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USC football fans had good reason to be optimistic about the program after the Trojans won 11 games during Lincoln Riley’s first year at the helm. Their confidence rattled a bit, however, following a fourth-quarter collapse versus Tulane in the Cotton Bowl. Fast forward past a few disappointing seasons, and it seemed like the team […]

The TCU Horned Frogs captured the Alamo Bowl with a 30-27 overtime victory over the USC Trojans on Tuesday night. After USC took a 27-24 lead with a field goal in overtime, TCU answered immediately. On second down, Jeremy Payne took a handoff from Josh Hoover, bounced to the right edge, broke a tackle near […]

The landscape of Notre Dame football is shifting as leading analysts increasingly question the value of scheduling the independent powerhouse. FOX Sports’ lead analyst Joel Klatt recently outlined why Power 4 programs have little incentive to face the Fighting Irish program under the new postseason format. The debate centers on the 12-team College Football Playoff, […]

USC football somehow slipped in one last contender for 2025 Catch of the Year. Even with 2026 still less than 30 hours away. Jaden Richardson sparked new conversations with a monster one-handed grab against a TCU team without Josh Hoover in the Alamo Bowl. The wide receiver was tightly covered near the left side of […]

If anything, Tremaine Jackson is one of the most compelling personalities in HBCU coaching today. From throwing shade at former LSU head coach Brian Kelly to singing about Prairie View A&M making it to the “Land of Purple & Gold” in Atlanta, Jackson announced his presence early in his first season with the Panthers. He […]

Indiana football will look up and feel rain on New Year’s Day. But Hoosier fans can look straight ahead at history: IU’s first-ever January Rose Bowl trip since 1967. Only this time Alabama stands between the roses and a trip to the College Football Playoff semifinals. This matchup is certainly a tale of two vastly […]

As Georgia football prepares for the College Football Playoff in New Orleans, head coach Kirby Smart took time to reflect on the journey that brought them here. Speaking at Sugar Bowl Media Day, Smart identified “elite execution” as the defining trait of his squad, singling out two specific moments from the season that exemplified this […]

Incoming HBCU football player K’aun Green is set to be the recipient of a historic settlement that marks a three-year journey for justice. Green is set to receive an $8 million settlement, pending approval by the city of San Jose. This comes after Green was involved in a 2022 police shooting due to mistaken identity. […]

Oregon football entered the College Football Playoff with an NFL Draft distraction potentially hovering above. Dante Moore is hearing first round chatter before facing Texas Tech. Talks of Moore’s potential grew after shredding James Madison. Duck fans will love Moore’s mindset, though, involving the draft talk. He revealed where his mental state is via Erik […]

Quinn Gray is now officially the head coach of Florida A&M, and he’s already getting a ringing endorsement from a coaching legend with whom he’s very familiar. In a promo posted by the O&G Strike Zone to secure donations for the football program, legendary Florida A&M coach Billy Joe spoke highly of Gray and gave his […]

Tiger Woods and Lane Kiffin have quite a bit in common. They each attended California-based universities around the same time, have polarizing personalities, draw plenty of buzz to their respective sports and have both struggled with loyalty. The two men also share another similarity as of Dec. 30. The all-time great golfer celebrated his birthday […]

Oregon football has touched down in South Florida for a massive showdown — but all eyes are on the head coach. Dan Lanning took the podium Tuesday in Miami Gardens and delivered a masterclass in misdirection surrounding the status of his star receiver. With a high-stakes College Football Playoff clash just days away, the true […]

The Ole Miss-LSU saga seems far from over. When Lane Kiffin bolted from Oxford for Baton Rouge a month ago, he brought with him multiple assistant coaches, who were allowed to continue on with the Rebels’ College Football Playoff (CFP) run. But that hasn’t stopped the suspicion of tampering; in fact, it might have enabled […]

Penn State football is officially turning the page on a historic era in Happy Valley. Star running back Kaytron Allen has announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft. The announcement marks the end of one of the most productive careers in Penn State football history. The senior […]

Ohio State football quarterback Julian Sayin earned the respect of Mario Cristobal already. The Miami head coach raved about Jeremiah Smith, but handed the freshman quarterback eye-opening praise ahead of the Cotton Bowl. Cristobal’s words via Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors reveal how serious the opposing coach is taking Sayin. “He does not look like […]

Even big programs like Texas struggle to keep up with the current state of NIL and the college football transfer portal. After five years with the Longhorns, head coach Steve Sarkisian admits he sometimes struggles to stay up to date. Sarkisian, who is now in his third decade as a head coach, leads one of […]

The 2025 Texas Tech football season has been great. The Red Raiders only lost one game to Arizona State, in a thriller. The biggest reason they lost was that starting quarterback Behren Morton was injured and missed the game. Morton has dealt with injury issues since, but he told the media before the Orange Bowl […]

The College Football Payoff quarterfinal slate is full of fascinating matchups, but perhaps none of them are more intriguing than the Orange Bowl between Oregon and Texas Tech. Oregon has flown somewhat under the radar for a lot of the season after losing one of its only marquee matchups of the regular season at home […]

Coming off its first loss of the year, Ohio State is considering all options for its upcoming matchup with Miami in the College Football Playoffs. Specifically, the Buckeyes are considering a kicker change after Jayden Fielding’s notable blunder late in the Big Ten Championship Game. While several factors impacted the loss, Fielding’s missed 27-yard field […]

