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College Football Playoff rankings: the Cougs slip to No. 23 following loss to Colorado
Written on November 22, 2016 at 7:19 pm, by College BattleGround
The 38-24 loss to the Buffs in Boulder cost the Cougs one spot in the rankings ahead of the Apple Cup against the Huskies. After two small gains in the first weeks of the College Football Playoff rankings, the Washington St. Cougars’ first loss in more than two months has dropped them a spot to Continue Reading »
Ohio State remains No. 2 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Written on November 22, 2016 at 7:18 pm, by College BattleGround
The Bucks are in good shape. Ohio State had a tough time with Michigan State on Saturday, coming away with a 17-16 victory in less than ideal conditions in East Lansing. After that result, the Buckeyes come in at No. 2 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings as we come down the stretch. They Continue Reading »
USC Coach Clay Helton Q and A – UCLA Week
Written on November 15, 2016 at 2:35 pm, by College BattleGround
Watch: Clay Helton’s Q and A following the Washington Game and ahead of their game with UCLA Helton was impressed with the Trojans’ performance in all three phases against Washington. In particular Coach Helton liked the mental toughness the team had on Saturday. Their ability to drown out the media hype, the crowd noise, and Continue Reading »
BC Athletics Once Again Posts Strong Graduation Success Rate
Written on November 15, 2016 at 2:31 pm, by College BattleGround
Eagles are 5th among FBS teams Another year, another strong academic showing for Boston College’s student athletes. Boston College athletics posted a 95 in the most recent release of the NCAA’s Graduation Success Rate, good for 5th among FBS schools. The only schools ahead of BC were Notre Dame, Stanford, Northwestern, and Duke — the Continue Reading »
Tuesday afternoon Cardinal news and notes
Written on November 15, 2016 at 2:20 pm, by College BattleGround
When you’re tailgating in your backyard and counting down the days until the Cardinals play football again. Spread check (football): Louisville by 14. A reminder that the College Football Playoff Rankings show won’t be on at its usual time of 7 p.m. Instead, the rankings will be revealed on ESPN between the Kentucky/Michigan State and Continue Reading »
Ohio State’s versatile Demario McCall is proving he’s capable of more than mop-up duty
Written on November 15, 2016 at 2:10 pm, by College BattleGround
Assuming MSU doesn’t shock the world, the young back should be fun to watch on Saturday. After showing impressive potential against Bowling Green and Rutgers early in the season, freshman running back Demario McCall was left on the sideline as the going got tough for the Buckeyes during the four-game stretch in October. However, with Continue Reading »
Arizona football recruiting: Centennial running back Miles Reed on the Wildcats’ radar
Written on November 15, 2016 at 2:05 pm, by College BattleGround
A running back to keep an eye on for this 2017 class There’s not a lot of good depth on the Arizona Wildcats’ roster at the moment, which undoubtedly includes the running back position. Nick Wilson is likely out for the season, Orlando Bradford was dismissed, and J.J. Taylor suffered a broken ankle in the Continue Reading »
The Oculus Falls: Pittsburgh Defeats Clemson
Written on November 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm, by College BattleGround
The Oculus has fallen for the first time. I was going to write a post that was doom and gloom, scorch the earth kind of post. Then Washington lost and Michigan inexplicably bit the dust. That made me feel better. I’m trying to have perspective and remind myself that it has been an amazing ride—and Continue Reading »
This One is for the Seniors
Written on November 15, 2016 at 1:32 pm, by College BattleGround
#BeatPennState It is senior week here in Piscataway as Rutgers prepares for their final home battle of the season. Coming to town for this one is Penn State. Everybody hates Penn State. Rutgers is 0-2 against Penn State, although should be 1-1. Christian Hackenberg still should not have won that game. Coach Chris Ash spoke Continue Reading »
ASU Football: Kickoff time, television arrangements announced for Arizona State-Washington game
Written on November 7, 2016 at 2:40 pm, by College BattleGround
For just the second time this season, a Sun Devil football game is scheduled for an afternoon kickoff. The Arizona State Sun Devils may be focused on their Thursday game against Utah this week, but some news regarding their game in 12 days was announced Monday morning. The team’s trip to Husky Stadium – scheduled Continue Reading »