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5+ min ago (530+ words) The controversial move of Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss to LSU shook the college football world and led to a tidal wave of ramifications across the sport. It was even felt at ESPN on'College GameDay'because of questions of how the program approached Kiffin and the relationships that exist behind the scenes in college football. Those questions blew up even further when Lane Kiffin publicly shared that he had sought Saban's counsel while discerning the move and that he was encouraged to leave for LSU, something that was not shared on ESPN airwaves by the legendary head coach. On Saturday before the SEC Championship Game between Alabama and Georgia, Kiffin was scheduled to make an appearance. However, on the eve before the program, the LSU coach bailed on an interview opportunity. It seemed to be a curious decision given how supportive…...

7+ min ago (560+ words) Dec 6, 2025 | 10:49 AM EST October 4, 2025, Waco, Texas, USA: Referee Kevin. Mar during the first half of a college football game between the Baylor Bears and the Kansas State Wildcats on October 4, 2025 in Waco, Texas. Baylor won, 35-34. Waco USA " ZUMAc201 20251004_zap_c201_127 Copyright: xScottxColemanx Head coach Joey McGuire will look to replicate Texas Tech's Week 11 win when the Red Raiders host rival BYU in the Big 12 Championship Game. With their playoff spot essentially secured, Texas Tech will aim to finish the job by claiming the conference title. BYU, meanwhile, needs a win to keep its playoff hopes alive. In a matchup with stakes this high, referee Kevin Mar will oversee the game and make the critical on-field decisions that could either extend or end the 2025 campaign for one of these teams. Kevin Mar was selected to officiate this high-stakes matchup because of his extensive experience....

8+ min ago (456+ words) Dec 6, 2025 | 10:47 AM EST Some endings arrive quietly. Others build for months before the truth finally lands. In Cleveland, the signs have been there, scattered across injuries, losses, and a quarterback controversy that refuses to fade. Now the question becomes unavoidable: what happens when a franchise runs out of places to hide? "I think it's inevitable that they are going to clean house," " @TonyGrossi on the Browns " " ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) December 5, 2025 Consequently, Stefanski sits in the middle of a storm he did not create but can no longer escape. The franchise has spent three first-round picks, $230 million, and its remaining goodwill on Watson. That decision now circles back to the head coach and general manager, whether fair or not. As Grossi pointed out, it looks like the ending is already written. The Browns have the option to activate Watson in three…...

14+ min ago (458+ words) The Las Vegas Raiders have been a mess so far in the 2025 campaign, as they have just a 2-10 record through their first 12 games. It seems like a full-scale rebuild could be in the cards in the near future, but before that happens, the team has to find a way to get through its remaining five games this season. Among the things that have not gone right for Las Vegas is the development of rookie wide receiver Jack Bech. For whatever reason, Bech has been buried on the depth chart all year long, but ahead of the team's upcoming action in Week 14 against the Denver Broncos, the former TCU Horned Frogs star made it clear he knows he's got a big opportunity in front of him on Sunday. The Raiders had high hopes for Bech this season, as they selected him…...

15+ min ago (275+ words) The post LSU HC Lane Kiffin breaks silence on retaining defensive coordinator Blake Baker appeared first on ClutchPoints. LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin confirmed Friday night that defensive coordinator Blake Baker will remain in Baton Rouge, ending a week of uncertainty that saw Baker interview for head-coaching openings at Tulane and draw significant interest from Memphis. Kiffin announced the news through a late-night post on X (formerly Twitter), after spending the day finalizing LSU's early signing-day efforts. "Sorry couldn't make it to Atlanta, but so excited that I stayed to finish this all up!! @CoachBlakeBaker is going nowhere !!! What a really long amazing Friday for @LSUfootball #ItsDifferent," wrote Kiffin. Many viewed Baker as the frontrunner to replace Jon Sumrall at Tulane, his alma mater, where he played from 200004. He reportedly formally withdrew from consideration Friday night while Tulane was…...

17+ min ago (223+ words) The Jacks and Coyotes hit the road for their second round playoff matchups this afternoon looking for a chance to advance. If both teams win today, th... SDSU & USD FCS Play-Off Schedule The Jacks and Coyotes hit the road for their second round playoff matchups this afternoon looking for a chance to advance. If both teams win today, the two will face off in the next round, setting up an in-state playoff battle. Here are the kick times for both SDSU and USD today: USD @ Mercer- Kickoff 11:00 AM CT SDSU @ Montana- Kickoff 1:00 PM CT Stay tuned to our local sports page for final scores & recaps from these two games and other games around the bracket. SDSU & USD FCS Play-Off Schedule The Jacks and Coyotes hit the road for their second round playoff matchups this afternoon looking for a chance to…...

19+ min ago (146+ words) daho Vandals (5-3) at South Dakota State Jackrabbits (5-4) Brookings, South Dakota; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota State hosts Idaho after Joe Sayler scored 20 points in South Dakota State's 75-62 victory against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. The Jackrabbits have gone 3-0 in home games. South Dakota State is eighth in the Summit League scoring 72.0 points while shooting 44.3% from the field. The Vandals are 1-2 on the road. Idaho averages 81.4 points and has outscored opponents by 10.5 points per game. South Dakota State makes 44.3% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.3 percentage points higher than Idaho has allowed to its opponents (42.0%). Idaho has shot at a 46.1% clip from the field this season, 5.7 percentage points above the 40.4% shooting opponents of South Dakota State have averaged....

21+ min ago (677+ words) The College Football Playoff is about to decide more than just who plays for a title. Last season, Notre Dame pulled in about $20 million from its CFP appearance, a huge payoff for a single independent program. This year, the entire ACC could walk away with none of that performance-based money. A few results on championship weekend, especially in the ACC title game between Virginia and Duke, will determine whether the league cashes in or gets completely shut out. Want to see how a win or a loss will impact your team's standings? Make sure to check out PFSN's College Football Playoff Predictor to see what the final bracket could look like. The danger for the ACC is simple. If unranked Duke upsets No. 17 Virginia in the conference championship, the league could miss the 12team CFP entirely, with no team in the…...

21+ min ago (41+ words) Footballs sit on the turf ready for kick-off before the start of an NCAA football game between South Carolina and North Carolina State in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. South Carolina won 35-28. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)...

21+ min ago (119+ words) The Loudoun County Captains (11-1) will take on the Lafayette Rams (12-1) on Saturday afternoon in a Virginia high school football playoffs Class 4 state semifinal matchup. The winner will face the Varina/Jefferson Forest winner in the state championship game next Saturday. Loudoun County and Lafayette have not met this season. Opening kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, December 6, with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH: Loudoun County vs. Lafayette football is livestreaming on NFHS Network When: Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, December 6. Where: Loudoun County High School | Leesburg, Virginia Watch live: Watch Lafayette vs. Loudoun County live on the NFHS Network...