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With the Texas football team moving on from the disappointing 14-7 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the opening game of the season, there’s no doubt that headlines have been on the frustrating performance from quarterback Arch Manning. As the Texas football team looks to address the areas of improvement for Week 2, head […]

Four teams ranked in the preseason top 10 suffered a loss in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season, but Joel Klatt is only worried about Alabama. After suffering a 14-point blowout loss to Florida State, Klatt believes that Kalen Deboer and the Crimson Tide should be concerned with their initial performance. Klatt claimed […]

North Carolina football is looking for answers after a blowout loss to TCU. The weeks ahead may be even more challenging for the team, as starting quarterback Gio Lopez went down to injury in the game. North Carolina coach Bill Belichick gave a mystifying response when asked postgame about Lopez’s injury. “We’ll see how Gio […]

The stage was perfectly set for Bill Belichick’s debut in Chapel Hill, with excitement from fans, alumni like Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor in attendance, and national attention focused on the legendary coach. But after UNC’s opening touchdown, TCU flipped the switch. By halftime, the Horned Frogs had seized complete control and never looked back, […]

When North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick envisioned how his first college football game would go, he probably didn’t think Kirk Herbstreit’s dog, Pete, would be taking over the color commentary in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for Belichick and the Tar Heels, that’s exactly what happened on Monday, and it wasn’t because UNC was embarrassing […]

North Carolina football had a special guest in attendance on Monday, during their game against TCU. That was Tar Heels basketball legend Michael Jordan, who was seen during the broadcast sitting with Roy Williams and Lawrence Taylor. It appears that Jordan didn’t stay to watch the end of the brutal game. Jordan’s jet was documented […]

Alabama football opened the season with high expectations, but Week 1 delivered a reality check. During ESPN’s coverage, analyst Kirk Herbstreit sparked conversation when he praised Florida State while taking an indirect shot at the Crimson Tide. Herbstreit said he wasn’t sure what was the bigger story: how dominant Florida State looked or how terrible […]

Bill Belichick’s college debut at North Carolina hit a historic low. In a 48-14 loss to TCU, the Tar Heels surrendered the most points ever allowed by a Belichick-coached team at any level. Fans expecting a seamless NFL-to-college translation instead watched UNC’s opener skid off the rails after an early Caleb Hood touchdown, as Josh […]

North Carolina football got absolutely blasted by TCU in the first game of Bill Belichick’s tenure. Following the game, the North Carolina coach got criticized for his postgame press conference. “A lot to clean up from Bill Belichick’s college debut, starting with the tackiest postgame press conference setup in football history,” NFL Network reporter Tom […]

The North Carolina football program started the Bill Belichick era with a whimper. UNC got blown out 48-14 by TCU in Belichick’s first game as head coach of the program. A blowout loss is the last thing that most Tar Heels fans expected ahead of the 2025 college football season. So what happened? Belichick did […]

For all the talk around the head coaching debut of legendary football coach Bill Belichick with the North Carolina Tar Heels, it simply didn’t live up to the hype on Monday night. North Carolina football crashed and burned in front of over 50,000 people in attendance at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as […]

Bill Belichick probably had a hard time sleeping on Monday after his debut for North Carolina ended in sheer humiliation after TCU claimed a 34-point victory, 48-14, at Kenan Stadium. The venue was nearly empty in the third quarter, as fans of North Carolina exited amid the forgettable blowout versus TCU. It was the Tar […]

The stage was all set for Bill Belichick’s debut with the North Carolina Tar Heels football team. Spirits were high in Chapel Hill. Scores of fans turned out to catch a glimpse of the legendary head coach stalking the sidelines of a college game for the first time. Famous alums Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor […]

Kirk Herbstreit found himself at the center of a viral firestorm after a hot mic captured him during North Carolina football’s disastrous season opener against the TCU Horned Frogs Monday night. With Bill Belichick’s highly anticipated debut already drawing scrutiny, the ESPN analyst’s unfiltered remark added a harsh spotlight to an already forgettable night. The […]

The much-anticipated era of Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill started on an embarrassing note after North Carolina was blown out by TCU, 48-14, at home on Monday. It was the Tar Heels’ biggest loss since 2022. North Carolina had a good start after scoring a touchdown early in the first quarter. The Horned Frogs, however, […]

Just hours before Bill Belichick made his college coaching debut with the North Carolina Tar Heels football program, New England Patriots icon Julian Edelman shared a pointed message that cut through the media buzz. The former wide receiver posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), delivering a statement that now feels like a pregame warning. […]

The Oregon Ducks football team is preparing for a key Week 2 showdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, and head coach Dan Lanning’s latest injury update has fans paying close attention. Coming off a dominant home win over Montana State, Lanning revealed a mix of returning contributors and lingering absences—developments that could impact both the […]

A lot of attention was on Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels going into Monday night. Sonny Dykes and the TCU Horned Frogs took that personally. TCU went into North Carolina’s football stadium and routed them in an embarrassing 48-14 fashion. The Tar Heels’ hopes were high after scoring the first touchdown, but […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels football team began a new era under legendary coach Bill Belichick, but his highly anticipated college debut turned into a nightmare. In a 48-14 blowout loss to TCU, the Tar Heels surrendered the most points ever allowed by a Belichick-coached team — at any level of football. Fans were eager […]

Legendary coach Bill Belichick saw his debut for North Carolina get spoiled by TCU, 48-14, at Kenan Stadium on Monday. The Tar Heels opened up the scoring with an early touchdown, but that was the only time they tasted the lead as the Horned Frogs put on an offensive masterclass. Quarterback Josh Hoover went 27-of-36 […]

