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Baylor football faced one major dilemma before taking on West Virginia Saturday. Is this the game that seals Dave Aranda’s fate? Aranda sat on the hot seat throughout 2024. The Bears became an underachieving bunch and endured two heartbreaking losses to Colorado and BYU in consecutive weeks. Rumors were circulating, though, that Aranda was trending […]

On Saturday night, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty delivered another electrifying performance, leading the Broncos to a commanding 42-21 victory over San Jose State. Jeanty, a Heisman hopeful, carried the ball 32 times for 159 yards and three touchdowns, breaking Boise State’s single-season rushing record. The standout junior now sits at 1,893 rushing yards […]

The USC football program was challenged in a down-to-the-wire matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. The Trojans were able to beat the Cornhuskers 28-20 partially thanks to the efforts of sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava. Lincoln Riley gave Maiava a simple, but honest review following the tough matchup. Maiava threw an early pick-6 and fumbled […]

On Saturday afternoon, Stanford pulled off one of the season’s biggest upsets, defeating No. 19 Louisville 38-35 in dramatic fashion at Stanford Stadium. The victory snapped the Cardinal’s six-game losing streak and delivered a crushing blow to Louisville’s hopes of climbing the ACC standings. Despite entering the game as 20.5-point underdogs, Stanford rallied from a […]

In Week 12 of the college football season, USC football head coach Lincoln Riley reported there was a flu outbreak within the Trojans, making for a potential health scare before their game against Nebraska on Saturday, per Jack Smith of KXSC Sports. With numerous players on USC reporting flu-like symptoms, the Trojans’ staff was worried […]

Texas football quarterback Quinn Ewers has a strong backer through the criticism. Ewers has garnered lots of heat for his 2024 play, but a Longhorns defender is on his side. Ewers received a surprise by Jahdae Barron in a moment captured by A to Z Sports reporter Brian Davis. Barron hugged his quarterback as Texas […]

The Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter continues to prove why he’s one of the most electrifying players in college football. In Saturday’s dominant 49-24 win over the Utah Utes, Hunter became the first FBS or NFL player since Champ Bailey in 2000 to record over 50 receiving yards, a rushing touchdown, and an interception in […]

The LSU Tigers had dreams of becoming one of the elite teams in the nation this year and earning a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff. However, the reality of the situation is that the season has turned sour for head coach Brian Kelly’s team, and their 27-16 loss to Florida ensures that the […]

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly started the year throwing down his fists after the USC loss. Now he went scorched earth on his own player Saturday. The Tigers took a disappointing 27-16 loss to Florida. But the most discussed moment involved Kelly and wide receiver Chris Hilton. Both had a heated exchange that ESPN […]

The South Carolina football program engaged in a highly anticipated top-25 matchup against the Missouri Tigers on Saturday evening. South Carolina trailed going down the stretch, but running back Raheim Sanders and quarterback LaNorris Sellers did something that made Gamecocks fans go electric. Missouri led South Carolina 30-27 with less than 20 seconds left in […]

Suffering their third straight loss, LSU football is in a position it rarely experiences. With the Tigers’ 27-16 road loss to the Florida Gators, LSU slipped to 6-4 overall. Head coach Brian Kelly had won at least 10 games in every season dating back to 2017, but he will not be able to accomplish that […]

Three weeks ago, LSU football was playing for sole possession of first place in the SEC. Now, head coach Brian Kelly could realistically be on the hot seat. Oh how quickly things can change in the most unforgiving league in the country. Tough competition is not sparing this team a deluge of derision, however. The […]

After a convincing 35-14 win over the Virginia Cavaliers, Notre Dame football is riding high on an eight-game winning streak. Asked about whether the Fighting Irish will play another home game this year, which would require moving up in the College Football Playoff rankings, head coach Marcus Freeman believes the team deserves an opportunity, per […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are fully prepared for the climax of their season. Their last two regular-season games are against undefeated Indiana and archrival Michigan. After taking care of Northwestern at Wrigley Field Saturday, the No. 2-ranked Buckeyes move into those games with a 9-1 record and head coach Ryan Day knows that the team […]

Colorado football rolled to the 49-24 rout of Utah without Travis Hunter even surpassing 100 receiving yards. That doesn’t mean Hunter wasn’t dominant, nor does it mean Shedeur Sanders ignored his explosive play. Hunter settled for five catches for 55 yards. But the versatile weapon scored three touchdowns. Hunter also took a rare handoff — […]

Florida football needed any type of spark to ignite their chances against LSU. Freshman running back Jadan Baugh delivered just that with under four minutes left. Baugh took the pitch then raced all the way to the end zone for 55 yards. The Tigers shifted over to the right, but left a gaping hole large […]

Colorado football had the most heartwarming moment of the season in its 49-24 home win over Utah. While Travis Hunter made another Heisman statement for Deion Sanders’ team, the crowd was at its loudest when celebrating the birthday of a special fan. Peggy Coppom and Betty Hoover, known as “the twins,” have been superfans for […]

The Oregon football program is gearing up for an important Big 10 matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers. The Ducks’ undefeated record is at risk, and they will need all the help they can get to defend it. However, Oregon received untimely injury updates on edge rusher Jordan Burch and wide receiver Tez Johnson. Burch and […]

When Colorado football lost a one-sided game versus Nebraska in Week 2, many fans believed that the Deion Sanders Effect might have plateaued. Aside from some sensational athletes and the razzle-dazzle that Coach Prime invariably produces, there was a concern that the Buffaloes lacked the necessary substance to definitively succeed in 2024. Sanders and his […]

