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It hasn’t been a good stretch for the Seminoles. The 31-17 loss to unranked Florida State sent them tumbling 13 spots to No. 21, their lowest Associated Press poll ranking in 17 years. The defeat was a tough blow for second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer, whose team managed just 87 rushing yards and committed eight […]

Week 1 is in the books, and there have already been multiple games that had major College Football Playoff implications. There were three different matchups between top 10 teams, so that means that three squads with CFP hopes already have losses. With the playoff expanded to 12 teams, it’s okay to suffer an early season […]

UNLV and UCLA are set to meet in Las Vegas this weekend for a Week 2 matchup between two West Coast teams. UNLV is 2-0 on the campaign with a Week 0 and Week 1 win against a couple of small schools, Idaho State and Sam Houston. UCLA is 0-1 after they got rocked by […]

The Alabama football program is currently reeling, dropping 13 spots all the way down to number 21 in the AP poll after their blowout loss to the Florida State Seminoles to kick off the 2025 season. Alabama has not won a championship in half a decade, and it certainly looks like that streak is set […]

Former LSU football star Justin Jefferson is projected to win Offensive Player of the Year with the Minnesota Vikings, but Ed Orgeron saw this coming long before the NFL hype. During LSU football’s early spring practices, Jefferson ran a sharp double move that left defenders behind. Orgeron immediately knew he was watching something special. While […]

The Big Ten looks loaded again in 2025, with Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon leading the charge. Iowa, ranked No. 9 in the way-too-early power rankings, will rely on former South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronkowski to jumpstart an offense that has struggled in recent years. As usual, the Hawkeyes’ defensive line and experienced […]

During his Tuesday morning press conference, Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day spoke about the team’s massive season opening 14-7 win over previously top-ranked Texas. After that victory, the Ohio State football program is now ranked in the top slot, rising from number three last week. Day also spoke about the performance of the […]

The California football program has a new look with former NFL coach Ron Rivera as the general manager. Cal is also in its second season in the ACC, and the Golden Bears began the year with a win over Oregon State on the road, 34-15. Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who was previously committed to Oregon, […]

After Ohio State football’s statement win over Texas football, headlines are buzzing following the Week 2 Heisman poll. Only one Buckeye made the rankings, and it’s not Jeremiah Smith. Instead, safety Caleb Downs claims the spotlight. Caleb Downs now stands among the nation’s top contenders, marking a surprising shift in Ohio State’s early-season expectations. NEW: […]

Clay Helton makes his return to Los Angeles as USC plays host to Georgia Southern in Week 2. The Trojans took care of business in Week 1, coming away with a decisive win.  This has led to some bitterness, though, as USC football fans are livid after they were not included in the AP Top […]

The first game of the post-Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter era did not go according to plan for the Colorado football program and Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders. With Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter starting at quarterback, Colorado lost to Georgia Tech 27-20 at home. And while Salter’s (and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur’s) performance left a […]

LSU football opened the season with a statement win, defeating No. 4 Clemson 17-10, and Garrett Nussmeier now takes the top spot in the Heisman Poll. LSU football fans have every reason to celebrate Nussmeier. His calm, efficient play has vaulted him to No. 1 in the Heisman Trophy race. The LSU Tigers showed balance […]

Bill Belichick’s debut as head coach at North Carolina didn’t go well. They lost 48-14 to TCU and it got so bad that North Carolina fans left the game early. Not what some had expected coming from the coach who led the New England Patriots to four Super Bowls. However, the pressure is beginning to […]

The Colorado football program recently got off to a rough start to its 2025 season with a home loss against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at home. The game was a start departure to last year, when Colorado experienced its most successful season in years under head coach Deion Sanders. In the aftermath of the […]

The Alabama football team entered the season with a top-10 preseason ranking. Then, Alabama stunningly lost to unranked Florida State, 31-17. There are plenty of questions swirling around the Alabama program after a frustrating Week 1 loss, and Alabama dropped to No. 21 in the new Associated Press poll, marking the lowest ranking in 17 […]

Colorado football opened the season with frustration after the Buffaloes fell to Georgia Tech, 27-20. With quarterback Kaidon Salter replacing Shedeur Sanders, the offense showed flashes but struggled to finish drives. Pat Shurmur, the offensive coordinator, faced criticism for his play-calling. However, Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders strongly defended him, refusing to let the narrative […]

Week 2 of College Football kicks off on Friday night, and while the week does not have many big matchups, many teams look to improve on their Week 1 performances. One of those teams is Nebraska. Nebraska football kicked off the season with a close win over Cincinnati, but struggled in the process. The Cornhuskers […]

The Colorado football team began the post-Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders era with a tough 27-20 loss to Georgia Tech on Friday in Boulder. It was a frustrating performance, especially at home, although Colorado head coach Deion Sanders stated they will “be fine.” Liberty transfer quarterback Kaidon Salter won the QB1 job in Boulder and […]

Bill Belichick’s first game as head coach of the North Carolina football team turned into a nightmare. The Tar Heels were blown out 48-14 by TCU, a debut that left fans stunned and Belichick himself pointing out every mistake. “They outplayed us, outcoached us, and they were just better than we were tonight,” Belichick admitted. […]

