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The Big 12 looks deep again in 2025, with multiple programs capable of fighting their way to Dallas for the title game. For UCF, however, the road back to contention will take time. Scott Frost’s second stint leading the Knights comes with questions on offense after the departures of KJ Jefferson and RJ Harvey. A […]

The Las Vegas Raiders may have left Monday night with more questions than answers after a 20-9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but rookie running back Ashton Jeanty still gave fans a reason to stay glued to their screens. Jeantys’ dazzling first-half spin move put a defender on skates, earning instant replay love across […]

Baker Mayfield once again delivered in the final moments, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a game-winning drive to beat the Houston Texans 20-19 on Monday Night Football. With less than three minutes left and his team down by five, Baker Mayfield kept his composure, converted on a critical fourth down with his legs, and […]

The Houston Texans nearly pulled off their first win of the season on Monday Night Football, but it wasn’t meant to be. Running back Nick Chubb scored his first touchdown for Houston dramatically, having joined the team in the offseason after seven years with the Cleveland Browns. With just over two minutes left, Chubb powered […]

The Washington Commanders’ quarterback situation is suddenly uncertain after Thursday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers with Jayden Daniels dealing with a sprained knee that puts his Week 3 availability against the Las Vegas Raiders in jeopardy. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the injury isn’t considered long term, but the Commanders could take […]

Following a 0-2 start, the Tennessee Titans are still searching for rhythm, coming off a 33-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. Mistakes and penalties again set the tone, with Tennessee failing to break the 20-point mark for the second straight week. After the game, rookie quarterback Cam Ward admitted that the […]

The Texas football team’s victory over UTEP quickly turned bittersweet when running back CJ Baxter went down with a hamstring injury on his very first carry. The sophomore limped off after a six-yard gain, and while he was able to walk to the locker room on his own, he did not return to the game. […]

The Week 4 SEC Power Rankings are out, and LSU still holds the top spot. Despite another sluggish offensive start against Florida, the Tigers leaned on their defense to secure a 20-10 win. It wasn’t flashy, but enough to stay unbeaten and remain No. 1 in the conference standings. Brian Kelly, however, wasn’t exactly cheerful […]

ESPN recently ranked the New Orleans Saints as the league’s weakest starting lineup, putting them at No. 32 overall to start 2025. Analyst Mike Clay pointed to quarterback uncertainty after Derek Carr’s sudden retirement as the biggest liability, with rookies Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler competing for control of the offense. While the team still […]

The New Orleans Saints are just two weeks into the Kellen Moore era, and the early signs show both promise and growing pains. Moore, in his first year as an NFL head coach, admitted after Sunday’s 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers that the biggest lesson so far is the importance of execution. ”Every […]

The Detroit Lions sent a loud message in Week 2, dismantling the Chicago Bears 52-21. In his first meeting against his former team, ex-Lions offensive coordinator and now Bears head coach Ben Johnson was reminded just how dangerous Detroit’s offense can be. What started as a competitive 21-14 contest turned into a blowout, capped off […]

UCLA’s nightmare start to the 2025 season has already claimed its first major casualty. After dropping three straight games to Utah, UNLV, and New Mexico, including a crushing 35-10 home defeat, the Bruins fired head coach DeShaun Foster just 15 games into his tenure. Foster, a former UCLA star running back, was promoted to replace […]

The Cleveland Browns entered Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens already short-handed, with right tackle Jack Conklin sidelined by an elbow injury. Conklin, an All-Pro veteran, had been listed as questionable during the week, but the team ruled him out before kickoff. His absence leaves a major hole in the offensive line as Cleveland tries […]

The Rams entered Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans with confidence, aiming to build on their strong start to the season. Predictions centered on Puka Nacua’s ability to once again shine after a 130-yard performance in Week 1, with Matthew Stafford healthy and Davante Adams drawing coverage. The expectation was that Nacua could cross 100 […]

A massive Week 2 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs, a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl, awaits the Philadelphia Eagles. With key players like Dallas Goedert and Ben VanSumeren sidelined, the team made several roster adjustments, including elevating Marcus Epps and Cameron Latu from the practice squad and placing tackle Cameron Williams on injured […]

The Kansas City Chiefs opened the season with a nightmare scenario against the Los Angeles Chargers. The team watched rookie wideout Xavier Worthy go down just minutes into his debut. Even worse, the injury came from friendly fire, a collision with Travis Kelce. The star tight end took full responsibility afterward, admitting on his New […]

Despite the Texas football team taking care of UTEP in a 27-10 win, Arch Manning’s rough start to the season drew even more criticism on Saturday. His uneven play once again raised doubts about whether he’s ready to consistently lead the Longhorns’ offense against top competition. Inside the locker room, though, teammates were quick to […]

After another shaky performance, Arch Manning critics grow louder despite the Texas football team’s win. Questions about the young quarterback’s ability to command the Longhorns’ offense are only intensifying. His outing against UTEP, despite Texas winning 27-10, once again left fans and media raising eyebrows at whether he is truly ready to handle the pressure […]

The No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers came into their Week 3 showdown against No. 6 Georgia with renewed confidence. Defensive end Tyre Weathersby, who had been dealing with an injury, was cleared to play, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. That news gave the Vols a much-needed boost heading into one of the most anticipated […]

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions enter Week 2 looking to avoid falling behind early in the NFC North race. Both teams lost their openers, and the spotlight is already on their ability to bounce back. The Lions will host Chicago at Ford Field, eager to show they can live up to lofty preseason expectations. […]

