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Oregon football is gearing up for its biggest game of the season against Ohio State on Saturday night. The No. 2 team in the country will battle it out against the No. 3 Buckeyes, but may not have one of their most talented weapons. Star defensive end Jordan Burch’s status for the game is in […]

Ole Miss football is going into a key SEC showdown Saturday with some big injury updates. The Rebels are expected to have wide receiver Tre Harris for a matchup with LSU, per ESPN. There’s murkier news about defensive end Princely Umanmielen, who is a game-time decision. The Rebels have a huge game with LSU on […]

USC’s pivotal Week 7 matchup against Penn State may be even more difficult than they prepared for. After receiving the unfortunate news that linebacker Eric Gentry would not return for the game and possibly sit out the rest of the season, the Trojans suffered another injury setback regarding cornerback Jacobe Covington. The senior is listed […]

Arizona football will likely be without its star running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead of the team’s Week 7 clash with BYU. Quali Conley will c0ntinue his streak of solid performances as the Wildcats’ lead ball-carrier. There hasn’t been any movement at this stage regarding Croskey-Merritt’s eligibility, as the NCAA didn’t provide an update on the […]

LSU football is getting some bad news. Wide receivers Chris Hilton Jr. and CJ Daniels are not expected to play for the Tigers Saturday, per ESPN. Both wideouts are downgraded to doubtful after injury issues, despite practicing some during the week. This is rough waters for the LSU program, as the team is already missing […]

The biggest game of arguably the best Saturday slate of the year pits Oregon football against Ohio State in a top five matchup in Eugene. College GameDay will be in town for the showdown between the No. 2 and No. 3 teams in the nation, so everything is setting up for a classic at Autzen […]

Boise State football phenom Ashton Jeanty sat down with former Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart to discuss his Broncos, their Group of Five schedule and Heisman odds while on FOX College Football’s Power Player. “I want to be remembered as a great football player, one of the best to ever come through Boise State” Jeanty […]

Ole Miss football has been criticized this season for using fake injuries to stop the clock, gain extra time or create artificial rest periods. In response to these allegations, the program released a statement stating they would communicate with officials to ensure they are playing by the rules, per their statement via On3 Sports. “Feigned […]

Lee Corso, one of College GameDay’s staple characters and a legend of the show, is going to be absent from the show once again on Saturday. Corso missed last week’s show in Berkeley, CA for the ACC battle between Cal and Miami, and will now be sidelined for the show’s trip to Eugene for No. […]

Tennessee football earned substantial praise for reinventing their identity in a dominant defensive effort against Oklahoma in September, but a shocking loss to Arkansas is causing many fans to wonder if the offense is in disarray. Knoxville finally has an elite defense to enjoy, but fans do not want to sacrifice their trademark high-powered offensive […]

It has been a long week for Alabama football. That does not just include the players and coaches who suffered defeat at the hands of ultimate underdog Vanderbilt last Saturday, but also the alumni and past greats who have roamed the Crimson Tide sidelines. Nick Saban was brutally mocked for his past comments about the […]

Although former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit is a staunch supporter of his alma mater, he may have to rethink some things. Oregon used a unique way to influence the ESPN College GameDay analyst’s allegiance that involved “the man’s best friend.” Oregon’s mascot “The Duck” sent gifts to Herbstreit’s dog Benny, via Herbstreit’s social media. […]

Even in a league as deep and punishing as the SEC, losing to Vanderbilt in the modern era of college football is the type of thing that usually convinces a fan to put a paper bag on their head when in public. These are clearly not the same Commodores, but Malachi Moore’s tirade suggested otherwise. […]

Grambling State University will host old rival Alcorn State in a showdown in Louisiana this Saturday. Alcorn State head football coach Cedric Thomas and GSU head coach Mickey Joseph discussed their upcoming matchup and the history of the rivalry during a coaches meeting. “The football field is still 100 yards and 53 and a third, […]

The Michigan football team is halfway their regular season schedule, and they are currently 4-2 overall with a 2-1 conference record. The Wolverines are ranked #24 in the country. After winning the national championship last year, this season has been a disappointment so far. We knew that Michigan would take a step back after losing […]

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders appeared on NMD Canes podcast and discussed Cam Ward and Miami (FL) football’s comeback win against the Cal Golden Bears. “I knew it was just a matter of time until [Cam Ward] really figured it out. But I knew Cam was gonna be able to come back and win that […]

College football fans are in for a treat this weekend, as No. 1 Texas football clashes with No. 18 Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday in the latest edition of the Red River Rivalry. While the 4-1 Sooners shouldn’t be slept on, they’ll have their hands full with star quarterback Quinn Ewers returning for […]

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban stopped by The Pat McAfee Show and discussed Oregon football’s transition to the Big Ten. The Ducks head coach, Dan Lanning, was a graduate assistant with the Crimson Tide in 2015. Saban spoke candidly about Lanning and his evaluation of his time with Oregon football. “I think [Lanning has] […]

The Big 12 Conference is up for grabs with plenty of teams battling for the top spot. One of the biggest games of the weekend in college football is the showdown between Kansas State and Colorado in Boulder.  The Colorado football team is coming off a bye, and Deion Sanders stressed a stern message so […]

As Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart looks to further motivate his team ahead of their matchup against Mississippi State still reeling after the loss a few weeks ago to the Alabama Crimson Tide, it could be a blessing in disguise. As fans lock in their predictions for the upcoming Georgia football game, the same […]

The 2025 Texas football recruiting class continues to improve as the incumbent No. 1-ranked team in the country landed another major prospect on Thursday. The announcement came two days before the 2024 edition of the Red River rivalry game between the Longhorns and No. 19-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. As reported on Oct. 10, four-star receiver Daylan […]

Louisiana State University, LSU football and its affiliated medical center are the subjects of a scathing lawsuit. Former defensive back and team captain Greg Brooks Jr., who underwent surgery for a brain tumor last September, is suing for negligence, per Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. Brooks claims that LSU coaches encouraged him to play while […]

Purdue football will be looking to avoid a 1-5 start to the season when they face Illinois on Saturday and unfortunately, starting quarterback Hudson Card won’t play. Via Brett McMurphy: “Purdue QB Hudson Card will not play vs. Illinois w/upper body injury, sources told Action Network. Card had started 16 games past 2 seasons for […]

No. 7 Alabama (4-1) will be back at home in Week 7 when they take on South Carolina (3-2) in SEC competition. This week’s game against the Gamecocks will be a response game for the Crimson Tide after suffering a massive upset to Vanderbilt last week. Things haven’t been this tense in Tuscaloosa in quite […]

One of the most exciting players in college football will return to action in Week 7 when two-way star Travis Hunter and the Colorado Buffaloes face No. 18 Kansas State in Big 12 action. Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes had an open week after coming off what may be their most impressive win of the season—and possibly […]

After Ohio State football wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had his Michael Jordan moment, his wide receivers coach Brian Hartline shared his expectations for the star receiver. “He knows he’s physically gifted, but he wants to be the best to ever do it and he wants to know the art of playing receiver, and so we […]

The Alabama football program has retained its status as a College Football Playoff contender in 2024. The Crimson Tide lost legendary head coach Nick Saban after the 2023-24 season, but Kalen DeBoer has the team ranked seventh in the nation through the first few weeks of 2024. A large part of the Crimson Tide’s success […]

This Saturday is set for one of the SEC’s best rivalry games in Week 7, as the No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers take on the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. The Vols are likely relieved to be back home after two tough road games in the last three weeks. Coming off a bye, Tennessee suffered a […]

You certainly don’t need me to tell you that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is one of the best and most influential athletes alive, but for a moment, humor me. Mahomes signed one of the richest contracts in professional sports history a few years ago, and since then he’s only exploded in terms of […]

Marshall and GA Southern matchup in an integral game for the Sun Belt East division standings. James Madison University and Appalachian State are winless in the conference, which has put the other teams in the East in the driver’s seat. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Marshall-GA Southern prediction […]

After the Auburn football team lost to the Georgia Bulldogs last Saturday, head coach Hugh Freeze gave his opinion on the ongoing topic of the transfer portal and the controversies that come along with it. Despite the Auburn football team going through injury troubles, Freeze would give a suggestion on the windows for the transfer […]

App State has been a massive disappointment this season and has lost two straight coming into this game. Louisiana has played great, winning two straight before this game, and is 4-1. It is time to continue our college football odds series with an App State-Louisiana prediction and pick. App State has been a huge disappointment […]

Akron has struggled across the board this season and has lost three straight entering this game. Western Michigan has righted the ship a bit after starting the season close. It is time to continue our college football odds series with an Akron-Western Michigan prediction and pick. Akron is in the running for the worst team […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has always held true to the fact that he would’ve attended The Ohio State University had he chosen to play college ball in lieu of joining the NBA straight out of high school. Nevertheless, the Ohio native has always been a supporter of the Buckeye’s athletic department and he’ll […]

Week six of the college football season was supposed to be a snooze fest as there was only one matchup between two top-25 teams, but chaos made it one of the best weeks of the season so far. We saw multiple top-10 teams go down against unranked teams, and now we have an action-packed week […]

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-2, 1-0 Sun Belt) hit the road to take on the Texas State Bobcats (3-2, 1-0 Sun Belt). It is time to continue our college football odds series with an Arkansas State-Texas State prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the […]

Ohio and Central Michigan square off in an important MAC matchup with both teams holding 1-0 records in the conference. Ohio is 3-2 against the spread, while Central Michigan has a 1-3-1 mark. The Bobcats won last season’s matchup, defeating the Chippewas 34-30 at home. It is time to continue our college football odds series […]

After much speculation, Utah football’s starting quarterback Cam Rising will return to the field for Week 6’s matchup against Arizona State on Friday. Rising hasn’t played since beating Baylor 23-12 in Week 2 but is now cleared to take the field, according to Action Network’s Brett McMurphy. “Utah QB Cam Rising will start Friday at Arizona State,” McMurphy reported. […]

As the USC football team is heading into a must-win game against the No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions, the goal is to stop them on offense led by star quarterback Drew Allar. With fans locking in their predictions for the integral USC football game, defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn spoke to the media about the […]