Football Playoff rankings, leading to a “stay off my lawn” moment on social media.
Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Read full article: Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankingsMiami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.
Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source saysFlorida State has hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator after he developed consecutive top-20 defenses at Nebraska.
AP Top 25: Ohio St, Miami, Clemson drop; Texas, Penn St, Notre Dame, Georgia in line behind Oregon
Read full article: AP Top 25: Ohio St, Miami, Clemson drop; Texas, Penn St, Notre Dame, Georgia in line behind OregonOhio State, Miami and Clemson plunged in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll following losses over the weekend.
Florida runs over Florida State, recovers five fumbles in 31-11 rivalry win
Read full article: Florida runs over Florida State, recovers five fumbles in 31-11 rivalry winMontrell Johnson ran for 99 yards, including a touchdown, and Florida recovered five fumbles in a 31-11 win over Florida State on Saturday.
Syracuse knocks No. 6 Miami out of ACC title game and possibly the playoff with 42-38 win
Read full article: Syracuse knocks No. 6 Miami out of ACC title game and possibly the playoff with 42-38 winKyle McCord and Syracuse knocked No. 6 Miami out of Atlantic Coast Conference title contention — and possibly ended the Hurricanes' College Football Playoff hopes — by rallying from a 21-0 deficit for a 42-38 win.
CJ Donaldson has two short TD runs, West Virginia beats UCF 31-21 to become bowl eligible
Read full article: CJ Donaldson has two short TD runs, West Virginia beats UCF 31-21 to become bowl eligibleCJ Donaldson had two short rushing touchdowns and West Virginia became bowl eligible with a 31-21 victory over UCF.
Luke Kromenhoek throws 3 TD passes as Florida St. ends six-game skid vs. Charleston Southern
Read full article: Luke Kromenhoek throws 3 TD passes as Florida St. ends six-game skid vs. Charleston SouthernLuke Kromenhoek threw for 209 yards and tossed three touchdown passes as Florida State halted a six-game losing streak and routed Charleston Southern 41-7.
Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp
Read full article: Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the SwampDJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention.
No. 11 Miami pulls away in the 4th, tops Wake Forest 42-14 to move 1 win from ACC title game
Read full article: No. 11 Miami pulls away in the 4th, tops Wake Forest 42-14 to move 1 win from ACC title gameCam Ward passed for 280 yards and threw two touchdowns to Jacolby George on another record-breaking day, Mishael Powell ran an interception back 76 yards for a touchdown and No. 11 Miami pulled away late to beat Wake Forest 42-14.
DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
Read full article: DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018.
FSU coach Mike Norvell fires both coordinators a day after a 52-3 drubbing at Notre Dame
Read full article: FSU coach Mike Norvell fires both coordinators a day after a 52-3 drubbing at Notre DameFlorida State coach Mike Norvell fired his offensive and defensive coordinators one day after a 52-3 loss at then-No. 10 Notre Dame.
Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3
Read full article: Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3Riley Leonard rushed for two touchdowns, passed for 215 yards and one touchdown and No. 10 Notre Dame heaped more misery onto Florida State by overpowering the Seminoles 52-3.
AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10Oregon is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week.
No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoff
Read full article: No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoffThe ACC will be represented in the College Football Playoff, just maybe not by the usual suspects.
Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'
Read full article: Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'Carson Beck threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns to offset three interceptions and No. 2 Georgia escaped “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 34-20 victory over Florida.
Hampton scores 5 TDs, Brown gets first win over Florida State as North Carolina rolls to 35-11 win
Read full article: Hampton scores 5 TDs, Brown gets first win over Florida State as North Carolina rolls to 35-11 winOmarion Hampton had four touchdown runs and a 49-yard TD reception as North Carolina cruised to a 35-11 victory over Florida State on Saturday.
Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31
Read full article: Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Ward threw for 400 yards and five more touchdown passes, three to Xavier Restrepo on a record-setting day for both of them, and No. 5 Miami erased a double-digit deficit for the third time this season to roll past Duke 53-31 and stay unbeaten.
No. 6 Miami remains unbeaten, topping Florida State 36-14 in rivalry game
Read full article: No. 6 Miami remains unbeaten, topping Florida State 36-14 in rivalry gameCam Ward passed for 208 yards and caught a touchdown pass, Damien Martinez ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns and No. 6 Miami remained unbeaten by beating rival Florida State 36-14 on Saturday night.
