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2+ hour, 3+ min ago (337+ words) Michigan football has found its new special teams coordinator, and it's a bit of a stunner. Kerry Coombs, a former assistant coach at Ohio State, where he most recently served as defensive coordinator in 2021, has been hired to replace the recently dismissed JB Brown, the program announced Saturday evening. Coombs, now 64, brings more than 40 years of coaching experience to Ann Arbor, with head coach Sherrone Moore calling him a "proven, exceptional football coach." "We're thrilled to welcome him to our program," Moore said in a statement. "Kerry's leadership of our special teams will be invaluable. His expertise in teaching and mentoring has consistently shaped both outstanding athletes and remarkable young men " including some of the nation's top special teams players and cornerbacks." He was most recently special teams coordinator and cornerbacks coach at Cincinnati, where he served from 2022 to "24 and…...

2+ hour, 46+ min ago (44+ words) Ohio State HC Ryan Day joins Tom Rinaldi to share the Buckeyes' outlook and mentality in the Big Ten Championship against Indiana. Ohio State HC Ryan Day joins Tom Rinaldi to share the Buckeyes' outlook and mentality in the Big Ten Championship against Indiana....

8+ hour, 15+ min ago (514+ words) ATLANTA " Things are pretty simple for Georgia football, in terms of the stakes of its SEC Championship showdown with Alabama, when it comes to the College Football Playoff. Win here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday Dec. 6, and the Bulldogs get a first-round bye. "That all comes with it," quarterback Gunner Stockton said. "At the end of the day we're playing Alabama in the SEC Championship. That's all we're focused on right now. If we do what we got to do, it will all work out for us. That's kind of what we're focused on right now." The No. 3 Bulldogs and the CFP-ranked No. 9 Crimson Tide are playing for more than a trophy that comes with winning the conference title. If Alabama loses in lopsided fashion, it may have to worry about whether it gets into the playoff as a three-loss…...

9+ hour, 12+ min ago (810+ words) The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs, led by quarterback Gunner Stockton, take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide, led by quarterback Ty Simpson, in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Who: Georgia vs. Alabama When: Dec. 6, 2025 (12/6/25) Smart replied with a reminder that Georgia Tech, Florida, Auburn and Tennessee do not form a complete list of the Bulldogs" biggest rivals. "You know, there"s other ones out there we haven"t beat," Smart said. Smart didn"t mention No. 10 Alabama. He didn"t have to. Georgia players understand there"s unfinished business waiting in Saturday"s Southeastern Conference championship game. A win over Alabama (10-2, No. 9 CFP) is the glaring omission on the Georgia seniors" four-year 50-5 record that includes the 2022 national championship and two SEC titles. "Everybody knows the history of Georgia-Alabama," said Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton....

11+ hour, 14+ min ago (211+ words) The Western Michigan Broncos and the Miami RedHawks will face off this afternoon in the MAC championship game at Ford Field Fans can catch the action on ESPN at noon ET, with streaming options available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling and ESPN Unlimited. New customers can score free trials and first-month discounts through both Fubo and DirecTV Stream. The two teams met during the regular season in a conference matchup, in which the RedHawks earned a 26-17 victory. The Broncos finished the regular season with an 8-4 record to earn the top spot on the MAC leaderboard. They finished 7-1 in conference play, with their sole loss coming against the RedHawks. They concluded their season with a 31-21 victory over in-state opponent Eastern Michigan on Nov. 25, led by quarterback Broc Lowry's two rushing touchdowns. The RedHawks finished with a 7-5 record this season and a…...

12+ hour, 44+ min ago (465+ words) Ohio State vs. Indiana, Big Ten Championship Game, December 6, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS " The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers delivered a stunning upset Saturday, defeating top-ranked Ohio State 13-10 at Lucas Oil Stadium to claim their first Big Ten championship since 1967 and snap a 32-game losing streak against the Buckeyes. The historic victory came down to the final minutes when Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding's 27-yard field goal attempt sailed wide left with 2:48 remaining, preserving Indiana's three-point advantage and dashing the Buckeyes' hopes of forcing overtime. Indiana seized control midway through the third quarter when quarterback Fernando Mendoza connected with Elijah Sarratt on a 17-yard touchdown pass with 8:02 left in the period. "Very accurate, you can tell he's very intelligent, he can see the field, makes good decisions," Day said earlier in the week of Mendoza. The scoring drive featured a crucial 51-yard completion to Charlie…...

13+ hour, 39+ min ago (822+ words) The Carrollton defense, which made the difference against Grayson last week with a dominant second half in a 34-14 victory, was hot from the start Friday night. The Trojans (14-0) limited North Gwinnett to 57 first-half yards on 23 plays while jumping out to a 27-0 lead and cruised to a 48-21 victory in the Class 6A semifinals at Charlie Grisham Stadium in Carrollton....

14+ hour, 12+ min ago (129+ words) The Western Michigan Broncos and Miami (OH) RedHawks will battle for the Mid-American Conference Championship on Dec. 6 at Ford Field in Detroit. The championship matchup features two dynamic quarterbacks. Western Michigan's Broc Lowry poses a dual threat, having thrown for 1,572 yards and seven touchdowns while leading his team in rushing with 875 yards and 14 touchdowns. Miami's DeQuan Finn has passed for 1,451 yards and nine touchdowns. Wide receiver Kamryn Perry leads the RedHawks with 865 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Who: Western Michigan Broncos vs Miami (OH) RedHawks When: 12:00 PM, December 6, 2025 Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN; HBO Max This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by MassLive.com staff....

14+ hour, 12+ min ago (376+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A recent change in state law now permits high school students in Ohio who work in school credit union or bank branches to receive academic credit toward their required financial literacy graduation course, highlighting the state's expanding focus on practical money management skills for young adults. The legislative change, included in the state budget that passed in June, supports a growing national trend recognizing the importance of financial education. Some credit unions have been running public and private school branches for years. Ohio is one of 30 states that now requires a semester-long financial literacy class for high school graduation, a requirement that took effect three years ago. This push toward mandatory financial education reflects a national rise from only 9% of high school students receiving such instruction in 2017 to 73% today, according to the National Endowment for Financial Education. The…...

14+ hour, 14+ min ago (410+ words) ATLANTA " Gunner Stockton threw three touchdown passes as No. 3 Georgia solidified its position for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff and beat No. 9 Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game for the first time, pounding the Crimson Tide 28-7 on Saturday. Georgia (12-1), had been 0-4 against Alabama in the SEC title game and 1-7 against the Crimson Tide under coach Kirby Smart. Playing in their fifth straight conference championship game, the Bulldogs earned their fourth title under Smart and 16th overall. Georgia led 21-0 before Alabama's Ty Simpson threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Germie Bernard early in the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs turned two game-changing plays into first-half touchdowns. Cole Speer's block of Blake Doud's punt in the first quarter allowed Georgia to start a drive at the Alabama 21. Nate Frazier ran for 14 yards on first down. On third down from the…...