The New York Times – Sports:
Southern California entered the Pac-12 championship game with expectations of a College Football Playoff berth. It lost in a rout, and gave new hope to teams like Ohio State and Alabama.
Category: Football (College)
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Century-Old Letters Add New Twist to Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry
The New York Times – Sports:
Fans have long wondered whether Michigan’s famed coach, Fielding Yost, had a hand in derailing Ohio State’s 1922 season. Newly uncovered correspondence shows exactly how he did it.
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U.S.C., Backed by Its Big Name, Makes Case for National Title Run
The New York Times – Sports:
Southern California earned a trip to the Pac-12 Conference championship game with a rivalry win over U.C.L.A., giving it a chance to state its case for the College Football Playoff.
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University of Virginia Cancels Final Home Football Game After Shooting
The New York Times – Sports:
Three football players were killed on campus earlier this week.
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After the Killings at the University of Virginia, a Coach Remembers His Players
The New York Times – Sports:
“It feels like a nightmare, honestly,” Tony Elliott said, “and I’m ready for somebody to pinch me and wake me up.”
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U.C.L.A. Faces Judgment Day with U.C. Regents, and Perhaps Lawmakers
The New York Times – Sports:
Leaders of the University of California system are considering whether to block U.C.L.A.’s move to the Big Ten. The lawmaker who touched off national changes in endorsement deals is watching, too.
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UCLA’s Football Wins Can’t Mask Its Financial Woes
The New York Times – Sports:
The Bruins are having their best recent season on the field, yet attendance is falling rapidly. Free tickets haven’t helped, and the athletic department’s balance sheet has suffered.
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In Georgia, Football and Politics Converge
The New York Times – Sports:
Some fans saw a convergence between a University of Georgia football game and the close race between Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, a Georgia football hero.
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Ohio State Over Powers Penn State
The New York Times – Sports:
Ohio State defeated Penn State, 44-31. It was Penn State’s 11th consecutive loss to a top 10 opponent.