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With a 45-19 win over Duke in Week 2, Illinois finds itself at No. 9 in the updated AP college football rankings. Head coach Bret Bielema understandably gives quarterback Luke Altmyer the majority of the credit for the Fighting Illini’s success. Despite Illinois’ success, Bielema feels that Altmyer is not getting the credit he deserves […]

Los Angeles Chargers fans expected second-year receiver Ladd McConkey to lead their offense in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Instead, it was third-year wideout Quentin Johnston who emerged as Justin Herbert’s go-to target, recording a team-high 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the season opener. Previously labeled as a bust, Johnston has […]

The running back position is typically the most lucrative in fantasy football, but that was not the case in Week 1. With just five players topping 15 fantasy points, it was an all-around letdown. It was only one week, but fantasy football rankings are all over the place ahead of Week 2 of the 2025 […]

Many factors contributed to the Chicago Bears’ Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but several fans are quick to point toward a controversial holding penalty on right tackle Darnell Wright as a turning point that led to the comeback. The Bears were deep in Vikings’ territory with a 17-6 lead early in the fourth […]

After years of being known for having one of the worst defenses in the league, the Cincinnati Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and replaced him with Al Golden in the offseason. The move immediately paid off in the Bengals’ Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals’ defense held the Browns to just […]

Michael Penix Jr. has not suited up for Indiana in four years, but his diving score to beat then-No. 8-ranked Penn State in 2020 remains one of the best plays in program history. The quarterback reminded Hoosiers fans of the iconic highlight in the Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although […]

Nebraska improved to 2-0 in the 2025 college football season with a 68-0 win over Akron in Week 2. However, the night was much more than just a victory for Cornhuskers tight end Luke Lindenmeyer. After picking up another massive win, the Nebraska football team celebrated on the field at Memorial Stadium. Lindenmeyer took the […]

Despite all the storylines that unfolded over the summer, the headline of the 2025 WNBA season has been a disgusting fan trend of throwing sex toys onto the court. A few Cleveland Browns fans decided to bring that into the NFL in the team’s Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The fans did not […]

For the third time in the last four years, Iowa State came out on top of the Cy-Hawk college football rivalry game. The loss visibly deflated Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, who could be in his final year with the team. The game was a back-and-forth defensive battle that Iowa State came out on top […]

Colorado entered the 2025 college football offseason with two candidates to potentially replace Shedeur Sanders at quarterback: Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter and five-star freshman Julian Lewis. Yet, coming out of their Week 2 win over Delaware, the Buffaloes might have found an unlikely answer in redshirt sophomore Ryan Staub. Head coach Deion Sanders gave Salter […]

Already without Rashee Rice for the first six weeks, the Kansas City Chiefs lost their best wide receiver when Xavier Worthy suffered a shoulder injury in Week 1. While the second-year wideout’s outlook is not great, the team is hopeful that Worthy will not miss too much time. Worthy is already expected to miss multiple […]

Will Campbell has been dealing with an ankle injury late in the offseason, but it is not expected to affect his debut status. The New England Patriots are expected to have their prized rookie in the lineup in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots have been cautious with Campbell throughout the preseason, […]

Colorado’s offense struggled to move the ball through the air in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season, prompting Deion Sanders to make a change at quarterback in Week 2 against Delaware. He did not outright bench Kaidon Salter, but gave the Buffaloes’ top three signal-callers an opportunity in the game, which allowed Ryan […]

When Angel Reese shockingly put the Chicago Sky on blast, many of her controversial comments were directed at her veteran point guard. Despite the cryptic remarks, Courtney Vandersloot does not doubt that she will return to the team in 2026 after a season-ending injury ended her 15th season before it could even get started. Reese […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made waves in July when they shockingly traded safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans for offensive guard Kenyon Green. Two months later, Green’s tenure with the team is already over before it even started. The Eagles released Green during final roster cuts, but re-signed him to the practice squad and immediately […]

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed will have an early night against Utah State in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season. The dynamic sophomore exited the game in the third quarter and will not return. Reed took a big hit on a scramble late in the third quarter and left the game with the […]

The Chicago Bears are likely going to have to begin the 2025 NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings without their middle linebacker. Veteran T.J. Edwards will begin the year on the sidelines and miss the first Monday Night Football contest of the year with a hamstring injury. Edwards has been dealing with a hamstring injury […]

Indiana did not start off the 2025 college football season as it desired against Old Dominion, but Curt Cignetti’s team is rolling in Week 2 against Kennesaw State. Wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is off to a blazing start for the Hoosiers, with over 100 yards of offense through three quarters. Cooper hauled in a […]

Tennessee’s offensive line will remain incomplete against ETSU in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season. Star freshman David Sanders, who sat out of the team’s opening game against Syracuse, will remain out on Saturday. Sanders, who was ruled out of Week 1, will miss another game with a “minor injury,” according to Knox […]

Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy has never hidden his affinity for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. For nearly that reason alone, the outspoken personality is picking Iowa to beat Iowa State in the heated Week 2 college football rivalry game. Portnoy was in Iowa on Saturday, where the Barstool College Football Show was for […]

