football

The Faith of LSU Coach Ed Orgeron: Two Keys to Using Fame Well

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Now behind exalted as the best coach of all time, LSU football coach Ed Orgeron recalled the day he failed to get a permanent job with the University of Southern California football team in 2013. He told his wife, Kelly, “Besides the day I buried my father, this is the worst day of my life.” She replied, “No, it’s not,” and explained that “God had a better plan.” Orgeron said, “Whew! It better be good.” It's safe to say, he had no idea what God had in store for him.

Georgia QB Jake Fromm Says New Year's Goal Is to ‘Lead People to Jesus’

Thursday, January 2, 2020

University of Georgia quarterback Jack Fromm says his goal for the new year is to help lead people to Jesus.

‘I'm Blessed to Be Here’ – Sooners’ QB Jalen Hurts Shares His Faith-Filled Journey

Monday, December 9, 2019

After winning the Big 12 Championship, Oklahoma Quarterback Jalen Hurts is thanking God for the journey he's been on to get to when he is now.

Atheist Group: Football Coach’s Prayer Is ‘Serious Violation’ of Constitution

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

The Freedom from Religion Foundation is ordering an Ohio school to stop its football coaches from praying with their players.

‘God Always Has a Plan,’ Says Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after Devastating Injury

Monday, November 18, 2019

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a devastating injury Saturday that ended his season. The outspoken Christian is staying optimistic, however, noting that he is trusting in God's plan.

Drew Brees Partners with Prestonwood Baptist Church to Start Flag Football League for Youth

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Texas church Prestonwood Baptist Church will host the first Football ‘N’ America league, a co-ed flag football program for youth in Texas.

College Football Player Thanks God He's Alive after Collapsing, Having Several Strokes

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

After collapsing from a serious brain injury last September, doctors did not believe college football player Christion Abercrombie would survive. Now the athlete is praising God that he is alive.

“The Legend of Trevor Lawrence Has Only Just Begun”

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Clemson routed Alabama last night to win its second national title in three years. I’ve been watching college football for fifty years and have never seen a performance like the game their quarterback played.

Court Considers: Can Gov’t Ban Christian Schools from Praying at State Championships?

Thursday, November 15, 2018

A federal appeals court is considering whether Christian private schools can be banned from offering a public prayer over the loudspeakers if the game is a state-run championship.

Freedom from Religion Foundation Files Complaint over Auburn Football Prayers

Monday, October 29, 2018

The Auburn Tigers will not be appealing for divine aid to improve upon their 5-3 season if the Freedom from Religion Foundation has any say in the matter.