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A few days after James Franklin’s dismissal, the Penn State football team is resetting under interim coach Terry Smith and leaning into an underdog mindset ahead of a trip to face No. 1 Ohio State. The Nittany Lions are 3-4 and searching for stability; Smith’s focus this week is less about outside narratives and more […]

The Cowboys’ secondary took another hit when Trevon Diggs was moved to injured reserve before the Broncos game due to a head injury. After initially being ruled out, Dallas placed the two-time Pro Bowler on IR, sidelining him for a minimum of four games and making Week 13 vs. the Chiefs his first eligible return. […]

USC’s football team recruiting pulse didn’t cool after landing 2026 CB Jayden Crowder, a day removed from his Cal decommit. Lincoln Riley’s staff kept the local-to-LA momentum rolling out of Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic and elsewhere, stacking secondary talent in a class that already features multiple Carson Palmer-coached standouts and the nation’s top JUCO corner. […]

LSU’s football team breakup with Brian Kelly has spawned a wave of unflattering aftershocks. In the aftermath of the 49-25 home loss to Texas A&M and Kelly’s dismissal, a local radio personality alleged that Kelly spent significant time on the golf course during his tenure, fueling frustration about focus and culture. “Just heard BK carded […]

Texas Tech spent the first half of the week waiting on a quarterback decision. After the upset loss at Arizona State, insider reports framed Behren Morton as day-to-day and headed for a midweek evaluation following limited practice work. The uncertainty hung over a Red Raiders offense that sputtered on third down in Tempe and needed […]

The Raiders’ stance on Jakobi Meyers hasn’t shifted just because the calendar has. The veteran wideout has reiterated he wants out, but Las Vegas isn’t operating a clearance sale. As the bye hit, the message remained the same: they’ll only move him for strong value, and nothing on the table has met that threshold yet. […]

Penn State’s football team leadership has been emotional and unequivocal about Drew Allar in the wake of his season-ending injury. After the 22-21 loss to Northwestern, athletic director Pat Kraft fought back tears, describing the junior quarterback as “one hell of a young man,” underscoring how much Allar meant to the locker room and the […]

Ten days after James Franklin’s firing, the reverberations are still felt in Happy Valley, Penn State’s football team seat. On ESPN’s College GameDay, Franklin said his “goal hasn’t changed,” insisting he plans to chase a national title elsewhere after a 3-3 start and a swift dismissal that followed losses to Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern. Penn […]

North Carolina’s football team week swung from heartbreak to hope. After a 17-16 defeat to Virginia that ended inches shy of the goal line, Tar Heels fans vented over the finish and the red-zone droughts that have defined a frustrating season. The defense hung in, but an offense that settled for field goals and a […]

Fresh off a wild Week 7 rally, Sean Payton had already pushed back on the chorus questioning his play-calling. Denver needed a franchise-record 33 fourth-quarter points to beat the Giants 33-32, and Payton said he had “given no consideration” to handing off play-calling, defending a screen-heavy approach that finally broke open late. It set a […]

Penn State’s reset created an opening, and the Oklahoma football team pounced. After a three-game skid culminating in a Week 6 loss to Northwestern, the Nittany Lions fired head coach James Franklin, a move reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Franklin, who had been in charge since 2014, departed despite a strong overall record and a […]

The LSU football team has turned the page. After a 44-23 home loss to No. 3 Texas, A&M dropped the Tigers to 5-3, the school fired Brian Kelly on Sunday, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Kelly departs after four seasons at 34-14 overall and 19-10 in SEC play, with three bowl titles but no breakthrough toward […]

Before Denver, the Cowboys’ owner was already selling a long view on his first-year head coach. Jerry Jones said he sees “value in someone who’s never done it before,” praising Brian Schottenheimer’s hunger and “osmosis” from great staffs, even likening that edge to Jimmy Johnson’s early drive. Jones doubled down after the Week 7 win […]

Two days before Dallas’ trip to Denver, Dak Prescott reflected on how far he’s come since his last game there, from a hot-start rookie who “almost didn’t get coached in the details” to a veteran who insists every part of his game has evolved. That growth talk framed a tough reality check in Denver, where […]

The Steelers took another blow on the back end before the result was even decided. Safety Deshon Elliott left in the second half with an apparent knee injury and was ruled out, per the NFL’s official site. Elliott had five tackles before departing, continuing what had been a reliably productive year after signing a summer […]

The Bills didn’t get a vintage first half from Josh Allen, but they didn’t need it because James Cook flipped the script. With Buffalo’s passing rhythm sputtering and “hero ball” creeping back into a few snaps, the third-year back bailed out the offense, ripping a 64-yard touchdown to break the game open and piling up […]

Nebraska’s football team’s week was already defined by hard choices before kickoff. Senior defensive back Malcolm Hartzog will undergo season-ending surgery and redshirt after appearing in two games, a move Matt Rhule framed as prioritizing long-term health with an eye to 2026 eligibility, per On3. The Husker secondary loses a proven producer from 2024, and […]

Mario Cristobal has been hammering discipline, and not just in the penalty column. During his Monday availability earlier this month, he called Miami’s football team flag problem “unacceptable,” noting how penalties disrupt rhythm and can be fatal against good teams. With a bye-week window to reset, the message was about cleaning up details and accountability […]

Auburn football team’s night in Fayetteville swung from anxiety to relief in a hurry. Star receiver Cam Coleman exited early in the first quarter with an apparent right ankle/foot issue after a defender fell into his leg from behind, per Pete Thamel. Before the injury, he’d already flashed with a one-handed touchdown snag and finished […]

