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BBC News
an hour ago
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- BBC News
Quiz: How well do you know football club nicknames?
The 2025-26 football season is nearly upon us - but how well do you know your team nicknames?Take our quiz below to test your knowledge! Go to our dedicated football quizzes page, where you can have a go at previous editions and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent straight to your device
Yahoo
11 hours ago
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FAMU football 2025 season: 5 new stars who will rise for the Rattlers this year
The 2025 football season is a little over a month away. That means new stars will soon be born for Florida A&M during its 12-game regular season schedule, which starts with the Howard Bison at Miami's Orange Blossom Classic on Saturday, Aug. 30. The Rattlers have players that've never gotten any preseason or postseason Southwestern Athletic Conference recognition, but have the potential to shine this year. Here are some FAMU football players who could become fan favorites and top players for the Rattlers. Levontai 'Bo' Summersett, Running Back, Redshirt Sophomore Bo Summersett was FAMU's second-leading rusher last season behind Preseason All-SWAC First Team running back Thad Franklin Jr. In 2024, Summersett had 66 carries for 497 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The rising redshirt sophomore averaged an impressive 7.5 yards per carry last year. Since Franklin is returning, Summersett may not be the Rattlers' leading ball carrier this season. However, he could continue to cement himself as the next FAMU star running back for when he becomes an upperclassman in 2026. Goldie Lawrence, Wide Receiver, Sophomore Entering this season, FAMU lost its top three receivers in Jamari Gassett to graduate, and Quan Lee and Koby Gross to the NCAA Transfer Portal. Goldie Lawrence was fourth in receiving production for the Rattlers last year, with 21 catches for 251 yards and a touchdown in 11 games after transferring to FAMU from Florida State. Lawrence, at 6-foot, 190 pounds, is the most game-experienced receiver on the FAMU roster, and will likely command attention from opposing defenses. Antonio Camon, Defensive Lineman, Redshirt Sophomore Antonio Camon didn't get much playing time with the Rattlers last season after transferring from the Power Four ranks at Pitt. But big things are expected for the rising redshirt sophomore. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound pass rusher performed well during spring practice and earned a starting spot on the Rattlers' ever-changing depth chart. Furthermore, Camon collected a few sacks during FAMU football's Orange and Green Spring this April. Nick Dimitris, Defensive Lineman, Redshirt Senior Nick Dimitris could play a prominent role in replacing FAMU's former All-SWAC defensive tackle James Ash, who transferred to Auburn. At 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, Dimitris didn't get much run last season after joining the Rattlers from the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. However, his measurables and offseason progression could place him in a prominent role for the Rattlers as they look to correct their run defense this season. Brian Norris Jr., Linebacker, Graduate Student Brian Norris Jr. was one of FAMU football's biggest gets out of the transfer portal last season. But after suffering a season-ending injury during training camp, the former South Florida Bulls linebacker never got an opportunity to play in 2024. Norris has returned to the field and participated in FAMU's spring practice this year. Norris isn't the typical FBS-to-FCS transfer. He got some playing time at USF, tallying 47 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble in 34 games from 2019 to 2023. Florida A&M Football 2025 Schedule Week 1: Saturday, Aug. 30 ― vs. Howard (Orange Blossom Classic at Miami Gardens' Hard Rock Stadium), 4 p.m., ESPNU Week 2: Saturday, Sept. 6 ― at Florida Atlantic, 6 p.m., ESPN Plus Week 3: Saturday, Sept. 13 ― vs. Albany State, 7 p.m., SWAC TV Week 4: BYE/OPEN WEEK Week 5: Saturday, Sept. 27 ― vs. Alabama State (SWAC), 3 p.m., HBCU GO Week 6: Saturday, Oct. 4 ― vs. Mississippi Valley State (SWAC/at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium), 4 p.m., SWAC TV Week 7: Saturday, Oct. 11 ― vs. North Carolina Central, 3 p.m., HBCU GO Week 8: Saturday, Oct. 18 ― vs. Alcorn State (SWAC/Homecoming), 