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Texas A&M football enters unfamiliar territory even inside Kyle Field. The Aggies will taste the College Football Playoff atmosphere for the first time ever. But so are the Miami Hurricanes. Both kickoff the second-ever 12-team CFP this weekend. A&M is the favorite, but only slightly at 3.5-points. Although Aggies head coach Mike Elko knows his […]

Colorado football ushers in a new offense soon following a big Deion Sanders hire. The move comes after removing Pat Shurmur. But the Buffaloes lose their interim play-caller in the process — who’s off to Nevada. Bret Bartolone is taking the offensive coordinator position for the Mountain West Conference university, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports […]

Miami (FL) football is carrying the Atlantic Coast Conference on its back, despite not winning the ACC. Duke claims conference glory, yet Mario Cristobal never wavered from his belief Miami would earn a playoff bid. Now Texas A&M and an electric Kyle Field await the Hurricanes for their College Football Playoff opener. Miami is the […]

Oregon football returns to the College Football Playoff spotlight for the second straight year. This time Dan Lanning and the Ducks have one of the Cinderella teams in James Madison on deck. JMU is a massive underdog here — entering Autzen Stadium with the Ducks favored by nearly 22 points. It’s also the first time […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian is revamping his staff with past Southeastern Conference rivals. Sarkisian already grabbed Florida associate head coach Jabbar Juluke to lead the running backs. But now he’s bringing in a former SEC head coach via Georgia — who happens to have Texas ties. Will Muschamp is leaving the Bulldogs and […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a 2026 NFL Draft class to think about along with Pete Carroll’s future. He must sit and watch the College Football Playoff Friday and Saturday to scout future Raiders if he’s a lock to return. That includes names like Dante Moore and Francis Mauigoa. Carroll’s seat continues to crank up […]

Miami (FL) football faces early odds in its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. The Hurricanes snuck in over Notre Dame despite not winning the Atlantic Coast Conference. They get the reverberating sounds of the Texas A&M “12th man” crowd soon — but will have Keionte Scott. The valuable safety is upgraded to probable ahead of […]

The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff sparked controversy since its inception. Tulane and James Madison sneaking in ignited bitterness out of Notre Dame. But it also places both in this position: Becoming the potential CFP Cinderella. The odds are stacked greatly against both, though. Reigning American Athletic Conference (AAC) champ Tulane goes into Southeastern Conference […]

Oklahoma football piled four sacks the last time it faced Alabama. None came from lead rusher R Mason Thomas, though, as he sat out with an injury. Now Thomas is back — leading to a major endorsement from Brent Venables ahead of their College Football Playoff meeting. The head coach trusted his other rushers to […]

Oklahoma football hasn’t smelled the Pasadena roses since Baker Mayfield led them in 2018. The Sooners earn their shot at a Rose Bowl trip this Friday to kick off their College Football Playoff run. But familiar foe Alabama stands in the way. No doubt the Crimson Tide find themselves thinking about the previous two meetings […]

Colorado football immediately is looking overhauled for 2026. Top wide receiver Omarion Miller is on his way out. But safety Tawfiq Byard is drifting from Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes too. The defender joins Miller in entering the College Football Transfer Portal on Wednesday, with his decision announced nearly 30 minutes after the WR’s. “Coach […]

Michigan State football is opening up the quarterback position for 2026. Right after Aidan Chiles opted to leave East Lansing for the portal amid Pat Fitzgerald replacing Jonathan Smith. Chiles is among a deep list of College Football Transfer Portal quarterbacks for the upcoming cycle. His Monday exit decision placed him in a pool already […]

Aaron Rodgers linking with Marquez Valdes-Scantling is nothing new. Except the former Green Bay Packers teammates joined an exclusive club Monday. This time in the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Miami Dolphins contest. Facing second-and-seven, Rodgers lobbed the ball Valdes-Scantling’s way to extend the lead to 14-3. Aaron Rodgers 👉 MVS Just all old times! Steelers go […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers witnessed an emotional takeaway on Monday Night Football. Asante Samuel Jr. endured a long road back to starter after his spinal fusion surgery. He picked off Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in epic fashion to set the tone for Pittsburgh’s defense. The All-Pro quarterback faked the handoff before looking downfield. He took […]