After shockingly dropping its season opener, the struggling Alabama football team will be severely shorthanded in Week 2 against ULM. Star wideout Ryan Williams will join running back Jam Miller on the sidelines after suffering an injury against Florida State. Williams, who has been listed as questionable all week, is now considered doubtful for Week […]

Oklahoma expects to be one step closer to being fully healthy for its game against Michigan in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season. After playing without multiple starting offensive linemen in Week 1, the Sooners are expecting to get two of them back for Saturday’s pivotal matchup. Although the Sooners started the year […]

Justin Herbert and Jeffrey Bassa were rivals on Friday night, but are aware that they share the same roots. After the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers kicked off the NFL’s 2025 International Games in Brazil, the former Oregon football players connected on the field. Herbert and Bassa met up on the field after […]

After suffering an upset loss to Florida State, Alabama dropped 13 spots in the Week 2 release of the 2025 AP college football rankings. The Crimson Tide entered the year ranked No. 8, but will make their home opener against ULM at No. 21. The Tide certainly deserved a demotion, but they dropped more than […]

The Denver Broncos will have to wait at least one more week for their new star linebacker’s debut. After dealing with injury issues for most of the offseason, Dre Greenlaw will sit out of the Broncos’ Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans. Denver ruled Greenlaw out with a quad injury on Friday, according to […]

Sean McDermott will begin the 2025 season without one of his longest-tenured starters. The Buffalo Bills placed kicker Tyler Bass on injured reserve ahead of their Week 1 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. After struggling with injuries throughout the offseason, Bass was officially placed on injured reserve on Friday, the team announced on social media. […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ offense will begin the 2025 NFL season shorthanded against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. After ruling out tight end Isaiah Likely, the team added fullback Patrick Ricard to its inactive list. Likely and Ricard were both officially ruled out on Friday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The team did not specify how […]

After losing to Georgia Tech in Week 1, Deion Sanders is making a few minor changes to his roster. The Colorado football coach made a few notable additions to the team’s active roster for Week 2 by adding a trio of running backs ahead of the Buffaloes’ matchup with Delaware. Following the disappointing loss, Colorado […]

LeSean McCoy believes that anybody doubting the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025 will be in for a rude awakening. With Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes working with an improved offense, McCoy feels that the three-time championship-winning duo will return to glory in 2025. McCoy, who spent five of his 12 seasons in the NFL with […]

Mike Elko knows that a lot will be on the line for Texas A&M in the 2025 college football season. Coming off a solid Week 1 win over UTSA, the Aggies’ coach hopes to see his team continue to make improvements in his second year at the helm. Texas A&M was in position to make […]

With Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season finally here, fantasy football is officially back in full swing. Drafts are now out of the way, and setting initial lineups becomes the top priority. Kicker is often the most volatile position to navigate in fantasy football, and we will break down three premier options to start […]

Michigan vs. Oklahoma is the only top-25 matchup in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season, but the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry carries significant weight as a marquee matchup. Although most eyes will be on the clash in Norman, Joel Klatt believes the Hawkeyes and Cyclones will engage in a “war.” ESPN’s College GameDay will […]

After beating Cincinnati 20-17 in Week 1, the odds have Nebraska as an overwhelming favorite to beat Akron in Week 2 and begin the 2025 college football season with a 2-0 record. Aware of the trap game potential, head coach Matt Rhule is determined to keep his team motivated. Nebraska, which secured its first winning […]

After opening the 2025 college football season at Ohio State, College GameDay will be in Norman in Week 2 for the marquee showdown between Oklahoma and Michigan. Former Sooners point guard and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young will join them as the guest picker of the week. ESPN confirmed that Young would be the week’s […]

Three months after competing in one of the strangest fights of the year, Paul Craig (17-9-1, one no-contest) returns at UFC Paris against Modestas Bukauskas (18-6) on Saturday. It is time to continue our UFC Paris odds series with a Modestas Bukauskas-Paul Craig prediction and pick. Bukausas, 31, is riding a three-fight win streak and […]

For the first time since its inception, the beloved NFL Red Zone programming will include commercials in 2025. While fans loathed the announcement from host Scott Hanson, this will not be nearly as bad as some initially imagined. Commercials will be introduced, as Hanson announced, but they will only be 15 seconds long and appear […]

Oklahoma got off to a strong start to the 2025 college football season, with quarterback John Mateer breaking Baker Mayfield’s school record with the most passing yards in his debut. After just one game, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle believes his signal-caller has the talent to be one of the greatest in program history. Mateer has […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ trade of Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers was a big story in its own right, but many were enthralled by the odd fact that Jerry Jones repeatedly called his now-former player by the wrong name in the immediate aftermath. As strange as it may have been, one insider believes the […]

After Derek Carr suddenly left them in the offseason, the New Orleans Saints are prepared to begin the 2025 NFL season with Spencer Rattler as their starting quarterback. Rattler is the best of a bad situation, but a few insiders wonder if the team should reunite with New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston. Winston, who […]