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With Week 8 wrapped up, it’s time to reveal our college football power rankings. As each week passes, the margin for error grows thinner, and losses are starting to hit many teams. That included last week’s No. 1 team, the Texas Longhorns, which lost to the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. Even though the Bulldogs have […]

As we approach the midpoint of the college football season, it’s becoming clear who the real contenders are in the race for conference titles and playoff spots, while others are fighting to stay in the mix. With conference play in full swing and top 25 matchups heating up, the pressure is mounting for teams across […]

The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t pick up their first win until Week 4 of the season, and even that came against the struggling Carolina Panthers. They dropped another close game to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5 before finally securing their second victory in Week 6. Now, as they head into Week 7, it’s back to […]

After suffering a 20-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in Week 2, the Detroit Lions (4-1) have bounced back with a three-game winning streak. Week 7 will be their toughest challenge yet, as they head on the road to face the undefeated Minnesota Vikings (5-0) in a major NFC North showdown. In Week […]

The Atlanta Falcons (4-2) return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday to host the Seattle Seahawks (3-3) in Week 7. Both teams are riding three-game streaks but on opposite ends. The Falcons have won three straight, while the Seahawks have dropped three in a row. Seattle began the season on fire, rattling off three straight victories […]

Shedeur Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) will travel to Tucson in Week 8 to face the Arizona Wildcats (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) in what will be their third straight Big 12 matchup, and their fourth since returning to the conference. Colorado is coming off their second loss of the season last […]

College football Week 8 has a lot to live up to after last weekend exceeded its anticipated hype. But Week 8 is poised to take a mighty big swing at it. As we’ve mentioned in previous weeks, the effects of conference realignment are in full effect, leading to weekly top-tier matchups between ranked teams, and […]

With all the attention Colorado football and Travis Hunter draw, it’s easy to overlook Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan when the two teams meet on Saturday. But Deion Sanders’ squad better be ready when they take the field in Tucson to face one of the best wide receivers in college football. McMillan began making waves last season […]

The Tennessee Volunteers started off the 2024 season in a big way, powered by a relentless offense led by redshirt freshman Nico Iamaleava. Tennessee football fans had long been awaiting the official arrival of the young quarterback, who they believed was their next great star. Through the first three games of the season, the Vols […]

Coming off a bye week, quarterback Cam Ward and the Miami Hurricanes (6-0) are set to face the Louisville Cardinals (4-2) in Week 8 ACC action. Up until two weeks ago, the Cardinals were the only remaining ranked opponent on Miami’s schedule. However, Louisville has stumbled recently, losing two out of their last three games […]

The Atlanta Falcons (4-2) picked up their fourth victory of the season against the Carolina Panthers (1-5) on Sunday, solidifying first place in the NFC South. Three of the Falcons’ first six games this season have been against divisional foes, and in each one, Atlanta has come out on top. The win over the Panthers […]

Head coach Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers narrowly escaped a second consecutive upset loss in Week 7, this time to the Florida Gators, one of their biggest rivals. The Vols managed to pull off a 23-17 overtime win, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive—for now. While Tennessee avoided another loss, this marked the […]

One of the most anticipated weekends in college football came to a close, bringing with it a shakeup in our Heisman Trophy power rankings. As highlighted last week, some marquee matchups provided opportunities for players to improve their stock, earning a spot in our top 5 based on their performances. Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty once […]

Week 7 of college football was one that most had circled well before the season even began. The slate was packed with top-tier games between ranked opponents, rivalry clashes, and critical conference showdowns that will undoubtedly shape the season’s end. That means our college football power rankings were in line for quite the reshuffling. The […]

No. 7 Alabama (4-1) will be back at home in Week 7 when they take on South Carolina (3-2) in SEC competition. This week’s game against the Gamecocks will be a response game for the Crimson Tide after suffering a massive upset to Vanderbilt last week. Things haven’t been this tense in Tuscaloosa in quite […]

One of the most exciting players in college football will return to action in Week 7 when two-way star Travis Hunter and the Colorado Buffaloes face No. 18 Kansas State in Big 12 action. Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes had an open week after coming off what may be their most impressive win of the season—and possibly […]

This Saturday is set for one of the SEC’s best rivalry games in Week 7, as the No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers take on the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. The Vols are likely relieved to be back home after two tough road games in the last three weeks. Coming off a bye, Tennessee suffered a […]

Arch Manning heads back to the bench in Week 7 as Quinn Ewers is set to make his return for Texas. Ewers, who’s been sidelined since suffering an oblique strain during the UTSA game on Sept. 14, will reclaim his role just in time for one of the season’s biggest games. Texas’ quarterback depth was […]

Last week in college football was filled with surprises as several top-ranked teams were knocked off in shocking upsets. The bar was set high for chaos and excitement, and it’s hard to imagine how college football Week 7 could possibly top it. But with a packed slate of top-tier matchups, Week 7 is poised to […]

Last week served as a major wake-up call for several ranked programs. Some teams fell out of the rankings altogether, while others took a significant tumble. As a result, programs like Alabama and Tennessee find themselves in must-win situations heading into college football Week 7, aiming to keep their conference and College Football Playoff hopes […]

College football Week 7 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, with plenty of top matchups across the country. None, however, is bigger than the showdown between No. 2 Ohio State (5-0) and No. 3 Oregon (5-0). This clash between newly minted Big Ten rivals is set to take […]

Through the Atlanta Falcons’ first five games, all of them have come down to the wire. Last week, however, may have delivered the most epic ending so far, as Atlanta pulled off an overtime win over division foe Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home. In Week 6, the Falcons go on the road to face another […]

Prior to the start of the 2024 college football season, most had probably never heard the name Ashton Jeanty before. Probably some still don’t. But week by week, the Boise State running back’s name is getting larger—and so are his numbers. Through five games, Jeanty now leads the nation in rushing yards (1,031), rushing yards […]

The urgency around the San Francisco 49ers is palpable after their shocking 24-23 upset loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5. This defeat drops the 49ers to third place in the NFC West with a 2-3 record, a spot they haven’t found themselves in this early in recent seasons. Last year, they didn’t reach […]

Joe Flacco continues to be one of the more intriguing stories in the NFL. The 39-year-old quarterback has become something of a hot commodity recently, as even at his age, he’s still performing at a high level and winning games. Flacco made his first start of the season this past weekend in a 37-34 loss […]

The New York Giants pulled off what many perceived as one of the bigger upsets of the year in Week 5 over the Seattle Seahawks with a 29-20 victory–even if it wasn’t always pretty. Coming into Sunday’s game, the Giants were almost a touchdown underdog to the Seahawks (6.5 points), which is significant in the […]

The San Francisco 49ers (2-3) loss to the Arizona Cardinals (2-3) in Week 5 was their second consecutive loss to an NFC West division rival where they blew a double-digit lead in the fourth-quarter. This is not something that 49ers’ fans are to familiar with. Over the last two seasons, the 49ers have lost just […]

The options for new Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales are already getting thin, and it’s only Week 6 in the NFL. The first-year coach has already replaced his starting quarterback, Bryce Young, the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s NFL Draft, with veteran Andy Dalton. Dalton looks to be a short answer to […]

It’s probably safe to say that USC football’s arrival in the Big Ten has been a significant adjustment. In Week 6, USC joined several other ranked teams on the day that were upset in a road loss to an unranked opponent. They fell to Minnesota 24-17, putting them at 1-2 in the Big Ten and […]

Don’t look now, but the Chicago Bears have a winning record. With Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers, the Bears moved to 3-2 and now sit in third place in the highly contested NFC North. With a dominant victory over the Panthers—beating them by nearly four touchdowns (36-10)—Chicago fans probably feel they have something to […]

In a Week 6 of college football that was expected to be dull and predictable, with top teams taking care of business against unranked opponents, the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers (4-1) fell to the Arkansas Razorbacks (4-2), 19-14, suffering not only their first loss of the season but also a crucial SEC Conference defeat. “When […]

After a wild and unpredictable Week 6 in college football, some players’ stocks took a significant hit in our Heisman Trophy power rankings. One notable name is Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, whose Crimson Tide suffered an upset loss to Vanderbilt in a road game where over half the crowd was cheering for Alabama. Another player who […]

Week 6 brought surprises that few were prepared for, making this week’s college football power rankings a tough puzzle to piece together. Five top-10 teams suffered road losses to unranked AP poll teams, and three more in the top 25 also went down. No one saw most of these upsets coming, but that’s the beauty […]

Before last season, it had been over a decade since UNLV experienced a winning season. The Rebels finished the year with an impressive 9-5 record, something they hadn’t accomplished since 1984 when they notched their only double-digit win season in program history. For the 2024 season, the Rebels are off to another strong start with […]

The Oregon Ducks’ introduction to Big Ten play last week wasn’t much different than their usual matchups in the Pac-12. The No. 6 Ducks (4-0) handled business on the road against UCLA, maintaining their undefeated record. In Week 6 of college football, they’ll face a more traditional Big Ten opponent, the Michigan State Spartans (3-2), […]

The Minnesota Vikings are off to a surprising start, doing what few expected them to achieve this season, at least not to this degree. Through the first four weeks, the Vikings are 4-0, leading the NFC North and standing as one of only two remaining undefeated teams in the NFL—the other being the Kansas City […]

Admittedly, Week 6 of college football doesn’t boast an all-star lineup, but it’s still not one to sleep on. With the season now deep into conference play, numerous scenarios present opportunities for potential upsets. One such game is the late-night ACC matchup between No. 8 Miami traveling all the way to Berkeley to face Cal. […]

Clemson football seemed to fall off everyone’s radar after their Week 1 loss to then-No. 1 Georgia. However, in their last three games, the Tigers have reminded everyone who they still are, outscoring their opponents 165-69, winning three in a row. It’s almost like they’ve been playing with a chip on their shoulder. Many wanted […]

Georgia football experienced something last weekend they hadn’t faced since November 7, 2022—a regular-season loss. That previous defeat came at the annual Cocktail Party against the Florida Gators. This time, it was against a familiar thorn in their side, Alabama, on the road at Bryant-Denny Stadium. While losing is uncommon Georgia, falling to Alabama has […]