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Jacksonville-born star running back could become first Heisman-winning RB since Yulee’s Derrick Henry
Read full article: Jacksonville-born star running back could become first Heisman-winning RB since Yulee’s Derrick HenryAshton Jeanty, a Jacksonville-born running back for the Boise State Broncos, is on the verge of snapping the cold spell of running backs winning the Heisman Trophy, and he’s doing it in a way that is possibly more impressive than Derrick Henry, another Florida native.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia-Alabama play a thrilling classic, undiminshed by expanded CFP
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia-Alabama play a thrilling classic, undiminshed by expanded CFPNo. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama played a classic, a wild affair that included a 28-0 run by the Crimson Tide to start the game and a resilient comeback by the Bulldogs.
USC retires Caleb Williams' No. 13, restores Reggie Bush's No. 5 to place of honor in Coliseum
Read full article: USC retires Caleb Williams' No. 13, restores Reggie Bush's No. 5 to place of honor in ColiseumThe University of Southern California has retired Caleb Williams’ No. 13 jersey and restored Reggie Bush’s No. 5 to its place of honor among the other retired numbers displayed on the Coliseum’s peristyle.
Reggie Bush plans to continue his fight against the NCAA after the return of his Heisman Trophy
Read full article: Reggie Bush plans to continue his fight against the NCAA after the return of his Heisman TrophyReggie Bush says the return of his Heisman Trophy is the biggest step yet in his fight against the NCAA to restore his reputation and his records from his incredible career at Southern California.
USC remains silent on O.J. Simpson's death, underscoring complicated connections to football star
Read full article: USC remains silent on O.J. Simpson's death, underscoring complicated connections to football starWhen O.J. Simpson's death from prostate cancer was announced, the University of Southern California made no public acknowledgement of it.
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.
Marineland hosting meet & greet event with Coach Steve Spurrier at Marineland
Read full article: Marineland hosting meet & greet event with Coach Steve Spurrier at MarinelandThe aquarium is hosting a meet and greet event with none other than Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Coach Steve Spurrier!
USC’s Caleb Williams wins Heisman after leading Trojan turnaround
Read full article: USC’s Caleb Williams wins Heisman after leading Trojan turnaroundSouthern California quarterback Caleb Williams has won the Heisman Trophy to make USC the first school to take home college football’s most prestigious player of the year award eight times.
Florida-Georgia tradition continues: Danny Wuerffel’s Desire Cup golf tournament back for 11th year
Read full article: Florida-Georgia tradition continues: Danny Wuerffel’s Desire Cup golf tournament back for 11th yearFor the 11th year, former Gators' quarterback Danny Wuerffel will host the Desire Cup, a golf tournament held over Florida-Georgia weekend, as a fundraiser for his Desire Street Ministries.
Is Tim Tebow in the Jaguars plans at tight end?
Read full article: Is Tim Tebow in the Jaguars plans at tight end?Former Florida Gators star quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow recently asked the Jacksonville Jaguars for a tryout to become the team’s next tight end, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday.
Carson Palmer, Bob Stoops lead college Hall of Fame class
Read full article: Carson Palmer, Bob Stoops lead college Hall of Fame classFILE - USC quarterback Carson Palmer, right, smiles at the Heisman Trophy after being named the 2002 Heisman Trophy winner at The Yale Club in New York, in this Dec. 14, 2002, file photo. Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer and former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops are among the 13 former players and coaches who make up the latest College Football Hall of Fame class. The National Football Foundation announced the newly elected hall of famers Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett, File)Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer and former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops are among the 13 former players and coaches who make up the latest College Football Hall of Fame class. He is the sixth Oklahoma coach to be inducted into the Atlanta-based Hall of Fame, including Bud Wilkinson and Barry Switzer.