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy made a claim about the No. 7 Oregon Ducks, having their head coach Dan Lanning fire back. Gundy made comments on Monday about the Ducks’ budget, Nike co-founder Phil Knight and disparities between the finances between his team and Lanning’s team. “They spend a lot of money,” Gundy said […]

Former NFL coach Bill Belichick made his much-anticipated debut for North Carolina on Monday as they hosted TCU at Chapel Hill. While Belichick has been in many pressure-packed situations before, college football is an entirely different monster. He realized that quickly as the Horned Frogs blasted the Tar Heels early on. The visitors went into […]

North Carolina football fans shifted from excitement to the early exit Monday. Those who stayed inside Kenan Stadium likely saw Bill Belichick yank Gio Lopez for Max Johnson against TCU. Lopez engineered the first drive that ended with Caleb Hood scoring the first touchdown. But the Horned Frogs blew the game open from there before […]

Alabama State’s Andrew Body had a phenomenal season opener versus the University of Alabama Birmingham, and is getting high recognition. Body was named the Stats Perform HBCU National Player for Week 1. Honorable mentions for the honor were Joshua Iseah, LB, North Carolina A\&T; Quincy Ivory, DE, Jackson State; Chris Mosley, RB, North Carolina Central; […]

North Carolina football started with hard-hitting promise in the debut of Bill Belichick. Running back Caleb Hood punched in the first touchdown that capped a seven-play, 83-yard opening drive against TCU. But the first half unraveled quick from there in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels got kept out of the end zone. UNC couldn’t even […]

Bill Belichick is the man of the moment Monday night, as he makes his debut as head coach of North Carolina football. The eight-time Super Bowl champion is roaming the sidelines at Kenan Stadium in North Carolina to guide his team against the visiting TCU Horned Frogs, as thousands of fans in attendance watch how […]

Bill Belichick begins a new chapter as the North Carolina Tar Heels head coach. But there is one thing that will stick with him going into coaching college football: wearing his cutoff hoodies. Coaches typically wear short-sleeved or long-sleeved polo shirts, depending on the weather, for every game. For Belichick, he usually donned a cutoff […]

David Braun cleared the air about a controversial decision prior to the Northwestern Wildcats’ season opener against the Tulane Green Wave. Going into the matchup, Tulane requested Northwestern for them to wear their purple jerseys while the hosts donned the white jerseys. They did this because they wanted to pay tribute to what they did […]

North Carolina football walked into a sold out crowd anxiously ready to launch the Bill Belichick era. He fired off some early fireworks via Caleb Hood against TCU. The Tar Heels opened the game with a famed Belichick formation the two-tight end set. Gio Lopez then shredded TCU with a combined 58 passing yards on […]

After a resounding win over Hampton University, Jackson State has found itself moving up the FCS top 25. Originally listed at 17 to start the season, Jackson State is now ranked 15th headed into a compelling matchup against Charles Huff, who is ironically a Hampton University alumnus, and his new Southern Miss team. Jackson State […]

After a nightmare 2-10 2024 season, the Florida State football program still faced a ton of questions entering 2025. This past Saturday’s season opener versus the Alabama Crimson Tide was a chance to answer those questions. The Seminoles did that and more, upsetting eighth-ranked Alabama 31-17 at home. After the victory, Florida State football fans […]

Army safety Larry Pickett’s heroic actions in rescuing a man garnered acclaim from many people, including his head coach Jeff Monken. This comes after Pickett garnered attention for saving a man from a burning car following the Black Knights’ season-opening loss to Tarleton State, according to ESPN. “Pickett, a second-year cadet at the service academy, was […]

With the debut of Michigan football star Bryce Underwood in the 34-17 win over the New Mexico Lobos last Saturday, he had an efficient performance, especially for a freshman’s standards. While fans have their predictions for the Michigan football team, there’s no doubt that Underwood’s outing will be monitored, as his debut garnered a funny […]

Tennessee football tacked on a new win nearly 48 hours after taking down Syracuse 45-26. But claiming this college football recruiting victory over a Southeastern Conference rival in Auburn. The Volunteers won over four-star edge rush defender Hezekiah Harris, with Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals revealing the switch on Monday afternoon. Harris even shared the acronym […]

After the Florida State football team upset the Alabama Crimson Tide last Saturday, there has been no doubt been a buzz around the program after only winning two games in the season prior. As Florida State football quarterback Tommy Castellanos led the way for the upset, the one person on the team who should also […]

The 2025 college football season kicked off with a bang, and nowhere was the drama more pronounced than in the Group of Five (G5) battle for the coveted automatic berth in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. Forget the Texas-Ohio State showdown. While preseason favorites like Boise State entered the year with high expectations, Jon […]

Notre Dame football delivered this stunning hat trick during Week 1 of college football. The No. 6 ranked Fighting Irish became the third top 6 team to fall during the weekend. Taking a gut-wrenching 27-24 loss to Miami on Sunday. Top ranked Texas and No. 4 Clemson got handed losses before the primetime showdown inside […]

Norfolk State lost its season opener to Towson University 27-7, and Vick addressed the media postgame. “Tonight certainly we could have done a lot of things better. Um, you know, certainly shot ourselves in the foot and a lot of situations. We gave some big players early. Um, found a way to get back into […]

Following Delaware State’s season-opening 35-17 loss to Delaware on Thursday, DeSean Jackson is putting things into perspective. He spoke to media members following the game on Thursday, captured by The League Winners. Overall, he was proud of his team and how they competed. “They did a great job, man. They came out and, um, you […]