Breaking News

PSU

The rematch awaits for Texas, Ohio St.

AUSTIN, Texas — Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith is the most feared wide receiver in college football. For most teams, anyway. When No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State meet Saturday, Smith will face the one team that shut him down last season. Texas held Smith to just one catch for 3 yards in a College Football Playoff semifinal. The Buckeyes won the game 28-14 and went on to win the national title as Smith scored a touchdown and set up the game-clinching field goal in the final minutes with a 56-yard catch. Smith is ready for the rematch against Texas and looking for some personal ...

Colorado’s mascot Ralphie VI retires, replacement in training

BOULDER, Colo. — Deion Sanders saw a valuable performer for the Colorado Buffaloes retire Tuesday — live mascot Ralphie VI. The 5-year-old buffalo nicknamed Ember is staying home on the ranch this season rather than running the field. The decision was made in the best interest of Ember, ...

James Franklin picks Grunkemeyer as PSU’s backup QB

Penn State has settled on a backup quarterback, and it’s Ethan Grunkemeyer. James Franklin confirmed the decision on Wednesday. Jaxon Smolik is the third-teamer. “It was close,” Franklin said, adding Grunk “was a little bit more consistent,” from the beginning of fall ...

Lions, Franklin still must prove they can win big games

Something fascinating happened to Penn State last season with regards to perception. I’d even call it bewildering. The Nittany Lions didn’t really beat anybody, and yet lots and lots of people convinced themselves that the program took big strides forward. But did it really? Yes, PSU ...

PSU needs to beat Ohio State and win Big Ten title

Some are saying national championship or bust this year, but that’s a little over the top. It definitely would be an improvement over 2024 for the Nittany Lions to advance to the national championship game — and obviously be a successful season. And with a veteran team, including a ...

OSU-Texas tops on TV lists for college football opening weekend

The college football season begins in earnest this week, and the schedule features three top-10 matchups that will give a leg up to the winners in the race to make the 12-team College Football Playoff. None is bigger than No. 1 Texas at No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday. The picks are for FBS vs. ...