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No. 6 Alabama Crimson-Tide hosts No. 11 Tennessee Volunteeers Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and former Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban thinks the rivalry deserves far more attention than it gets. Both teams enter 5-1, with Alabama perfect in SEC play at 3-0 while Tennessee sits 2-1 in conference action. Saban shared his thoughts on […]

College GameDay rolled into Athens on Saturday morning, and Pat McAfee delivered a moment that sent Georgia Bulldogs fans into a frenzy. The ESPN personality led the crowd in Georgia’s iconic “Mean Machine” chant before the top-10 matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels, creating one of the loudest pregame atmospheres of the season. McAfee led […]

Joel Embiid returned to action on October 17 in the Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves, his first game since late February. The seven-time All-Star logged 19 minutes after missing nearly eight months recovering from left knee surgery. Speaking after his return, Embiid opened up about what the moment meant to him. “I’m […]

Joel Embiid stepped back onto the court Friday night for the first time in eight months, playing in the Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason finale against Minnesota. The 76ers cruised to a 126-110 victory, with all eyes on how their franchise center would look after such a long absence. The night also belonged to rookie VJ Edgecombe, […]

The Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders meet Sunday in a critical NFC East showdown at AT&T Stadium. Dallas is 2-3-1, third in the division, and needs a win to stay in the playoff conversation. Their defense has allowed the second-most points (30.7 PPG) in the league, and while their running game has been solid […]

The Texas Longhorns are riding high after their 23-6 victory over Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. Quarterback Arch Manning showed his best form of the season with 21-of-27 passing for 166 yards and a touchdown without a turnover. Now the No. 21 Longhorns travel to Lexington for their first-ever visit to Kentucky’s Kroger Field. […]

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning offered a raw take on the harsh realities of major college football after Penn State fired James Franklin. His comments show the unforgiving nature of coaching at the highest level.​ “That’s the business that we’re in. It’s a heavy pressure position, there’s high expectations, fanbases want to win — they […]

Karl-Anthony Towns still keeps tabs on his former Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Anthony Edwards, and the bond between the two remains strong despite Towns now wearing New York Knicks blue. The big man recently opened up about watching Edwards develop into one of the league’s most generational talents. In a recent interview on The Young Man […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish face a difficult test against the No. 20 USC Trojans this Saturday, with two key defensive linemen sidelined due to injuries. Head coach Marcus Freeman confirmed the absences on Thursday, adding to the challenges for the Fighting Irish in what could be the final scheduled meeting of this historic rivalry. […]

The Carolina Panthers are hunting for pass-rush help as the November 4 trade deadline approaches, but the market conditions aren’t favorable. With just five sacks through six games, the worst in the NFL, and starter Patrick Jones II lost for the season, general manager Dan Morgan faces mounting pressure to add edge-rushing talent. Mike Kaye, […]

David Bell’s NFL career has ended after just three seasons. The Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver announced his retirement on Tuesday, due to an off-field injury. Bell shared the news in a social media post with a caption, “Thank You, Cleveland,” with the 24-year-old making it clear that the decision was not his.​ “Several months ago, […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have turned their season around with a four-game win streak that has the team back in playoff contention, and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy has identified the key factor behind their turnaround. “I think it’s the defense that’s changed dramatically,” McElroy said when asked what has impressed him most about Notre […]

Baker Mayfield’s remarkable 2025 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has him chasing rare NFL history. The quarterback is leading his team to a 5-1 start while emerging as a serious MVP candidate, something only two players have done under similar circumstances. Mayfield has been outstanding through six weeks, throwing for 1,539 yards with 12 […]

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt has been one of the season’s breakout stars, but recent ball security issues have grabbed attention. The seventh-round pick addressed his fumbling concerns head-on following back-to-back games with fumbles, showing maturity beyond his draft position. Nicki Jhabvala, the Commanders reporter for The Athletic, shared Croskey-Merritt’s comments on […]

Texas Longhorns beat No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The win saved their season after losing to the Florida Gators the week before. The Longhorns were unranked and their playoff hopes looked dead, but this victory changed everything. Oklahoma led 6-3 at halftime with two field goals. Texas […]

Bijan Robinson and Drake London each topped 100 yards from scrimmage in the first half of Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills. It marked the first time in 20 seasons that two Atlanta Falcons teammates hit that mark in one half, per ESPN Insights. Their offensive explosion set Atlanta on course for a dominant […]

The Texas A&M Aggies’ undefeated season hit a nerve-wracking moment Saturday when Le’Veon Moss went down with an ankle injury against the Florida Gators. The star running back twisted awkwardly on a second-quarter carry, immediately raising fears of another major setback for the senior who missed time last year with a torn ACL and MCL. […]

The Los Angeles Rams are holding their breath on star receiver Puka Nacua’s availability for Sunday’s London showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Sean McVay delivered a cautiously optimistic update Monday, giving fans a sliver of hope that their top weapon might suit up. McVay revealed Nacua will be listed as day-to-day with an […]

The Miami Dolphins are struggling at 1-5, and Tua Tagovailoa’s postgame comments following their 29-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers have sparked a firestorm of criticism. Tagovailoa called out teammates for showing up late or missing players-only meetings, but former NFL players aren’t buying his leadership approach. Former NFL executive Ran Carthon didn’t hold […]

On Saturday, the sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners lost 23-6 to the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry. For the third time in four years under head coach Brent Venables, Oklahoma failed to score a touchdown against its biggest rival. The Sooners are now 1-3 against Texas under Venables. This wasn’t just a bad day. The […]