No. 11 BYU beats UCF 37-24, remains undefeated in Big 12 heading into second off week
Read full article: No. 11 BYU beats UCF 37-24, remains undefeated in Big 12 heading into second off weekNo. 11 BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns and added another on the ground to lead the Cougars to a 37-24 win over UCF.
Rocco Becht saves Cyclones with late touchdown drive in No. 9 Iowa State's 38-35 win over UCF
Read full article: Rocco Becht saves Cyclones with late touchdown drive in No. 9 Iowa State's 38-35 win over UCFRocco Becht scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard sneak with 30 seconds left, and Jontez Williams intercepted Jacurri Brown’s last pass to secure No. 9 Iowa State’s 38-35 comeback victory over UCF and allow the Cyclones to avoid a major upset.
Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020
Read full article: Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020Jadan Baugh ran for five touchdowns, tying the school record held by Tim Tebow and Trey Burton, and Florida dominated Kentucky 48-20 for its first victory in the annual series since 2020.
Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 winAjay Allen followed Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory.
Florida State Seminoles beaten by Duke, giving Blue Devils first victory after 22 losses
Read full article: Florida State Seminoles beaten by Duke, giving Blue Devils first victory after 22 lossesChandler Rivers scored on an interception return, Todd Pelino kicked three field goals and Duke beat Florida State for the first time in 23 all-time meetings, winning 23-16 on Friday night.
Florida QB Graham Mertz's season and his college career are over because of a knee injury
Read full article: Florida QB Graham Mertz's season and his college career are over because of a knee injuryFlorida coach Billy Napier says quarterback Graham Mertz will miss the remainder of the season because of a knee injury.
Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17
Read full article: Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17Dylan Sampson scored his third touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 8 Tennessee a 23-17 victory over Florida on Saturday night.
Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the Swamp
Read full article: Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the SwampGraham Mertz threw a touchdown pass, Montrell Johnson ran for a score and Florida held on to beat UCF 24-13 in the Swamp.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward is approaching the 15,000-yard passing milestone
Read full article: Miami quarterback Cam Ward is approaching the 15,000-yard passing milestoneMiami quarterback Cam Ward spent some time in offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson’s office earlier this week, going over the Hurricanes’ passing game and how things have worked through three games.
Jefferson's 3rd TD pass pushes UCF past TCU 35-34 after Frogs blocked 3 kicks and led by 3 TDs
Read full article: Jefferson's 3rd TD pass pushes UCF past TCU 35-34 after Frogs blocked 3 kicks and led by 3 TDsKJ Jefferson threw a 20-yard touchdown to Kobe Hudson with 36 seconds left as UCF overcame three blocked kicks and a three-TD deficit after halftime to beat TCU 35-34.
Marcel Reed shines in 1st collegiate start as Texas A&M tops Florida 33-20 in the Swamp
Read full article: Marcel Reed shines in 1st collegiate start as Texas A&M tops Florida 33-20 in the SwampBackup quarterback Marcel Reed accounted for three touchdowns in his first collegiate start and Texas A&M dominated Florida 33-20 in what may have been coach Billy Napier’s final game with the Gators.
Ward throws 5 more TDs, No. 10 Miami piles up stats in 62-0 win over Ball State
Read full article: Ward throws 5 more TDs, No. 10 Miami piles up stats in 62-0 win over Ball StateCam Ward was dominant again, throwing for 346 yards and five touchdowns before getting subbed out early in the second half as No. 10 Miami piled up stats in a 62-0 win over Ball State on Saturday night.
RJ Harvey’s 4 TDs power UCF past Sam Houston, 45-14
Read full article: RJ Harvey’s 4 TDs power UCF past Sam Houston, 45-14RJ Harvey rushed for three of his four touchdowns in the first half to help power UCF to a 45-14 win over Sam Houston Saturday for its second straight win at home to start the season.
DJ Lagway lights up the Swamp with 456 yards passing and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of Samford
Read full article: DJ Lagway lights up the Swamp with 456 yards passing and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of SamfordHighly touted freshman DJ Lagway threw for 456 yards and three touchdowns in his first collegiate start, and Florida beat lower-division Samford 45-7 to give embattled coach Billy Napier a brief reprieve following a season-opening debacle.
Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarifies comments involving 'some guy in his basement'
Read full article: Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarifies comments involving 'some guy in his basement'Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarified comments from earlier this week regarding “some guy in his basement” and called it a “terrible choice of words.”.
Florida turning to QB DJ Lagway against Samford with Graham Mertz sidelined with a concussion
Read full article: Florida turning to QB DJ Lagway against Samford with Graham Mertz sidelined with a concussionFlorida expects to be without quarterback Graham Mertz against lower-division Samford on Saturday.
Florida State drops out of AP Top 25 after 0-2 start. Texas up to No. 3 behind Georgia, Ohio State
Read full article: Florida State drops out of AP Top 25 after 0-2 start. Texas up to No. 3 behind Georgia, Ohio StateFlorida State has fallen out of The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after starting the season 0-2.
Counting to 11 is one goal for embattled Florida coach Billy Napier. A winning season is another
Read full article: Counting to 11 is one goal for embattled Florida coach Billy Napier. A winning season is anotherFlorida coach Billy Napier cracks jokes about his team’s inability to consistently get 11 men on the field last season.
EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard cover
Read full article: EA Sports College Football 25 comes out on July 19. Edwards, Ewers, Hunter are on standard coverEA Sports has revealed an image of the College Football 25 cover that features Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado two-way player Travis Hunter.
Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner. Changes in NCAA rules led to the decision
Read full article: Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner. Changes in NCAA rules led to the decisionReggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award.
New UCF quarterback turned self into Arkansas police over reckless driving case, school says
Read full article: New UCF quarterback turned self into Arkansas police over reckless driving case, school saysThe new starting quarterback for the UCF Knights was arrested in Arkansas Wednesday as part of a misdemeanor charge from last year.
Tumultuous week leaves Washington trying to rebuild after title game loss, coach departure
Read full article: Tumultuous week leaves Washington trying to rebuild after title game loss, coach departureIn five days, Washington went from the precipice of its first national title in more than three decades to a football program in shambles.
Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and Michigan's stingy D clamps down on Washington's deep passing game
Read full article: Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and Michigan's stingy D clamps down on Washington's deep passing gameWill Johnson, Mike Sainristil and No. 1 Michigan's smothering defense held Michael Penix Jr. and the prolific Washington offense to one touchdown in a 34-13 victory in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Michigan offense goes dormant after starting fast, springs back to life late to put away Huskies
Read full article: Michigan offense goes dormant after starting fast, springs back to life late to put away HuskiesMichigan looked like it would run away from Washington early in the College Football Playoff championship game.
CFP championship game is preview of expanded Big Ten; Pac-12 gets a chance for fantastic finish
Read full article: CFP championship game is preview of expanded Big Ten; Pac-12 gets a chance for fantastic finishThe College Football Playoff championship is quite the stage for Washington and Michigan to get reacquainted with each other.
No. 6 Georgia routs No. 4 Florida State 63-3 in Orange Bowl matchup of teams missing out on CFP
Read full article: No. 6 Georgia routs No. 4 Florida State 63-3 in Orange Bowl matchup of teams missing out on CFPCarson Beck passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns, backup QB Gunnar Stockton passed for two more scores and No. 6 Georgia routed previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl in a matchup of teams missing out on the College Football Playoff.
Florida State to discuss future of athletics, affiliation with ACC at board meeting, AP source says
Read full article: Florida State to discuss future of athletics, affiliation with ACC at board meeting, AP source saysFlorida State will hold a board of trustees meeting Friday and The Associated Press has confirmed that the future of the athletic department and its affiliation with the Atlantic Coast Conference will be discussed.
Appalachian State slogs past Miami (Ohio) 13-9 in the rain-soaked Cure Bowl
Read full article: Appalachian State slogs past Miami (Ohio) 13-9 in the rain-soaked Cure BowlJoey Aguilar threw for 211 yards and scored on an 8-yard run in the third quarter as Appalachian State beat Miami (Ohio) 13-9 on Saturday in the rain-soaked Avocados from Mexico Cure Bowl.
Appalachian State, Miami (Ohio) look to cap strong seasons with win at Cure Bowl in Orlando
Read full article: Appalachian State, Miami (Ohio) look to cap strong seasons with win at Cure Bowl in OrlandoBoth Appalachian State and Miami (Ohio) overcame adversity to finish strong and reach their conference title games in the regular season.
