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LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr.'s season is ended by a knee injury, coach confirms
Read full article: LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr.'s season is ended by a knee injury, coach confirmsLSU coach Brian Kelly says linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. has an anterior cruciate ligament injury that has ended what was expected to be his final season with the Tigers before entering the NFL draft.
Williams' late touchdown rescues No. 16 LSU in 36-33 win at South Carolina on Saturday.
Read full article: Williams' late touchdown rescues No. 16 LSU in 36-33 win at South Carolina on Saturday.Josh Williams scored on a 2-yard run with 1:12 left and mistake-prone No. 16 LSU rallied to beat South Carolina 36-33 to open Southeastern Conference play on Saturday.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: 3 years in at Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman is again explaining a stunning loss
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: 3 years in at Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman is again explaining a stunning lossMarcus Freeman still has not mastered the most underrated part of being a college football coach at a blue-blood school: Beat the teams youโre supposed to beat.
Conference realignment makes future USC-LSU opening matchups unlikely
Read full article: Conference realignment makes future USC-LSU opening matchups unlikelyTwo ranked and historic college football programs open the season in a sold-out stadium as a stand-alone prime-time game before a national TV audience in a glamorous city.
LSU reinstates cornerback Javien Toviano as his video voyeurism case progresses
Read full article: LSU reinstates cornerback Javien Toviano as his video voyeurism case progressesLSU projected starting cornerback Javien Toviano has been reinstated to the football program while he navigates legal issues stemming from his arrest on charges of video voyeurism.
Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype as LSU looks to defy expectations again
Read full article: Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype as LSU looks to defy expectations againMississippi coach Lane Kiffin learned a lot from Nick Saban โ especially about the dangers of preseason praise and high expectations being placed upon a team by fans and media.
Jayden Daniels dazzles in rallying No. 23 LSU to 49-39 shootout win over No. 21 Missouri
Read full article: Jayden Daniels dazzles in rallying No. 23 LSU to 49-39 shootout win over No. 21 MissouriJayden Daniels threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 139 yards and another score and led No. 23 LSU to a 49-39 win over No. 21 Missouri.
LSU safety Brooks recovering from emergency surgery to have brain tumor removed, family says
Read full article: LSU safety Brooks recovering from emergency surgery to have brain tumor removed, family saysThe family of LSU safety Greg Brooks says the Tigers defensive back has undergone surgery to remove โa large brain tumor."
Career game for Nabers with 13 catches and 239 yards helps No. 14 LSU rout Mississippi State 41-14
Read full article: Career game for Nabers with 13 catches and 239 yards helps No. 14 LSU rout Mississippi State 41-14Malik Nabers set career highs with 13 catches for 239 yards and scored two touchdowns, Jayden Daniels ran for two scores, and No. 14 LSU beat Mississippi State 41-14.
Swarbrick to step down as Notre Dame's AD next year; NBC Sports' Peter Bevacqua will take over
Read full article: Swarbrick to step down as Notre Dame's AD next year; NBC Sports' Peter Bevacqua will take overJack Swarbrick will step down as Notre Dameโs athletic director next year after a 16-year run in which he helped the school maintain the football program's independent status amid an unprecedented flurry of conference realignment.
Daniels, No. 15 LSU outlast No. 6 Alabama, 32-31 in OT
Read full article: Daniels, No. 15 LSU outlast No. 6 Alabama, 32-31 in OTJayden Daniels ran for 25-yard touchdown in overtime and then found tight end Mason Taylor for a do-or-die 2-point conversion, and 15th-ranked LSU defeated No. 6 Alabama 32-31.
Dynamic Daniels, LSU, roar back on No. 7 Ole Miss, 45-20
Read full article: Dynamic Daniels, LSU, roar back on No. 7 Ole Miss, 45-20Jayden Daniels ran for three touchdowns and passed for two scores, and LSU roared back from an early two-touchdown deficit to hand No. 7 Mississippi its first loss this season, 45-20.
Marshall upsets No. 8 ND 26-21; Freeman to 0-3 for Irish
Read full article: Marshall upsets No. 8 ND 26-21; Freeman to 0-3 for IrishSteven Gilmore returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter and Khalan Labron ran for 163 yards as Marshall shocked No. 8 Notre Dame 26-21.
College football, Australian Open headline ESPN schedule
Read full article: College football, Australian Open headline ESPN scheduleThree huge matchups to kick off the college football season, a new Australian Open agreement and two new โ30 for 30โ documentaries will be announced by ESPN as part of its presentation to advertisers in New York.
AP source: Napier gets 7-year, $51.8M contract at Florida
Read full article: AP source: Napier gets 7-year, $51.8M contract at FloridaA person familiar with negotiations says new Florida coach Billy Napier agreed to a seven-year, $51.8 million contract that makes him the fifth-highest-paid coach in the Southeastern Conference.
