Ole Miss RB Lacy (shoulder) probable vs. Georgia
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy is listed as probable to play against No. 3 Georgia in Thursday's CFP quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
DE Jacobs, No. 11 in ESPN 300, picks Ohio State
Two days before Ohio State opens its College Football Playoff run with a quarterfinal bout against Miami, Ryan Day and the Buckeyes got a five-star commitment Monday from 2027 defensive end D.J. Jacobs, the No. 11 overall prospect in the ESPN Junior 300.
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Riley won't return as Clemson OC after 7-6 season
Two days after the season ended with a 22-10 loss to Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced Monday that offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and safeties coach Mickey Conn will not return to the Tigers' program next season.
Georgia Southern beats Appalachian State 29-10, wins Birmingham Bowl
— OJ Arnold had 152 yards rushing on 11 carries, Terrance Gibbs and Weston Bryant each had a rushing touchdown, and Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 29-10 on Monday to win the Birmingham Bowl.
CFP Quarterfinals Are Here: Who Breaks Through?
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Dan Wetzel break down the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, starting with Miami vs Ohio State, the trust factor around Carson Beck and whether Ryan Day taking over playcalling changes the matchup. They then preview Oregon vs Texas Tech, asking if Texas Tech’s historic run is ready for its toughest test yet, before turning to Alabama vs Indiana and whether QB Fernando Mendoza can live up to his Heisman expectations. Plus, they debate if Ole Miss can land the blow against Georgia, pick who they think will punch through to the next round, and close with Michigan’s coaching upgrade in Kyle Whittingham. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Miami vs Ohio St: The most draft-loaded matchup? 9:31 - Can Miami trust QB Carson Beck in a big game? 14:06 - Does it matter that Ryan Day is taking over playcalling for Ohio St? 19:02 - What to watch for in the red zone 22:38 - Texas Tech faces its biggest test against Oregon 38:29 - Should Baylor get to sign an ex-NBA pick? 50:58 - Alabama vs Indiana: Old guard vs new blood 57:35 - Can Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza deliver on his Heisman expectations? 1:02:18 - Lane Kiffin takes grocery store basket, was this the right move? 1:05:38 - Can Ole Miss land the blow against Georgia? 1:09:44 - Is this the best CFP yet? 1:11:02 - Who survives the CFP quarterfinals? 1:18:41 - Michigan upgrades with new head coach Kyle Whittingham 1:21:42 - Concerns about Kyle Whittingham’s player development abilities? 1:23:30 - Why did Kyle Whittingham leave Utah? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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