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The Iowa State Cyclones suffered their first defeat of the 2025 season, falling 38-30 to Cincinnati on October 4 at Nippert Stadium. The loss dropped the No. 14 Cyclones to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in Big 12 play, ending their perfect start to the campaign. Despite a spirited second-half comeback attempt, several factors contributed to […]

Sean Payton made one of the boldest calls of his coaching career during the Denver Broncos’ 21-17 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles on October 5. With 7:36 left in the game, Payton opted for two after a touchdown instead of kicking the extra point to tie. The victory marked Denver’s first road win in […]

Kyle Van Noy didn’t hold back after the Baltimore Ravens suffered a humiliating 44-10 home loss to the Houston Texans on October 5. The veteran linebacker’s frustration boiled over following the defeat that dropped Baltimore to 1-4, matching the franchise’s worst start in history. Speaking to reporters after the game, Van Noy was direct about […]

The Texas Longhorns suffered a shocking 29-21 upset loss to struggling Florida, exposing fatal flaws that could derail their entire season. Fans expected Arch Manning to save Texas football and lead the team to a national championship. Instead, he looked lost when the Longhorns needed him most. He threw two interceptions after completing 16-of-29 passes […]

New video has changed the story around late LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy. An attorney says footage shows Lacy’s car far behind a December 2024 crash, challenging the original police account. On Saturday, attorney Matt Ory said surveillance video proves Lacy did not cause the fatal collision in Lafourche Parish that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall. […]

On Saturday, Penn State football’s nightmare conference play continued with a shocking 42-37 loss to previously winless UCLA. The seventh-ranked Nittany Lions entered as favorites but suffered one of college football’s biggest upsets in recent memory. Head coach James Franklin took responsibility after the defeat, admitting his team wasn’t prepared for the challenge. When asked why […]

UCLA football hit a low point earlier this week when offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri left the program, which came not long after head coach DeShaun Foster was fired. The Bruins and Sunseri mutually parted ways after an 0-4 start left the team searching for answers, but Saturday saw a shocking turnaround with a 42-37 victory […]

Brock Bowers is resisting the recommended rest for a PCL sprain and bone bruise in his knee, and he is now considered unlikely to play today against the Colts despite late‑week optimism from coach Pete Carroll, per multiple reports. The situation shows how the injury has lingered and how the Las Vegas Raiders are currently […]

Rick Neuheisel got emotional in the CBS Sports studio after his son Jerry orchestrated the UCLA Bruins’ stunning 42-37 upset over No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday. The moment captured a father’s pride as Jerry, in his debut as offensive play caller, led the previously winless Bruins to one of college football’s biggest […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian isn’t backing down after his Longhorns fell to 0-1 in SEC play. Following the shocking 29-21 upset loss to the Florida Gators on October 4, Sarkisian made it clear he’s not interested in dwelling on what went wrong in Gainesville. When asked if the loss forces him to reset […]

ESPN’s College GameDay brought more than football excitement to Tuscaloosa on Saturday. A student’s missed field goal turned into a life-changing moment, and the main credit goes to Kirk Herbstreit’s throwing arm and Pat McAfee’s generosity. Gabby Mathis is a senior chemical engineering student at Alabama. She stepped up for McAfee’s kicking contest with $500,000 […]

Boise State football starting defensive back Jaden Mickey will not play against No. 21 Notre Dame, sources confirm. The Notre Dame transfer is still in concussion protocol following last week’s injury. Mickey suffered the injury during Boise State’s win over Appalachian State last Saturday. He collided with teammate Arthur De Boachi while making a tackle […]

Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban backed his old program as analyst Kirk Herbstreit praised Vanderbilt on College GameDay on Saturday. Herbstreit broke down several college football games and then talked about Vanderbilt’s progression. After Herbstreit finished praising the Vanderbilt Commodores, Saban smiled with a faint chuckle as he quickly responded with his well-known […]

Pittsburgh football is having a rough season with consecutive losses that have dropped them to 2-2. The Panthers are now making a new change at the most important position on offense. Pitt will start 18-year-old freshman Mason Heintschel at quarterback on Saturday against Boston College according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. They are benching the previous […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are 4-0, but it appears star wide receiver A.J. Brown isn’t happy. His frustration spilled into public view after Week 4’s win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and now people are talking about potential trades involving one of the league’s best wideouts. Brown posted a biblical quote on social media after the game: […]

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is racing against an October 31 deadline to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement while facing intense criticism from players. The Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire join the league in 2026, but the expansion draft is on hold until the CBA gets done. In a recent press conference, Engelbert confirmed general […]

The Los Angeles Rams let a winnable game slip through their fingers in overtime, falling 26-23 to the San Francisco 49ers. Matthew Stafford threw for 389 yards and three touchdowns, but all those mistakes at the worst moments were enough to turn potential points into turnovers.  Sean McVay’s very bad decision to go for it […]

As North Carolina gears up for its ACC opener against Clemson on Saturday at Kenan Stadium, a major question mark looms at quarterback. The Tar Heels (2-2) will try to claim their first Power Four victory of the season at noon EST on ESPN against the Tigers (1-3). According to Pete Nakos of On3, UNC […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to host the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. This matchup could be a turning point for both teams. The Jaguars are 3-1 and leading the AFC South, while the Chiefs are 2-2 and are starting to find their championship form. It is clear from the first four weeks […]

The No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers escaped the Iowa Hawkeyes with a 20-15 win on September 27, but it wasn’t pretty. The undefeated Hoosiers needed a last-minute touchdown to avoid their first loss, and the performance has fans wondering what comes next. Should Indiana fans panic? Not yet. Call it a 4 out of 10 on […]