Oklahoma State football will have a quarterback opening in 2026. Zane Flores entered the College Football Transfer Portal Monday, a move he’s making amid Eric Morris taking over. Max Olson of ESPN reported Flores’ decision to leave Stillwater. Flores wasn’t the original starter at the beginning of 2025. But he earned QB1 duties in eight games. […]

Florida football quarterback DJ Lagway opened up the starting position for 2026 Monday. Lagway entered his name into the College Football Transfer portal, becoming the first big loss for incoming head coach Jon Sumrall. But did Lagway attempt to stay in Gainesville? Chris Hummer of CBS Sports revealed that the dual-threat hoped to return. “Even […]

Ole Miss football fans are going scorched earth on Lane Kiffin following his exit to LSU. That includes an Oxford yoga studio owner calling the 50-year-old a “young boy.” The Athletic’s Christopher Kamrani and Joe Rexrode doubled up to gain insight on Kiffin’s departure. Few were more vocal than yoga studio owner Rachel Romero, who […]

The College Football Transfer Portal has its first 2026 entrants — with Cincinnati football now hit hard. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby is leaving the Bearcats, making the decision Monday. There’s a catch coming with Sorsby’s decision, though. The dual-threat quarterback is open to entering the NFL Draft too. However, that decision gets based on what his […]

The Dallas Cowboys watched Week 15 slip out of their hands 34-26 against the Minnesota Vikings. The Sunday Night Football loss assures the Cowboys won’t make the NFL playoffs, right? Especially with a 1% chance to win the NFC East? Dallas isn’t out yet, even amid its dwindling postseason hopes. ESPN sent out the remaining […]

The Los Angeles Rams overcame Davante Adams and Puka Nacua ailments to beat the Detroit Lions. Now awaiting the playoff bound Rams? An intense Seattle Seahawks team Jared Verse quickly became honest about. L.A. and Seattle have the quick turnaround for Thursday, this time at Lumen Field. Verse verbally painted the picture of how fierce […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle saw a rare “diabolical” side of Brock Purdy Sunday. At least on the scrambling end versus the Tennessee Titans. Purdy showed his rare wheels while evading the rush and realizing he had no open wide receivers. He even included a head-turning pump fake while running. Purdy got 'em […]

The Los Angeles Rams averted disaster involving Puka Nacua against the Detroit Lions. Nacua laid flat on his back momentarily with a lower leg scare. Yet made it back inside the huddle to finish off the 41-34 victory — and earn a new nickname from Sean McVay. The head coach likened him to the popular […]

The Los Angeles Rams lit up the scoreboard against the Detroit Lions. But lost both Davante Adams and late in the game, Puka Nacua in the process. The latter, though, fell hard after trying to get back up. Trainers attended to him before he walked off under his own power with his NFL injury. Fortunately […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye walked off in dejection at Gillette Stadium Sunday. His mood shifted after running all over the Buffalo Bills through the scoreboard. Buffalo kept its once slim AFC East title hopes alive in its 35-31 road win. Maye, again, replaced a jubilant look with a scowl. But he also views […]

Tensions rose between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. Tony Jefferson raised the bird at the home fans, following a huge hit he delivered on Tyquan Thornton. Referees ejected him from the game. He wasn’t on the field when Patrick Mahomes went down in brutal fashion. Although the veteran safety became contrite […]

The Kansas City Chiefs watched their season implode at the two-minute mark once Patrick Mahomes left. Gardner Minshew put it out of misery against the Los Angeles Chargers once Mahomes walked off the field. Minshew stepped in to salvage any hope of a playoff spot for the three-time AFC champs. Except Derwin James stuck the […]