Clemson football team entered its ACC opener against Georgia Tech already short-handed. Injuries to wide receiver Antonio Williams, safety Khalil Barnes, and left tackle Tristan Leigh left the Tigers scrambling to adjust before kickoff, as Pete Nakos reported on X. With a long list of absences across the roster, including multiple offensive weapons, Dabo Swinney’s […]

The Dallas Cowboys drafted several intriguing players in 2024, but one of the rookies already standing out as a sleeper was wide receiver Ryan Flournoy. A sixth-round pick out of Southeast Missouri State, Flournoy entered the league with questions about his small-school background but impressed coaches with his size and ability to create separation. With […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley enters 2025 making changes to the program as he faces pressure to restore the Trojans as a College Football Playoff contender. Coming off a disappointing debut season in the Big Ten, Riley has emphasized discipline and unity as part of a cultural reset. Small changes, like having the entire roster […]

Patriots’ wide receiver Stefon Diggs stepped into Week 1 carrying not only the pressure of debuting with a new team but also the cloud of an offseason filled with scrutiny, as New England, in the words of Mike Vrabel, had failed in its game against the Raiders. Before kickoff, Diggs made headlines with a long […]

Tennessee football may have lost a five-star name, but it quickly found a new leader. Joey Aguilar’s first start as the Volunteers’ quarterback helped power a 45-26 win over Syracuse, proving that his arrival has already softened the blow of Nico Iamaleava’s departure. Joey Aguilar threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns that game, rushing […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ season-opening victory against the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo, Brazil, continued Jim Harbaugh’s career trend of winning early. With the result, Harbaugh improved to 6-0 in Week 1 games as an NFL head coach, tying the record for most opening wins without a loss, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. More […]

The Illinois Fighting Illini are quickly turning heads in the Big Ten. CBS Sports analyst Brian Jones went as far as to say Illinois might already be the third-best team in the conference, behind only Ohio State and Oregon, and even ahead of Penn State. His reasoning? Pure dominance in the trenches and a clear […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been searching for answers on special teams, and Jake Moody’s struggles forced the team to take action. Moody had entered 2025 determined to turn things around after a shaky 2024, even adopting a two-step kicking approach inspired by legends like Adam Vinatieri and Mason Crosby. He hoped the adjustment would […]

The LSU Tigers are off to a strong start in 2025. On Saturday, Brian Kelly’s squad improved to 2-0 with a 23-7 win over Louisiana Tech in Baton Rouge. The victory was comfortable but came at a cost, as a couple of key players picked up injuries. At his Monday press conference, Kelly confirmed that […]

Back in December 2022, conversations about a potential new home for the Denver Broncos were already in motion. That month, then-Mayor Michael Hancock publicly voiced his hope that any future stadium would remain inside Denver city limits. He acknowledged the significance of Empower Field at Mile High, which opened in 2011, but also admitted that […]

The Denver Broncos are still adjusting their roster as the season begins, and one of the latest moves may carry long-term significance. Before the Week 1 victory against the Titans by 20-12, the team hosted former Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn for a workout, a move that immediately drew comparisons to Darren Sproles, the […]

J.J. McCarthy delivered a dramatic Monday Night Football finish as the Minnesota Vikings finally snapped a frustrating 14-game skid, rallying from 11+ points down in the second half at Chicago to escape with a 27-24 victory. The rookie quarterback, making his long-awaited NFL debut after missing 2024 with an ACL tear, overcame an interception and […]

Linebacker Denzel Perryman’s return to action for the Los Angeles Chargers was supposed to mark a fresh chapter after nagging issues kept him sidelined late last year. Instead, his comeback was cut short when he was forced off the field with another injury in his first game in Brazil. During Week 10 of the 2024 […]

The Dallas Cowboys nearly pulled off an upset in Philadelphia, but a 24-20 defeat left owner Jerry Jones lamenting what might have been. After the loss, Jones admitted it made him ”sick” that head coach Brian Schottenheimer didn’t get rewarded with a win in his debut. Dak Prescott echoed the sentiment, praising his new coach’s […]

The Buffalo Bills’ Sunday night win over the Baltimore Ravens already had the makings of an instant classic. Josh Allen engineered one of the wildest comebacks of his career, erasing a 15-point deficit in the final minutes to deliver a 41-4 victory. Fans quickly labeled it the ”Game of the Year,” pointing to Allen’s poise […]

Florida’s loss to South Florida has reignited questions about Billy Napier’s future in Gainesville, with many fans wondering how much it would cost to buy out his contract. After signing a $51.8 million deal in 2021, Napier would be owed roughly $20.4 million if fired now, including half within the first 30 days of termination, […]

The Indianapolis Colts finally snapped an ugly streak in their season opener, and Daniel Jones was at the center of it. With their new quarterback under center, the Colts demolished the Miami Dolphins 33-8, giving the franchise its first Week 1 win since 2013, a drought of nearly 4,400 days, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jones […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback wasted no time making history in silver and black. In his Raiders debut, Geno Smith threw for 362 yards on 24-of-34 passing with one touchdown and one interception, setting a new franchise record for most passing yards in a debut. The mark surpassed Dan Pastorini’s 317 yards in 1980. Smith’s performance […]

The Buffalo Bills opened their 2025 campaign with a game that will not soon be forgotten. Facing the Baltimore Ravens in a primetime rematch of last season’s playoff clash, Buffalo trailed 40-25 with just over four minutes to play. Somehow, Josh Allen and company turned that deficit into a 41-40 win, capped by a clutch […]