AD: Notre Dame won't rush search to replace Brian Kelly
Read full article: AD: Notre Dame won't rush search to replace Brian KellyNotre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says he wonโt be rushed into finding a replacement for football coach Brian Kelly no matter where the team is going in the postseason.
Coan, No. 6 Irish dominate Yellow Jackets in 55-0 victory
Read full article: Coan, No. 6 Irish dominate Yellow Jackets in 55-0 victoryJack Coan threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns in a little more than a half and No. 6 Notre Dame had two defensive touchdowns in winning its sixth straight game, 55-0 over beleaguered Georgia Tech on Saturday.
With QB Coan out, No. 12 Irish beat No. 18 Badgers 41-13
Read full article: With QB Coan out, No. 12 Irish beat No. 18 Badgers 41-13Chris Tyree returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown and Drew Pyne threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter in relief of an injured Jack Coan as No. 12 Notre Dame beat No. 18 Wisconsin 41-13 at Soldier Field.
Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinals
Read full article: Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinalsNotre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) is sacked by Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas โ Ian Book had Notre Dame moving with a chance to get within a touchdown of No. A few plays later, the Irish quarterback was out of the game after 310-pound defensive tackle Christian Barmore fell on top of Book on a 14-yard sack. On the next Irish possession, Book ended up in the medical tent after Barmore's sack, replaced by freshman Drew Pyne. Notre Dame beat the Tigers 47-40 in November while Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was sidelined because of a positive COVID-19 test.
Alabama to meet Notre Dame in relocated CFP semifinal game
Read full article: Alabama to meet Notre Dame in relocated CFP semifinal game4 Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal originally scheduled to serve as the 107th Rose Bowl, the playoff committee announced Sunday. โOur guys recognize what theyโll need to do relative to the mental preparation of playing a great football team in Alabama. But instead of a week amid the pomp and pageantry of the Rose Bowl, the teams will spend their semifinal week in Arlington, Texas. Oregon State beat Duke in Durham, North Carolina, in that version of the Rose Bowl. The festive week of genteel celebrations around the Rose Bowl game had already been mostly canceled.
Kelly, Swinney express concern about no families at playoffs
Read full article: Kelly, Swinney express concern about no families at playoffsโWhy would we play if you canโt have families at the game?" "If you canโt have families at bowl games, why would you go to a game where your families canโt be part of it? โWhy canโt it be the Rose Bowl in Las Vegas or can it be the Rose Bowl in another town?โ Kelly said. "They canโt be around their families for Christmas, and youโre going to tell me weโre going to have a playoff and maybe one site can have families and the other canโt? I am so sick and tired of this playoff committee talking about having sites where you canโt have parents at and their families.
Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21; Clemson next up
Read full article: Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21; Clemson next upIt was Bookโs 30th victory as a starter, the most ever for a Notre Dame quarterback. โItโs a dream come true to be able to attend Notre Dame and have a good career,โ Book said. Notre Dame started its run thanks to a roughing the passer by Syracuse that Book later turned into a 28-yard TD run. Book finished with 348 total yards, becoming only the second Irish player to move past 10,000 yards (10,008) in total offense. Notre Dame: The Irish have an extra week to rest up for Clemson after the conference adjusted the schedules earlier this week, canceling their last game.
Kelly earns 100th win, No. 2 Notre Dame rolls past BC 45-31
Read full article: Kelly earns 100th win, No. 2 Notre Dame rolls past BC 45-31(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)BOSTON โ Notre Dame has a history of following big wins with letdowns against rival Boston College. Iโm fortunate to be at Notre Dame that long. 1 Clemson, Notre Dame (8-0, 7-0 ACC) racked up a season-high 561 total yards against BC. The last time Notre Dame beat a top-ranked team was 1993, and then following week the Fighting Irish were upset by BC on a last-second field goal. It was recovered by Notre Dame defensive end Daelin Hayes on the Eagles 49 with 2:05 left in the quarter.
No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT
Read full article: No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson 47-40 in double OT4 Notre Dame shut down top-ranked Clemson with a couple of sacks to seal a 47-40 win Saturday night. 1 for the first time since taking down Florida State in 1993 at Notre Dame Stadium. Uiagalelei, starting in place of Trevor Lawrence for a second week, passed for 439 yards, the most ever by a Notre Dame opponent. Notre Dame: Avery Davis came to South Bend as a quarterback and has been moved to running back, receiver and defensive back. Notre Dame: The Fighting Irish are at Boston College, which might bring back some bad memories for Notre Dame fans.
Week 10: Pac-12 begins in first monster schedule of season
Read full article: Week 10: Pac-12 begins in first monster schedule of season(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)The final major college football conference to begin its season gets going Saturday. The Pac-12 kicks off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) with Arizona State at No. Instead of Pac-12 after dark itโs Pac-12 for lunch. The Hawkeyes will try to avoid that in this unique conference-only season at home against Michigan State. Arkansas State also had a marquee upset early in the season, beating Kansas State.