Washington football dealt with Jedd Fisch potentially getting poached by UCLA two months ago. Fisch managed to stay with the Huskies — and hit LA Bowl history on Saturday night right in front of Rob Gronkowski. The former Arizona head coach got his team to rack up 38 points against Boise State — a new […]

The Heisman Trophy fraternity welcomed Fernando Mendoza on Saturday. Indiana now has its first-ever winner of the coveted award, while joining Jim Plunkett as the second Hispanic Heisman winner. Now IU fans will believe this will swing a door open for future Hoosier Heisman candidates. Mendoza collected 2,362 points to win the honor. He beats […]

Indiana football hit a historic first in its 127-season history Saturday night. The Hoosiers now have their first-ever Heisman Trophy winner, with Fernando Mendoza claiming the honor. Plus 24 hours after winning the Maxwell Award. The quarterback accepted the coveted award in New York City in front of family and the past Heisman winners. Head […]

One historic college football rivalry gets a week all to itself for good reason. Army football taking on old rival Navy draws millions of viewers in annually. But Saturday’s contest came with multiple twists and turns before Navy pulled out the win. The Black Knights erased a slow start to lead 13-7 at the half. […]

The Charlotte Hornets updated their injury report Saturday afternoon. LaMelo Ball has been dealing with a left wrist sprain since a week for Charlotte. Is he off that NBA injury list before facing the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday? Ball won’t play per the league’s updated listings. Yet the report revealed multiple ailments — a left ankle […]

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo called out an “impressive” feat Saturday. But after what became an unimpressive afternoon for his team against Penn State. Especially fresh off a frustrating Duke loss.  His Spartans missed 6-of-18 layup attempts despite prevailing 76-72. So what rose as the “impressive” thing Izzo pointed out? Turned out it […]

Coastal Carolina football moved away from Tim Beck following the 2025 season. The Chanticleers have now found their fourth-ever head coach in program history — plucking Ryan Beard from Missouri State. Beard surfaced as Beck’s replacement Thursday with Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of CBS Sports reporting the move. “Led by the 36-year old Beard, […]

UCLA football is pressing reset under Bob Chesney after accepting the head coaching job. That includes cleaning house — meaning Jerry Neuheisel is heading for the exit. Neuheisel, the viral wunderkind who galvanized a porous UCLA offense, will not return to Westwood. Bruins Report Online on 247Sports reported the interim offensive coordinator’s pending departure Thursday. […]

California football is building its first coaching staff under Tosh Lupoi, who’s making a Cal homecoming. But he’s keeping a key figure on the 2025 staff: Nick Rolovich. The interim head coach for the upset win over SMU will move to quarterbacks coach, per ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel Thursday. Thamel adds that the […]

Texas Tech will carry the Big 12 on its back to close December. The upcoming College Football Playoff features the Red Raiders as the lone conference representative. Meanwhile, where does BYU and Utah land in the final Big 12 power rankings? 1. Texas Tech (-) Patrick Mahomes is energized to see history made in Lubbock. […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference went into chaos toward the end of 2025 thanks to Duke. The Blue Devils sparked College Football Playoff conversations by winning the conference, despite having five losses. But is it Duke, Miami or Virginia who claim first in the final ACC power rankings? 1. Miami (+2) Mario Cristobal manages to get […]

Michigan football is scrambling to find its new Wolverines head coach after firing Sherrone Moore Wednesday. Quarterback Bryce Underwood is watching too — meaning the incoming coach will dictate his Ann Arbor future. Many across the CFB universe wondered what impact this would have on the five-star true freshman from 2025. Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals […]

Georgia Tech football needs a new play-caller for the nation’s 25th-ranked offense. Especially to work with a notable Virginia Tech flip at quarterback. Chip Kelly, however, surprisingly entered the picture for the Yellow Jackets. Kelly’s name surfaced Wednesday as Georgia Tech seeks a replacement for Florida-bound Buster Faulkner. College football insider Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals […]