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In what felt like a must-win game for the Dallas Cowboys, they fell short with a 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. By the end of the matchup, it felt like two teams heading in very different directions. The Falcons (6-3) now appear to be one of the best teams in the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs (7-0) will look to keep their undefeated streak alive as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4) for Monday Night Football in Week 9. This will be the Chiefs’ second Monday night game and fourth primetime game of the season. The Chiefs have been surviving week to week, battling a multitude […]

The Baltimore Ravens (5-3) are aiming for a much stronger outing in Week 10 as they take on the Denver Broncos (5-3). Coming off a shocking upset loss to the Cleveland Browns, their AFC North rivals, the Ravens now find themselves in second place in the division. Last week’s loss marked the first for the […]

As we enter Week 10 of college football, there’s roughly a month left in the regular season. The 2024 season has been unforgettable, with high-profile matchups that won’t be in short supply this week. For the fourth time this season, a top-5 showdown will take place as No. 4 Ohio State travels to Happy Valley […]

The Miami Dolphins (2-5) are back in action in Week 9 against their AFC East rival, the Buffalo Bills (6-2). This comes after the Dolphins suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Arizona Cardinals last weekend in Tua Tagovailoa’s return. To keep any semblance of playoff hopes alive, Miami will need to defeat an opponent that […]

After the Chicago Bears crushing loss to the Washington Commanders last week, they might be itching to get back on the field to redeem themselves. The Bears (4-3) managed to take a 15-12 lead with just 25 seconds remaining against the Commanders (6-2) in last Sunday’s game, only for a miraculous Jayden Daniels Hail Mary—a […]

Through the first eight games of the 2024 season, the Atlanta Falcons are doing what many expected them to do: rule the NFC South. The Falcons (5-3), after last week’s road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, are now 4-0 in division play. That victory completed a season sweep of the Buccaneers. In their upcoming […]

Indiana Hoosiers football is capturing attention in a way not seen in decades. Under head coach Curt Cignetti, the No. 13 Hoosiers (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) are having their best season since 1967, when they went 8-0 before suffering their first loss. Now, with the same record, Indiana has a chance to make history in […]

The No. 5 Miami Hurricanes are in the middle of their best season since 2017, now 8-0 after defeating Florida State 36-14 in Week 9. It helps that they have a Heisman Trophy candidate in Cam Ward, who has proven to be everything and more since arriving in Coral Gables this year. As expected as […]

After taking a much-needed bye week coming off their London beatdown of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Chicago Bears (4-2) are back in action for Week 8 as they travel to face the Washington Commanders (5-2). What was initially billed as a showdown between two of the top picks in this year’s draft—Chicago’s Caleb Williams and […]

The Atlanta Falcons (4-3) are aiming for a much-needed bounce-back in Week 8 against NFC South rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3) after a humbling 34-14 defeat at home to the Seattle Seahawks last weekend. That loss snapped a three-game winning streak, and the Falcons are looking to avoid a return to .500 in an NFC […]

When Notre Dame’s 2024 schedule was released, most fans likely circled marquee matchups such as the road game at Texas A&M, hosting Louisville and Florida State, and the traditional rivalry against USC. It’s doubtful, storied history or not, that many highlighted Navy as a pivotal game, except perhaps fans of the Midshipmen. Yet, here we […]

College football Week 9 presents a whole new outlook for several teams. With the landscape of the sport completely different this season—where not just four, but 12 teams are vying for a chance at the College Football Playoff—many programs are still alive in the race. For others, simply earning enough wins for bowl eligibility is […]

Since their typical Week 1 loss to a nonconference opponent like USC, the LSU Tigers have bounced back with an impressive six-game winning streak. Now ranked No. 8 in the country, they are one of the 12 teams still in contention for the College Football Playoff. Led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (6-1, 3-0 SEC) […]

The college football world was left without one of Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty’s stat-popping performances last weekend. No worries—Jeanty and the Broncos will be back in action in Week 9 on Friday night against UNLV in Mountain West play. Currently, No. 17 Boise State (5-1, 2-0 MW) and UNLV (6-1, 2-0 MW) are […]

In Oklahoma’s last two games, they’ve combined for a dismal 12 points—an alarming offensive slump that has prompted head coach Brent Venables to turn back to Jackson Arnold as the starting quarterback for Week 9 against No. 18 Ole Miss. Arnold was touted as the future of Oklahoma football, the next great quarterback in a […]

For the 69th time, the Miami Hurricanes will face off against the Florida State Seminoles this weekend. It will be the first time that Hurricanes Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Cam Ward will take on the Seminoles. Miami leads the all-time series 35-33, although the Seminoles have won the last three meetings. Before that, the Hurricanes […]

It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached Week 9 of the college football season, but here we are with a slate of can’t-miss matchups on the horizon. Among the headliners is the SEC showdown between No. 6 LSU and No. 14 Texas A&M in College Station. This battle between top 15 teams is just one […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a prime opportunity in NFL Week 7 to solidify themselves as one of the elite teams in the league. Instead, they delivered arguably their worst performance of the season, losing to the Seattle Seahawks 34-17. This marked Atlanta’s second consecutive lopsided game after a stretch of five straight one-score contests, though […]

Needing a win in the worst way, the New York Jets (2-5) dropped their fourth straight game in Week 7, losing 37-15 to the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) on the road. As the losses pile up, the finger-pointing has begun, and it will likely start with Aaron Rodgers. As it should. Should the blame really fall […]

With Week 8 of college football now in the rearview, our Heisman Trophy Power Rankings are becoming clearer. As teams enter the toughest parts of their schedules, Heisman hopefuls are also facing stronger competition—giving them the opportunity to either separate themselves from the pack or play themselves out of the race altogether. For players like […]

The No. 6 Miami Hurricanes survived yet again with a Week 8 victory in ACC competition against the Louisville Cardinals. In yet another nail-biter for this year’s Miami (FL) football team, they found themselves in a shootout with Louisville, ending in a 52-45 win. The Hurricanes scored 14 points in each of the final three […]

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 […]