The team that wins the turnover battle usually wins the game, and it’s no mystery why: whether a strip-sack to end a key drive, an interception returned for a touchdown, or a game-saving pick, few plays make more of a difference in winning and losing. In the first in a new series, Dave Archibald looks…
Special teams is the phase of the game overlooked by fans. But in the opening game of the season between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers, Josh Scobee’s technique failed him on two critical field goals, contributing to a Pittsburgh loss. Chuck Zodda examines Scobee’s misses, and what to expect the rest of the…
Each week in college football, there are many wonderful throws but there can be only one winner. There were many contenders, including Deshaun Watson’s long strike against Appalachian State or Trevone Boykin’s 60-yard strike to Kolby Listenbee. Mark Schofield‘s inaugural Throw of the Week award goes to Vernon Adams ‒ and not for his impromptu left-handed toss in the…
The Oklahoma Sooners trailed the Tennessee Volunteers by seven with under a minute to go Saturday night in Knoxville. Mark Schofield looks at the Sooners fade route was executed perfectly. Facing a 3rd and goal from the 5, the offense put quarterback Baker Mayfield in the shotgun with 20 offensive personnel on the field, against…
The Florida State Seminoles defeated the South Florida Bulls 34-14, and it was the dynamic running of Dalvin Cook that provided the highlights as FSU triumphed. Mark Schofield breaks down Cook’s best run of the day. New Florida State quarterback Everett Golson, a graduate transfer from Notre Dame, struggled mightily Saturday, completing 14 of 26 passes…
The Michigan State Spartans emerged victorious in the first meeting between Top-10 teams this season, knocking off the Oregon Ducks 31-28. Mark Schofield previewed the matchup, and looks at the tape from Saturday to show how the MSU defense did its homework. The Spartans rode to victory behind a solid performance from quarterback Connor Cook and…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with…