Nick Saban praises Auburn in our Iron Bowl Coverage from Tuscaloosa
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College Football
Troy Community Preparing For Football Season
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
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
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….
Walk-off: Alabama beats Georgia in OT for National Title
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…
No. 6 Auburn Holds Off No. 1 Alabama, 26-14 in Iron Bowl
Tigers Win First Iron Bowl Since 2013-2014 Season
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 Wager BBQ & Salmon on Peach Bowl Matchup
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…
Heisman Winner Rashaan Salaam Has Died
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…
2016 Heisman Finalists Announced
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…
Cal, Hawaii arrive for opening US college football game
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…