Baker Mayfield earned loud MVP chants from Tampa Bay fans after another stellar performance in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 30-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. But the quarterback’s humble response shows why he’s beloved beyond his on-field heroics. Mayfield kept his response grounded when asked about the Raymond James Stadium crowd chanting […]

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel took the blame for taking six sacks in Sunday’s 23-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The third-round pick was battered throughout the afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. Gabriel faced constant pressure from Pittsburgh’s defense, getting hit 16 times total. He completed 29 of 52 passes for 221 yards without a […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield delivered a perfect punchline after watching rookie Tez Johnson’s acrobatic touchdown celebration against the San Francisco 49ers. “I mean, if I weighed 142 pounds, I’d probably be able to fly too — but I haven’t weighed that since 6th grade.”​ Mayfield made this comment during his post-game media conference […]

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko delivered a heartfelt message to the ’12th Man’ following the Aggies’ dominant 34-17 victory over the Florida Gators at Kyle Field. The win keeps No. 5 Texas A&M undefeated at 6-0 in the 2025 season.​ Elko praised the fans in his postgame comments, showing appreciation for their support, via […]

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian had a message for his critics after the Longhorns defeated No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 in Saturday’s Red River Rivalry. Following weeks of doubt after his team fell out of the AP Top 25, Sarkisian didn’t hold back. “It’s easy to succumb to the outside noise. And there was […]

The Auburn Tigers’ 20-10 defeat to the No. 10 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday was defined by controversial officiating that frustrated coach Hugh Freeze. The Tigers held a 10-0 lead before several disputed calls shifted momentum in the Bulldogs’ favor at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Trevor Denton posted on X that Freeze didn’t hold back about the officiating. […]

Auburn’s head coach Hugh Freeze expressed confusion over a controversial goal-line fumble call during Saturday night’s game against Georgia. The Tigers dominated the first half but were denied a potential touchdown in a play that left everyone scratching their heads. Hugh Freeze didn’t hide his frustration during the halftime interview. When asked about the controversial […]

The No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners lost to the Longhorns 23-6 in the Red River Rivalry, but head coach Brent Venables had a strong message for his team. “Today was a bad day, and we still have a really good football team,” Venables said in his opening statement to the team after the loss. The coach […]

The Stanford Cardinal’s struggles against the SMU Mustangs took a scary turn Saturday when junior cornerback Aaron Morris went down with an apparent neck injury in the first quarter at Gerald Ford Stadium. The Cardinal defender was stretchered off the field and taken away in an ambulance, adding serious concern to an already difficult afternoon […]

Former LSU coach Nick Saban appeared on ESPN’s College GameDay this Saturday from the University of Oregon, sharing a memorable story from his early days at Alabama. While discussing Bill Belichick’s struggles at the University of North Carolina, the conversation prompted Saban to reflect on his own rocky start at Alabama. College GameDay shared the […]

The Cotton Bowl is about to host another chapter of college football’s most intense rivalry. Oklahoma enters the Dallas game undefeated at 5-0, with its defense playing lights out all season. On the other hand, Texas is at 3-2, trying to save its reputation from unexpected losses and Arch Manning’s poor performance in the most […]

No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils have a problem heading into Saturday’s road game against the Utah Utes. Starting quarterback Sam Leavitt probably isn’t playing, and head coach Kenny Dillingham made that pretty clear on Friday. The Sun Devils may now have to adjust their plans without their starting quarterback. Dillingham talked about his starting […]

The Florida Gators arrive in College Station riding the kind of momentum that can flip a season. One week removed from toppling Texas at home, they face another daunting test against fifth-ranked Texas A&M. “This has got a chance to be a multiplier,” Florida head coach Billy Napier said about building off the upset. “I’m […]

Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard got discharged from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Thursday, marking a major step forward in his recovery. Florida State’s 18-year-old linebacker was shot in the back of the head nearly six weeks ago in what authorities called a case of mistaken identity. Pritchard is now heading to Brooks Rehabilitation in […]

The No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini will host No. 1 Ohio State this Saturday. In reality, this game seems to be a mismatch on paper. Ohio State is a 14.5-point favorite, with a good defense allowing just 5.0 points per game. And if we look, everything seems to fall in favor of Ohio State. But […]

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders opened up about the possibility of becoming the team’s backup QB following Joe Flacco’s trade to Cincinnati. With Dillon Gabriel now the starter, Sanders addressed his potential promotion with remarkable honesty and maturity. When asked about the QB2 decision, Sanders said he doesn’t have clarity yet. “Well, I shouldn’t […]

The Tennessee Volunteers are finally catching a sense of relief, and they need that. The Volunteers are coming off their bye week with some seriously good news on the injury updates. After dealing with some defense issues through the first five games, head coach Josh Heupel can finally breathe a little easier. The main reason […]

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin is dealing with one of the most difficult times of his 11-year career in Happy Valley. After back-to-back losses, the Nittany Lions have tumbled out of the national rankings, and Franklin now faces potential hostility from his own home crowd this Saturday. The troubles started two weeks […]

The No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns meet in their historic Red River Rivalry on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl, with both programs navigating their second season in the SEC. Texas enters at 3-2 after a disappointing loss to Florida, while Oklahoma sits undefeated at 5-0. For the Longhorns, one question looms above all […]