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Lawrence throws 2 TD passes against outmanned Falcons, Jaguars romp 31-0 in preseason finale
Read full article: Lawrence throws 2 TD passes against outmanned Falcons, Jaguars romp 31-0 in preseason finaleTrevor Lawrence tuned up for the regular season by guiding two long touchdown drives against a bunch of Atlanta players fighting for jobs, and the Jacksonville Jaguars blew away the Falcons 31-0 in the preseason finale.
Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12
Read full article: Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12Josh Johnson completed all 11 of his pass attempts and Emory Jones added a long touchdown throw in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason opener
Read full article: Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason openerAtlanta rookie Michael Penix Jr. completed 9 of 16 passes for 104 yards in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Falcons QB Cousins remains on track in recovery from torn right Achilles as team approaches minicamp
Read full article: Falcons QB Cousins remains on track in recovery from torn right Achilles as team approaches minicampAtlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins’ recovery from a torn right Achilles tendon remains on track as the team approaches next week’s mandatory minicamp.
Cousins shrugs off drafting of Penix, says he's ready to make it work for the Falcons
Read full article: Cousins shrugs off drafting of Penix, says he's ready to make it work for the FalconsKirk Cousins has shrugged off any hard feelings over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting he’s ready to compete and doesn’t think there will be any issues in the quarterback room.
QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick
Read full article: QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pickMichael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft’s first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins even as Cousins’ agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot.
Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick
Read full article: Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pickThe Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 pick.
NFL Draft Latest: Caleb Williams to Bears, record six QBs taken in first 12 picks
Read full article: NFL Draft Latest: Caleb Williams to Bears, record six QBs taken in first 12 picksThe Chicago Bears picked USC quarterback Caleb Williams to open the 2024 NFL draft, the first of six QBs in the top 12 picks.
Michigan's QB battle among many in Big Ten that started in spring and will ramp up again in the fall
Read full article: Michigan's QB battle among many in Big Ten that started in spring and will ramp up again in the fallBig Ten quarterback competitions that started in the spring will carry over to the fall.
Smith-Wade delivers big play on defense, National beats American 16-7 in Senior Bowl
Read full article: Smith-Wade delivers big play on defense, National beats American 16-7 in Senior BowlWashington State cornerback Chau Smith-Wade returned an interception 83 yards in the final two minutes to set up a decisive score and secure the National’s 16-7 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl.
Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and Michigan's stingy D clamps down on Washington's deep passing game
Read full article: Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and Michigan's stingy D clamps down on Washington's deep passing gameWill Johnson, Mike Sainristil and No. 1 Michigan's smothering defense held Michael Penix Jr. and the prolific Washington offense to one touchdown in a 34-13 victory in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Michigan overpowers Washington 34-13 as Jim Harbaugh delivers a national title
Read full article: Michigan overpowers Washington 34-13 as Jim Harbaugh delivers a national titleJim Harbaugh and No. 1 Michigan completed a three-year climb to a national championship by beating No. 2 Washington 34-13 Monday night in the College Football Playoff title game.
Experience abounds in CFP title game. 14 starters for Huskies, 9 for Wolverines in 5th or 6th years
Read full article: Experience abounds in CFP title game. 14 starters for Huskies, 9 for Wolverines in 5th or 6th yearsThat extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA because of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season is paying off for the teams playing in the College Football Playoff championship game Monday night.
CFP championship game participants Michigan, Washington each have 2 players on AP's all-bowl team
Read full article: CFP championship game participants Michigan, Washington each have 2 players on AP's all-bowl teamWashington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s wizardry in the Sugar Bowl got the Huskies into Monday’s College Football Playoff championship game.
Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game
Read full article: Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title gameMichael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Washington beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, earning the beleaguered Pac-12 one more game this season.
Washington taking lessons from 'Boys in the Boat' into the CFP semifinal
Read full article: Washington taking lessons from 'Boys in the Boat' into the CFP semifinalThe Washington Huskies are applying lessons from Olympic rowing in 1936 to their quest for a college football national title at the dawn of 2024.
Washington WR Rome Odunze looks for a final starring chapter in the College Football Playoff
Read full article: Washington WR Rome Odunze looks for a final starring chapter in the College Football PlayoffRome Odunze will leave Washington in the discussion as the best wide receiver ever to wear the purple and the gold.
The AP All-America team is loaded with 5th- and 6th-year players, including LSU's Heisman-winning QB
Read full article: The AP All-America team is loaded with 5th- and 6th-year players, including LSU's Heisman-winning QBHeisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels from LSU was one of seven players in either their fifth or sixth season of college football selected to The Associated Press All-America team.
This year's Heisman finalists are an ode to college football's portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs
Read full article: This year's Heisman finalists are an ode to college football's portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBsThis year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony is an ode to the new era of college sports, transformed by the transfer portal and NIL.
