Yes, as legend has it, one of Peruna’s predecessors allegedly kicked the Fordham Ram mascot — a live ram — so hard that it killed it. DALLAS — Peruna, SMU’s built-like-a-middle-linebacker miniature pony of a mascot, had to flex on Texas’ Bevo this week when news came down that the famed Longhorn wouldn’t be allowed … Read more
Georgia announced that Carson Beck will not return to the game. ATLANTA — On the very last play of the first half of the SEC Championship game between Georgia and Texas, Bulldog quarterback Carson Beck took a hard hit while attempting a Hail Mary throw. Beck stayed down on the field while trainers tended to … Read more
Both teams are headed to the College Football Playoff regardless of Saturday’s outcome, but there’s still plenty on the line. AUSTIN, Texas — “They’re not gonna run the SEC.” Nick Saban’s prediction for the SEC Championship came true, but now Texas has the chance to do exactly what Saban said the Longhorns wouldn’t – run … Read more
San Antonio’s Julian Champagnie had six 3-pointers in scoring 30 points, both career-highs. SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rolled to a 140-113 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their second straight loss without Victor Wembanyama. De’Aaron … Read more
The teams have two of college football’s most famous mascots. ATLANTA — The Southeastern Conference championship game will not feature another mascot showdown. The league said there wasn’t enough space on the sideline at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for No. 2 Texas to bring along its 1,700-pound longhorn Bevo XV. The Longhorns are facing No. 5 Georgia in the … Read more
ATLANTA — Ahead of the SEC Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns, Southwest Airlines surprised some customers with a special “Tailgate in the Sky.” Lucky football fans flying into Atlanta from Dallas, Texas, were treated to special gear, games, an SEC-inspired cocktail, gate games, and inflight entertainment. One football fan onboard the … Read more
In-person ticket pulls have been a part of the student experience at Texas A&M for decades. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The regular season of the 2024 college football year has wrapped up, and changes are already on the horizon for many programs. For Texas A&M, one of the major changes that was announced on Friday … Read more