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South Carolina sets depth chart for opening football game against UNC ·

UPDATED AUGUST 28, 2023 12:55 PMThe South Carolina Gamecocks have issued an official depth chart for the 2023 season and the opening game against the UNC Tar Heels.OBSERVATIONS▪ Six true freshmen are in the two-deep to start the season: Nyck Harbor and Markee Anderson on offense, with Desmond Umeozulu, Pup Howard, Judge Collier and Jalon Kilgore on defense.▪ South Carolina listed a few positions as ...

Aztecs’ Cody Moon and Jack Browning earn Mountain West Player of the Week honors ·

BY KIRK KENNEYAUG. 28, 2023 12:02 PM PTLinebacker Cody Moon made his San Diego State debut memorable with a team-high 12 tackles in Saturday’s win over Ohio.Kicker/punter Jack Browning picked up where he left off last season, kicking a pair of field goals while averaging 56.3 yards a punt in the game.Moon and Browning were recognized for their efforts on Monday morning when they were honored by the ...

Who is starting for Purdue football against Fresno State? ·

Lafayette Journal & CourierWEST LAFAYETTE − The depth chart for Purdue football's season opener is finally official.And, as expected, Hudson Card will lead the Boilermaker offense behind center.However, there were some question marks on the top two at each spot and now we know.Here's the official depth chart, released Monday morning ahead of Saturday's noon kickoff against Fresno State at Ross-Ade ...

Pitt's Pat Narduzzi excited for Week 1 matchup against former assistant and ‘friend’ Shawn Watson ·

Pittsburgh Post-Gazettenhiles@post-gazette.comAUG 28, 2023 2:52 PMThroughout his time in Pittsburgh, Pat Narduzzi has made it clear that he loves to compete.Since accepting Pitt’s head coaching job in 2015, Narduzzi and the Panthers have had the chance to partake in numerous notable competitions. But Pitt’s next contest comes with a unique dynamic that Narduzzi has yet to encounter.On Saturday at 3:30 ...

How the Nittany Lions could line up against West Virginia. Our depth chart projection ·

AUGUST 28, 2023 10:25 AMPenn State opens its season Saturday against West Virginia, and keeping in line with the last couple seasons, it’s unlikely the Nittany Lions release a depth chart.After seeing multiple practices, including a rare full practice that was open to the public, we’ll take our best crack at determining who will slot in where for Penn State against the Mountaineers.OFFENSEQuarterback:Sophomore ...

No. 18 Oregon State Beavers at San Jose State Spartans football sneak peek: Players to watch, stats, early betting odds ·

Published Aug. 28, 2023, 11:36 a.m.By Nick Daschel | The Oregonian/OregonLiveOregon State kicks off the 2023 football season Sunday when the Beavers play at San Jose State at 12:30 p.m. in CEFCU Stadium.This is the first of three consecutive non-conference games for OSU. The Beavers play for just the second time at San Jose State. Oregon State seeks its first win in a road season opener since 1999.Here ...

Oregon Ducks projected depth chart for season opener against Portland State ·

Published Aug. 28, 2023, 6:00 a.m.By James Crepea | The Oregonian/OregonLiveNo. 15 Oregon opens the season against Portland State on Saturday.The Oregonian/OregonLive is projecting how the Ducks look on paper entering the season. Injuries and other absences are noted.Here is the projected Oregon depth chart to open the 2023 season:OFFENSE DEFENSEQUARTERBACKBo Nix, seniorTy Thompson, redshirt-sophomoreAustin ...

New Notre Dame quarterback already locked in with Ohio State football in the distance: Buckeye Breakfast ·

Published Aug. 28, 2023, 5:00 a.m.By Nathan Baird, cleveland.comCOLUMBUS, Ohio —Ohio State football’s season opens Saturday at Indiana, but the first major test will require a return to the Hoosier state three weeks later.Notre Dame’s Sam Hartman gave the Buckeye staff some early film to break down of how he looks with his new team. He completed 19 of 23 passes (82.6%) for 251 yards and four touchdowns ...

NC State football has a new ‘No. 1.’ What that means, and why that jersey matters ·

AUGUST 28, 2023 2:36 PMRALEIGHThere’s a new No. 1 on the N.C. State football team.Junior defensive end Davin Vann received the new jersey number on Monday, the program announced. Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren awards the No. 1 jersey each year to the player who shows exemplary work ethic, training habits and team leadership.“It means a lot. It’s a real honor,” Vann said Monday. “I know I’m following in ...

North Carolina vs South Carolina first look: odds, key matchup, UNC player to watch ·

UPDATED AUGUST 28, 2023 4:44 PMCHAPEL HILLThe last time North Carolina’s Drake Maye played at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, it was not a good day and one the quarterback does not want to repeat.The Tar Heels were battered 39-10 by Clemson in the 2022 ACC championship game. Maye, the ACC player of the year, had two interceptions and was sacked four times, and the Heels had a load of other mistakes.Maye ...

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