Posts Tagged ‘College Football’
New-Look Wisconsin O-Line Answers Bell In Season Opener
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — One of the biggest question marks surrounding the 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers entering this season was their offensive line. That question was answered emphatically in the season…
Read MoreNo. 19 Wisconsin to start QB Jack Coan in season opener
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There was no formal announcement on Sunday when Jack Coan was named starter at quarterback for 19th-ranked Wisconsin, which opens the season Friday at South Florida.…
Read MoreReality Check: Why your Top 25 team could tank in 2019
Sorry to be a bummer at a time of the year usually reserved for hope and optimism, but there is a decent chance your favorite college team is going to…
Read MoreRunning track sped up success for Badgers RB Jonathan Taylor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor is one of the best running backs in college football. He would be the first to say his success isn’t due to just one…
Read MorePick 6: Minnesota, Baylor among dark horse league contenders
College football is a chalky sport. Parity tends to be found in the middle class. The favorites usually win the championships. For some teams, though, simply being in contention late…
Read MorePick Six: Top college awards could feature repeats
The race for the top individual awards in college football this season will have some standout players seeking repeats. Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor won the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s…
Read MoreMichigan, Nebraska look set to make breakthroughs in Big Ten
The power structure in the Big Ten could be in for a shakeup. Jim Harbaugh enters his fifth year at Michigan overdue for a breakthrough, and two-time defending conference champion…
Read MoreAlabama QB says Tide learned ‘many lessons’ from title loss
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — It’s easier for Alabama to be humble now. The Crimson Tide can thank Clemson for that, at least. There’s nothing like a 44-16 drubbing in the…
Read More7 Big Ten teams will extend QB competitions into preseason
The week started with nine of the 14 Big Ten teams coming out of spring practices planning to continue quarterback auditions in August. The number was down to seven by…
Read MoreYoung and energetic, UW-L football prepares for 2019 season as coach assumes more duties
Weather for the fourth University of Wisconsin-La Crosse football spring practice was similar to a game in late October — cold and windy. It’s first practice was completely the opposite.…
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