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Michigan State football team linebacker Wayne Matthews III is recovering well after a frightening scene during the Spartans’ matchup with USC. With less than a minute left in the first half, Matthews was injured while making a tackle and had to be carted off the field on a stretcher with a neck brace. Head coach […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes have long been in the conversation for “WRU,” and Emeka Egbuka only added fuel to that debate when he recently named his all-time top five Buckeye receivers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie, who won a national title last season, revealed to Jordan Schultz that Cris Carter, Marvin Harrison Jr., Ted Ginn […]

The ESPN College GameDay crew brought the spectacle to South Beach for Miami’s football team clash against rival Florida, but it was Pat McAfee who stole the show before kickoff. The former NFL punter delivered his pick in trademark fashion, sprinting to a nearby high dive, stripping down to his underwear, and announcing he was […]

Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables could barely contain his excitement after the Sooners improved to 4-0 with a gritty win over Auburn. The Tigers dominated time of possession and piled up more plays, but Oklahoma executed when it mattered most. “This is another example that you don’t have to play perfect and have this […]

The Billy Napier era at Florida continues to unravel. Brought in to restore Gators football to national relevance, Napier instead has overseen mediocrity and mounting off-field chaos. The Florida football team has yet to finish above .500 under his watch, and his overall record now sits at 20-21. Despite strong recruiting results, with three straight […]

Former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. didn’t sugarcoat his assessment of Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter, insisting the No. 2 overall pick still has a lot to learn before he can be relied upon as a wide receiver in the NFL. On his 89 Podcast, Smith highlighted Hunter’s route running as “not NFL ready,” […]

The Cincinnati Bengals got encouraging news on Friday when head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that quarterback Joe Burrow underwent successful surgery to repair his Grade 3 turf toe. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the procedure went smoothly, and Burrow has already begun his recovery process. Taylor added that there is no clear […]

Syracuse football team quarterback Steve Angeli’s afternoon against Clemson started with a scare and ended with heartbreak. After Steve Angeli left in the first half but returned to throw for 180 yards and two touchdowns, Angeli’s day, and potentially his season, took a devastating turn in the third quarter. The Notre Dame transfer suffered a […]

Of all the Week 4 college football matchups, Auburn’s visit to Oklahoma carried perhaps the most intrigue. For quarterback Jackson Arnold, it was a return to Norman to face the program he once called home. The former five-star recruit had transferred after two seasons with the Sooners, landing at Auburn under Hugh Freeze’s system. That […]

Despite a shaky start to the 2025 season, Dave Portnoy has made it clear he still expects Michigan football to reach the College Football Playoff. The FOX Sports analyst doubled down on his alma mater’s chances ahead of their Week 4 matchup against Nebraska, hyping the Wolverines while dismissing doubters. His optimism centered on freshman […]

Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney entered Frank Howard Field at Memorial Stadium pointing upward, hoping his Tigers would finally turn the corner. Instead, fans spent the afternoon pointing downward as Clemson reached a new low under his leadership. A 34-21 defeat to Syracuse marked the first time Swinney has ever started a season 1-3, […]

On Sunday, the New England Patriots will face the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the matchup won’t be the only nod to the past. Before kickoff, the Patriots are set to take the field wearing their old red, white, and blue throwback uniforms, a look that instantly brings back memories of the franchise’s early days in the […]

Florida State football turned to Thomas Castellanos to reignite a program that collapsed to 2-10 in 2024, and the quarterback wasted no time making an impact. In his debut, the Boston College transfer stunned the nation by leading FSU to a 31-17 upset over No. 8 Alabama. After the game, Castellanos called the victory ”a […]

The Seattle Seahawks enter Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season looking to move above .500, but injuries have complicated their preparations. At 1-1, Seattle comes off a 31-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, though that victory came with setbacks. Running back Zach Charbonnet suffered a foot injury and was downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s […]

The Dallas Cowboys enter Week 3 with a chance to climb high and continue building momentum after their thrilling overtime win against the New York Giants. Facing the Chicago Bears, the Cowboys know their best opportunity lies in exploiting a shaky Bears defense that has been exposed in the first two games of the season. […]

Utah Utes football fans packed outside Rice-Eccles Stadium before sunrise ahead of the Big Noon Kickoff home clash vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders. Thousands of fans were on site well before dawn, creating a wall of energy in Salt Lake City. Social media captured the scene as early as 5 a.m., with chants, music, and […]

