CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FWAA) – Five finalists for the 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy were named Wednesday by the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club as candidates for the award honoring the nation’s top defensive player. Three members from the secondary, a linebacker and a defensive tackle compose the list. Three of the schools represented have … [Read more...] about 2023 Bronko Nagurski Finalists
college football
Clemson Favored in 2023 ACC Football Preseason Poll
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Clemson is favored to win the 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference football title for the eighth time in the last nine years, according to a preseason poll of 176 media voters. The Tigers went 11-3 last year while winning the 2022 ACC Football Championship Game. The 2023 ACC Preseason Poll was conducted via a vote of a media panel, including … [Read more...] about Clemson Favored in 2023 ACC Football Preseason Poll
Cats refuse to go away, defeat Nebraska on homecoming
The Northwestern Wildcats seemed down and out Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Faced with the daunting task of a 99-yard touchdown drive with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, it seemed the Wildcats were going to fall short yet again at home. Against all odds, quarterback Clayton Thorson led his team on that march. He kept his offense on schedule and … [Read more...] about Cats refuse to go away, defeat Nebraska on homecoming
Explosive plays, turnovers cost Wildcats loss vs Zips
The Northwestern Wildcats fell 39-34 to the visiting Akron Zips on Saturday, bringing them to 1-2 on the season and to a search for in-game consistency. Northwestern scored quickly off a botched Akron punt but otherwise came out of the gates struggling to get going offensively. The defense, however, played with tenacity and the discipline needed to contain Akron quarterback … [Read more...] about Explosive plays, turnovers cost Wildcats loss vs Zips
Northwestern falls short vs Duke
Wildcats struggle at home against Blue Devils Northwestern running back Jeremy Larkin and wide receiver Flynn Nagel stole the show Saturday at Ryan Field, but it was not enough to lift the Wildcats past the Duke Blue Devils, losing by a score of 21-7. Northwestern started the game strong, marching to the end zone all the way from their own 21, thanks in large part to a … [Read more...] about Northwestern falls short vs Duke