Mac Jones wins Davey O’Brien award at College Football Awards
Read full article: Mac Jones wins Davey O’Brien award at College Football AwardsHeisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama is winner of the Maxwell Award as the college football player of the year. Four other Alabama players won awards during the College Football Awards Show. Four other Alabama players received awards during the College Football Awards Show. _ Offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood became the sixth Alabama player to win the Outland Trophy as the outstanding interior lineman. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
6 years later, Alabama and Ohio State go at it again
Read full article: 6 years later, Alabama and Ohio State go at it againSix years later, Ohio State and Alabama meet again, the Tide still rolling and the Buckeyes again looking for an upset. How Fields is feeling will be the main story line heading into the title game. Alabama was the top seed in the first four-team playoff after the 2014 season, but Ohio State beat the Tide 42-35 in the semifinal Sugar Bowl behind Meyer, Ezekiel Elliott and Cardale Jones. That Ohio State even got to play at all was surprising after the Big Ten canceled its fall season in August only to reverse course in September,"With everything this team has been through this last 10 months or so, I’m just so happy for this group of guys,” Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland said. Alabama opened as a touchdown favorite over Ohio State, riding a prolific offense that features two Heisman Trophy finalists.
Gators Breakdown: It’s time to ramp up Trask’s Heisman campaign
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: It’s time to ramp up Trask’s Heisman campaignAlright, nation, it’s time to jump onboard Kyle Trask’s bandwagon for the Heisman Trophy. While Florida fans have an appreciation for what Trask is doing, the rest of the country is just now starting to come around. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) and Bill Sikes to take a deep dive into Trask’s play so far this season. Also, the trio will discuss Bill’s latest work as he breaks down the relationship between individual All-SEC football players and teams that win SEC Championships. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdownLISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Podcasts | Stitcher
Heisman Trophy to be awarded Jan. 5; Finalists on Dec. 24
Read full article: Heisman Trophy to be awarded Jan. 5; Finalists on Dec. 24The Heisman Trophy will be presented Jan. 5, but without the usual ceremony held in New York City, and the finalists will be revealed on Christmas Eve. The deadline for Heisman voters to submit their ballots is now Dec. 21, two days after the conference championship games are scheduled to be played. Before college football schedules were revised because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Heisman was set to be handed out Dec. 12. Now it will be awarded during the 10 days between the College Football Playoff semifinals on Jan. 1 and the championship game on Jan. 11. ___More AP college football coverage: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Gators Breakdown: Championship Rewind - 2008 National Championship | Burke, McMillon commit
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Championship Rewind - 2008 National Championship | Burke, McMillon commit2008 was a season of high expectations for Gator football. After suffering just one loss in the regular season, the Gators were tasked with stopping the reigning Heisman winner, Sam Bradford, and Oklahomas high-powered passing attack that averaged 54 points a game. David Waters is joined by Tate Casey (Gators tight end 2004-2008) and Brandon James (Gators athlete 2006-2009) to take a look back at Floridas hard-fought win over Oklahoma in route to the programs third national championship. Also, David shares an update in the world of recruiting as Florida gains commitments from wide receiver Marcus Burke and safety Donovan McMillon. LISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Play | Stitcher
Gators Breakdown: Florida in the College Football Playoff?
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida in the College Football Playoff?Expectations for the Gators 2020 season are pretty high, but many out there still pick Florida to be on the outside looking in as far as the College Football Playoff is concerned. Brett Ciancia (Pick Six Previews) joins David Waters to explain why he sees Florida as a College Football Playoff Team. Also, the two discuss Kyle Trask as a Heisman Trophy candidate, Kyle Pitts as the nations best tight end, and in-depth look at coaches Dan Mullen and Todd Grantham. LISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Play | Stitcher
AP Top 25 Podcast: Looking for 2020's Burrow or Baylor
Read full article: AP Top 25 Podcast: Looking for 2020's Burrow or BaylorJoe Burrow went from middle-of-the-pack quarterback to Heisman Trophy winner. In 2020, what teams and players have a chance to be the next Baylor or Burrow? On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, USA Todays Paul Myerberg joins APs Ralph Russo to talk about potentially surprising players and Heisman Trophy candidates not name Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields. Also, there are lots of encouraging signs college football will start on time, but the coronavirus is likely to make this a most unusual season. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and https://appodcasts.com/category/ap-top-25-college-football/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/APTop25CollegeFootballPoll and https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25