4 p.m., ESPN Plus Week 9: Saturday, Oct. 25 ― at Southern (SWAC), 5 p.m., SWAC TV Week 10: Saturday, Nov. 1 ― vs. Jackson State (SWAC), 7 p.m., ESPN Network Week 11: Saturday, Nov. 8 ― at Arkansas-Pine Bluff (SWAC), 3 p.m., HBCU GO Week 12: Saturday, Nov. 15 ― at Alabama A&M (SWAC), 3 p.m., SWAC TV Week 13: Saturday, Nov. 22 ― vs. Bethune-Cookman (SWAC/Florida Classic at Orlando's Camping World Stadium) Saturday, Nov. 29 ― NCAA FCS Playoffs Begin (If Necessary) Saturday, Dec. 6 ― SWAC Championship Game (If Necessary) Saturday, Dec. 13 ― Celebration Bowl at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium (If Necessary) Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 ― NCAA FCS National Championship Game at Nashville's FirstBank Stadium (If Necessary)This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FAMU football 2025 season: Goldie Lawrence, others on track to stardom
Yahoo
11 hours ago
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FAMU football formulating plan to return to 'championship level' at SWAC Media Day
The 2025 football season will be a polar opposite at Florida A&M. The Rattlers have gone from the hunted to the hunter. A year ago, around this time, the Rattlers had a target on their back after finishing the previous season by winning the Celebration Bowl to claim the Black College Football National Championship. In turn, FAMU went 7-5 under first-year head football coach James Colzie III in the 2024 season. 'The lights were bright last year,' the FAMU coach told the media at Southwestern Athletic Conference Football Media Day. 'We've got work to do. It is a new season. I'm excited about what our team's going to look like.' The SWAC predicted the Rattlers would finish second in the East division behind the defending Black College National champs, Jackson State. If the prognostication holds up, FAMU will not qualify for the SWAC Championship game or the Celebration Bowl, part of the HBCU football postseason. The Rattlers would still be eligible for an at-large bid to the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. 'We're just trying to get back to a championship level,' said FAMU All-SWAC offensive lineman Ashton Grable, a 2023 Celebration Bowl team starter. 'We've got to buy into what our coaches are trying to teach us and get back to winning. 'It doesn't matter,' Grable added about the ranking. 'We're going to go out there, work hard every day, be respectful, honor our opponents, and play hard. That's all we can do.' Entering his second year as FAMU's football coach, Colzie feels comfortable with his team's offseason progression. FAMU football has undergone spring practice and offseason workouts with a complete coaching staff, unlike last year, due to Colzie's late January 2024 promotion from being the program's assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach. 'January 1 of 2024, compared to January 1 of 2025 ― the vision was clear. We knew what we needed to do, and there were things we needed to and could address,' Colzie explained. 'There's a different aura right now as far as where our football team is, where our staff is, and where I am as the head coach of this prestigious institution. We're going in the right direction. Our Rattler fanbase and alumni's expectations are what their expectations are.' FAMU football faces a tough schedule in 2025 The Rattlers open their season against the Howard Bison in Miami Gardens' Orange Blossom Classic on Aug. 30 at Hard Rock Stadium. It's a rematch of the 2023 Celebration Bowl when FAMU completed a comeback to defeat Howard 30-26 en route to raising the Black College Football title trophy. FAMU faces a challenging schedule that includes top Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference team North Carolina Central and HBCU football's top team from last season, Jackson State. 'We didn't shy away from who we wanted to play,' Colzie said. 'We're excited about our schedule. We'll be battle-tested. Every week, we're going to be on national television somewhere.' Another wrinkle in FAMU's schedule is that after its first three games versus Howard, at Florida Atlantic, and versus Albany State, the Rattlers will play nine straight contests to complete the regular season. 'It's going to take hard work. You get out what you put in,' said FAMU's Preseason All-SWAC First Team defensive end Davion Westmoreland. 