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The 2025 Oregon football team has been a juggernaut when compared to some of the expectations for the Ducks after some thought they would fall a bit after last season. The Oregon defense has been great, and the offense has had playmakers step up when needed as well. They are also coming off an escape […]

Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban has stayed involved in the game of football since retiring as a head coach. He joined the College GameDay desk and has become a staple in the media, providing his insights. Recently, he told Pat McAfee that a key aspect he looked for in recruiting was whether a […]

The 2025 New York Jets have been awful. They are 2-8 and have struggled to find consistent success as a team. The defense has been inconsistent, and the offense has been terrible. Following another significant loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, head coach Aaron Glenn stated that they are continuing to […]

The 2025 Penn State football season quickly went from a season full of promise to a disaster. They fired James Franklin as a result, and the team went from a championship contender to one struggling to make a bowl game. The Nittany Lions have a wide range of candidates to choose from, and recently, Pat […]

The 2025 Cincinnati Bengals have had issues with consistency this year. The defense has caused them issues all season, and the offense has had its fair share of problems since Joe Burrow got injured early on in the year and has been out ever since. Jake Browning and Joe Flacco were the two quarterbacks who […]

The 2025 Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a rough start. They are 3-9 to start the year, and Anthony Davis is injured, in addition to Kyrie Irving already being out. Cooper Flagg has been solid to start the year, but he has spent time at point guard, which is not his natural position. To […]

The 2025 Golden State Warriors have been inconsistent to start the season. The Warriors are 7-6 and have not done much to impress, despite it being very early in the year. Despite the struggles, this team has veterans all over the place, and they won’t panic regardless of how they start. That poise and focus […]

The 2025 Washington State football season has been a struggle. The Cougars are 4-5 and have struggled to find consistency this year following Jake Dickert’s departure. As a result, the Cougars let go of Anne McCoy as their athletic director. The move represents a major shakeup in the Cougars’ athletic department, as they attempt to […]

The 2025 Penn State football season quickly became a dumpster fire, despite the high expectations the team had coming into the year. They fired James Franklin after three straight losses, which started with a loss to Oregon and ended with a loss to Northwestern. The Nittany Lions have only gotten worse, and now the most […]

The 2025 Illinois basketball team has considerable potential to make a significant impact in the Big Ten and nationally, especially after its win over Texas Tech. One of the reasons is the emergence of all the European players they have brought to the team over the last two seasons. Their biggest key, Tomislav Ivisic, has […]

The 2025 North Carolina basketball team has the potential to rebound from its disappointing finish in the previous year. They have already proven a lot, with a big win against Kansas at home. The biggest issue for the Tar Heels last year was their struggle with consistency, which prevented them from securing key wins. They […]

The 2025 LSU football season turned into a dumpster fire, but there is almost even more drama happening around the Tigers off the field. Brian Kelly was fired in response to the Tigers’ struggles. In the aftermath of the firing, the drama surrounding the LSU program only grew. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry became directly involved […]

The 2025 Las Vegas Raiders have had a rough season, currently standing at 2-7. They have a few bright spots, including rookie running back Ashton Jeanty and tight end Brock Bowers on offense, as well as Maxx Crosby along the defensive line. Crosby has proven to be one of the best defenders in the NFL […]

The college sports landscape has undergone significant changes over the last few years. The primary reason for this change is the introduction of NIL, which enables college athletes to receive compensation thanks to the House Settlement. It has continued to evolve due to the transfer portal and how schools utilize NIL payments. Now, salary caps […]

The 2025 LSU football season quickly turned into a disaster, despite all the promise they had at the start of the season. Brian Kelly was fired due to the team’s poor performance following a loss to Texas A&M. However, Kelly has a massive buyout of $54 million, and this amount has encountered a snag due […]

The 2025 season has been a rough one for the Arizona Cardinals. They are 3-6 and have lost five games by one possession, and then they were blown out in their most recent game against the Seattle Seahawks. Additionally, they have been severely affected by injuries this season. One of the bigger blows they suffered […]

The 2025 Nebraska football season has been one of the better ones they have had in recent memory. They sit at 7-3, and despite Dylan Raiola being lost for the season, the Cornhuskers came out and looked great against UCLA on Saturday night. Emmett Johnson was a difference maker on the ground, and it even […]

Every year in college football, there is a debate about which conference is the best in the country. It usually comes down to the Big Ten or the SEC, especially in recent years. This year, it comes down to the Big Ten and the SEC once again, as the SEC boasts depth, while the Big […]

One of the strangest plays that you will ever see happened on Friday night when the USC football team attempted a fake punt that counted in the moment, but in retrospect was actually illegal, according to Mike Pereira. USC brought in third-string quarterback Sam Huard for the fake punt, but he was wearing the same […]

The 2025 Buffalo Bills are 6-3, but were shocked on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins had struggled for most of the year and made a few trades at the deadline, essentially giving up on the 2025 season. Instead, the Dolphins shocked the world and beat the Bills on Sunday. Now, the loss has […]

