College Football

PAC-12 joins Big Ten, will play in-conference only for Fall Sports

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Statement from Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne on 2020 Football Season Opener: “As I’ve said before, USC AD Mike Bohn and I had multiple conversations over the last several months, and we were both planning on playing the football game on September 5 in Arlington. With the Pac-12’s decision to move to a conference-only schedule, we will do our…

Tide and Tiger Fans React to Bowl Games

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Both Alabama and Auburn fans were glued to the TV Wednesday, as their teams competed in their bowl games. Auburn dropped the Outback Bowl to the Minnesota Gophers, while Alabama cruzed late in the game against Michigan to secure a Citrus Bowl win. We went over to Walk-On’s Bistreaux here in Montgomery, to get reaction from fans as they watched…

Fans Travel Hours To Watch Annual Camellia Bowl

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The rain did not stop some fans from coming out to enjoy gameday activities ahead of the Sixth Annual Camellia Bowl at historic Cramton Bowl Saturday afternoon. “We’re so excited to be in Montgomery and to be able to support our team as we’re gonna be playing in the camellia bowl today,” Arkansas State fan Tara Thomason said. The Florida…

NO.15 AUBURN TAKES DOWN NO.5 ALABAMA IN THE 84TH IRON BOWL, 48-45

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Shaun Shivers scored on an 11-yard run with 8:08 left to put No. 16 Auburn ahead and another failed field goal by Alabama in the Iron Bowl wiped away the fifth-ranked Crimson Tide’s playoff hopes in a wild 48-45 victory for the Tigers on Saturday. Auburn (9-3, 5-3 Southeastern Conference) survived a final, marathon Crimson Tide drive when Joseph Bulovas’ 30-yard…

Troy Community Preparing For Football Season

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College football stadiums across the state will be filled with fans this Saturday. In Pike County, the home of the Troy Trojans, that means more revenue and excitement for the community. Preparations are underway as Troy University’s football season is just days away. Crews have been putting the finishing touches on and off the field. “I think that since the…

Local Fans React to Wins for Auburn and Alabama Football

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It’s been eight months since 2017’s last college football season ended with Alabama’s national championship. College football returned on Saturday for several of the state’s teams. Both top-ranked Alabama and 9th ranked Auburn won against top opponents. Auburn fans are expecting another big year. “I’m just super excited,” Auburn Tiger fan Blake Cowart said. “I love football, especially college football….

Troy Makes Changes to Gameday Parking Areas, Upgrades to Football Stadium

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Preparations are underway for the start of Troy University’s Trojan college football season, and there are some changes gameday attendees need to be prepared for. Updates to veterans memorial stadium will have trojan fans excited for gamedays, according to Deputy Athletic Director Brent Jones. “We’re so excited about the new north end zone facility here at Troy University,” Jones said….