'If we continue to trust the process and get one percent every day, we'll get the results and outcome that we want.' FAMU will open preseason training camp on Friday, Aug. 1, to prepare for its 2025 season. There are high expectations for the Rattlers to bounce back this season. 'I want to make sure we go through a vigorous training camp,' Colzie said. 'But at the end of day, we've got to be ready to play on Saturdays. That's what everything's going to be based upon.' Florida A&M Football 2025 Schedule Week 1: Saturday, Aug. 30 ― vs. Howard (Orange Blossom Classic at Miami Gardens' Hard Rock Stadium), 4 p.m., ESPNU Week 2: Saturday, Sept. 6 ― at Florida Atlantic, 6 p.m., ESPN Plus Week 3: Saturday, Sept. 13 ― vs. Albany State, 7 p.m., SWAC TV Week 4: BYE/OPEN WEEK Week 5: Saturday, Sept. 27 ― vs. Alabama State (SWAC), 3 p.m., HBCU GO Week 6: Saturday, Oct. 4 ― vs. Mississippi Valley State (SWAC/at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium), 4 p.m., SWAC TV Week 7: Saturday, Oct. 11 ― vs. North Carolina Central, 3 p.m., HBCU GO Week 8: Saturday, Oct. 18 ― vs. Alcorn State (SWAC/Homecoming), 4 p.m., ESPN Plus Week 9: Saturday, Oct. 25 ― at Southern (SWAC), 5 p.m. SWAC TV Week 10: Saturday, Nov. 1 ― vs. Jackson State (SWAC), 7 p.m., ESPN Network Week 11: Saturday, Nov. 8 ― at Arkansas-Pine Bluff (SWAC), 3 p.m., HBCU GO Week 12: Saturday, Nov. 15 ― at Alabama A&M (SWAC), 3 p.m., SWAC TV Week 13: Saturday, Nov. 22 ― vs. Bethune-Cookman (SWAC/Florida Classic at Orlando's Camping World Stadium) Saturday, Nov. 29 ― NCAA FCS Playoffs Begin (If Necessary) Saturday, Dec. 6 ― SWAC Championship Game (If Necessary) Saturday, Dec. 13 ― Celebration Bowl at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium (If Necessary) Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 ― NCAA FCS National Championship Game at Nashville's FirstBank Stadium (If Necessary)This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FAMU football SWAC Media Day 2025: Rattlers want to reclaim HBCU title
Yahoo
a day ago
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Pennridge head coach Kyle Beller talks about his expectations for the season
Third-year Pennridge head coach Kyle Beller discusses his expectations for the football season after the Rams went 4-7 a year ago.
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
'Celtic to finish top of pile' - but concern about Rodgers & transfers
As the new season kicks off this Sunday, it's hard not to feel a mix of both frustration and lack of meaningful first-team signings so far has been disappointing, especially with clear areas still needing fans we expected more urgency in the transfer market, and - Kieran Tierney and Benjamin Nygren aside - the silence has only added to the said, there's still a strong sense of belief in the core squad and our ability to once again have a successful campaign however, may be a different Brendan Rodgers we have a manager who we trust to get results where it matters most, but the lack of backing (so far!) leaves us wondering what the man himself must be thinking.A strong start on Sunday against St Mirren would help settle some nerves, but some quality reinforcements wouldn't go amiss the meantime, here are our big predictions for the 2025-26 season:Where will you finish in the league and why?Celtic will once again finish top of the pile, making it 14 titles from the last 15 available. Put simply, Rodgers doesn't know how NOT to win this league and will ensure we do so once again - whether he's here next season or is the best signing or has he not signed yet and who should it be?It simply has to be Tierney. For us to secure the signing of a player who has spent his past six years with Arsenal and is still just 28 years of age is outrageous. Celtic have no right to sign a player of KT's calibre and it's clear his passion for the club has been the deciding factor here. To see him walking out this weekend on flag day will be a massive moment for do you want from your manager this season?Domestic success, progress in Europe, and his signature on a contract extension running beyond the end of this will be the breakout star in your squad?From a homegrown point of view, there are high hopes for young Dane Murray at centre-half, but that aside this could (and will!) be a massive season for Arne Engels. Time for Celtic's £11m man to is your one major concern?That the longer it goes unresolved, the uncertainty around Rodgers' long-term future may cause unrest among both fans and players alike. He is vital to everything Celtic do and the sooner this one is resolved the can be found at The Celtic Exchange, external