Jayden Daniels, the dazzling quarterback for LSU, is the AP college football player of the year
Read full article: Jayden Daniels, the dazzling quarterback for LSU, is the AP college football player of the yearLSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is The Associated Press college football player of the year.
Heisman finalists: LSU QB Daniels, Oregon QB Nix, Washington QB Penix Jr., Ohio St. WR Harrison Jr.
Read full article: Heisman finalists: LSU QB Daniels, Oregon QB Nix, Washington QB Penix Jr., Ohio St. WR Harrison Jr.LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Oregon’s Bo Nix, Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., transfer quarterbacks who have all played at least five college seasons, and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
Washington to play Texas in semifinal at Sugar Bowl. Huskies beat the Longhorns in 2022 bowl meeting
Read full article: Washington to play Texas in semifinal at Sugar Bowl. Huskies beat the Longhorns in 2022 bowl meetingWashington will meet Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 1.
No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 and secure playoff spot
Read full article: No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 and secure playoff spotMichael Penix Jr. passed for 319 yards and a touchdown, Dillon Johnson ran for 152 yards and two TDs and No. 3 Washington wrapped up a spot in the College Football Playoff, beating No. 5 Oregon 34-31 on Friday night in the Pac-12 Championship.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this seasonThe back door to the College Football playoff is unlikely to be open for Ohio State or anybody else this championship weekend.
No. 4 Washington finishes perfect regular season with 24-21 win over Washington State in Apple Cup
Read full article: No. 4 Washington finishes perfect regular season with 24-21 win over Washington State in Apple CupGrady Gross made a 42-yard field goal on the final play, Rome Odunze caught two touchdown passes from Michael Penix Jr. and No. 4 Washington beat Washington State 24-21 in the Apple Cup for an undefeated regular season.
Jayden Daniels' 4 TD passes lead No. 14 LSU past Texas A&M 42-30
Read full article: Jayden Daniels' 4 TD passes lead No. 14 LSU past Texas A&M 42-30Jayden Daniels passed for four touchdowns and accounted for 355 yards of total offense against one of the nation’s top defenses, helping No. 14 LSU beat Texas A&M 42-30.
No. 5 Washington clinches Pac-12 championship berth with 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon State
Read full article: No. 5 Washington clinches Pac-12 championship berth with 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon StateMichael Penix Jr. threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 5 Washington remained undefeated and clinched a spot in the Pac-12 championship game with a 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon State on Saturday.
STAT WATCH: Michigan's defensive dominance will be put to the test rest of way
Read full article: STAT WATCH: Michigan's defensive dominance will be put to the test rest of wayAs dominant as Michigan’s defense has been through nine games, where it ranks among the best of all-time is far from being determined.
Johnson runs for 256 yards, 4 TDs in No. 5 Washington's high-octane 52-42 win over No. 24 USC
Read full article: Johnson runs for 256 yards, 4 TDs in No. 5 Washington's high-octane 52-42 win over No. 24 USCNo. 5 Washington’s prolific offense kept the Huskies unbeaten with a 52-42 victory over No. 24 Southern California.
Penix throws 4 TD passes and No. 5 Washington beats Stanford 42-33
Read full article: Penix throws 4 TD passes and No. 5 Washington beats Stanford 42-33Michael Penix Jr. threw four touchdown passes and No. 5 Washington held off a fierce comeback attempt to beat Stanford 42-33 for its 15th straight win.
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. highlights AP midseason All-America team loaded with experience
Read full article: Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. highlights AP midseason All-America team loaded with experienceWashington sixth-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been selected to The Associated Press midseason All-America team, one of 19 players honored who have been in school at least five years.
Late TD pass by Michael Penix Jr. lifts No. 8 Washington to wild 36-33 win over No. 7 Oregon
Read full article: Late TD pass by Michael Penix Jr. lifts No. 8 Washington to wild 36-33 win over No. 7 OregonMichael Penix Jr. threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze with 1:38 remaining after another questionable fourth-down decision by Oregon, and Camden Lewis missed a 43-yard field goal attempt on the final play of the game as No. 7 Washington held off No. 8 Oregon 36-33 on Saturday in another wild chapter to their heated rivalry.
Washington knocks off No. 24 Oregon State 24-21 on late FG
Read full article: Washington knocks off No. 24 Oregon State 24-21 on late FGPeyton Henry made a 22-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to cap a 92-yard scoring driving, and Washington held off No. 24 Oregon State 24-21 to preserve its hopes in the Pac-12 championship game race.
No. 10 Spartans stay perfect with 20-15 win at Indiana
Read full article: No. 10 Spartans stay perfect with 20-15 win at IndianaMatt Coghlin's 51-yard field goal gave No. 10 Michigan State the lead and Payton Thorne's third-quarter touchdown throw gave the Spartans the breathing room they needed to beat Indiana 20-15.