Penn State’s 3-1 start hasn’t looked as good as the record suggests, with quarterback Drew Allar struggling through four games. The senior signal-caller has completed just 62.8% of his passes for 763 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions. During his weekly press conference, head coach James Franklin addressed criticism about Allar’s fit in offensive […]

Oregon football coach Dan Lanning recently praised former quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who has stayed connected with the Ducks while preparing for his first NFL start with the Cleveland Browns. Dan Lanning didn’t hold back his excitement when Gabriel earned the starting job. “I’m excited for Dillon,” Lanning said of Gabriel on Wednesday during a press […]

The Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football with their perfect 4-0 record on the line. Josh Allen and the Bills face Drake Maye’s rising Patriots in a big AFC East game under the lights at Highmark Stadium. Both teams come into Week 5 with different stories. The Bills are unbeaten […]

The Florida State Seminoles are about to face one of the biggest tests of the 2025 season as the undefeated Miami Hurricanes visit Tallahassee this Saturday night. After a 46-38 double-overtime loss to the Virginia Cavaliers, which has definitely exposed defensive weaknesses, Florida State must learn some lessons and regroup quickly to keep its ACC Championship […]

The NFL suffered several major injuries during week 4 of the 2025 season. Various star players suffered season-ending injuries. Meanwhile, key quarterbacks dealt with a variety of issues that could alter playoff races. Teams will need to find a way to advance without some major figures now. Giants WR Malik Nabers – Torn ACL New […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is building his coaching legacy while also turning the franchise back into a playoff contender. Payton secured his 172nd regular-season victory as an NFL head coach. That gives him the same number of wins as Bill Parcells and moves him into 16th all-time. Denver’s recent victory includes another notch on […]

The Colorado football team fell to BYU 24-21 in another painful loss on Saturday night. Such close losses are becoming way too common under Deion Sanders during his three seasons in Boulder. After this loss, the Buffaloes are 2-3 overall and 15th in the Big 12. Unfortunately, they continue making the same mistakes that cost […]

LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was supposed to be their Heisman contender this season. After posting over 4,000 yards and earning back-to-back bowl MVPs, he entered the season as a projected first-round pick. Five games in and it’s not looking good. The stats look fine, but the reality is different. On paper, his 67.3% completion […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 24-21 at Sanford Stadium, ending the Bulldogs’ 33-game college football home winning streak from 2019. Poor coaching from Kirby Smart and defensive errors saw Georgia lose a game they could have won against Alabama. The Bulldogs dropped to 1-7 in Smart’s tenure against the Crimson Tide after […]

LSU Tigers’ hopes for a major college football season suffered a big blow on Saturday as the fourth-ranked Tigers lost 24-19 on the road against Ole Miss Rebels. The Tigers couldn’t capitalize in the most crucial moments, as the Rebels dominated almost all essential statistics of the game. LSU’s offensive problems, the quarterback’s play, and […]

Oklahoma State football continues making coaching changes after firing head coach Mike Gundy earlier this week, with more staff departures following their disappointing start to the 2025 season. Now, the Cowboys just fired defensive coordinator Todd Grantham following Saturday’s 45-27 loss to the Baylor Bears. The Bears racked up 612 yards against Grantham’s defense, adding […]

Penn State’s 30-24 double-overtime loss to Oregon ended its perfect season and exposed familiar problems in crucial moments. There is plenty of blame to go around for the loss, but the latest defeat in a big game falls primarily on the shoulders of the two leaders in the program. Head coach James Franklin Head coach […]

Illinois football had a good comeback on Saturday, rebounding from a crushing 63-10 loss to Indiana to get a stunning 34-32 victory over USC. Coach Bret Bielema talked about his team’s character after the dramatic comeback win, via Jeremy Werner of 247 Sports. “I thought our guys from last Saturday to where we are today […]

After a tough Week 1 loss against Florida State, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson utilized that experience to turn his performance around and lift the Crimson Tide to a 24-21 victory over No. 5 Georgia. “We didn’t play up to our standard in Week 1,” Simpson said, per ESPN’s Andrea Adelson. “We just came back as […]

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin stated that he knows the fans are frustrated after the Nittany Lions lost to the Oregon Ducks 30-24 in double overtime on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. With this defeat, Penn State has dropped to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the Big Ten. Following the game, Franklin addressed […]

Ty Simpson, Quarterback of Alabama Crimson Tide, threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns as they upset No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs 24-21 at Sanford Stadium. With this win, Alabama has snapped Georgia’s 33-game home winning streak. Head coach Kalen DeBoer was thrilled with Simpson’s play. “He’s ripping it. Cutting it loose. I’m proud of him,” […]

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning knew exactly what to say after his team’s 30-24 double overtime win over No. 3 Penn State. The Ducks silenced a record White Out crowd of 111,015 fans at Beaver Stadium in one of the season’s biggest upsets. “We just talked all week about getting a cut. It’s death by […]

During Saturday’s Big Noon Kickoff on Fox Sports, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy went on an explosive rant about college football’s lightning delay policies. The controversial media personality’s words sparked a debate across the college football community. Portnoy said ahead of the game, “Lightning, if it hits you, it’s just not your day,” as he […]

According to ESPN insider Pete Thamel, Minnesota’s star RB Darius Taylor will miss another game this Saturday versus Rutgers. Multiple sources confirmed that he is still sidelined with a leg injury. Taylor has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in the season’s second game. The backfield situation deteriorated further when backup A.J. Turner was […]