Here’s Where To Watch Today’s College Football
November 30, 2024
Here is this week’s college football schedule and where to watch the games.
All times are Central.
Week 14
11 a.m. CT
- Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State | FOX
- No. 8 Tennessee at Vanderbilt | ABC/ESPN+
- No. 15 South Carolina at No. 12 Clemson | ESPN
- No. 23 Illinois at Northwestern | Big Ten Network
- Kansas at Baylor | ESPN2
- West Virginia at Texas Tech | FS1
- UTSA at Army | CBSSN
- Louisville at Kentucky | SEC Network
- UConn at UMass | ESPN+
- Duke at Wake Forest | ACC Network
- Louisiana at UL Monroe | ESPNU
- North Texas at Temple | ESPN+
- Southeast Missouri State at Illinois State (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Central Connecticut State at Rhode Island (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Slippery Rock at Kutztown (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Central Oklahoma at Ferris State (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Hobart at Susquehanna (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Grove City at Johns Hopkins (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Maryville (TN) at DePauw (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Endicott at Cortland (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- King’s (PA) at Salisbury (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- UMass Dartmouth at Springfield (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Washington & Jefferson at Randolph-Macon (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Aurora at Hope (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Centre at Carnegie Mellon (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- John Carroll at Mount Union (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
12 p.m. CT
- UT Martin at New Hampshire (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Ashland at Cal (PA) (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Harding at Grand Valley State (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Miles at Valdosta State (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Virginia Union at Lenoir-Rhyne (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Wisconsin-La Crosse at Saint John’s (MN) (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Mary Hardin-Baylor at Hardin-Simmons (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Wisconsin-Platteville at Wartburg (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Bethel (MN) at Lake Forest (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Whitworth at North Central (IL) (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
12:30 p.m. CT
- Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan | ESPN+
1 p.m. CT
- Southern vs. Grambling | NBC
- Middle Tennessee at Florida International | ESPN+
- Coastal Carolina at Georgia State | ESPN+
- Southern Miss at Troy | ESPN+
- South Florida at Rice | ESPN+
- Lehigh at Richmond (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Eastern Kentucky at Villanova (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
2 p.m. CT
- Pitt at Boston College | CW Network
- Old Dominion at Arkansas State | ESPN+
- Northern Arizona at Abilene Christian (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Drake at Tarleton State (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
- Minnesota State at CSU Pueblo (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Bemidji State at Western Colorado (DII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
- Texas Lutheran at Linfield (DIII playoffs second round) | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. CT
- Maryland at No. 4 Penn State | Big Ten Network
- No. 5 Notre Dame at USC | CBS
- No. 6 Miami (Fla.) at Syracuse | ESPN
- Cal at No. 9 SMU | ESPN2
- Auburn at No. 13 Alabama | ABC/ESPN+
- No. 16 Arizona State at Arizona | FOX
- Arkansas at No. 21 Missouri | SEC Network
- Rutgers at Michigan State | FS1
- NC State at North Carolina | ACC Network
- Fresno State at UCLA | Big Ten Network
- Central Michigan at Northern Illinois | CBSSN
- UAB at Charlotte | ESPN+
- Florida Atlantic at Tulsa | ESPN+
3 p.m. CT
- Jacksonville State at Western Kentucky | ESPNU
- Kennesaw State at Louisiana Tech | ESPN+
- UTEP at New Mexico State | ESPN+
5 p.m. CT
- TCU at Cincinnati | ESPN+
- Appalachian State at Georgia Southern | ESPN+
5:30 p.m. CT
- Wyoming at Washington State | CW Network
6 p.m. CT
- Purdue at No. 10 Indiana | FS1
- Oklahoma at LSU | ESPN
- Florida at Florida State | ESPN2
6:30 p.m. CT
- Washington at No. 1 Oregon | NBC
- No. 3 Texas at No. 20 Texas A&M | ABC/SEC Network
- No. 24 Kansas State at No. 18 Iowa State | FOX
7 p.m. CT
- Nevada at No. 22 UNLV | CBSSN
- Virginia at Virginia Tech | ACC Network
- Marshall at James Madison | ESPNU
9:15 p.m. CT
- Houston at No. 19 BYU | ESPN
- Tennessee State at Montana (FCS playoffs first round) | ESPN+
9:30 p.m. CT
- Air Force at San Diego State | FS1
10 p.m. CT
- New Mexico at Hawai’i | Spectrum Sports PPV
Ice Flyers Third Period Rally Falls Short Against Huntsville (With Gallery)
November 28, 2024
by Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers correspondent
Playing with a roster quickly rearranged and two players short, the Ice Flyers still gave themselves a chance Wednesday night against the league’s first-place team.
The effort in the Ice Flyers’ 3-2 loss against the Huntsville Havoc, amid a sellout crowd on $5 ticket night at the Pensacola Bay Center, provided encouragement for the immediate future.
