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James Franklin Is Already Making The Same Excuses At Virginia Tech That He Did At Penn State

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By most accounts, James Franklin‘s first season as the head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies has been a success through eight games. Franklin has the Hokies at 6-2 after a 3-9 season a year ago, and they may well be favored in three of their four remaining games. However, the season hasn’t exactly been perfect. […] The post James Franklin Is Already Making The Same Excuses At Virginia Tech That He Did At Penn State appeared first on BroBible.

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Alabama Has Reason To Become College Football Independent

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The Alabama Crimson Tide were one of the founding members of the Southeastern Conference, the SEC. They had originally been a part of the Southern Conference, but in December 1932, Alabama headed for the SEC instead. Football in the SEC began in 1933, and Alabama won the first league championship. The Crimson Tide have been […] The post Alabama Has Reason To Become College Football Independent appeared first on HEAVY.

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“$12 Million to Hold an iPad on the Sideline,” “Definitely the Right Call”: Fans React As Michigan Places Its Trust in QB Tommy Carr Over Bryce Underwood

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham benched Bryce Underwood after a scoreless first half against Penn State on Oct. 17. Tommy Carr was given a chance, and he grabbed it with both hands, leading Michigan to a 21-18 victory. Whittingham then rewarded that performance by giving Carr his first career start against then No. 6 Indiana. However, […]

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“Wants to be at Penn State”: CFB World Reacts as Bob Chesney Responds to Rumors That He Could Be Poached From UCLA

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Bob Chesney’s UCLA Bruins have maintained their undefeated run through seven games this season. It’s the first time the program has gone 7-0 since 2005. They are the only team in the Big Ten with an unbeaten overall record, including a perfect 5-0 conference record. Whenever a coach puts together an impressive run at a […]

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham still using hypothetical wins to avoid panic button

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The Michigan offense has been dreadful this year. Only Stanford, Michigan State, and Colorado are Power Four teams that are scoring fewer points per game. Meanwhile, Michigan is second-to-last in yards and last in passing yards per game among Power Four teams. With other teams, such as Oregon, firing a coordinator due to performance, there […] The post Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham still using hypothetical wins to avoid panic button appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Worse Than the Madden Curse”: CFB Fans React as Michigan Star Bryce Underwood Lands Dr Pepper Partnership

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The 2026 regular college football season has not been a pleasant one for Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood. Coming into the season as the Wolverines’ starting quarterback and one of the most talked-about signal callers in college, Underwood has had an underwhelming season on the field. During his team’s 21-18 win over Penn State last […]

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“Scheme Doesn’t Fit the Personnel”: Biff Poggi Blames Kyle Whittingham for Bryce Underwood’s Failures amid Michigan QB’s Massive Struggles

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The Michigan Wolverines decided to end Bryce Underwood’s reign as starting quarterback after a poor outing against Penn State, in favor of freshman Tommy Carr. Underwood struggled against the Penn State defense, managing only 43 yards on five completions in 11 attempts, plus 11 rushing yards. However, former Michigan associate head coach Biff Poggi pointed […]

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“Can’t Play, He Never Could Play”: Analyst Rips Into Bryce Underwood After Michigan QB’s Mid-Season Benching

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The Michigan Wolverines announced their decision to bench former five-star home-state recruit Bryce Underwood in favor of Tommy Carr on Wednesday, after their offensive struggles continued in a scoreless first half against Penn State on Saturday before Carr was substituted in the game. As Underwood now faces uncertainty on whether he will play another snap […]

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“Hit That Portal”: Fans React As Kyle Whittingham Reportedly Set to Bench Bryce Underwood for Michigan vs Indiana Showdown

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Michigan defeated Penn State 21-18 on Saturday. During the game, Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham replaced sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood with freshman Tommy Carr. Underwood had a sloppy first half, completing 5 of 11 passes for 43 yards and two interceptions. Carr, meanwhile, led three scoring drives to help secure the win. Pete Nakos reported that […]

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Bryce Underwood pulls a classy move after being benched for Tommy Carr

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There were no sour grapes for Bryce Underwood on Saturday. Michigan played this week against Penn State at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. Underwood once again drew the start at quarterback for the Wolverines but was benched at halftime after throwing two interceptions. Backup quarterback Tommy Carr, the grandson of ex-Michigan head coach Lloyd … The post Bryce Underwood pulls a classy move after being benched for Tommy Carr appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Restructuring Of BYU Football Program Suggests Kalani Sitake Might Regret Not Leaving For Penn State

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The BYU athletic department announced a restructuring on Thursday that suggests that football coach Kalani Sitake may well regret not leaving the Cougars for Penn State when he had the chance. Sitake emerged as a surprise candidate to replace James Franklin as the Nittany Lions’ head coach in December and was reportedly close to a deal with the school before […] The post Restructuring Of BYU Football Program Suggests Kalani Sitake Might Regret Not Leaving For Penn State appeared first on BroBible.

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James Franklin Was So Salty After Penn State Firing That He Refuses To Watch His Former Players

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It’s certainly no secret that the bad blood between Penn State and former football coach James Franklin runs deep. Both sides have been sure to remind you of that fact at any and every turn. But it turns out Franklin took things one step further. The former Nittany Lions head coach was somewhat surprisingly fired in the middle of […] The post James Franklin Was So Salty After Penn State Firing That He Refuses To Watch His Former Players appeared first on BroBible.

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“Nobody Cares”: Months On, James Franklin Has His Say on Penn State Sacking

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James Franklin was relieved of his duties as Penn State head coach back in October 2025, and much has been said and written about the decision ever since then. Perhaps the main reason for the chatter around his firing comes from the fact that he spent 12 years at the program, which is an impressive […]

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Drew Allar has an interesting connection to former Steelers QB

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With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team now prepares for the upcoming season and looks at the rookies they picked up. As the Steelers picked Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round, the Nittany Lions product does have an interesting connection already with the franchise. While […] The post Drew Allar has an interesting connection to former Steelers QB appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ravens’ Eric DeCosta believes O-line paradigm has shifted after Vega Ioane selection

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The Baltimore Ravens shifted to building back the trenches during the NFL Draft. General manager Eric DeCosta pivoted to Olaivavega Ioane as their first pick out of Penn State football. Now the GM believes the Ioane selection signals a paradigm shift in the trenches. DeCosta leads personnel groupings and draft decisions for a team rich […] The post Ravens’ Eric DeCosta believes O-line paradigm has shifted after Vega Ioane selection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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FACT CHECK: Are Drew Allar’s Sexually Explicit Texts Real? [PHOTO]

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The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted a new quarterback, Drew Allar, on Friday night. And he might prove to be a real steal.  Allar led Penn State to a CFP semifinal appearance as a junior and was previously a top projection. Unfortunately, he sustained a season-ending ankle injury in October that abruptly cut his 2025 campaign short.  …

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