‘I know injustice:’ Florida attorney general to investigate College Football Playoffs over FSU snub
Read full article: ‘I know injustice:’ Florida attorney general to investigate College Football Playoffs over FSU snubThe decision to exclude the Florida State Seminoles football team from this year’s College Football Playoffs was met with outrage across the internet and Florida and now the state attorney general is getting involved.
‘Hurting for our players:’ Outrage continues over Florida State’s historic CFP snub
Read full article: ‘Hurting for our players:’ Outrage continues over Florida State’s historic CFP snubThe outrage over FSU’s historic snub from the College Football Playoff selection committee continues as U.S. Sen. Rick Scott spoke out on Monday.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Florida State survived Florida, but can it do same against Louisville to keep playoff hopes alive?
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Florida State survived Florida, but can it do same against Louisville to keep playoff hopes alive?3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive win
Read full article: Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive winTrey Benson ran for three touchdowns, including a 26-yarder on third down with less than three minutes to play, and No. 5 Florida State beat rival Florida 24-15 on Saturday night to extend its winning streak to 18.
Miami crushes Boston College, snaps 3-game losing streak
Read full article: Miami crushes Boston College, snaps 3-game losing streakTyler Van Dyke threw for two touchdowns and Henry Parrish Jr. ran for 111 yards and a pair of scores to lead Miami to a 45-20 victory over Boston College and snap the Hurricanes’ three-game losing streak.
Florida State QB Jordan Travis out with leg injury, No. 4 Seminoles rout North Alabama 58-13
Read full article: Florida State QB Jordan Travis out with leg injury, No. 4 Seminoles rout North Alabama 58-13Fourth-ranked Florida State lost star quarterback Jordan Travis to a leg injury in the first quarter, yet rallied behind backup Tate Rodemaker and beat North Alabama 58-13 on Saturday night.
Brooks powers Texas Tech past UCF 24-23 as blocked PAT plays key role
Read full article: Brooks powers Texas Tech past UCF 24-23 as blocked PAT plays key roleTahj Brooks ran for a career-high 182 yards while powering a game-clinching drive after E’Maurion Banks blocked a potential tying extra-point kick, and Texas Tech rallied for a 24-23 victory over UCF.
Jennings, FAMU extend win streak to 8 games, beat Bethune-Cookman 24-7
Read full article: Jennings, FAMU extend win streak to 8 games, beat Bethune-Cookman 24-7Terrell Jennings had 62 yards rushing and two touchdowns, Jaquez Yant ran for a TD and Florida A&M beat Bethune-Cookman 24-7 Saturday in the regular season finale for both teams at the Florida Classic.
‘This is Black college on steroids:’ Florida Classic means excitement for alumni, boon for business
Read full article: ‘This is Black college on steroids:’ Florida Classic means excitement for alumni, boon for businessThe Bethune Cookman Wildcats and the Florida A&M Rattlers are set to go head to head over the weekend during the annual Florida Classic, but as events are going on small businesses say this is their time to shine.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Patience might already be wearing thin for Florida Gators fans over Billy Napier
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Patience might already be wearing thin for Florida Gators fans over Billy Napier3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
AP Top 25: FSU remains No. 4, Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: FSU remains No. 4, Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10Georgia extended its streak of weeks being top-ranked in the AP Top 25 to 22, giving the Bulldogs the second-longest run of being No. 1 in the history of the college football poll.
No. 4 Florida State beats Miami 27-20 to win its 16th straight and remain on track for CFP
Read full article: No. 4 Florida State beats Miami 27-20 to win its 16th straight and remain on track for CFPTrey Benson ran for two touchdowns, Keon Coleman hauled in a score and No. 4 Florida State held off rival Miami 27-20 on Saturday to maintain its hold on a College Football Playoff berth.
AP Top 25: FSU remains No. 4, USC drops out for first time under Lincoln Riley; Oklahoma State vaults in to No. 15
Read full article: AP Top 25: FSU remains No. 4, USC drops out for first time under Lincoln Riley; Oklahoma State vaults in to No. 15Southern California dropped out of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in more than two years and Oklahoma State vaulted into the rankings for the first time this year at No. 15.