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Freeze seeking top QB, tempers Auburn fans' expectations
Read full article: Freeze seeking top QB, tempers Auburn fans' expectationsHugh Freeze’s to-do list at Auburn includes picking or bringing in a quarterback who can revive one of the nation’s worst passing offenses and closing the talent gap its Southeastern Conference rivals.
Auburn hires Liberty's Hugh Freeze, who's coming back to SEC
Read full article: Auburn hires Liberty's Hugh Freeze, who's coming back to SECAuburn hired Liberty coach Hugh Freeze to take over the football program more than five years after his resignation from SEC West rival Mississippi amid both personal and NCAA scandals.
Kiffin plans to return; No. 20 Ole Miss falls to Bulldogs
Read full article: Kiffin plans to return; No. 20 Ole Miss falls to BulldogsWill Rogers passed for two touchdowns and Mississippi State stopped a potential game-tying 2-point conversion with 1:25 remaining to preserve a 24-22 Egg Bowl win over No. 20 Mississippi.
From burgers to ballgames, SEC fans aiming for normalcy
Read full article: From burgers to ballgames, SEC fans aiming for normalcySoutheastern Conference officials are trying to get back to normal on football game days, with stadiums filled with fans and grills being fired up outside, even in a portion of the country where the states have among the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates.
UCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead Knights
Read full article: UCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead KnightsFILE - Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Central Florida hired Gus Malzahn as its football coach Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)Central Florida hired Gus Malzahn as its football coach Monday, a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn. UCF lost both its athletic director (Danny White) and football coach (Josh Heupel) to Tennessee last month. Auburn fired Malzahn in December, paying a $22 million contract buyout to the coach, after the Tigers went 6-4 this past season.
Moore ends pursuit of Boise State job, staying with Cowboys
Read full article: Moore ends pursuit of Boise State job, staying with CowboysFILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore watches practice during an NFL football training camp in Arlington, Texas. Moore said Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, he is no longer pursuing the Boise State job, and the Cowboys signed their play-caller to a multiyear contract extension. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)FRISCO, Texas – Dallas offensive coordinator Kellen Moore said Saturday night he is no longer pursuing the Boise State job, and the Cowboys signed their play-caller to a multiyear contract extension. The 32-year-old Moore was a candidate at his alma mater after Bryan Harsin took the Auburn job. Moore was the winningest quarterback in college football history with a 50-3 record when he left Boise State in 2011.
Auburn hires Boise State's Harsin to lead football program
Read full article: Auburn hires Boise State's Harsin to lead football program25 San Jose State will face perennial conference powerhouse Boise State in the Mountain West championship on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Las Vegas. “I’m incredibly excited and humbled for the opportunity to be at a place like Auburn University,” Harsin said in a statement. Malzahn led Auburn to the Southeastern Conference championship and into the national championship game in his first season, 2013. Harsin has a proven track record as a head coach, more so than any Auburn coach in recent memory. Boise State won at least nine games in each of his first six seasons.
Army left out in Bowl Day marred by cancellations, opt outs
Read full article: Army left out in Bowl Day marred by cancellations, opt outsWhen that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)At a time when team after team had opted out of bowl games, Army found itself in a different sort of situation — left out. “It was a difficult day for all of college football,” said Nick Carparelli, the executive director of Bowl Season, the renamed Football Bowl Association. For the Hokies, the decision ended a 27 straight bowl game run. Some of the canceled bowl games — 15 in all, including three on Sunday alone — included the Bahamas Bowl, Celebration Bowl, Hawaii Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, LA Bowl, Pinstripe Bowl, Quick Lane Bowl, Redbox Bowl and Sun Bowl.