As one of the front-runners for the 2024 Heisman Trophy, Colorado football dual-threat athlete Travis Hunter got one of the best ringing endorsements possible from head coach Deion Sanders following Colorado’s 49-24 victory over the Utah Utes. “Travis [Hunter] is the epitome of a football player,” Sanders said about his star receiver-corner hybrid. “He loves […]

The Colorado Buffaloes are on a solid roll in the Big 12. Head coach Deion Sanders and his team picked up the team’s 4th consecutive victory in a 49-24 triumph over injury-plagued Utah. The triumph allowed Colorado to improve its record to 8-2 and the team is likely to climb from the No. 18 spot […]

In the biggest upset of the HBCU football season, Mississippi Valley State beat Florida A&M 24-21 to end their home undefeated streak. Entering the game the Rattlers boasted a 23 game winning streak at Bragg Memorial Stadium dating back to 2018 and the Delta Devils had gone over a year without winning a game. But, […]

Following North Carolina Central’s massive 26-3 victory over Howard University, players from both teams were involved in a postgame brawl. The altercation happened as North Carolina Central head coach Trei Olver and Howard University head coach Larry Scott were shaking hands and was captured on ESPNU’s broadcast on the game. Postgame fight between North Carolina […]

The 10-0 Indiana Hoosiers did not have a game in Week 12 but still made headlines by extending head coach Curt Cignetti for the next eight years. The signing led to Cignetti being brought onto Fox Sports’ Week 12 edition of ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ despite the Hoosiers having an off day. With Cignetti being one […]

Notre Dame football is enjoying an excellent season and are ranked in the top 10 of the College Football Playoff. Ahead of No. 8 Notre Dame football’s Week 12 matchup against the University of Virginia, the Fighting Irish received a disappointing injury update on Devyn Ford. The senior running back will not be available to […]

The Deion Sanders brand was a major reason why a big chunk of America first became enthralled with Colorado football. The team has obviously boasted high-caliber talent since he arrived in December of 2022, but the dynamic head coach immediately grabbed headlines. Now, while still focusing on the massive turnaround that Sanders is leading, people […]

After North Carolina Central got dominated by Howard University in a 50-21 loss last season that dashed their Celebration Bowl repeat hopes, the Eagles looked for revenge. North Carolina Central got just that, beating the Bison 26-3 in their effort to restore order in their intra-conference rivalry. This marked the 28th meeting between the Bison […]

Ahead of a Week 12 matchup with Syracuse, California football has received a crushing injury update on one of its star defensive players. Sophomore linebacker Cade Uluave will miss today’s game with a lower body injury, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. He exited against Wake Forest in Week 11 with the same ailment. Uluave was also […]

South Florida football won their first bowl game in six years last season, but they may not have the opportunity to follow up on that success in 2024. The Bulls are currently 4-5 with three matchups left on their schedule. They need two wins to become bowl-eligible, and with sub-.500 competition on the horizon, the […]

Tulane football has a key defensive weapon back on the field Saturday. Green Wave linebacker Sam Howard is expected to be available for a game against Navy, per ESPN. Howard has been out for the entire month of November. The linebacker is third on tackles on the team, so his return is much appreciated. Tulane […]

The Northwestern football team is not expected to win today vs. Ohio State, but the Wildcats’ odds certainly did not decrease with the latest injury news. Wide receiver Bryce Kirtz, who has missed the last two games due to injury, is set to return for the Wildcats today vs. the Buckeyes. Sources: Northwestern will get […]

SMU football is getting a tough injury update ahead of a game Saturday with Boston College. The Mustangs are without star defensive end Elijah Roberts for the game, per ESPN. Roberts is one of the best pass rushers in college football, as he is no. 2 nationally in quarterback pressures. Roberts is expected to be […]

Ahead of West Virginia football’s Week 12 matchup against Baylor, the Mountaineers received a positive injury update on quarterback Garrett Greene, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Greene will return for West Virginia, and start against Baylor on Saturday. He’s missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury and was only available in an emergency role […]

One of just two matchups between top 25 ranked teams this Saturday will be played at Williams-Brice Stadium, as the 23rd-ranked Missouri Tigers will head to Columbia to take on the 21st-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. The winner of the matchup will maintain a sliver of hope for a College Football Playoff berth, while the loser […]

The Pittsburgh football team will likely have to go into today’s must-win game vs. Clemson without starting quarterback Eli Holstein. Holstein suffered an apparent head injury during the Panthers’ 41-13 win over Syracuse, and two weeks later, exited Pitt’s 24-19 loss to Virginia after taking a hard hit to the head as well. While Holstein, […]

Boston College football is banged up heading into a key meeting Saturday against SMU. The Eagles lost linebacker Owen McGowan for the season, per ESPN. Boston College is expected to get linebacker Bam Crouch back though for the contest. McGowan suffered an upper body injury in a recent game against Syracuse. Crouch also got hurt […]

Following Ball State football’s Week 12 loss to Buffalo, the program has fired head coach Mike Neu, after going 40-63 in nine seasons, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Neu won the MAC title in 2020, which was his only winning season there. He led Ball State to a pair of bowl games in his tenure. He […]

It hasn’t even been a full calendar year since Curt Cignetti departed James Madison University to become the head coach at Indiana, and already the 63-year-old coaching veteran has transformed the Hoosiers football program. Once a walkover in the Big Ten, Indiana is now 10-0 and in position to play themselves into the Big Ten […]

Tennessee football has been peppered with positive injury news on Friday just when it needed it the most as the Volunteers get ready for arguably the biggest game of their season against Georgia. After it was announced that starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava will start on Saturday, the news broke that wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. […]