Tua Tagovailoa threw a 41-yard touchdown to DeVonta Smith to give No. 4 Alabama a 26-23 overtime victory against No. 3 Georgia to win the College Football Playoff national championship Monday night. Tagovailoa entered the game at halftime, replacing a struggling Jalen Hurts, and threw three touchdown passes, including the game-ender to give the Crimson Tide its fifth national championship…
The 82nd edition of the Iron Bowl did not disappoint for Auburn fans as the Tigers defeated top ranked Alabama, 26-14. Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham exemplified moments of excellence throwing for 237 yards on 21-of-28 attempts, while also adding 51 yards off 12 carries and one rushing score. Kerryon Johnson kept the chains moving on the ground for Auburn as…
Congresswomen from Alabama and Washington are wagering barbecue versus salmon on the outcome of the football game between the universities in their home states. The University of Alabama and the Washington Huskies meet Saturday afternoon in the championship semifinal. The winner will advance to the national championship game. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama and Rep. Suzan DelBene, both Democrats, announced…
Authorities say 1994 Heisman winner Rashaan Salaam has been found dead in a Colorado park. The Boulder County coroner’s office said Tuesday that it was still investigating the cause of the death of the 42-year-old Salaam. The body of the one-time running back was found Monday at Eben G. Fine Park in Boulder. Salaam led Colorado to one of its…
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is a Heisman Trophy finalist for the second consecutive season, joining Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers and Oklahoma teammates Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook. The finalists were announced Monday on ESPN and the award will be presented Saturday in New York. Watson finished third in last year’s voting, won by Alabama running back…
SYDNEY (AP) – A chartered Boeing 777 touched down at Sydney airport on Monday morning, delivering the California Golden Bears and team officials for their much-anticipated opening college football game of the season on Saturday against Hawaii. The 14-hour flight left San Francisco a bit late, just after midnight Saturday night. The 100-plus players and coach Sonny Dykes missed the…
The 2016 SEC Media Days is now in the history books. Our sports analyst John Longshore breaks down his thoughts on the upcoming football season and makes his PICK to win it all! Categories: Alabama, Auburn, News, Sports, Video Tags: College Football, sec football, SEC Media Days
Following a disappointing season last year, a lot of pressure is on Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn this year. It’s already been an off season where the head coach has had to deal with players getting in trouble. Sports Director Vince Lennon and Sports Analyst John Longshore discuss what faces Malzahn this season and how he’s handled player discipline. We…
Day 1 of SEC Media Days in Hoover kicked off with the Auburn Tigers taking center state. After a disappointing season last year, the Tigers hope to rebound in 2016. Katherine Donnelly talked to players about their confidence in head coach Gus Malzahn. Categories: Auburn, Sports, Video Tags: Auburn, auburn tigers, College Football, football, sec
IRVING, Texas (AP) – Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says he’s going to push conference leaders to make decisions one way or the other on the lingering issues of expansion, a football championship game and a league network by the end of the summer. Athletic directors spent about 90 minutes during the league’s spring meetings Wednesday in what were termed…