“I really loved our effort and the total buy-in,” said Ice Flyers coach Gary Graham. “We had 14 skaters (Wednesday). A very difficult lineup to play against a veteran, seasoned, deep team like Huntsville. And I thought they all bought in and did a good job.
“We had three new forwards that literally just came in the last 24 hours, and we were playing with five defensemen. We generated a ton of scoring chances, enough to win the game.”
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After a scoreless first period, the Havoc scored the game’s first goal in the opening minute of the second period. The Ice Flyers answered with Cory Dennis scoring late in the period to make it 1-1 entering the final frame.
Huntsville took a 3-1 lead in the third period, but Ivan Bondarenko’s goal with 7:06 left re-energized the arena. The Ice Flyers pulled goaltender Kevin Resop with 1:38 remaining and had a scoring chance in the final minute that was thwarted by Havoc goaltender Brian Wilson, who stopped 33 shots in the game.
“Overall, I can’t believe I’m saying this (with the team) in dead last (in standings), but I actually really enjoyed watching (my team) Wednesday,” Graham said. “They competed. They bought in.”
Now, the challenge is to find success.
The Ice Flyers will spend Thanksgiving Day together in Pensacola before leaving early Friday morning for a five-to-six-hour bus trip to Macon, Georgia, to face the Macon Mayhem. The Mayhem are six points ahead of the Ice Flyers at the bottom of the SPHL standings.
After that game, it’s back to Pensacola for the second $5 night Saturday against the Birmingham Bulls, which promises another packed arena.
“What a great first impression for the three new guys to see how this place could be rocking,” Graham said. “It’s just disappointing for our fan base to not get a win. That falls on my shoulders first and foremost.
“But we’re doing everything we can behind the scenes to improve the roster, improve our team. Bailey (Walker) is working her tail off as (team) trainer to get these guys (on the injured list) back and healthy, so I am very optimistic about the future here, even though it looks pretty gloomy right now.
“But you don’t miss or make the playoffs in November. There’s a lot of season left. What we need to do is get this group healthy, come together, and start finding the right way to win hockey games. I think (Wednesday) was a step in the right direction.”
FIRST PERIOD
A scoreless first period was not without scoring chances. The Ice Flyers created more, aided by the only power play of the period, leading to a 16-10 edge in shots over the Havoc.
The Ice Flyers got their first shot on goal with just over four minutes expired. A minute later, Shane Bull got a close-range shot that Havoc goaltender Wilson thwarted.
Later, Greg Smith and Cayden Cahill had opportunities inside the faceoff circle but were turned away. The nearest goal occurred during a power play after Havoc enforcer Cole Reginato was whistled for slashing with 5:59 left.
Sam Dabrowski rifled a wrist shot that clanged off the crossbar, echoing through the arena, but no goal celebration followed.
SECOND PERIOD
The period began in a deflating way for the Ice Flyers but ended well.
Just 44 seconds in, Matt Allen scored for the Havoc, receiving a perfect pass from Jack Jaunich on a 2-on-1 rush. Allen skated across the crease, deked goaltender Kevin Resop, and flicked the puck into a wide-open net.
The Ice Flyers faced a two-man disadvantage after penalties to Tim Faulkner (hooking) and Cayden Cahill (slashing) left them in a 5-on-3 situation for over 90 seconds. However, the penalty-kill unit and Resop excelled, keeping the game at 1-0.
That defensive stand was followed by Cory Dennis tying the game with 3:02 remaining in the period. Dennis received a pass from Greg Smith on a 2-on-1 rush and rifled a wrister into the top corner of the net.
THIRD PERIOD
With Greg Smith in the penalty box, the Havoc nearly scored, hitting the post.
Huntsville took a 2-1 lead with 12:57 left when Jaunich scored the first of his two goals on a one-timer past Resop. Minutes later, Jaunich capitalized on a turnover, slipping past the Ice Flyers’ defense to extend the lead to 3-1.
The Ice Flyers cut the deficit to 3-2 when Bondarenko scored off a faceoff and pass from Dennis with 7:06 left.
WHAT’S NEXT?
WHO: Ice Flyers at Macon Mayhem
WHEN: Friday, 6 p.m. (CST)
WHERE: Macon Centreplex, Macon, Ga.
The Ensley Chiefs Are Now The Ensley Hurricanes
November 27, 2024
The Ensley Chiefs have a new name — the Ensley Hurricanes.
“Once a popular destination for parents and their children, youth recreation sports in Escambia County have faced challenges in recent years, leading to several parks closing their programs Recognizing the need for change, the board, coaches, parents, and children all agreed that a new direction was necessary,” Ensley Sports president Tony Vance said.
“Our new look reflects the passion and ambition that drive our community to create exceptional experiences for our football and cheerleading programs,” Vance said.
