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Army-Navy 2024: Game Details, Viewing Options, and Potential Changes

The 125th Army vs. Navy Game, a storied college football rivalry, will take place on December 14, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Both teams are vying for the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy, with Army's quarterback Bryson Daily having a standout season. The game will be broadcast on CBS and streamed on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App. Despite Navy's recent struggles, the game remains a significant event, with Army favored to win and the under bet being a popular choice.

via CBS Sports|

#american-athletic-conference #army-vs-navy #bryson-daily

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

ECU Promotes Blake Harrell to Head Football Coach

East Carolina University is set to promote interim coach Blake Harrell to head coach after he led the team to a 4-0 record since taking over on October 20. The ECU board is expected to formalize the decision soon. Harrell, previously the defensive coordinator, has impressed with his energetic and hands-on coaching style, earning strong support from players and fans. He will replace Mike Houston, who was fired after a 27-38 record over six seasons. Harrell's promotion is the first among the six open coaching positions in the American Athletic Conference this year.

via ESPN|

#american-athletic-conference #blake-harrell #coaching-promotion

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

FAU Dismisses Coach Tom Herman Amidst Struggling Season

Florida Atlantic University has fired head football coach Tom Herman after a disappointing 2-8 season and a five-game losing streak. Herman, who was hired to replace Willie Taggart, struggled to replicate his past success, including a 22-4 record at Houston. Special teams coordinator Chad Lunsford will serve as interim coach. FAU's athletic director emphasized the university's commitment to winning championships. Herman's buyout is approximately $4 million.

via The Athletic|

#american-athletic-conference #coaching-change #college-football

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

FAU Fires Tom Herman Amid Winless Season, Rehires Bellantoni

FAU has fired head coach Tom Herman after a disappointing 6-16 record over two seasons, including a 2-8 record in 2024. Despite signing a five-year contract in 2022, Herman's tenure ends with a $4 million buyout. Previously, Herman coached the Texas Longhorns to a 32-18 record and worked as an offensive analyst for the Chicago Bears.

via Athlon Sports|

#american-athletic-conference #coaching-changes #college-football

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Temple Parts Ways with Coach Drayton After OT Win, Withers Named Interim

Temple University has fired head football coach Stan Drayton after three seasons, during which he never achieved a winning record. Despite a recent overtime win against FAU, the Owls are 3-7 this season and have not reached the postseason under Drayton's leadership. Drayton, who previously coached at Texas and other programs, leaves with a 9-25 overall record at Temple. The university praised his integrity and contributions to the community but decided to make a change as they sit 11th in the AAC standings.

via CBS Sports|

#american-athletic-conference #coaching-change #college-football

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Temple Men's Basketball Under Investigation for Unusual Wagering Activity"

The Temple men’s basketball team has played several games this season with unusual betting patterns, drawing attention from betting regulators. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board confirmed that a gambling monitoring service flagged their recent game against Alabama-Birmingham, leading to major betting operations like Fanatics Sportsbook and FanDuel refusing to offer wagering on their upcoming game. The American Athletic Conference is also looking into the matter, and experts find the irregular betting patterns too unusual to ignore, prompting a review of the team’s season by The Athletic.

via The Athletic|

#american-athletic-conference #betting-patterns #sports

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Charlotte 49ers Remove Interim Tag, Name Aaron Fearne Head Coach for Men's Basketball"

Aaron Fearne has been officially appointed as the 14th head coach of the Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team after serving as interim head coach since June 2023. Under his leadership, the team has achieved a 15-8 overall record and a 9-2 debut season in the American Athletic Conference, defying expectations and garnering strong community support. Fearne's coaching experience includes successful tenures with the Cairns Taipans in Australia's National Basketball League and New Zealand's U-19 National Team.

via Charlotte Athletics|

#aaron-fearne #american-athletic-conference #charlotte-49ers

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Army Joins AAC as Football-Only Member in 2024

The American Athletic Conference (AAC) has voted to add Army as a football-only member, replacing SMU, to keep the conference at 14 teams. The addition ensures that the longstanding rivalry game between Army and Navy will continue as a nonconference matchup, with the possibility of playing each other in the AAC title game and then in the rivalry game the following week. Army will join the AAC in 2024, while maintaining its traditional matchup with Air Force and playing in the Patriot League for other sports.

