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University of Wisconsin senior defensive end Matt Henningsen has been named a National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete, and a finalist for the NFF's William V. Campbell Trophy. This prestigious award is given to college football's premier scholar-athlete, and Henningsen's achievement marks the seventh
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Carson Wentz, the quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, was named the Offensive Player of the Week by Pro Football Focus for his outstanding performance in Week 6. Wentz led the Colts to a dominant 31-3 win over the Houston Texans, improving his season totals to nine touchdowns against only one
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Former City College standout quarterback Nick Rolovich was dismissed as head coach of the Washington State football team on October 18, following his failure to comply with Governor Jay Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Rolovich, a two-time All-American quarterback from 1998 to 1999, initially expressed willingness to take the
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Pennsylvania State University's football program has a long tradition of producing talented athletes who go on to excel in the National Football League (NFL). According to the university's latest news release, a total of 38 Penn State football alumni are currently playing in the NFL, with
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In Week 4 of the NFL season, several former North Dakota State football players made significant contributions to their respective teams. Chris Board, a fourth-year linebacker, recorded a career-high nine tackles for the Baltimore Ravens, while Joe Haeg earned a start on the Steelers' offensive line. Carson Wentz and
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In a significant development for college sports, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a memo stating that college football players and some other athletes in revenue-producing sports are employees of their schools, paving the way for them to unionize and negotiate over their working conditions. The memo, issued
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Kansas State football players continued to impress in the 2021 NFL season, with 17 Wildcats making significant contributions to their respective teams. Here's a recap of their performances throughout the season, highlighting key takeaways and statistics. Key Takeaways: * Deante Burton, DB - Dallas Cowboys: In his fourth NFL
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Peyton and Eli Manning's debut on Monday Night Football on ESPN2, featuring the Green Bay Packers' 35-17 victory over the Detroit Lions, drew in a record-breaking 1.9 million viewers, representing a 138% increase from the previous week's debut. This marks the most-watched alternate telecast
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The College Football Playoff management committee, comprising 10 conference commissioners and Notre Dame's athletic director, has put its proposed 12-team format on hold after failing to reach a consensus. Instead, they are reconsidering an 8-team playoff and exploring other issues. The committee is set to reconvene in Chicago
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Multiple former North Dakota State University (NDSU) football players made significant impacts in their respective NFL teams' Week 1 matchups. NDSU boasts an impressive nine active NFL players, the highest number of any Division I FCS program. Among these, quarterback Trey Lance threw his first career NFL touchdown pass,
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Pennsylvania State University will be hosting the popular pregame college football program, ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot, for the 10th time and fifth consecutive year. The show will be live in Happy Valley on Saturday, Sept. 18, ahead of the Nittany Lions' primetime meeting
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As the 18th-ranked University of Wisconsin football team takes on the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium, fans are preparing for a night of live action. With the pandemic keeping them away in 2020, UW officials are hoping for a smoother experience after last weekend's opener saw
