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The Oklahoma Sooners enter the 2025 season ranked No. 18 in the country. That came as a bit of a surprise considering the Sooners finished unranked last season at 6-7. That’s why head coach Brent Venables made major staff and roster adjustments that could turn his team into a true dark horse in the SEC. […]

The Texas Longhorns are the No. 1 team in the country entering the 2025 college football season. That means they’ll have a bullseye on their chest with every opponent they face looking to make a statement against them. But make no mistake, there’s a good reason this Longhorns team is ranked No. 1. They’re extremely […]

As usual, the Georgia Bulldogs will be one of the top teams in the country heading into the 2025 college football season. Once again, they’ll be a top-five team, looking to make it back to the College Football Playoff national championship. This is going to be a slightly different-looking group, however. The most notable departure […]

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman made his decision this week to name CJ Carr his starting quarterback. Really, the move wasn’t all that surprising, even though the quarterback battle was said to be neck-and-neck throughout camp. “It could have gone either way,” one source told CBS Sports’ Chris Hummer. “I think it was 50-50 […]

The Colorado Buffaloes football program has undergone a number of changes since Deion Sanders arrived. But in Year 3 under Coach Prime, even more has happened leading up to the 2025 season. On the field, Sanders will be without several of the players who helped put Colorado back on the map. Two of those are […]

Regardless of success or failure, there won’t be a more talked-about player in college football in 2025 than Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning. Despite having just two career starts, Manning has already become a national sensation ahead of the Longhorns’ season. ESPN’s Marty Smith told Paul Finebaum earlier this year that Manning’s popularity could even […]

The Green Bay Packers suddenly find themselves with a wide receiver logjam, and Romeo Doubs might be the odd man out when all is said and done. With Mecole Hardman joining the roster and rookies Matthew Golden and Savion Williams pushing for playing time, Doubs’ role has grown uncertain heading into his contract year. That […]

North Carolina football is about to embark on a new era it never quite saw coming. The Tar Heels are welcoming arguably the greatest coach in NFL history, former New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick, to lead them. Going from the NFL down to the college level is set to be a significant transition for […]

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables probably feels the pressure heading into his fourth year in Norman. At 22-17 with only one winning season, he needs to make a splash in 2025 to save his job. He’s hoping to do so with one of the top-ranked transfers in quarterback John Mateer. Mateer replaces former five-star […]

The quarterback landscape in the ACC has undergone a significant shift heading into the 2025 college football season. With veteran transfers, rising stars, and former blue-chip recruits all vying for the top spot, the conference is as deep as it’s been in recent memory. Here’s a look at the top-five quarterbacks in the ACC going […]

NFL training camp is finally here, and the Atlanta Falcons are preparing to assemble their roster for the 2025 season. Like the other 31 teams, the Falcons will be faced with tough decisions. Atlanta is coming off yet another disappointing campaign, having once again missed the playoffs. Head coach Raheem Morris enters Year 2 already […]

The Miami Dolphins have been the talk of the NFL offseason. Weeks ago, the Dolphins made a blockbuster trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers that sent off cornerback Jalen Ramsey and, surprisingly, tight end Jonnu Smith. In return, Miami received safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. However, in an even more shocking move, to alleviate Smith’s loss, they traded […]

The 2025 season could turn out to be a pivotal one for the Arizona Cardinals. This will be Year 3 for head coach Jonathan Gannon, meaning the emphasis will be on him to prove that he is the right man to helm the Cardinals for the future this season. Gannon, a former defensive coordinator with […]

The Atlanta Falcons are once again heading into a season with relatively high expectations. That’s largely due to a roster that now features five former first-round draft picks taken inside the top 20 — four of whom were selected in the top 10. That includes offensive playmakers Kyle Pitts, Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and, most […]

The 2025 college football season will be here before you know it, and one of the Power Four conferences — the ACC — will look to show its prowess once again. In the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff, the ACC had two representatives: Clemson and SMU, with the former reclaiming the conference […]

Projected as a preseason World Series favorite, the Atlanta Braves sure didn’t start that way. The Braves began the year with a seven-game losing streak, making them, at the time, the worst team in the majors. Things have improved for Atlanta since that horrid start, but they have still only reached .500 or better six […]

Oklahoma football’s second season in the SEC will be a pivotal one for head coach Brent Venables, who enters his third year at the helm with pressure mounting. Under Venables, the Sooners are 22–17 and have posted just one winning season. That track record won’t be tolerated in Norman much longer. Last season, Oklahoma navigated […]

Ohio State football is coming off its first national championship in 10 years. In the process, the Buckeyes became the first team in history to win the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. Now, expectations in Columbus are once again sky-high. After six seasons of falling short, head coach Ryan Day delivered in what was widely […]

The Indianapolis Colts, originally the Baltimore Colts before relocating in 1984, have had a storied history filled with remarkable talent. From iconic quarterbacks to dominant defensive players, the Colts franchise has seen some of the greatest players in NFL history. As the Colts prepare for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, we rank the 10 greatest […]

