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#College Football

# college-football - Saturday 28 December, 2019

'My Irish heritage is something I boast about' - the Dublin-born kicker chasing NFL dreams
# Come On Feel The Illinois
From The42
# Come On Feel The Illinois

'My Irish heritage is something I boast about' - the Dublin-born kicker chasing NFL dreams

Dec 28th 2019, 7:00 AM 27,079 Views 5 Comments

James McCourt moved to Florida when he was eight and he’s enjoyed a remarkable season at the University of Illinois.

# college-football - Monday 14 October, 2019

Illinois and Nebraska to open 2021 college football season at the Aviva Stadium
# Dublin Bound
From The42
# Dublin Bound

Illinois and Nebraska to open 2021 college football season at the Aviva Stadium

Oct 14th 2019, 4:38 PM 4,997 Views 6 Comments

25,000 fans are expected to travel to Ireland for the game.

# college-football - Monday 7 October, 2019

ESPN coming to Dublin to broadcast first-ever College GameDay from outside of America
# Landmark
From The42
# Landmark

ESPN coming to Dublin to broadcast first-ever College GameDay from outside of America

Oct 7th 2019, 11:08 AM 6,629 Views 7 Comments

‘We look forward to giving the great fans of Ireland and the thousands of Americans travelling to Dublin an unforgettable experience’, said an ESPN chief.

# college-football - Thursday 25 October, 2018

'The European headquarters of college football': A test of Ireland's credentials as sporting hosts
# Kick Off
From The42
# Kick Off

'The European headquarters of college football': A test of Ireland's credentials as sporting hosts

Oct 25th 2018, 8:00 PM 14,834 Views 9 Comments

Padraic O’Kane of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic organising committee reckons the country is more than equipped to become a hub of the sport long into the future.

# college-football - Sunday 11 March, 2018

Moloney's sensational late winner seals first O'Connor Cup title for DCU since 2011
# College Football
From The42
# College Football

Moloney's sensational late winner seals first O'Connor Cup title for DCU since 2011

Mar 11th 2018, 7:01 PM 8,862 Views 1 Comment

DCU got the better of University of Limerick in a thrilling final at Abbotstown this afternoon.

# college-football - Tuesday 9 January, 2018

Alabama's National Championship hero won the game after nearly blowing their title hopes seconds before
# Aladrama
From The42
# Aladrama

Alabama's National Championship hero won the game after nearly blowing their title hopes seconds before

Jan 9th 2018, 9:25 AM 6,017 Views 3 Comments

It was an eventful night for Tua Tagovailoa.

# college-football - Monday 1 January, 2018

This American university spent $55 million on a new football complex - the photos are absolutely outrageous
# Cribs
From The42
# Cribs

This American university spent $55 million on a new football complex - the photos are absolutely outrageous

Jan 1st 2018, 10:00 PM 28,227 Views 26 Comments

The 23,000-square foot weights room is only the start of it.

# college-football - Sunday 25 September, 2016

This poor woman got a football straight to the face on live TV
# Comin Atcha
From The Daily Edge
# Comin Atcha

This poor woman got a football straight to the face on live TV

Sep 25th 2016, 3:02 PM 7,018 Views 4 Comments

She’s OK though!

# college-football - Sunday 18 September, 2016

American football player completely forgets the rules, gifts opposition a touchdown
# Whoops
From The42
# Whoops

American football player completely forgets the rules, gifts opposition a touchdown

Sep 18th 2016, 12:14 PM 12,837 Views 4 Comments

This is why you need to pay attention kids.

# college-football - Saturday 3 September, 2016

Georgia Tech beat Boston College in a game that was far from a classic
# College Football
From The42
# College Football

Georgia Tech beat Boston College in a game that was far from a classic

Sep 3rd 2016, 3:43 PM 12,499 Views 9 Comments

It wasn’t always pretty in the Aviva.

# college-football - Friday 2 September, 2016

Georgia Tech's 'triple-threat' the key to unlocking Boston College in Dublin
# Kickoff
From The42
# Kickoff

Georgia Tech's 'triple-threat' the key to unlocking Boston College in Dublin

Sep 2nd 2016, 9:00 AM 4,189 Views 4 Comments

The two teams kick off their college football season in the Aviva tomorrow.

# college-football - Saturday 18 June, 2016

Deadline passes and Ireland's €56 million American football game is still unsanctioned
# Flag On The Play
# Flag On The Play

Deadline passes and Ireland's €56 million American football game is still unsanctioned

Jun 18th 2016, 8:00 AM 19,060 Views 21 Comments

Though the organisers are confident it will be staged.