Boise State football vs. Colorado State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Boise State football vs. Colorado State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreFORT COLLINS, Colo. – Boise State has a date in the Mountain West championship game looming but first it visits Colorado State in Friday's regular-season finale. 19 Broncos clinched a spot in the Dec. 7 title game against Hawaii with Saturday's convincing 56-21 triumph over Utah State. LINE: Boise State -13.5Boise State has an achievement it can attain as the program has never gone unbeaten in conference play in its nine seasons in the Mountain West. Boise State has won all eight meetings versus Colorado State. PREDICTION: Boise State 48, Colorado State 16
Boise State football vs. Utah State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Boise State football vs. Utah State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score19 Boise State visits Utah State in a pivotal Mountain West contest on Saturday night. LINE: Boise State -7.5. Neither Boise State coach Bryan Harsin or Utah coach Gary Andersen would discuss their injured quarterbacks, leaving plenty of room for speculation and guesswork. Boise State is 18-5 all-time versus Utah State. PREDICTION: Boise State 34, Utah State 27
Boise State football vs. Wyoming: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Boise State football vs. Wyoming: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score21 Boise State looks to remain unbeaten in Mountain West play when it hosts pesky Wyoming on Saturday. I think Im in a different place than I was last year mentally and even as a quarterback leadership-wise, too, Vander Waal told reporters. ABOUT BOISE STATE (7-1, 4-0)Freshman quarterback Hank Bachmeier returned from a one-game absence due to a hip injury to complete 13-of-17 passes for 213 yards and one interception in the shootout with San Jose State. Boise State is 12-1 all-time against Wyoming, including a 6-0 mark at home. PREDICTION: Boise State 31, Wyoming 16
Boise State football vs. San Jose State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Boise State football vs. San Jose State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreSAN JOSE, Calif. Boise State is coming off a rare loss and the No. 21 Broncos look to bounce back when they visit San Jose State on Saturday night. LINE: Boise State -17.5Boise State coach Bryan Harsin said his team kept its focus on maintaining a positive attitude in the wake of the 28-25 road loss to BYU. Boise State is 13-0 all-time against San Jose State. PREDICTION: Boise State 40, San Jose State 23
Boise State football vs. BYU: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Boise State football vs. BYU: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreWide receiver Octavius Evans #1 of the Boise State Broncos leads the team on to the field prior to the first half against the Marshall Thundering Herd on September 6, 2019 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. 13 Boise State visits BYU in Saturday's nonconference game in Provo, Utah. LINE: Boise State -6.5. Boise State holds a 7-2 series edge with both of BYU's wins coming at LaVell Edwards Stadium (2013, 2015). PREDICTION: Boise State 45, BYU 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Boise State football vs. UNLV: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Boise State football vs. UNLV: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreWide receiver Octavius Evans #1 of the Boise State Broncos leads the team on to the field prior to the first half against the Marshall Thundering Herd on September 6, 2019 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. 15 Boise State looks to maintain its perfect start when it visits struggling UNLV in Mountain West play on Saturday in Las Vegas. LINE: Boise State -22.5. "Those two guys are tough dudes," Boise State coach Bryan Harsin said in a press conference. PREDICTION: Boise State 52, UNLV 10More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Boise State football vs. Air Force: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Boise State football vs. Air Force: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score20 Boise State looks to post its fourth consecutive win when it hosts Air Force on Friday night in the Mountain West opener for both programs. LINE: Boise State -8. Boise State hasn't lost a conference opener since 1999 when it lost to North Texas as a member of the Big West but coach Bryan Harsin is expecting a challenge from Air Force. Boise State leads the series 4-3 with one of Air Force's wins coming in Boise, 37-30 in 2015. PREDICTION: Boise State 34, Air Force 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Boise State football vs. Portland State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Boise State football vs. Portland State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreBoise State won the game 62-7. 22 Boise State looks to step up its performance when it faces FCS program Portland State on Saturday. Portland State put up a good road effort against FBS opponent Arkansas in its season opener before falling 20-13 and then rebounded to whip Division II Simon Fraser 70-7. Boise State is 6-1 against the Vikings with Portland State's win occurring in 1992 (51-26 in Boise) when it was a Division II program and Boise State was part of the I-AA ranks. PREDICTION: Boise State 44, Portland State 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Florida State football vs. Boise State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Florida State football vs. Boise State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreBut it's a new year and Florida State is hoping to get off on the right foot Saturday night in a neutral site game against Boise State at Jacksonville, Fla.TV: Noon ET, ESPNews. LINE: Florida State -5.5. Florida State has played at least one game in an NFL stadium every year since 2012, a streak that continues Saturday at the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Boise State has been selected for a bowl game in each of the last 17 seasons. PREDICTION: Florida State 23, Boise State 20More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.