Jay Glazer’s reporting says the Cowboys placed calls on Maxx Crosby and Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson and were rebuffed, a note Ari Meirov relayed on X as Dallas shops for defensive help. That runs counter to Jerry Jones’ public posture that Dallas never contacted Las Vegas about Crosby and isn’t seeking a pass rusher. […]

Jerry Jones publicly downplayed the Maxx Crosby chatter, saying Dallas never contacted the Raiders about their All-Pro edge rusher. While the Cowboys are “open for business” before the Nov. 4 deadline, Jones hinted any ideal addition would be a defensive player, “but not a pass rusher,” per the New York Times, seemingly shutting the door […]

Two weeks ago, John Mateer endured a rough night in Oklahoma’s football team 23-6 loss to Texas, throwing three interceptions with no touchdowns while completing 20 of 38 for 202 yards and rushing 14 times for five yards. Per ESPN Insights, those three picks tied the most by a Sooners quarterback against an unranked opponent […]

The Jets kept shuffling the roster during a bruising start, claiming rookie linebacker Kobe King off waivers from the Vikings after his five-game special-teams stint. The former Penn State standout arrives as New York sits 0-7 under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, with injuries piling up on offense and uneven play on defense. Sauce Gardner […]

Lane Kiffin’s postgame moment went viral for the right reasons. After Ole Miss’ 34-26 win over Oklahoma, the head coach was caught exchanging playful words with a Sooners defender who had chirped throughout the game. Kiffin later explained that it was part of his personality and nothing personal, noting the player had repeatedly told him […]

Jakobi Meyers still wants out of Las Vegas, and he hasn’t hidden it. As the Raiders hit their bye, the veteran wideout reiterated that he wants his trade request granted but said he’ll remain professional and focus on playing well if he stays. “I’ve got no control over that, if I’m here I’m here,” he […]

Brian Kelly’s approval rating in Baton Rouge has cratered, and the buyout math explains why the anger isn’t likely to result in his exit right now. After the Vanderbilt loss, the Commodores’ first win over LSU in 35 years, a growing segment of the fan base called for change. But firing Kelly after this season […]

Marcel Reed’s Heisman chatter isn’t coming out of thin air. After carving up Arkansas with 280 passing yards and three touchdowns, plus 55 rushing yards and another score in a 45-42 win on October 18, the Texas A&M quarterback pushed the Aggies to 7-0 and their best start since 1994. He went 23 of 32 […]

The Miami Dolphins’ rough season took another unexpected turn on Sunday morning when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was added to the Week 8 injury report. After spending the week preparing to start against the Atlanta Falcons, the veteran signal-caller appeared on the report just hours before kickoff; this time, with an illness. The team confirmed the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the most talked-about teams heading into the 2025 NFL trade deadline, and much of that chatter has centered around Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby. Recent reports linked the Cowboys to potential discussions for Crosby and Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, but those talks appear to […]

The No. 8 Ole Miss football team kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive on Saturday with a hard-fought 34-26 victory over the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners. But after the final whistle, the conversation quickly shifted from the game itself to head coach Lane Kiffin, who was caught on live television exchanging words with a […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide survived yet another SEC thriller on Saturday, outlasting South Carolina 29-22 in a comeback that tested every bit of their championship mettle. It came just days after head coach Kalen DeBoer had to rework his offensive plans, ruling out freshman wide receiver Lotzier Brooks before the matchup. Brooks’s absence opened the […]

It’s been a rollercoaster season for Mississippi State football, and Saturday’s finish might have been the hardest hit yet. Just a month after head coach Jeff Lebby explained his aggressive “receive-first” coin toss philosophy that helped the Bulldogs upset No. 12 Arizona State, the same boldness backfired in a devastating 45-38 overtime loss to No. […]

It’s been a frustrating year in Chapel Hill, and Saturday night only added to the sting. The North Carolina Tar Heels came within inches of pulling off a much-needed victory, only to fall 17-16 in overtime to Virginia, their fifth loss of the season. The heartbreaking finish summed up a campaign that has repeatedly slipped […]

The University of Pittsburgh did a record-breaking performance on the field recently. Just weeks after the school announced that Rams legend Aaron Donald would return to have his jersey retired on November 15, the Panthers celebrated another special milestone during their clash against NC State. Freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel delivered a performance for the ages, […]

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets continue to make history in 2025. Just a month after earning their first 7-0 start since 1966 with a win over Duke, Georgia Tech took things one step further on Saturday, defeating Syracuse 41-16 to move to 8-0 on the season. The Yellow Jackets’ official account on X, formerly Twitter, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will look to get back on track against the New York Giants in Week 8, but veteran defensive lineman Brandon Graham won’t be suiting up just yet. The longtime Eagle recently came out of retirement to rejoin the team, but he will not play this Sunday, and his absence isn’t due to […]

The No. 15 Missouri Tigers faced a heartbreaking moment on Saturday when starting quarterback Beau Pribula suffered a serious leg injury during the third quarter of their Week 9 clash against the No. 10 Vanderbilt Commodores. On a critical fourth-and-goal attempt, Pribula was tackled awkwardly near the goal line, with his leg caught under a […]

Back in March, the Houston Texans made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they signed star cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. to a three-year, $90 million contract extension. The deal made him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history and cemented his status as a franchise cornerstone for Houston’s defense. The team’s official X, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have relied heavily on running back Rachaad White to bring balance to their offense this season. Back in early September, during the team’s thrilling 20-19 win over the Houston Texans, White’s emotional three-word reaction after scoring the game-winning touchdown went viral. Following Baker Mayfield’s clutch fourth-down scramble, White capped off the […]