Associated Press Oct 15, 2023, 02:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington moved up to No. 5 on Sunday in The Associated Press college football poll, the Huskies’ best ranking in six years, after a thrilling victory against Oregon and unbeaten Air Force was ranked for the first time since 2019. The top four teams
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Open Extended Reactions The Washington Huskies beat the Oregon Ducks 36-33 in what might be the game of the year in college football so far. Editor’s Picks The No. 7 Huskies led for much of the game, but Bo Nix wouldn’t let the No. 8 Ducks go quietly. He led his squad downfield for two
Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterOct 15, 2023, 01:38 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina coach Mack Brown said all week that Tez Walker would make an already dynamic Tar Heels offense even better. Everyone saw why on
Paolo Uggetti, ESPNOct 15, 2023, 01:22 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SOUTH BEND, Ind. — By now, USC quarterback Caleb Williams is used to owning every stage he steps on. But as Notre Dame fans jumped over walls and sprinted onto the field in celebration following the Fighting Irish’s 48-20 win over their longtime rivals
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterOct 15, 2023, 01:02 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions SOUTH BEND, Ind. — After trading places at the podium with coach Marcus Freeman late Saturday night, Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman paused as a chant began near the main
Open Extended Reactions College football has reached its midpoint with a deep pool of contenders still fighting for a College Football Playoff berth and a spot atop our Power Rankings. It’s a diverse pool, too, with each of the Power 5 conferences represented in the top five. Washington has an early claim as the lead
David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 05:39 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions Michigan won in a rout Saturday. We could’ve typed that sentence in any of the past seven weeks, and we probably will write it again in each of the
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 10:03 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — In an all-time great rivalry game, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw a go-ahead touchdown pass with 1 minute, 33 seconds left and Oregon missed a game-tying field
Associated Press Oct 14, 2023, 08:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — Before Rome Odunze left the room, he wanted to share a message about his Washington teammate who was sitting behind the microphones. “You’re looking at the Heisman Trophy winner right there,” Odunze shouted in the direction of his quarterback, Michael Penix Jr.
Associated Press Oct 14, 2023, 06:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MADISON, Wis. — Iowa tight end Erick All was carted into the locker room in the first quarter of the Hawkeyes’ game with Wisconsin on Saturday, leaving the Hawkeyes without their top playmaker on offense. All got hurt while making a 5-yard catch on
Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 04:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Over the years, Ryan Day and his staff at Ohio State have made a concerted effort to focus on getting high-caliber players and athletes to roam the secondary. That trend continued Saturday with the news that cornerback Blake Woodby, a top-30 prospect
Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 05:02 PM ET Close Covers the SEC. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of Auburn University. Open Extended Reactions TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama coach Nick Saban said after defeating Arkansas, 24-21, on Saturday that it’s great to get a win in the SEC “relative to how we progressed” from
Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 05:35 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Open Extended Reactions ANN ARBOR, Michigan — After Michigan‘s 52-7 win over Indiana, linebacker Michael Barrett was asked about the Wolverines’ dominant wins this season and how the players feel about their performance.
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterOct 14, 2023, 01:46 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Georgia All-American tight end Brock Bowers left the No. 1 Bulldogs’ 37-20 win over Vanderbilt in the first half on Saturday with an ankle
Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterOct 14, 2023, 03:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions On the same day Dan Lanning and Oregon were looking to make a statement against Washington, he and his staff scored a big win on the recruiting trail. Mater Dei High School (California) defensive tackle Aydin Breland (No. 45 overall in 2024
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterOct 14, 2023, 01:46 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Georgia All-American tight end Brock Bowers left the No. 1 Bulldogs’ game at Vanderbilt on Saturday with an ankle sprain. Bowers, the No. 4
Pete Thamel, ESPNOct 14, 2023, 09:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ohio State‘s run game faces looming questions against Purdue on Saturday, a week after struggling to run the ball consistently against Maryland. Buckeyes tailback TreVeyon Henderson is a game-time decision in West Lafayette, Indiana, sources told ESPN. Henderson’s top backup, Miyan Williams, is expected
Pete Thamel, ESPNOct 14, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions USC star receiver and kick returner Zachariah Branch is considered a game-time decision against Notre Dame on Saturday, sources told ESPN. Branch, a true freshman, hasn’t played the last two games and has not been a full participant in practice this week, due to