The Los Angeles Chargers, formerly known as the San Diego Chargers, have a rich history filled with remarkable talent. From electrifying offensive stars to dominating defensive forces, the Chargers have produced some of the greatest players in NFL history. As the Chargers prepare for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, we rank the 10 greatest players […]

The Miami Dolphins, one of the most storied franchises in the NFL, have had a wealth of talent grace their roster since their inception in 1966. From perfect seasons to Super Bowl victories, the Dolphins have been home to some of the greatest players to ever step foot on the gridiron. As the Dolphins prepare […]

The Philadelphia Eagles, a team steeped in tradition and passion, taking on the personality of its city, have a storied history filled with legendary players who have left a lasting impact on the 91-year-old franchise. From the early days of the NFL to the modern era, the Eagles have seen numerous talents that have shaped […]

The Los Angeles Rams, originally based in Cleveland before moving to Los Angeles, St. Louis, and then back to Los Angeles, have a rich and storied history filled with remarkable talent. From Hall of Fame quarterbacks to dominant defensive players, the Rams franchise has seen some of the greatest players in NFL history. As the […]

The Atlanta Falcons, established in 1965, have had their share of ups and downs throughout their long history, but they’ve also had some remarkable players who left an indelible mark on the franchise. In the list below, we’ll rank the Top 10 players in the team’s history, those of which you’re very likely to find […]

The Raiders franchise, with its origins in Oakland, moves to Los Angeles, and its current home in Las Vegas, is one of the most storied and iconic teams in NFL history. The franchise has fallen on hard times in recent years, but they’re looking to turn things around now with new coach Pete Carroll and […]

The Dallas Cowboys, known as “America’s Team,” are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. They boast a legacy rich with legendary players who have left a lasting impact on the game. From their early years to their dynastic runs in the 1970s and 1990s, the Cowboys have been home to some of […]

Opening Day could have gone better for the Atlanta Braves, who lost to the San Diego Padres 7–4. The Braves held a 4–3 lead going into the seventh, thanks to an Austin Riley go-ahead homer in the top of the fourth inning. Then Atlanta’s bullpen surrendered four runs, starting with a 405-foot pinch-hit homer by […]

The Kansas City Chiefs find themselves peeking over the fence at the side of history. Heading to their third straight Super Bowl, the Chiefs have the chance to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive titles. To make this dream a reality, they’ll have to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are headed back to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. Oddly enough, it will be a rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs, who they faced back in Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles will now look to capture just their second Super Bowl title ever. Philadelphia will have a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) and Buffalo Bills (13-4) are set to meet again in the NFL playoffs on Sunday. This time, it will be in the AFC Championship, taking place inside Arrowhead Stadium, marking the 57th meeting between the two teams all-time, according to The Football Database. Another AFC Championship battle Sunday’s game will […]

It took seven years, but Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley is just one win away from playing in the Super Bowl. When the Eagles host the Washington Commanders this weekend in the NFC Championship, it will be the farthest Barkley has ever advanced in the playoffs, having previously only made it to the […]

It’s the NFL playoffs, so you know what that means: Travis Kelce is about to once again dominate, just like he always has. Just like he did last week when the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round, and like he most likely will against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC […]

After 10 years of waiting, the Ohio State Buckeyes have finally reclaimed their standing in college football. On Monday night, the Buckeyes became the first program in college football history to win the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. This was more than just a national title for Ohio State football. The team had a lot […]

With the 2024 college football season officially in the books following Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship, the focus now shifts to 2025. As the offseason kicks off, projections will run rampant, from way-too-early top 25 rankings to early favorites for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, like this one. Last season, Colorado’s Travis Hunter lived […]

Now that the 2024 season has concluded and the national champion has been crowned in the Ohio State Buckeyes, it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the 2025 season. That starts with our way-too-early top 25 rankings, previewing the top 10. 1. Penn State The Big Ten could be on the verge of […]

Now that the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff has concluded, it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the 2026 event. The expanded format brought plenty of surprises, thanks to the addition of eight more teams from the previous four-team model. Among the biggest surprises were the unexpected programs that made it into the […]

The Baltimore Ravens (12-5) and Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) are set for their rubber match, this time in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. The two teams split their regular-season series, but Baltimore’s dominant 34-17 win in Week 16 ultimately secured them the AFC North crown. With that victory, the Ravens earned the right […]

The No. 2-seeded Buffalo Bills will make their sixth straight postseason appearance on Sunday when they host the No. 7-seeded Denver Broncos in the Wild Card round. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, as they did not face each other during the regular season. The Bills (13-4) had everything […]

The Texas Longhorns are back in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, where they’ll face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl. The Longhorns fell to the Washington Huskies in last year’s four-team playoff. For Ohio State football, this marks their first trip back to the semifinals since 2022, when they […]