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After its third loss in its last four games, LSU finally pulled the plug and fired former football coach Brian Kelly. The move was surprising to some, but not to college football analyst Josh Pate, who saw it coming a mile away. Pate claimed that Kelly has been “checked out” of LSU for years on […]

With his third touchdown catch of the 2025 season, Travis Kelce not only gave the Kansas City Chiefs a two-touchdown lead over the Washington Commanders; he tied the record for the most total touchdowns in franchise history. The entire team was aware of the significance, prompting Patrick Mahomes to track down the ball he threw […]

Ole Miss entered the 2025 college football season with a lot of uncertainty. Lane Kiffin had indeed established a winning culture in Oxford, but the Rebels were essentially a brand-new team after a program-record eight players were taken in the 2025 NFL Draft, including star quarterback Jaxson Dart. As a result, Ole Miss entered Week […]

The Carolina Panthers were without Bryce Young in Week 8, giving Andy Dalton the spot start against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran struggled against a stingy defense, putting the Panthers in semi-panic mode with their quarterback situation unknown. Dalton struggled with his first significant opportunity of the year, managing just 175 scoreless passing yards and […]

Michael Pittman Jr. has entered the Catch of the Year conversation. The Indianapolis Colts receiver has been up-and-down in 2025, but made one of the best plays of the season with an absurd touchdown catch against the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. As the Colts approached the end zone looking to build on their 10-7 […]

NFL teams rarely believe that officiating went in their favor, but the New York Giants were particularly against it in Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Giants had several calls go against them, but Jalen Hurts’ overturned fumble on a “tush push” attempt at the hands of Kayvon Thibodeaux was easily the most controversial. […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye could not be stopped in Week 8 as he dominated the Cleveland Browns with yet another big game. Maye completed 75 percent of his passes in the game and threw for 282 passing yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The Browns entered Week 9 allowing the third-fewest passing yards […]

The Cleveland Browns cannot catch a break in their Week 8 matchup with the New England Patriots. On a day in which they were already struggling, the Browns lost their best offensive player when rookie running back Quinshon Judkins exited with an injury. Judkins left the game with a shoulder injury early in the second […]

Michael Penix Jr. sitting out of the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins gave Kirk Cousins another shot at redemption. Instead, all he did was remind fans why he was benched in the first place. Cousins led the Falcons to just three points in the first half, resulting in a 17-3 deficit. […]

The New York Giants are playing with the odds stacked against them on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8. Not only did they lose star running back Cam Skattebo, but the team also had an apparent fumble overturned on the Eagles’ first-half “tush push” attempt. On a 4th-and-1 play from the 10-yard […]

The Texas A&M football team had a non-conventional way of preparing for LSU in Week 9, to say the least. The game had added significance for strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt, who had a personal vendetta against Tigers head coach Brian Kelly. Moffitt spent 21 seasons with LSU, working in Baton Rouge from 2000 […]

Brent Venables does not believe Oklahoma’s Week 9 loss to Ole Miss is anything to lose sleep over. Although he acknowledged that the Sooners have work to do to right the ship, Venables does not view the result as a “setback.” The result gave Oklahoma its second loss in the last three weeks. When asked […]

The Colorado football team reached a new low with a 53-7 loss to Utah in Week 9. Head coach Deion Sanders believes the result was the worst beating of his career and the worst of his adult life. The Buffaloes entered the game as 14-point underdogs but never came close to threatening Utah with a […]

After another statement-making performance in Week 9 with a 49-25 win over LSU, Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed firmly believes he is leading the best team in college football and does not care about anyone who disagrees. The Aggies entered Week 9 with an undefeated record and improved to 8-0 with its 24-point victory over […]

Oregon surprisingly struggled to put Wisconsin away in Week 9, but its biggest scare came in the third quarter. Quarterback Dante Moore suffered an injury scare and briefly left the game, but head coach Dan Lanning has since shut down concerns of any potential long-term issue. Moore took an inadvertent hit to the face from […]

Tyler Higbee is the latest player to receive an NFL-issued fine. The tight end’s punishment came after the league deemed one of his celebrations during the Los Angeles Rams’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars a violent gesture. Higbee received a $14,491 fine for celebrating a first-down reception early in the first quarter, NFL insider Tom […]

Any thoughts of Iowa’s offense holding the team back went up in flames in the first half of the Hawkeyes’ college football Week 9 matchup with Minnesota. The Hawkeyes tallied four touchdowns before halftime, finding the end zone in nearly every way imaginable to build a 31-0 lead at the break. Quarterback Mark Gronowski capped […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ offense might be severely shorthanded when they take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. Already preparing to play without Michael Penix Jr., the team also added star receiver Drake London to its injury report late in the week. Neither Penix nor London has been ruled out yet, but the latter joined […]

The Arizona Cardinals have suffered five consecutive losses, giving them the second-longest losing streak in the league entering their Week 8 bye. Despite the team desperately needing a reset, Trey McBride is not happy that he will be missing out on National Tight End Day. McBride enjoyed one of the best games of his career […]

Early Saturday morning, reports surfaced that Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian would be open to an NFL coaching opportunity should one arise in the coming offseason. The report stirred a lot of buzz, but it was swiftly rejected by Sarkisian’s agents, Jimmy Sexton and Ed Marynowitz. Sexton and Marynowitz released a statement via the Creative […]