Corral, Ole Miss take down No. 7 Indiana in Outback Bowl
Read full article: Corral, Ole Miss take down No. 7 Indiana in Outback BowlThe Ole Miss defense, which allowed 535.7 yards and 40.3 points per game during the regular season, came through with one more stop to clinch the school's first bowl win since beating Oklahoma State in the 2016 Sugar Bowl. leaving Indiana with an opportunity to pull out its first bowl win in nearly 30 years. The Hoosiers, who don't have a postseason win since the 1991 Copper Bowl bowl, drove to the Rebels 33 before stalling and turning it over on downs. The Big Ten logo was replaced by an Outback Bowl logo on jerseys, and the letters “LEO” were added to helmets. POLL IMPLICATIONSThe loss could cost Indiana what likely would have been a Top 10 finish in the final AP Poll.
No. 7 Indiana excited to be in Outback Bowl against Ole Miss
Read full article: No. 7 Indiana excited to be in Outback Bowl against Ole Miss“We were definitely kind of bummed out about what happened with the New Year's Six bowl game, but we just kind of used that as fuel to the fire,” running back Stevie Scott III said. “It has been 29 years since we last won a bowl game,” quarterback Jack Tuttle said. The problem was a porous defense yielded 40.3 points and a nation’s-worst 535.7 yards per game in the team’s first season under Kiffin. In fact, it’s rare that Ole Miss is facing a Big Ten opponent at all. They haven’t faced a team from that league since beating Nebraska in the 2002 Independence Bowl.
AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored
Read full article: AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honoredFields led Ohio State to a 6-0 record and the No. 7 Indiana (6-1) to its highest ranking since 1967, knocking off three ranked teams along the way. Its only loss was 42-35 at Ohio State in a game that went down to the final play. u-QB — Justin Fields, Ohio State, 6-3, 228, Jr., Kennesaw, Georgia. C — Josh Myers, Ohio State, 6-5, 312, Jr., Miamisburg, Ohio.
Tuttle, D lift No. 10 Indiana past No. 18 Wisconsin 14-6
Read full article: Tuttle, D lift No. 10 Indiana past No. 18 Wisconsin 14-6Indiana tied a program record Saturday by earning its sixth Big Ten win of the season, joining the 1967 and 1987 teams. Tuttle also lost a fumble that led to a Wisconsin field goal. “He goes running into the locker so I’m thinking, I’m telling Dex (Dexter Williams), ‘OK, this is your time. Indiana entered the day with a Big Ten-leading 18 takeaways and used an early turnover to take the lead for good. Wisconsin had moved the ball to the Indiana 39 when Tiawan Mullen sacked Mertz and knocked the ball loose.
Penix, Fryfogle, No. 10 Indiana blank Michigan State 24-0
Read full article: Penix, Fryfogle, No. 10 Indiana blank Michigan State 24-0Fryfogle had 11 catches for 200 yards — surpassing career highs he'd set just a week earlier — and the Hoosiers handled Michigan State 24-0 on Saturday. Michigan State was shut out at home for the first time since a 31-0 loss to Michigan in 1985. Michigan State: The Spartans have been hurt by turnovers in all three of their losses, and this was no exception. Lombardi isn't the only one to blame, but it was time for Michigan State to try another option at quarterback. “We thought it was some decision making early in the game," Michigan State coach Mel Tucker said.
No. 13 Indiana finally finds way to beat No. 23 Michigan
Read full article: No. 13 Indiana finally finds way to beat No. 23 Michigan23 Michigan 38-21 on Saturday for its first victory against the Wolverines in 33 years. Their second consecutive loss could turn up the pressure on coach Jim Harbaugh in his sixth season at Michigan. Indiana: The Hoosiers answered some questions about their ability to contend for a division title or conference championship. Indiana: After beating their first top-10 foe in 33 years, the Hoosiers made their second Top 25 appearance since 1994. Now, after dominating the Wolverines, Indiana could be headed toward its first top-10 ranking since September 1969.
Indiana's gamble pays off in OT upset over No. 8 Penn State
Read full article: Indiana's gamble pays off in OT upset over No. 8 Penn State8 Penn State — ending the Big Ten's longest streak of consecutive losses to Top 10 teams at 42. “In really six years at Penn State and 10 years of being a head coach, we’ve not been a team to commit penalties and we’ve not been a team to get turnovers, and tonight we had both," Penn State coach James Franklin said. Indiana: Coach Tom Allen's team took a huge step Saturday. SCARY SCENELess than two minutes into the fourth quarter, Penn State thought it had another turnover when receiver Miles Marshall fumbled at the end of a 17-yard completion. The penalty moved the ball to the Penn State 27 and set up Campbell for his second field goal.