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ESPN features oldest players in college football University of Texas-San Antonio quarterback Frank Harris (above), one of the oldest players in college football, is one of the players featured on Friday on ESPN.com. (Photo courtesy of NEWSBREAK.COM)

University of Texas-San Antonio quarterback Frank Harris (above), one of the oldest players in college football, is one of the players featured on Friday on ESPN.com. (Photo courtesy of NEWSBREAK.COM)

ESPN features oldest players in college football

Mitch Lucas September 15, 2023

Prior to the 2023 season starting, I ran into University of Texas-San Antonio quarterback Frank Harris in...

Jones, Kelce will play for KC vs. Jaguars

Mitch Lucas September 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars will definitely have to contend with tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris...

Can Tennessee, Florida renew a great rivalry? Florida’s Aidan Mizell (right) is tackled by McNeese State defensive back Twillie Lovett last weekend in Gainesville. The Gators (1-1) host Tennessee (2-0) Saturday night at 6 p.m. on ESPN in an SEC East Division battle. (Photo by JOHN RAOUX – Courtesy of the Associated Press)

Florida’s Aidan Mizell (right) is tackled by McNeese State defensive back Twillie Lovett last weekend in Gainesville. The Gators (1-1) host Tennessee (2-0) Saturday night at 6 p.m. on ESPN in an SEC East Division battle. (Photo by JOHN RAOUX – Courtesy of the Associated Press)

Can Tennessee, Florida renew a great rivalry?

Mitch Lucas September 15, 2023

You remember when Tennessee-Florida was a big deal every year in Southeastern Conference football? Like, when it...

Alabama benches Milroe for ND transfer Buchner Jalen Milroe (above) started the first two games at quarterback for Alabama, but Tyler Buchner will start against South Florida on Saturday, the Tuscaloosa News has reported, along with several other media outlets. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)

Jalen Milroe (above) started the first two games at quarterback for Alabama, but Tyler Buchner will start against South Florida on Saturday, the Tuscaloosa News has reported, along with several other media outlets. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)

Alabama benches Milroe for ND transfer Buchner

Mitch Lucas September 15, 2023

Well, two games wasn’t long. Alabama on Friday benched starting quarterback Jalen Milroe for Tyler Buchner, who...

College football’s weekend schedule, plus TFB’s staff picks Georgia’s Brock Bowers dives over Tennessee-Martin safety Oshae Baker to score a touchdown in week one of the 2023 season. Bowers and the Georgia Bulldogs host South Carolina on Saturday at 2:30 on CBS. (Photo by JOHN BAZEMORE – COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Georgia’s Brock Bowers dives over Tennessee-Martin safety Oshae Baker to score a touchdown in week one of the 2023 season. Bowers and the Georgia Bulldogs host South Carolina on Saturday at 2:30 on CBS. (Photo by JOHN BAZEMORE – COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

College football’s weekend schedule, plus TFB’s staff picks

Mitch Lucas September 15, 2023

Don’t go search anywhere for Saturday’s major college football schedule, all the different networks, times, etc. We’ve...

Erin Andrews interviews Rodgers before Jets-Bills Aaron Rodgers (above) sat down recently with Erin Andrews of Fox Sports to talk about all sorts of things, including his move to New York. Rodgers and the Jets host the Buffalo Bills on ESPN'S "Monday Night Football." (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)

Aaron Rodgers (above) sat down recently with Erin Andrews of Fox Sports to talk about all sorts of things, including his move to New York. Rodgers and the Jets host the Buffalo Bills on ESPN'S "Monday Night Football." (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)

Erin Andrews interviews Rodgers before Jets-Bills

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

It seems like for the bulk of the year, the Aaron Rodgers-Packers-Jets drama played out, with no...

Mayfield’s career resurrection continues: Bucs hold off Vikings, 20-17 Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (left) had nine catches for 150 yards, but he and the Vikings lost to defensive back Carlton Davis (right) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-17, on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of ADAM BETTCHER – GETTY IMAGES)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (left) had nine catches for 150 yards, but he and the Vikings lost to defensive back Carlton Davis (right) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-17, on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of ADAM BETTCHER – GETTY IMAGES)

Mayfield’s career resurrection continues: Bucs hold off Vikings, 20-17

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

By MITCH LUCAS What happens when the man who’s considered the number one receiver in the league...

Saints edge Titans: Carr comes up big, Tannehill, well, not so much New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Malcolm Roach celebrates a tackle on Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. The Saints would hold off the Titans, 16-15, at the Caesars Superdome; Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw three interceptions. (Photo courtesy of DAVID GRUNFELD – THE TIMES-PICAYUNE)

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Malcolm Roach celebrates a tackle on Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. The Saints would hold off the Titans, 16-15, at the Caesars Superdome; Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw three interceptions. (Photo courtesy of DAVID GRUNFELD – THE TIMES-PICAYUNE)

Saints edge Titans: Carr comes up big, Tannehill, well, not so much

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

Raise your hand if you thought Derek Carr would leave the Las Vegas Raiders, go to New...

Ravens beat Texans in opener, but lose Dobbins for rest of season Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson (right) is sacked by Houston Texans pass rusher Will Anderson during the season opener between the teams in Baltimore on Sunday. The Ravens won the game, though, 25-9. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson (right) is sacked by Houston Texans pass rusher Will Anderson during the season opener between the teams in Baltimore on Sunday. The Ravens won the game, though, 25-9. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)

Ravens beat Texans in opener, but lose Dobbins for rest of season

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

Going on the road to beat Baltimore in Baltimore would have been a tall task for Houston...

Cleveland blasts Burrow, Bengals, 24-3 Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo. Burrow had an NFL career-low 82 passing yards as he and the Bengals lost to Cleveland, 24-3. (Photo courtesy of SAM GREENE – THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo. Burrow had an NFL career-low 82 passing yards as he and the Bengals lost to Cleveland, 24-3. (Photo courtesy of SAM GREENE – THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER)

Cleveland blasts Burrow, Bengals, 24-3

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

The Cincinnati Bengals are a couple of years’ removed from the Super Bowl. On Sunday in Cleveland,...