Oregon football witnessed Evan Stewart ascend in coming over via Texas A&M during 2024. He’s now a senior eligible to enter the 2026 NFL Draft and add to a growing wide receiver class. All despite dealing with a season-ending 2025 injury. Or will he run it back in Eugene? Stewart’s words regarding his future will […]

Alabama’s defense is on track to receive a huge upgrade for its College Football Playoff second-round matchup against Indiana. The Tide believe they will be back to form with star defensive end LT Overton returning to the lineup. Overton has not played since Alabama’s regular season finale, missing the SEC title game and the Tide’s […]

The Indiana football team is in the College Football Playoff, for the second straight year. While the Hoosiers didn’t get through the first round in 2024, the team’s staff thinks things will go differently this season. “(Defensive coordinator) Bryant Haines called Indiana “more self-assured” this year in playoff. He said last year, playing at OSU […]

The 2025 Alabama football season has been a roller coaster, but they made it to the College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide also knocked off Oklahoma in the first round. However, the offense has been one-dimensional in its passing game, and despite having playmakers all over the field, Ryan Williams has been very quiet in […]

Miami (FL) football is heaping praise for Ohio State ahead of the 2025 Cotton Bowl. Mario Cristobal calling Buckeyes star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith an NFL ready talent is one sentiment. Even verbose Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain raved about the quarterback he must chase Julian Sayin. Make no mistake, though. Miami wants to shock […]

We’ve got the Miami vs. Ohio State Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Results according to College Football 26. The College Football playoffs enter the Quarterfinals, and the final eight teams will fight to make it to the National Championship. The Buckeyes earned a bye while the Hurricanes beat Texas A&M 10-3. However, only one team can […]

The Indiana football team is preparing to play Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is getting some great news ahead of the game. He is winning a national coaching award. “Indiana’s Curt Cignetti wins George Munger Award as Collegiate Coach of the Year,” On3 reporter Brett McMurphy posted to X, formerly […]

Fresh off its first College Football Playoff victory in program history, Ole Miss heads into a Sugar Bowl matchup against Georgia with momentum back on its side. The second-round matchup gives the Rebels an opportunity to advance to the semifinals while avenging their only loss of the year. Before the teams meet on the field, […]

The 2025 Auburn football season ended up being a disaster. Hugh Freeze was fired, and then Alex Golesh was hired from South Florida. Golesh has experience in offense, and it was much needed for the Tigers. However, with the change, the roster has undergone a massive makeover. It started with Cam Coleman entering the transfer […]

The Ole Miss football program is currently preparing for their upcoming Sugar Bowl matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs on New Year’s Day. Ole Miss got to this point by defeating Tulane in blowout fashion in the first round of the playoffs, while Georgia earned a bye in the first round by winning the SEC Championship. […]

After a successful first season, DeSean Jackson is set to lose another key contributor to his Delaware State roster. Star running back James Jones announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, and now standout linebacker Brian Bates Jr. is also set to enter the transfer portal. Bates announced the decision via his social media […]

The Indiana football program is currently gearing up for the Rose Bowl game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, with a spot in the College Football playoff semifinal game on the line. Indiana earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs after defeating Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game, while Alabama punched […]

New Year’s Day has three College Football Playoff games, kicking off with the Orange Bowl as Oregon faces Texas Tech. As the two prepare to face off, it is time to make three bold predictions about Texas Tech at the Orange Bowl. The Red Raiders finished 12-1 on the year. They opened up 6-0 before […]

A major boost appears to be coming at the right time for the Ole Miss football team, with star running back Kewan Lacy listed as probable on the CFP injury report for the Sugar Bowl quarterfinal against Georgia after leaving the Tulane game with a shoulder injury. From there, the update got even louder. Speaking […]

The Ole Miss football team is preparing for another College Football Playoff game. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss spoke to the press, ahead of that clash with Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Chambliss was asked about whether he has spoken with his previous head coach, Lane Kiffin. “Trinidad Chambliss, here at Sugar Bowl media day, […]

Chip Kelly’s second stint in the NFL ranks was short-lived. Kelly was fired during his first season with the Vegas Raiders, and now he will be heading back to the college level. According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Kelly has been hired as the new offensive coordinator for Northwestern. Kelly has spent the majority of […]

The college football transfer portal is set to open in just four days, and while many of the top 2025 breakout stars have already revealed their intentions, several elite skill-position players are still finalizing their next move after standout seasons. One of the most intriguing names to watch is North Texas running back Caleb Hawkins, […]

The Georgia Bulldogs are not willing to concede anything to Indiana and Ohio State, the top two seeds in the College Football Playoff. Ohio State may be the defending champions and the Big Ten has garnered greater respect than it has for years, but the Bulldogs should be ready to stand up for the Southeastern […]

The Oregon Ducks received a mixed injury update just days before their College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Capital One Orange Bowl. While Oregon will once again be without one of its most anticipated playmakers, the Ducks are getting much-needed reinforcements at wide receiver at the perfect time. […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State are set to lose a huge game against their bitter in-state rival, Virginia State University, starting in 2026. New season. New opportunities. 🏈 The 2026 Football Schedule is here. Start planning those Saturdays now!#GreaterHappensHere #BigState pic.twitter.com/89EDwzDasx — VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) December 29, 2025 Virginia State released their 2026 football schedule […]