Editor’s note: Read the latest Super Sunday updates here.Super Bowl 60 took a brief hiatus to become the Benito Bowl at halftime.THE New England Patriots And Seattle Seahawks spent a longer half than usual thinking about what they could change in the second half of a Levi’s Stadium defensive battle.As they chatted, the Puerto Rican superstar Bad bunny took to the field for the Apple Music halftime show.AdvertisementAdvertisementBad Bunny introduced football fans to a brief stint through hits like “Tití Me Preguntó” and “BAILE INoLVIDABLE.” He also welcomed a few special guests to the field as Ricky Martin and Lady…
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North Carolina defeated Duke in return mode Saturday afternoon. It didn’t take long for fans to storm the Smith Center field after a game-winning trio of Seth Trimblealbeit prematurely at first. After the game, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer spoke about what his Blue Devils experienced during the storm on the field. He revealed that at least one of his coaches was hit in the face after the fans flooded the hardwood. Despite this, Scheyer said he was “okay” with storming college basketball courts. However, when he presents a danger to his players and staff, he crosses a line. “People…
No position in college football gets more attention – whether on the field or during recruiting – than quarterbacks. All eyes are on this spot again in the 2027 class, and the best passers from across the country are already flying off the board.Among the top 10 quarterbacks in the cycle, five are already committed 10 months from National Signing Day. Expand that to the top 20, and 12 are already committed to a school. As things begin to heat up after junior day visits last month and ahead of spring officials, Rivals profiles the most committed quarterback and where…
THE Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Auburn Tigers by a score of 96-92 on Saturday afternoon.Alabama was simply elite on the offensive end of the court throughout the entire 40 minutes of play. The Tide shot an impressive 12 of 23 from beyond the arc in the win over Auburn, as the game was an extremely physical and competitive contest.AdvertisementAlabama head coach Nate Oats took a moment to speak with the media after the win, and in doing so was able to share an injury update to star guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr., who left the game in the first half…
Super Bowl Sunday is officially here! This year’s Super Bowl game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks features four former USC players: Sam Darnold, Leonard Williams, Uchenna Nwosu and Brandon Pili.Williams, a former All-American defensive lineman at USC, is set to play in his first Super Bowl after 11 years in the league. Saturday, Ed Orgeron, who coached USC’s defensive line during Williams’ tenure with the team Trojan horses, shared a message for him on social media.Advertisement“Big cat Leonard Williams!” said Orgeron. “It’s Coach O, man, how are you doing? Congratulations, man, on making it to the Super…
THE NCAA asked a Florida appeals court Wednesday night to overturn a judge’s ruling supporting a basketball player who challenged the denial of an extra year of eligibility to play at Bethune-Cookman University.THE NCAA addressed the 5th District Court of Appeal after Volusia County Circuit Judge Dennis Craig on Jan. 9 issued a temporary injunction in favor of the player, Dr. Bradley, who argued that college sports’ governing body violated a state antitrust law by refusing to let him play this season.The legal battle comes amid massive changes — and questions — in college sports over issues such as transferring…
David HaleJanuary 16, 2026, 2:29 p.m. ETCloseCollege football reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduated from the University of Delaware.Several authorsSyracuse athletic director John Wildhack is the latest voice to call for serious reforms to college football, including a comprehensive overhaul of the schedule, collective bargaining with athletes and a consolidation of television media rights in order to build a sustainable future.Wildhack told ESPN that he believes it is imperative for college sports — and football in particular — to seize the current moment as an opportunity to make significant changes to address current issues such as the transfer portal, in-season coaching departures,…
Seth Trimble buzzer beater: North Carolina upsets Duke as historic rivalry gets another incredible ending originally appeared on Sports news. Add The Sporting News as Favorite source by clicking here.There was pandemonium at the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.AdvertisementThe local Tar Heels trailed their rival the entire game Duke Blue Devils. North Carolina, who entered the game No. 14, fought back in the game. UNC had the ball with less than 11 seconds remaining and took a timeout.Hubert Davis set up a play and the ball was eventually sent to Seth Trimble on the wing. He made the…
Feb. 7—VERMILLION, SD — The University of South Dakota has opted for stability in its football program, promoting Matt Vitzthum to head coach following the departure of Travis Johansen.USD athletic director Jon Schemmel announced Friday afternoon that Vitzthum would become the 32nd head coach in Coyote football history, with USD opting to stay in-house to fill the vacancy.AdvertisementJohansen left Vermillion after one season as head coach and seven total seasons on the Coyote staff to take the defensive coordinator position at Rutgers University, a Big Ten Conference program. His decision created a sudden opening and Schemmel moved quickly to elevate…
Spring Branch (Texas) Smithson Valley strategist Ty Knutson committed to Texasaccording to Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.He chose the Longhorns over offers from Houston, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, TCU, South Carolina and Oklahoma State.AdvertisementKnutson is currently unranked in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Rankinga weighted average that uses all major recruiting media companies.After returning to the Forty Acres on a junior day visit last month, Knutson landed a Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns. His interest quickly grew and he is now enrolled in the state’s SEC program.“Texas is amazing” Knutson told Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman. “They have treated me…