via ESPN|

#american-athletic-conference #army #football

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Memphis Football's Collapse Against Tulane: A Game Recap"

Memphis football had a chance to prove itself as the best team in the league but fell apart in a crucial game against Tulane. Despite building a 21-10 lead, the Tigers couldn't get a stop on defense or regain their offensive momentum. Tulane answered with 21 straight points, taking the lead and ultimately winning the game. The loss hurts in terms of momentum and missed opportunity, but Memphis still has a chance to make it to the conference championship game.

via Commercial Appeal|

#american-athletic-conference #disappointment #memphis-football

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

AAC Commissioner Supports 5+7 CFP Format for Expanded 12-Team Bracket

American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco supports a College Football Playoff model that includes the five highest-ranked conference champions, stating that it is necessary if the Pac-12 dissolves. The current proposal includes the six highest-ranked conference champions plus the next six highest-ranked teams, but with the potential collapse of the Pac-12, there is a preference to change to a 5+7 model. Aresco's public support for this model is crucial, as it would give the Group of 5 schools two guaranteed spots in the CFP. However, uncertainty remains regarding the Pac-12's future and its status as a Power 5 conference.

via ESPN|

#57-model #american-athletic-conference #college-football-playoff

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

USF Breaks Conference Losing Streak with Record-Breaking Win Against Rice

The University of South Florida (USF) ended their 13-game losing streak in the American Athletic Conference with a 42-29 victory against Rice. USF's quarterback Byrum Brown had a standout performance, throwing for 435 yards and two touchdowns, while Naiem Simmons set a new record for major college football in Florida with 272 receiving yards. The win marks a significant milestone for USF and their new coach, Alex Golesh, who emphasized the importance of the team's process and foundation moving forward.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#american-athletic-conference #college-football #record-breaking-performance

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Army in Talks with America as Replacement for SMU in Conference

The American Athletic Conference is in "positive" talks with Army West Point to join as a football-only member, potentially replacing SMU. The deal could be finalized in the coming weeks, and Army's national appeal as a military academy and its improved program over the last two decades make it an attractive candidate. If the agreement is reached, the Army-Navy Game would not count as an AAC game but rather a nonconference contest. Army would become the 14th football member of the recently expanded conference.

via CBS Sports|

#american-athletic-conference #army-west-point #conference-expansion

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

SDSU Denies Attempt to Form Breakaway Conference with Mountain West, AAC, and Pac-12

San Diego State University (SDSU) has refuted a report claiming that it attempted to form a breakaway conference with the remnants of the Pac-12, Mountain West, and American Athletic Conference. SDSU's Athletic Director, John David Wicker, dismissed the report as "fake news" and stated that the university has not sought to create a new conference or seek power status for a new conference. While SDSU and other Mountain West universities have explored a reverse merger with the Pac-12, no decisions have been made. The possibility of a merger, adding teams to the Pac-12, remains on the table as the conference assesses various realignment scenarios.

via The San Diego Union-Tribune|

#american-athletic-conference #conference-realignment #mountain-west-conference

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Charlotte FB Coach Biff Poggi's Fiery Exit at AAC Media Days

Charlotte 49ers head football coach Biff Poggi expressed frustration at the lack of interest from reporters during AAC Media Days, calling out the media, slamming the podium, and storming out after just three questions. Despite the team's poor performance last season, Poggi's no-nonsense approach and motivation to prove the doubters wrong make him someone worth playing for.

via Outkick|

#aac #american-athletic-conference #biff-poggi

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Tulane defies odds, secures NCAA tournament spot with 19-40 record.

The Tulane baseball team, with a record of 19-40 and a .322 winning percentage, secured a bid into the NCAA Tournament after defeating No. 12 East Carolina in the American Athletic Conference championship game. The team, under first-year head coach Jay Uhlman, had a difficult season with multiple losing streaks but managed to win their first AAC conference tournament in school history. Tulane has one of the lowest winning percentages of any NCAA tournament team in history and will learn which regional it will play in during the NCAA baseball tournament selection show on Monday.

via USA TODAY|

#american-athletic-conference #college-baseball #ncaa-tournament