# college-football - Thursday 24 March, 2016

GAA accuses Department of Sport of making them 'look foolish' over American football game
# Criticism
From The42
# Criticism

GAA accuses Department of Sport of making them 'look foolish' over American football game

Mar 24th 2016, 6:00 AM 39,746 Views 34 Comments

A letter from Paraic Duffy to Minister Paschal Donohoe has emerged under a Freedom of Information request.

# college-football - Wednesday 24 February, 2016

Collingwood Cup holders UCC sent packing by Maynooth after penalty shootout
# Third Level
From The42
# Third Level

Collingwood Cup holders UCC sent packing by Maynooth after penalty shootout

Feb 24th 2016, 6:38 PM 4,521 Views 3 Comments

UCD, UL and Trinity make up this year’s semi-finals.

# college-football - Monday 11 January, 2016

4 players from tonight's National Championship Game who could make a splash in the NFL
# Prospects
From The42
# Prospects

4 players from tonight's National Championship Game who could make a splash in the NFL

Jan 11th 2016, 2:27 PM 4,899 Views 2 Comments

The biggest match-up in college sports takes place this evening.

# college-football - Sunday 8 November, 2015

Fourth-downs just don't come any crazier than this
# Fantasy Football
From The42
# Fantasy Football

Fourth-downs just don't come any crazier than this

Nov 8th 2015, 10:47 AM 11,064 Views 11 Comments

American football is getting more like rugby every day.

# college-football - Sunday 1 November, 2015

There's no point in trying to describe this miracle touchdown. Just watch it.
# OMG
From The42
# OMG

There's no point in trying to describe this miracle touchdown. Just watch it.

Nov 1st 2015, 10:25 AM 15,933 Views 11 Comments

Against all odds, Miami turned this kickoff return into the game-winning score.

# college-football - Sunday 25 October, 2015

One of the teams coming to play American football in Ireland made a stunning play last night
# Kick Six
From The42
# Kick Six

One of the teams coming to play American football in Ireland made a stunning play last night

Oct 25th 2015, 1:41 PM 5,013 Views 0 Comments

Georgia Tech stunned the previously undefeated Florida State last night.

# college-football - Wednesday 30 September, 2015

Move over NFL, this 15-year old just produced our new favourite catch
# Eye-catching
From The42
# Eye-catching

Move over NFL, this 15-year old just produced our new favourite catch

Sep 30th 2015, 7:09 AM 5,690 Views 2 Comments

That’s good hustle.

# college-football - Monday 7 September, 2015

This college marching band are in trouble for dissing their rivals with a phallic formation
# Eat It Jayhawk
From The Daily Edge
# Eat It Jayhawk

This college marching band are in trouble for dissing their rivals with a phallic formation

Sep 7th 2015, 8:16 AM 3,817 Views 1 Comment

Mature, real mature.

# college-football - Friday 4 September, 2015

American football team uses meme to distract opposition... and it works
# Mean Meme
From The42
# Mean Meme

American football team uses meme to distract opposition... and it works

Sep 4th 2015, 12:16 PM 6,080 Views 2 Comments

Well played Minnesota, well played.

# college-football - Thursday 23 July, 2015

One of college football's biggest teams has expressed an interest in playing in Ireland
# Big Ambitions
From The42
# Big Ambitions

One of college football's biggest teams has expressed an interest in playing in Ireland

Jul 23rd 2015, 11:13 AM 7,970 Views 6 Comments

And more big names could follow suit.

# college-football - Friday 1 May, 2015

Could Ireland host a college American football game in 2016 after all?
# Hope
From The42
# Hope

Could Ireland host a college American football game in 2016 after all?

May 1st 2015, 2:05 PM 13,580 Views 22 Comments

The42 understands efforts are underway to ensure a game goes ahead.

# college-football - Friday 24 April, 2015

Opinion: There's still a future for American football games in Ireland
# Stumbling Block
From The42
# Stumbling Block

Opinion: There's still a future for American football games in Ireland

Apr 24th 2015, 10:45 PM 5,820 Views 5 Comments

Despite yesterday’s news about the 2016 Croke Park Classic, Steve O’Rourke says more will come.

# college-football - Thursday 23 April, 2015

A blind kid who once inspired a college football team may end up playing for them
# Blind Faith
From The42
# Blind Faith

A blind kid who once inspired a college football team may end up playing for them

Apr 23rd 2015, 9:14 AM 4,475 Views 2 Comments

Jake Olson’s story shows that maybe anything is possible.

# college-football - Monday 12 January, 2015

Will the Ducks fly together or can Ohio State ruffle their feathers?
# Gametime
From The42
# Gametime

Will the Ducks fly together or can Ohio State ruffle their feathers?

Jan 12th 2015, 9:59 PM 5,067 Views 8 Comments

College football’s National Championship Game takes place tonight.