Ensley Sports offers programs that include football, cheerleading and flag football. at the John R. Jones Athletic Complex on Nine Mile Road.
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Argos Volleyball Earns 18th Straight NCAA Tournament Appearance
November 26, 2024
The University of West Florida women’s volleyball team has made its 18th straight NCAA DII Tournament appearance. During the NCAA selection show on Monday evening, it was announced that the Argos earned the No. 6 seed in the South Region.
UWF will take on No. 3 seed Tampa in the first round. The Argos played Tampa back in September when the Spartans were ranked No. 1 in the nation. Since that game, UWF has not lost a match, having won 22 straight and only dropping a total of six sets during that span. The Argos enter the NCAA tournament as one of the hottest teams in the country.
“We are excited to compete in another South Region Championship,” said head coach Melissa Wolter. “Our region is deep, but we are part of the depth. We had a chance to play Tampa earlier this fall so we are familiar with them. But both teams have changed a lot since then. Our team is excited about this opportunity and will take it one match at a time. But make no mistake, we are playing to win!”
No. 1 seed Lynn University will serve as the host for the South Region bracket. Tournament play will begin on Thursday, Dec. 5.
West Florida (27-5, 20-0 GSC) won the Gulf South Conference Championship on Sunday, defeating Alabama Huntsville, 3-1.
Photo: Jon Rose/UWF for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Central High Cheerleaders Perform At Halftime Of Alabama Game
November 24, 2024
Last weekend, the Central High School cheerleading squad had a chance to perform at the University of Alabama homecoming game and dance at halftime.
“This was such a great experience for our girls and we are so glad that we could take them,” Central cheer assistant coach Kassidi Calloway said.
The Central High cheerleading roster includes:
- Head coach: Savannah Paramore
- Assistant coaches: Kassadi Calloway, Jescie Roberts
- Amya Allen, 7th grade
- Adalynn Kilburn, 7th grade
- Morgann Caraway, 7th grade
- Isabel Holloway, 8th grade (captain)
- Leiah Brown, 8th grade
- Adela Freeman, 9th grade
- AbbyGail Jakes, 9th grade
- Natalee Morris, 9th grade
- Summer Bowman, 9th grade
- Cambridge Gordon, 10th grade
- Jordan Newbegin, 10th grade
- Ziva Payne, 10th grade
- Savannah Sullivan, 10th grade
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Tate Aggies Beat Atmore Blue Devils 71-68 In Nailbiter Home Opener (With Gallery)
November 23, 2024
The Tate Aggies beat the Escambia County (Atmore) Blue Devils 71-68 in a nailbiter that came down to the final seconds Friday night in Cantonment.
For a photo gallery, click here.
For the Aggies and Coach Clyde Abney, it was big home opening win as they improved to 2-0 after an 80-68 defeat of Choctaw on the road Wednesday night. The Blue Devils are now 4-1 as a four-game winning streak came to a half at the hands of the Aggies.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Fall To Pensacola Christian Warriors (With Gallery)
November 22, 2024
The Northview Chiefs fell to the Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors in varsity boys and girls action Thursday night in Bratt.
The PCA boys defeated Northview 68-33, and the PCA girls topped Northview 58-10.’
For a photo gallery from the boys game, click here.
Up next, Northview will be off until after fall break next week. The Chiefs boys will host L.E.A.D. Academy at 5 p.m. on December 2, and the Northview girls will host the Escambia High gators at 5:30 p.m. December 3.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Boys, Girls Sweep Atmore Christian (With Gallery)
November 20, 2024
The Northview Chiefs swept two from Atmore Christian School Tuesday night in Bratt.
The Northview boys defeated Atmore Christian 55-42, while the Chiefs girls beat ACS 53-8.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Up next, Northview will hot Pensacola Christian Academy Thursday — girls at 5:03 p.m. followed by boys action.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Jordan Smith Signs With New College Of Florida
November 20, 2024
Tate High School’s Jordan Smith has signed to play softball for New College of Florida.
Smith is four-year starter for Tate varsity softball and has been on the Tate golf team for three years. She has a 4.9 high school GPA and a 3.68 college GPA with 47 credit hours as a dual enrollment student at Pensacola State College. She has been dual enrolled at PSC since her junior year at Tate and is a member of the National Honor Society.
A few fun facts about Jordan Smith: She is a twin, she coached a 10u softball team recently and will graduate with her AA from PSC before she graduates high school.
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Cantonment Cowboys 14U Named Grand Champions At Emerald Coast Cheer Competition
November 19, 2024
The 14U Cantonment Cowboys cheerleaders took first place, grand champions and overall high score at an Emerald Coast Cheer Association competition on Saturday. The Cowboys 6U cheerleaders took first place, 8U won second place and 11U placed third. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