Fans know Justin Herbert as an elite quarterback, but he made his case for the Los Angeles Chargers to give him a look on defense. Herbert took Madison Beer out to the Los Angeles Lakers’ second home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, where he swiftly saved her from a loose ball. Herbert and Beer […]

Iowa State could have a clean injury report for the first time in weeks for its college football Week 9 matchup against BYU. Star defensive tackle Domonique Orange, who returned from a one-game absence in Week 8, is expected to play after initially being listed as doubtful on the early injury report. Orange had been […]

Memphis will have its starting quarterback in the lineup for its biggest game of the 2025 college football season against USF. Despite dealing with an injury during the week, Brendon Lewis is slated to remain in the Tigers’ starting lineup. Lewis, who was questionable throughout the week, is “expected to start,” according to ESPN’s Pete […]

When the Baltimore Ravens headed into their Week 7 bye, the hope was that Lamar Jackson would return from his hamstring injury for their next game against the Chicago Bears. Unfortunately, that does not appear to be how it will play out. Although Jackson has returned to practice, the latest developments have not been positive. […]

The Michigan-Michigan State college football rivalry has not been as competitive recently, but the Spartans will be in better shape for that game than they have been all season. Jonathan Smith’s team will be as close to fully healthy in Week 9 with left tackle Stanton Ramil and safety Nikai Martinez returning to the lineup. […]

NBA fans love to criticize LeBron James’ sons, Bronny and Bryce, but nobody can ever accuse the 40-year-old of being an unsupportive father. That was evident during the Los Angeles Lakers’ Friday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, when LeBron James was spotted wearing his youngest son, Bryce’s, Arizona basketball jersey. James is expected to […]

As the WNBA continues to expand, most fans view the league’s growth as a net positive. However, future Hall of Famer Candace Parker wonders if the WNBA’s shift toward the NBA model is creating fewer opportunities for female coaches. From a player’s perspective, Parker approves of the league continuing to add teams and create further […]

In what has been an unfortunate recurring theme, the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 8 injury report is once again filled to the brim. Although not as full as it once was, Kyle Shanahan’s team will still be without Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall for their matchup with the Houston Texans. Purdy and Pearsall were both […]

The fantasy football quarterback situation is getting juicier with Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on deck. With injuries, benchings and trades all already affecting the space, there is a lot to digest to stay ahead of the game. Injuries are a big factor in Week 8 on both ends of the spectrum. On […]

The Miami Dolphins should have their star receiver available when they take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8. Despite previously adding Jaylen Waddle to its injury report earlier in the week, the team expects him to remain in the lineup. Waddle was a surprise addition to the Dolphis’ injury report on Thursday, but that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers might have just discovered a new budding star during their dominant Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The game was yet another chapter in tight end Oronde Gadsden II’s sudden breakout, as he joined Mike Ditka, Brock Bowers and Kyle Pitts with multiple rookie records. Gadsden posted five catches, 77 […]

Jim Harbaugh could not have been more pleased with how the Los Angeles Chargers executed in their Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings. A lot went well for the Chargers in the win, but the veteran head coach was particularly impressed with how “violent” his players were on the field. When congratulating his team […]

After four years with the New Orleans Saints, Chris Olave could be moving on at the 2025 NFL trade deadline. The star receiver has several potential suitors, including the San Francisco 49ers, who could emerge as a late sleeper candidate. The 49ers have been set at receiver for years, and 2025 is no different. They […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 season just went from bad to worse with linebacker Logan Wilson abruptly requesting a trade from the team. Wilson formally requested a trade on Thursday, ESPN’s Ben Baby reported. He has started each of the Bengals’ first seven games and is fifth on the team with 41 tackles on the year. […]

By suffering a 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt in Week 8, LSU is now just 1-2 in its last three games ahead of a marquee college football Week 9 matchup with Texas A&M. Every game is a big game in the SEC, but Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers’ offense find themselves in a pivotal sink-or-swim position […]

Perennial light heavyweight title contender Aleksandar Rakic (14-5) looks to snap his three-fight skid at UFC 321 against Azamat Murzakanov (15-0). It is time to continue our UFC odds series with an Aleksandar Rakic-Azamat Murzakanov prediction and pick. Rakic, 33, is ending a year-long layoff after dropping a unanimous decision to eventual champion Magomed Ankalaev […]

Arguably no team has underwhelmed more early in the 2025 season than the Baltimore Ravens, who began the year as Super Bowl Contenders but enter their Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears with a mere 1-5 record. Injuries have played a factor, but the Ravens are still just 1-3 with Lamar Jackson in the […]

Despite a brief scare, the Atlanta Falcons should have their quarterback under center for their Week 8 matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Barring a setback, Michael Penix Jr. intends to play through his bone bruise injury. Penix has been questionable throughout the week, but told reporters that “the plan” is to play in Week 8, […]

The SEC will seemingly be without one of its longest-tenured officials for the foreseeable future. Longtime college football referee Ken Williamson has fallen under scrutiny for his handling of the Week 7 matchup between Georgia and Auburn and has since reportedly been suspended. Since reviewing Williamson’s controversial calls during the game, the SEC has “permanently […]