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USA Today
04-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Sporting News projects Auburn football to meet FSU in bowl season
Sporting News forecasts Auburn to meet an old nonconference rival in bowl season. Auburn football fans have the same mindset as former Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis when it comes to its outlook on the season, "just win, baby." Auburn football has failed to win more than six games since the 2019 season, and its coaching staff has worked to bring in the best talent to rebuild the program into an SEC Championship contender, as well as a player in College Football Playoff chatter. However, fans are antsy and are ready to see rebuilding efforts show on the field. One publication believes the Tigers are taking a step in the right direction as a recent projection sends the Tigers to a quality Florida bowl game. Sporting News recently dropped its preseason bowl projections, pairing Auburn with an old non-conference rival in Florida State. The forecast, published by Bill Bender, predicts the Tigers and Seminoles will meet in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Dec. 27 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. This projection is interesting as it puts two teams on similar paths together in a postseason game. The Seminoles showed promise of being a College Football Playoff contender in 2023 by entering bowl season with a 13-0 record. However, their playoff dreams were dashed when quarterback Jordan Travis suffered a season-ending injury in Florida State's win over North Alabama. Travis was deemed a Heisman Trophy candidate, and the playoff committee felt that the Seminoles were not as powerful of a team without him, which resulted in Alabama earning the fourth College Football Playoff slot. The Seminoles lost to Georgia in the Orange Bowl, 63-3, a game that the Seminoles are still recovering from. Last season, Florida State finished 2-10, and are looking to return to national prominence. The two programs, which are separated by less than 200 miles, have played 19 times in history. Auburn owns a 13-5-1 record over the Seminoles, but Florida State won the recent game, 34-31, in the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
EverBank Stadium to host the Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl this December
TaxSlayer and ESPN announced that the annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will be on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 7:30 pm. This year, the Gator Bowl will be played on Bill Gay Grounds at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, and it will be televised on ABC. Advertisement >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< 'We're excited to celebrate the 81st annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl—one of college football's most storied traditions. This year is especially meaningful, as it marks our 15th year as the title sponsor. It's always a joy to be part of this iconic event and to share in the energy and enthusiasm it brings to fans across the country,' said Jamie Saxe, CEO of TaxSlayer. The game will feature teams from both the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Teams participating in this year's Gator Bowl will be announced on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Advertisement [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] 'The opportunity to play the 81st TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday night in primetime is sure to provide an electric atmosphere for both student-athletes and fans alike,' said TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Chairperson, Sara Pomposo. 'On behalf of our entire green jacket membership, we look forward to hosting a representative from both the Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference in Jacksonville for the holidays in our beautiful city.' Tickets are currently available through a limited pre-sale offer, running through Sunday, June 8th. Public tickets will be available on September 4th via Ticketmaster. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] People who purchase tickets from a 'Green Jacket Member' before December 1st will receive preferred pricing. Advertisement For more information, click here. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Oddsmakers like Duke football coach Manny Diaz's chances for a winning record in 2025
Oddsmakers like Duke football coach Manny Diaz's chances for a winning record in 2025 Few football programs in the ACC can match the Duke Blue Devils' form over the last three seasons. Despite a head coach and two starting quarterbacks to other colleges over the last 24 months, the Blue Devils have found a way to win at least eight games in each of the last three seasons, and the oddsmakers at BetMGM like their chances to continue that good form in 2025. Head coach Manny Diaz's first season included a 20-point comeback against the North Carolina Tar Heels, a walk-off victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and the first victory over the Florida State Seminoles in school history en route to a 9-3 regular-season record and a TaxSlayer Gator Bowl appearance. With the arrival of Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah to lead the offense, the Blue Devils have -160 odds to win at least seven games in the upcoming regular season. That gives Diaz an implied 61.5% chance to finish above .500. Duke football regular-season win total for 2025: All college football odds via BetMGM: Result Odds Over 6.5 -160 Under 6.5 +135 Duke's conference schedule includes the Clemson Tigers, the defending ACC champions, along with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Syracuse Orange. The Blue Devils won't get a chance to ease into the season, either, with non-conference matchups against Illinois and Tulane in the first three weeks of the year. Diaz and his team start the 2025 season with a home game against Elon on August 28. Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jaxson Dart: 3 things to know about new Giants' QB pick in 2025 NFL Draft
The Giants have their new quarterback of the future. After taking Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Giants were not done on Thursday. Big Blue proceeded to trade back into the first round, making a deal with the Houston Texans to acquire pick No. 25 to take Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart. Advertisement To do so, the Giants traded the No. 34 pick in this year's draft, along with a third-round pick in 2025 and 2026. So who is Dart? Here are a few things to know about: Prolific production (EDITORí•S NOTE: Resubmitted with alternate crop.) Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) warms up before the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Dart spent his first collegiate season at USC before transferring to Ole Miss. Once he arrived in Oxford, he put up numbers. A three-year starter, Dart steadily improved his passing yards and touchdown numbers each year. This culminated in a monster season season where he led the SEC with 4,279 passing yards and tied for second with 29 touchdown passes. He leaves as the program's all-time passing leader with 10,617 yards, surpassing Giants legend Eli Manning. Advertisement Reaction: Fans react to Giants trading up to draft Mississippi QB Jaxson Dart in first round Dual-threat ability While Dart put up historic passing numbers in college, he also displayed strong traits as a runner. He finished his three seasons with Ole Miss with 1,500 rushing yards to go with 12 touchdowns. He may not be asked to run consistently with the Giants, but the speed and vision are there. These clips, via Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, highlight Dart's potential as a runner: Proven winner Dart's talents certainly elevated the Mississippi program to new heights. The Utah native set a school record for most wins by a starting quarterback with 28, while also holding the mark for best winning percentage at .737. Advertisement As a junior, he led the Rebels to their first ever 11-win season. This article originally appeared on Jaxson Dart: Meet NY Giants QB pick in 2025 NFL Draft
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
SJSO: Ole Miss player Khari Coleman arrested, charged with indecent exposure
Ole Miss linebacker Khari Coleman was arrested on Thursday for indecent exposure, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The 23-year-old is charged with two felony counts of exposure of sexual organs. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to a complaint about a man exposing himself to female housekeeping employees at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra on Jan. 2. An investigation revealed Coleman was involved in two separate incidents on the same day. The Ole Miss Rebels were in town for the 2025 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against Duke University. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] According to detectives, Coleman was also arrested in 2023 for an indecent exposure incident involving five victims in Mississippi. After an investigation, a nationwide pickup arrest warrant was obtained. SJSO detectives contacted the suspect in Mississippi. He was taken into custody with the help of the Oxford Mississippi Police Department. Action News Jax has reached out to the University of Mississippi for a statement. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
