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Kentucky readies backup quarterback traveling to South Carolina
A challenging atmosphere awaits Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley, as he gets his first start against a Southeastern Conference opponent in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday night.,With both teams seeking their first SEC victory, there is urgency for Kentucky (2-1, 0-1 SEC) and particularly for S...
After ugly loss, No. 23 Illinois plots turnaround vs. No. 21 USC
Illinois coach Bret Bielema hopes to turn the page from a disastrous game, welcoming 21st-ranked Southern California to Champaign, Ill., to face the 23rd-ranked Fighting Illini on Saturday.,"The first thing we have to do is address what we did as coaches," Bielema said of getting his team back on tr...
Virginia Tech set on continuing momentum at NC State
North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren doesn't want to read too much into the fact that this week's opponent, Virginia Tech, finally won a game.,Virginia Tech visit the Wolfpack for Saturday night's game at Raleigh, N.C.,The Hokies will be in their second game under interim coach Philip Montgomery, ...
MLB approves ball-strike challenge system for next season
Automated ball-strike challenges are coming to Major League Baseball next season.,A Tuesday vote from the MLB Joint Competition Committee, an 11-person group that includes six team owners, four players and one umpire, made the proposed rule change official. ,"The previous rule changes that have been...
Ball-strike challenge system likely in 2026 pending Tuesday vote
Automated ball-strike challenges are coming to Major League Baseball next season.,The particulars are pending a Tuesday vote from the MLB competition committee, an 11-person group that includes six team owners, four players and one umpire.,The system was tested in spring training and at the 2025 All...
No. 4 LSU's stingy defense needs to be at its best vs. No. 13 Ole Miss
LSU and Ole Miss have played each other more than 100 times., ,It's such a significant rivalry that the Southeastern Conference (SEC) reportedly has designated it to continue annually even as the conference transitions to a nine-game league schedule next season., ,And it's as significant as ever as ...
No. 15 Tennessee braces for aural assault at Mississippi State
Dynamic quarterback Joey Aguilar leads No. 15 Tennessee into a matchup with undefeated Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon in the Bulldogs' Southeastern Conference opener at Starkville, Miss.,Tennessee coach Josh Heupel sees a better Mississippi State squad than last season when the Volunteers w...
Houston, facing winless Oregon State, eyes first 4-0 start in 9 years
Houston looks to start 4-0 for the first time since 2016 when it battles winless Oregon State in nonconference play on Friday night in Corvallis, Ore.,The Cougars have outscored their first three foes 98-29 and have yet to commit a turnover.,Second-year coach Willie Fritz emphasizes taking care of t...
Report: SEC slate to see 3 repeat opponents for next 4 seasons
Football teams in the SEC will become more familiar with each other under a new schedule expected to be revealed Tuesday that does away with a divisional system that saw some teams go six seasons without playing each other, ESPN reported Monday.,Under the new nine-game schedule that is reportedly se...
Updated College Football Rankings: Week 4 AP Poll Reactions
College football Top 10 after Week 4. Why Miami, Oregon, Oklahoma and Indiana are surging while LSU drops out of true playoff contention....
College Football Week 4 Takeaways: Indiana Rises, John Mateer is Real, and More
College football Week 4 delivered breakout performances from Indiana, Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Texas Tech. Here’s what it means....
Clemson Football’s Fall Mirrors Mike Tyson’s Collapse After Loss to Syracuse
Once a powerhouse, Clemson football looks like a shell of its former self after a shocking home loss to Syracuse. Can Dabo Swinney adapt in the NIL era?...