The biggest game of the week in college football this weekend will go down in Norman as the Michigan football team will take on Oklahoma. This is a huge game for head coach Sherrone Moore, who played college football for the Sooners back in the day. He was coached by Bob Stoops, and now he […]

A 2025 season that started with a lot of hype didn’t get off to a great start for Clemson football, as the No. 4-ranked Tigers lost to No. 9 LSU 17-10 at home in one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of Week 1. The Clemson defense showed why it is one of the most feared […]

The Mighty Oregon Ducks are coming off a monster Week 1 win over Montana State to begin the season. At home in front of a sold-out crowd in Eugene, the Ducks were able to win 59-13, allowing just one touchdown on the afternoon. Their next opponent will be much better than the FCS school. Oklahoma […]

There was a mountain of hype around Clemson football coming into the 2025 season, as Dabo Swinney and the Tigers entered the season ranked No. 4 in the country and with plenty of buzz about a potential national championship run. A lot of that buzz stemmed from a strong close to the 2024 season that […]

The Penn State football team is set not to have a lot of drama on the field this year, given how dominant they have a chance to be, but some drama is happening off the field with the Penn State apparel line. There are some reports that the Nittany Lions plan to change brands from […]

The 2025 Texas A&M football team has a chance to make a lot of noise in the SEC. Mike Elko has been a great recruiter for the Aggies since coming over from Duke, and he has a lot of potential to help put the Aggies over the top in a loaded conference. The top cornerback […]

The first week of the college football season is in the books, and it was a big one in the Big Ten. Ohio State played in the biggest game of the week as the Buckeyes hosted No. 1 Texas, and they beat the Longhorns 14-7 to earn a statement win. That was the marquee matchup […]

Week 1 is now in the books, and the SEC had some major games in their first week of play. While some teams played Week 1 cupcakes, others had major tests. The week saw teams like Texas and Alabama fall, while LSU came away with a win. As Week 2 approaches, it is time for […]

The North Carolina football team got shellacked by TCU on Monday, losing 48-14. It was the worst way imaginable to start the Bill Belichick tenure in Chapel Hill. Belichick is back in coaching, and immediately suffered one of the worst losses in his long, storied career. “They were clearly the better team tonight,” Belichick said […]

Alabama State University has hired Fort Valley State alumnus and Super Bowl champion Tyrone Poole as head coach of the flag football team. The news was announced by Hornets athletic director Dr. Jason Cable. “I am excited to welcome Tyrone Poole to Hornet Nation,” Cable said in a statement. “His professional accomplishments on the field […]

One of the biggest games of Week 1 for the 2025 college football season was between LSU and Clemson. The game was highly physical, but the LSU football team pulled out the big win on the road to make a season-opening statement win in one of the more difficult college football environments. Dabo Swinney said […]

The Michigan football program started freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood’s reign with a 34-17 over New Mexico last weekend. It was the perfect tune-up for Underwood, as the five-star signal caller looks to be the next great Michigan football quarterback. While the New Mexico was an easier opener for Underwood and his teammates, Oklahoma waits for […]

Tuskegee University is jubilant after a 20-17 victory over Winston-Salem State University in the Red Tails Classic, but athletic director Reginald Ruffin has some choice words about Tiger fans who want free tickets. Ruffin took to his Facebook account to bluntly denounce the idea of free tickets to Tuskegee University games. The full post is […]

After all the hype and buildup surrounding their season opener, Ohio State football’s official X account went wild after the Buckeyes edged out No. 1 Texas with a gritty 14-7 win in Columbus. From all-caps celebrations to echoes of the iconic “O-H! I-O!” chant, the program’s social team mirrored the energy inside the stadium, where […]

One of the most dominating, if not the most dominant, performances of Week 1 in the college football slate was USC’s 73-13 win over newly promoted Missouri State. Missouri State began the game with the ball and drove down the field for what ended up giving them a 3-0 lead after a field goal. Then, […]

Coming off a victorious 20-17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats, the Nebraska football team looks to continue that momentum this upcoming weekend against the visiting Akron Zips. Ahead of their Week 2 tilt, Nebraska football quarterback Dylan Raiola spoke to the press about the atmosphere at Memorial Stadium, home of the Cornhuskers. Team beat reporter […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley faces a lot of expectations in 2025, from the Trojans fan base. USC football has struggled somewhat during Riley’s tenure, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The head coach is teasing that he is making some changes in his program. One of those changes was evident, ahead of […]

On Saturday, the Florida State football program picked up its biggest win in a while with a home victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide in surprisingly dominant fashion. After Alabama got out to a quick 7-0, Florida State went onto score the next 24 unanswered points, and ultimately cruised to a comfortable 31-17 victory over […]

Despite a 14-7 season opening loss to Ohio State, the Texas football program will look to rebound over the next few weeks. Non-conference matchups against San Jose State, UTEP and Sam Houston at home should give the Longhorns time to get back on track. While Texas football quarterback Arch Manning struggled in this past Saturday’s […]

The latest Associated Press college football poll is bringing bad news to the Alabama football program. Following a disappointing defeat at the hands of Florida State, the Crimson Tide have fallen all the way to no. 21 in that poll. That is a drop of 13 spots. It is also the lowest AP poll ranking […]