The 2025 season for the Buffalo Bills has been a great one. They sit at 6-2, and that has mainly been the case since Josh Allen and James Cook have been a force on this offense, carrying the team when needed. They need both to be successful. Cook missed the early part of the week’s […]

The 2025 season for the New York Jets has been a disaster. The Jets are 1-7, and at the NFL trade deadline, they went on a fire sale of their talent after the way they started the season. New York traded away Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys. However, the biggest shocker was the fact […]

The 2025 South Carolina football season has taken a massive downturn. The Gamecocks had a breakout season last year under Shane Beamer, finishing with a 9-3 record and just missing out on a College Football Playoff berth. In comparison, the Gamecocks are 3-6 this year despite having one of the best quarterbacks in the country […]

The most dominant team of the 2025 college football season is the Ohio State football team. The Buckeyes are the defending champions, but are playing like a better team this year. The defense has been dominant and is the best in the country. The offense has been slower to get started, but it has been […]

The 2025 Kentucky basketball team has a massive amount of potential this season, despite looking awful in an exhibition against Georgetown. The Wildcats are ranked ninth in the AP top 25 and won their first game against Nicholls by 26 points. The good news is that they are also expected to get Jaland Lowe back […]

The 2025 Oregon football team has had a great year. They are 7-1 and have looked dominant at times this season, with their only loss coming to Indiana. However, in the first College Football Playoff rankings, the Ducks appeared at No. 9. This ranking was surprisingly low, considering the Ducks’ performance at times this season, […]

The 2025 Michigan State basketball team boasts a talented roster and remains under the guidance of Tom Izzo. They have the ingredients of a successful season this year on the court. They are also still recruiting at a high level in high school and through the transfer portal, mainly due to Tom Izzo. They landed […]

The first College Football Playoff rankings for the 2025 season have been released, with Ohio State ranked No. 1. The 2025 Ohio State football team has been the most dominant in college football this season, building on its success from winning the national title last year. However, there was some debate on whether Indiana deserved the […]

The 2025 Chicago Bears have been a solid team this year. New head coach Ben Johnson has completely revamped the Chicago offense, in particular. Caleb Williams looks completely different this year and is playing better. Then, the Bears have a two-headed monster in the backfield that will continue to split carries between D’Andre Swift and […]

The 2025 Texas basketball team has a lot of potential this season, following the hiring of Sean Miller as its new head coach. The Longhorns have the resources to be a powerhouse in basketball, and they opened the year against Duke with a chance to prove it. The Longhorns competed, but the Blue Devils punched […]

The 2025 Missouri football team has had a solid season. They are 6-2 and have looked impressive in most of their games. The Tigers’ worst news this year was that their starting quarterback, Beau Pribula, got hurt in their last game against Vanderbilt. The Tigers are going with freshman Matthew Zollers at the starting quarterback […]

The 2025 Miami Dolphins have been a disaster. They are 2-7 and are coming off a massive blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens, which everyone saw on Thursday Night Football. After Chris Grier and the organization mutually agreed to part ways, the Dolphins got active at the trade deadline. Still, they did not get rid […]

The 2025 Indianapolis Colts have been a juggernaut of an NFL team this year. They have a 7-2 record and have surprised almost everyone with their play. By the trade deadline, the Colts got active and traded for Sauce Gardner to bolster their secondary for the second half of the NFL season. It was a […]

The 2025 Kansas basketball team has the potential to bounce back after two straight disappointing seasons by the blue bloods’ usual standards. This year’s key piece for the Jayhawks is their freshman phenom, Darryn Peterson, a five-star recruit who picked the Jayhawks out of Ohio. He could also be the top pick in the 2026 […]

The 2025 Colorado football season has been a disaster. The Buffaloes are 3-6 and just came off a 52-17 home loss to the Arizona Wildcats, which resulted in Sanders shielding his players from the media. The season has been rough, but despite the rough play on the field, they are still recruiting well, thanks to […]

The 2025 college football coaching carousel is set to be one of the craziest in the sport’s history. The name at the center of the carousel is Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin. The Rebels are 8-1 and look like an SEC contender and a contender to win the College Football Playoff. If Kiffin leaves, […]

The 2025 Auburn football team had so much promise, but quickly became a disaster. Their most recent loss was the last straw, with head coach Hugh Freeze getting fired after they lost to Kentucky and only scored three points. The Tigers are 4-5, but every loss they have had was by 10 points or less. […]

The 2025 Texas football team started slowly after massive expectations, but they finally look like the team they were predicted to be. The Texas offense has had its two best games of the year over the last two weeks, and Arch Manning was the key against Vanderbilt. He had his best game of the year […]

The 2025 Miami Dolphins have been a disaster. They are 2-7 and have often looked lifeless in their games. The most recent loss to the Baltimore Ravens resulted in the Dolphins changing the front office, with Chris Grier leaving as the general manager. With a change in the front office, Mike McDaniel might be on borrowed […]