# college-football - Friday 9 January, 2015

Everybody be cool... but Jimmy Fallon got a load of puppies to predict the college football decider!
# Puppies Puppies Puppies
From The42
# Puppies Puppies Puppies

Everybody be cool... but Jimmy Fallon got a load of puppies to predict the college football decider!

Jan 9th 2015, 7:41 PM 7,356 Views 0 Comments

If you don’t want to know the result, look away now.

# college-football - Friday 2 January, 2015

Oregon players will be punished for 'no means no' taunt
# College Football
From The42
# College Football

Oregon players will be punished for 'no means no' taunt

Jan 2nd 2015, 4:53 PM 6,692 Views 2 Comments

The chant was directed at Florida State QB Jameis Winston.

# college-football - Tuesday 23 December, 2014

New ESPN documentary about Snoop Dogg's college football prospect son
# Fo Shizzle
From The42
# Fo Shizzle

New ESPN documentary about Snoop Dogg's college football prospect son

Dec 23rd 2014, 3:37 PM 3,905 Views 1 Comment

The five-part series will follow Cordell Broadus and his dad through the final year in high school.

# college-football - Thursday 6 November, 2014

American football coach makes players hold hands after fight
# Kindergarten
From The42
# Kindergarten

American football coach makes players hold hands after fight

Nov 6th 2014, 11:04 AM 3,021 Views 0 Comments

Curtis Johnson got the idea from dealing with his daughters.

# college-football - Monday 20 October, 2014

The Ohio State Marching Band continue to put the Artane Boys' Band to shame
# Rocking Out
From The42
# Rocking Out

The Ohio State Marching Band continue to put the Artane Boys' Band to shame

Oct 20th 2014, 5:12 PM 6,252 Views 2 Comments

Up your game lads.

# college-football - Monday 29 September, 2014

College coach in firing line for fielding clearly-concussed player
# Disgrace
From The42
# Disgrace

College coach in firing line for fielding clearly-concussed player

Sep 29th 2014, 10:35 AM 2,951 Views 6 Comments

The incident has been widely denounced.

# college-football - Tuesday 16 September, 2014

Player fakes his own death on College football trick play
# Fake Punt
From The42
# Fake Punt

Player fakes his own death on College football trick play

Sep 16th 2014, 11:02 AM 8,694 Views 2 Comments

Spoiler: It doesn’t work.

# college-football - Sunday 14 September, 2014

Some quarterback trickery the highlight of week three of college football
# Touchdown
From The42
# Touchdown

Some quarterback trickery the highlight of week three of college football

Sep 14th 2014, 3:19 PM 4,097 Views 3 Comments

Dan Prescott and Jameon Lewis, take a bow.

# college-football - Sunday 31 August, 2014

Sports Film Of The Week: The Rivalry
# Reel Stories
From The42
# Reel Stories

Sports Film Of The Week: The Rivalry

Aug 31st 2014, 9:30 PM 4,256 Views 0 Comments

After a weekend when college football came to town, take a look at one of its biggest rivalries.

Brilliant behind-the-back catch the highlight of college football's opening weekend
# Touchdown
From The42
# Touchdown

Brilliant behind-the-back catch the highlight of college football's opening weekend

Aug 31st 2014, 2:15 PM 3,427 Views 0 Comments

We take a look at some of our favourite plays from Saturday’s action.

# college-football - Saturday 30 August, 2014

UCF Knights should slay Nittany Lions in Croke Park Classic
# Preview
From The42
# Preview

UCF Knights should slay Nittany Lions in Croke Park Classic

Aug 30th 2014, 8:30 AM 3,146 Views 1 Comment

The Florida team’s attack will be too much for their more illustrious rivals at headquarters today.

# college-football - Friday 29 August, 2014

Meet 'Kenny Football,' the new Texas A&M quarterback who did something Johnny Manziel never did in week 1
# College Football
From The42
# College Football

Meet 'Kenny Football,' the new Texas A&M quarterback who did something Johnny Manziel never did in week 1

Aug 29th 2014, 8:13 PM 6,177 Views 1 Comment

Hill threw for 511 yards and three touchdowns.

# college-football - Thursday 28 August, 2014

10 things you can expect to happen at the Croke Park Classic
# CPC 2014
From The42
# CPC 2014

10 things you can expect to happen at the Croke Park Classic

Aug 28th 2014, 7:00 AM 5,107 Views 1 Comment

The college football season opener takes place in Headquarters on Saturday.

# college-football - Tuesday 26 August, 2014

College football player Shaw injures himself 'while saving drowning nephew'
# Safe Hands
From The42
# Safe Hands

College football player Shaw injures himself 'while saving drowning nephew'

Aug 26th 2014, 12:14 PM 6,259 Views 11 Comments

However, doubts have been cast over Josh Shaw’s story.

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