The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for one of Week 3’s marquee showdowns, a Monday Night Football test against the Detroit Lions. Coming off a dominant victory over the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore looks like an AFC contender once again, but for this game, the key will be whether Lamar Jackson and company can exploit Detroit’s […]

The Blazers have had their share of headlines this season, but none quite like the controversy that erupted during their clash with Tennessee. Earlier this year, head coach Trent Dilfer had already stirred discussion by claiming that American Athletic Conference rivals were deliberately poaching UAB players through the transfer portal just to weaken the Blazers’ […]

Despite Florida’s 1-2 start to the season, Gators legend Tim Tebow believes there are positives to take away from the team’s performance. Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, Tebow praised how Billy Napier’s squad battled in their road loss to LSU, especially with true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway making his first SEC start. He noted […]

The Detroit Lions secured one of their cornerstones in April 2024 when offensive tackle Penei Sewell signed a record-breaking four-year, $112 million extension. The deal, which includes $85 million guaranteed, made Sewell the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history and paired him with Amon-Ra St. Brown as long-term pillars in Detroit. For a franchise coming […]

Notre Dame’s stumble out of the gates has raised questions about whether the Fighting Irish can make it back to the College Football Playoff, but it’s not time to write them off just yet. An 0-2 start has left their margin for error at zero, but the Irish were competitive in both losses, falling by […]

The New York Jets dropped to 0-2 after a humbling 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Rookie head coach Aaron Glenn did not sugarcoat the defeat, admitting his team was unprepared and placing blame on himself. ”Apparently, I didn’t have the guys ready to play,” Glenn said postgame. ”It’s not OK to […]

The South Carolina football team’s 31-7 loss to Vanderbilt in Week 3 was concerning enough, but the bigger story is the health of quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Head coach Shane Beamer said Tuesday that the team will not provide an official update until Wednesday’s SEC injury report is released. Sellers exited the game in the first […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Derrick Harmon nearly had his debut season derailed before it began. The defensive tackle sprained his MCL in August during a preseason win over the Carolina Panthers, an injury that initially sparked fears of something far worse. After being carted off in visible pain, Harmon’s timeline was later set at roughly a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the year without one of their most reliable weapons. Wide receiver Chris Godwin has been sidelined since ankle surgery, and the team initially targeted a Week 5 return for him. That timeline gave Tampa Bay a chance to manage his recovery carefully while leaning on Mike Evans and a group […]

The Cincinnati Bengals moved quickly to address their quarterback depth after Joe Burrow went down with a turf toe injury, which is expected to sideline him for most of the 2025 season. Cincinnati signed veteran Mike White to the practice squad and added Sean Clifford, a former Packers draft pick, giving the team two additional […]

The Green Bay Packers are riding high at 2-0, but their win over the Washington Commanders came with a major blow to their receiving corps. Wideout Jayden Reed, who exited early after landing awkwardly on his shoulder, has been diagnosed with a broken collarbone and will miss an estimated six to eight weeks. The injury […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their momentum stall in Week 2 as Aaron Rodgers faltered under heavy pressure from the Seattle Seahawks. After a strong debut in black and gold, the 41-year-old quarterback threw two interceptions to just one touchdown in a 31-17 defeat. Rodgers managed only 203 yards on 18-of-33 passing, rattled by a pass […]

The Buffalo Bills bolstered their defense in the offseason by signing longtime Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson. After 10 years in Carolina, including playing alongside Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis during the Panthers’ peak years, Thompson joined Buffalo on a one-year deal. He now shares the linebacker room with Matt Milano, Terrel Bernard, and Dorian […]

Younghoe Koo’s grip on the Atlanta Falcons’ kicking job looks shakier than ever. After his costly miss in Week 1, the Falcons elevated Parker Romo from the practice squad ahead of their primetime clash with the Minnesota Vikings. The move came just days after Koo’s late-game failure against Tampa Bay left Atlanta empty-handed in a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are rolling after a 20-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, improving to 2-0 in Jim Harbaugh’s debut season. Despite missing several key defensive starters, Los Angeles looked sharp, with Harbaugh pointing to defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as the architect of the victory. Minter, who followed Harbaugh from Michigan, earned high […]

The Los Angeles Rams are off to a flying start in 2025. After beating the Tennessee Titans 33-19, they now sit at 2-0 and look like legitimate contenders. Week 3, however, brings their first real test: a showdown with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams are unbeaten, but the Eagles stirred controversy […]

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. […]