Bars, restaurants saw greater customer demand for women's sports during WNBA season
Josh Pehlke remembers having to beg and plead at bars and restaurants to get them to show WNBA games just a few years ago. Too often, the answer was a flat-out no.
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Who are true Big Ten contenders? Uncovering truths about Penn State, Nebraska, more
Partway through his opening statement during a regularly scheduled Monday news conference, Penn State head coach James Franklin made a comment that caught the attention of a local reporter. Franklin, whose team defeated then-No. 19 Illinois at home over the weekend, had already run through the latest injury updates and a statistical recap of the win when the tone seemed to shift, albeit only slightly. He slipped in a quick remark about how important it is for the Nittany Lions to take "a significant step" in their next game — and then quickly veered into an overview of UCLA, whom Penn State will face on Saturday at Beaver Stadium.
College football Week 6 picks: Four underdogs and two totals to target - ESPN
After a 4-0-1 performance last week, Week 6 of the 2024 college football season offers a slate of intriguing matchups that might not immediately catch the eye but that hold hidden value. From Missouri's visit to Texas A&M and Rutgers facing Nebraska to UMass taking on Northern Illinois, there's potential for upsets brewing. I'm spotlighting underdogs who aren't just poised to cover the spread, but who could potentially pull off stunning victories.
Purdue fires offensive coordinator Graham Harrell - ESPN
Purdue fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell on Sunday as the team has struggled to score points against FBS competition.
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 2024 College Football Week 5 'Bear Bytes'
College football Week 5 is here, and I couldn't be more pumped.
Nebraska gets commitment from QB Dylan Raiola's brother Dayton - ESPN
Dayton Raiola, a quarterback in the 2026 class and the younger brother of Nebraska freshman phenom Dylan Raiola, announced his commitment to Matt Rhule and the Cornhuskers on Sunday night.
Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes, leads Illinois to 31-24 OT win over Nebraska
Luke Altmyer threw for four touchdowns, including a short toss to Pat Bryant in overtime, to give No. 24 Illinois a 31-24 win over No. 22 Nebraska on Friday night.
College football Week 4 preview: Five best games to watch this weekend
Last week, college football fans saw Arch Manning take over for an injured Quinn Ewers and lead Texas, now the No. 1-ranked team in the country, to a commanding 56-7 win over UTSA. Manning passed for 223 yards and four touchdowns, while also adding a 67-yard rushing score that gave Longhorns fans flashbacks to Vince Young. This Saturday, Manning will get his first college start when Texas faces UL Monroe at home.