Notre Dame extends coach Brian Kelly's contract through 2024
Read full article: Notre Dame extends coach Brian Kelly's contract through 2024Notre Dame and coach Brian Kelly have agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2024 season. Kelly is entering his 11th season as Notre Dame coach, and 30th season as a head coach in college football. โWe are pleased to be able to have Brian lead our football program for the foreseeable future,โ Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said in a statement. Kelly is approaching Lou Holtzโs Notre Dame record for most games coached in program history. He has already matched Holtz with five double-digit victory seasons at Notre Dame.
NCAA finalizing plan for extended college football preseason
Read full article: NCAA finalizing plan for extended college football preseasonAfter the pandemic wiped out spring practice for most major college football teams, an NCAA plan to extend the preseason by two weeks could help coaches and players make up for the lost time. Schools have started this week bringing their football players back to campus for voluntary workouts mostly weight training and conditioning in team facilities. Lyons said teams will be required to complete at least the four weeks of standard preseason before playing a game. Todd Berry, executive director for the American Football Coaches Association, said he would expect some coaches to segment their teams, holding multiple practices per day. If facing coverings are needed for players, Stewart said neck gaiters stretchy scarves made of lightweight, breathable material could be the way teams go.
Notre Dame football vs. Navy: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Notre Dame football vs. Navy: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreNOTRE DAME, Ind. We know how good they are, even if they werent ranked, Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo told reporters. Its going to be really, really hard for us to beat them. Deserving of being nationally ranked," Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly told the media. Notre Dame has won 16 in a row at home, the third-longest streak in school history.
Notre Dame football vs. Virginia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Notre Dame football vs. Virginia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreNOTRE DAME, Ind. Just watching the (Michigan) game, I know that we will see the Notre Dame team that we saw in all the weeks before that, Hokies coach Justin Fuente told reporters. Notre Dame senior OL Tommy Kraemer is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after suffering an MCL sprain against Michigan. The Irish won 45-23 at Virginia Tech last season and the Hokies won the first meeting 34-31 at Notre Dame in 2016. PREDICTION: Notre Dame 34, Virginia Tech 24
No. 19 Michigan routs No. 18 Notre Dame 45-14 in rain
Read full article: No. 19 Michigan routs No. 18 Notre Dame 45-14 in rainJafar Armstrong #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is tackled during a first half run by Brad Hawkins #20 and Ambry Thomas #1 of the Michigan Wolverines. 8 Notre Dame 45-14 in driving rain Saturday night. Notre Dame took advantage of a questionable call on pass interference to set up Ian Book's 7-yard TD pass to Cole Kmet to pull within 10 points late in the third quarter. POLL IMPLICATIONSMichigan will make a jump in the poll and Notre Dame will probably plummet. RIVALRY RENEWEDOn the same day the schools completed their two-game deal, they announced Michigan will host Notre Dame in 2033 and the Irish will play the Wolverines at home in 2034.
Notre Dame football vs. USC: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Notre Dame football vs. USC: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreNOTRE DAME, Ind. LINE: Notre Dame -11Irish senior quarterback Ian Book hopes to match last year's meeting when he threw for 352 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a 24-17 victory while the Notre Dame defense bent, but didn't break, against USC's three talented receivers. "You just have to stay disciplined," Slovis, who has completed 77.9 percent of his passes for 732 yards, told the Los Angeles Times. Notre Dame senior DL Julian Okwara has four sacks combined in the last two games after being shut out the first three. PREDICTION: Notre Dame 34, USC 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Notre Dame football vs. Virginia: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Notre Dame football vs. Virginia: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreMyron Tagovailoa-Amosa #95 and Alohi Gilman #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate after the Irish recovered a fumble against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. LINE: Notre Dame -11.5"This stings a little bit," Notre Dame senior defensive lineman Khalid Kareem told reporters after the loss. Notre Dame junior WR Michael Young (collarbone) is expected to make his season debut and sophomore WR Braden Lenzy (concussion) could return as well. The Irish have won 12 straight games at Notre Dame Stadium and are 2-0 all time against the Cavaliers, including a 34-27 triumph at Virginia in 2015. PREDICTION: Notre Dame 31, Virginia 21More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Notre Dame football vs. New Mexico: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Notre Dame football vs. New Mexico: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreNOTRE DAME, Ind. The Irish have won 11 straight games at home, the third-longest streak since Notre Dame Stadium opened in 1930. Nine different Lobos had at least one catch in the opener, led by senior WR Anu Somoye (three receptions, 62 yards). Notre Dame running backs have gone 571 carries without a fumble, which is the longest active streak among FBS teams. PREDICTION: Notre Dame 48, New Mexico 13More college football scores