All articles tagged with #alamo bowl
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
After USC's disappointing loss to TCU in the Alamo Bowl, former Trojan players expressed strong criticism of the team's performance and coaching under Lincoln Riley, emphasizing the need for accountability, better coaching, and a successful offseason to improve future prospects.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
USC suffered a 30-27 overtime loss to TCU in the Alamo Bowl, highlighting both their potential and shortcomings, including missed opportunities in the red zone and defensive lapses, amid roster challenges and coaching changes, leaving questions about their future direction.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
USC faces challenges in the Alamo Bowl with a depleted defense and a new offensive quarterback, but will showcase young players and a key quarterback Jayden Maiava, who chose to stay for another year, against TCU's mostly intact offense, in what could be a glimpse into USC's future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deseret News
The 33rd-annual Valero Alamo Bowl will feature a matchup between No. 17 BYU and No. 23 Colorado, highlighting prominent figures like Colorado's coach Deion Sanders and players Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders. BYU players, despite lacking superstars, are eager to compete against Colorado's celebrated team. Both teams are excited for the game, which is considered one of the best bowl matchups outside the College Football Playoffs. BYU's coach Kalani Sitake expects all players, except those in the transfer portal, to participate, while some injured players remain questionable.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deseret News
BYU's football team, led by coach Kalani Sitake, seeks to earn national respect by winning the Alamo Bowl against Colorado on December 28. Despite a strong 10-2 season, BYU remains on the fringe of national recognition, ranked 17th in the College Football Playoff rankings. The game against Colorado, featuring high-profile players and coach Deion Sanders, offers BYU a significant opportunity to make a lasting impression and potentially improve their standing for the next season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9News.com KUSA
The University of Colorado Buffaloes, led by Deion Sanders, will face the Brigham Young University Cougars in the Alamo Bowl on December 28 in San Antonio. This marks the Buffs' first bowl appearance since 2020, concluding a successful season where they narrowly missed the College Football Playoff. The game could be the last for key players Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, as well as potentially for Coach Sanders amid contract extension talks. The match will be broadcast on ABC.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Soonersports.com
The University of Oklahoma's football team will face off against Arizona in the 31st Valero Alamo Bowl on December 28th in San Antonio, Texas. This will be Oklahoma's 57th bowl appearance and their 25th consecutive one, making it the longest streak in school history. Both teams have strong offenses, with Oklahoma ranking third in scoring offense and fifth in total offense nationally, while Arizona has won their last six games and is averaging 38.8 points per contest. The two teams have split their previous two meetings, and this year's Alamo Bowl is expected to be an exciting matchup.