September 2023

Notes from around the nation before the early college football kickoff Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher (above) addresses the media after the Aggies' win last week over Auburn. A&M faces Arkansas today in an SEC West Division game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by MITCHELL MOLANDES)

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher (above) addresses the media after the Aggies' win last week over Auburn. A&M faces Arkansas today in an SEC West Division game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by MITCHELL MOLANDES)

Notes from around the nation before the early college football kickoff

Shawn Christopher September 30, 2023

Around the world of college football at 9:15 a.m. Central time, a little less than two hours...

The weekend’s college football schedule, and TFB picks LSU, led by quarterback Jayden Daniels (above), puts their No. 14 ranking on the line Saturday in Oxford, Miss., against the Ole Miss Rebels. (Photo by JONATHAN BACHMAN / courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)

LSU, led by quarterback Jayden Daniels (above), puts their No. 14 ranking on the line Saturday in Oxford, Miss., against the Ole Miss Rebels. (Photo by JONATHAN BACHMAN / courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)

The weekend’s college football schedule, and TFB picks

Mitch Lucas September 30, 2023

This weekend’s college football schedule isn’t loaded like last weekend’s, where there were a dozen games at...

FROM THE PRESS BOX | By JOE HALE / Another Saturday of prime college football Colorado coach Deion Sanders (above) leads his team at home against No. 8 Southern Cal today, just one of a myriad of great games this weekend, writes Joe Hale. (Photo courtesy of SPORTSWORLDNEWS.COM)

Colorado coach Deion Sanders (above) leads his team at home against No. 8 Southern Cal today, just one of a myriad of great games this weekend, writes Joe Hale. (Photo courtesy of SPORTSWORLDNEWS.COM)

FROM THE PRESS BOX | By JOE HALE / Another Saturday of prime college football

Joe Hale September 30, 2023

My wife’ll tell you, she often hears me mumbling about wishing Saturdays in the fall would come...

Report: Davante Adams to Colts for first and third-round picks in ’24 Could Davante Adams be on his way out of Las Vegas, via a trade to the Indianapolis Colts? A report by totalprosports.com is suggesting it. (Photo courtesy of REVIEW JOURNAL.COM)

Could Davante Adams be on his way out of Las Vegas, via a trade to the Indianapolis Colts? A report by totalprosports.com is suggesting it. (Photo courtesy of REVIEW JOURNAL.COM)

Report: Davante Adams to Colts for first and third-round picks in ’24

Shawn Christopher September 29, 2023

Could Davante Adams’ comments after his Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday be...

A&M lands another ESPN 300 recruit Jimbo Fisher (above) talks about his Texas A&M team at SEC Media Days in Nashville in July. Fisher and the Aggies will welcome Timpson, Texas quarterback Terry Bussey, the number 25-ranked player in the ESPN 300, to their team next fall. That gives A&M 10 of the ESPN 300 recruits as commitments. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)

Jimbo Fisher (above) talks about his Texas A&M team at SEC Media Days in Nashville in July. Fisher and the Aggies will welcome Timpson, Texas quarterback Terry Bussey, the number 25-ranked player in the ESPN 300, to their team next fall. That gives A&M 10 of the ESPN 300 recruits as commitments. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)

A&M lands another ESPN 300 recruit

Mitch Lucas September 29, 2023

There’s only so much one can do with potential. In fact, it’s often said potential gets more...

Hunter, Blackburn make peace after wicked-looking hit, injury Colorado wide reciever/ defensive back Travis Hunter (left) and Colorado State defender Henry Blackburn are pictured here, patching things up after Blackburn's hit on Hunter on Sept, 16 in a game between their teams left Hunter with a lacerated liver, and missing at least two games with the injury. (Photo courtesy of SI.COM)

Colorado wide reciever/ defensive back Travis Hunter (left) and Colorado State defender Henry Blackburn are pictured here, patching things up after Blackburn's hit on Hunter on Sept, 16 in a game between their teams left Hunter with a lacerated liver, and missing at least two games with the injury. (Photo courtesy of SI.COM)

Hunter, Blackburn make peace after wicked-looking hit, injury

Shawn Christopher September 29, 2023

“Brian’s Song” it ain’t (Brian’s Song 1971 Trailer | James Caan | Billy Dee Williams). But there...

Bayless, Irvin debate over Cowboys’ decision to honor Elliott New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott kneels in prayer before a recent game. Elliott's former team, the Dallas Cowboys, plan to honor him before Sunday's game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott kneels in prayer before a recent game. Elliott's former team, the Dallas Cowboys, plan to honor him before Sunday's game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)

Bayless, Irvin debate over Cowboys’ decision to honor Elliott

Mitch Lucas September 28, 2023

Ezekiel Elliott is set for a big day on Sunday in Arlington. That would be former Dallas...

Montgomery, Lions run over Pack, 34-20 Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is shown being sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (right) during the first half Thursday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Lions running back David Mongtomery scored three touchdowns and Detroit had 211 rushing yards to take a 34-20 win. (Photo courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is shown being sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (right) during the first half Thursday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Lions running back David Mongtomery scored three touchdowns and Detroit had 211 rushing yards to take a 34-20 win. (Photo courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Montgomery, Lions run over Pack, 34-20

Shawn Christopher September 28, 2023

Welp, the balloon burst on that really quickly. That is, if you were for the Green Bay...

Johnson’s XFL, USFL announce merger Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his ex-wife Dany Garcia, owners of the XFL, have announced that the spring football league is merging with the rival USFL, according to a story by ESPN. (Photo courtesy of ESSENTIALLYSPORTS.COM)

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his ex-wife Dany Garcia, owners of the XFL, have announced that the spring football league is merging with the rival USFL, according to a story by ESPN. (Photo courtesy of ESSENTIALLYSPORTS.COM)

Johnson’s XFL, USFL announce merger

Mitch Lucas September 28, 2023

“The Rock says…” That used to be Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s way of calling out an opponent,...

Klatt: Legitimate national title contenders, and those who aren’t Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is pictured here during his team's game with Ohio State last weekend. The Irish lost on the game's final play. College football analyst Joel Klatt of Fox Sports has released a list of teams he believes have a legitimate chance at winning the College Football Playoff this year, and those who do not. (Photo courtesy of BVMSPORTS.COM)