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The Atlantic Coast Conference watched its share of thrills and disappointment during Labor Day weekend. Florida State delivered the biggest statement by upsetting No. 8 Alabama. But Bill Belichick and North Carolina capped the holiday week by delivering a huge letdown against TCU. Changes manifested with our ACC Power Rankings. Time to see what changes […]

Things couldn’t have gone much worse for Bill Belichick in his college football coaching debut at North Carolina. After an opening drive that gave the Tar Heels a 7-0 lead, TCU scored at will and cruised to a 48-14 victory. No team coached by Belichick had ever given up 48 points in a single game […]

The biggest game of the week in college football is set to go down in Norman on Saturday night as the Michigan football team is traveling to take on Oklahoma. The Wolverines and the Sooners are both ranked inside the top 25, and ESPN’s College GameDay will be on site for this huge SEC vs. […]

The Bill Belichick era of the North Carolina football program did not get off to a great start on Monday evening, as the Tar Heels were blown out by the TCU Horned Frogs to open up their season. Belichick’s squad got off to a 7-0 lead on their first drive of the game, but things […]

In recent years, one of the biggest stories in college football was what happened between Nico Iamaleava and the Tennessee football program. He left the program and transferred in the spring due to an NIL dispute. Now, he is back closer to home at UCLA. However, things have not started well for him playing for […]

Illinois football is riding a wave of momentum in 2025. Just a few months after rewarding head coach Bret Bielema with a six-year extension following the program’s first 10-win season in over two decades, the Fighting Illini opened their new campaign in style. Bielema, who helped bring Illinois back into the national conversation, now looks […]

Tulane football will aim to go 2-0 with a heavy heart. With the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on the Green Wave’s minds. The American Athletic Conference power will be donning special replica jerseys for the South Alabama matchup. Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals revealed the Green Wave’s look on Wednesday. “The NIL Store and Tulane have […]

While the Michigan football program was victorious in their season opener this past Saturday, Week 2’s matchup looms large. A 34-17 win over the New Mexico Lobos was a solid tune up for the Wolverines. However, the Michigan football team will travel to SEC powerhouse Oklahoma to take on the Sooners this coming Saturday. After […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes entered the 2025 college football season under a lot of pressure. Ryan Day led the Buckeyes to the national championship last year and could easily repeat. He and new quarterback Julian Sayin took their first step to that goal with a 14-7 win over the Texas Longhorns. However, former college football […]

Feel-good stories are what make sports special. This past Saturday, USC took down Missouri State by the score of 73-13. However, for one player, the score did not matter. Just being on the field again is all he cares about. USC head coach Lincoln Riley even labeled it as a “Miracle.” “Lincoln Riley said yesterday […]

As I was watching Bill Belichick and UNC get totally destroyed by TCU on Labor Day evening, something dawned on me. Over the past five years, we’ve seen an influx of “celebrity” coaches in college football. Many seemingly are drawn to the sport after seeing Deion Sanders’ success and the groundswell of attention around him. […]

The first weekend of college football is in the books, and with it came an early upset. Unranked Florida State stunned No. 8 Alabama 31-17 at home, leaving those in Tallahassee celebrating through the night while fans in Tuscaloosa were left with their jaws hanging. The Week 1 matchup may have completely shifted the trajectory […]

Recently, the Miami football program picked up a huge win to kick off the 2025 college football season by knocking off the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at home. The win was one of head coach Mario Cristobal’s most impressive during his tenure as the Hurricanes’ head coach and has some fans believing that this could […]

Following a season opening 34-17 win over New Mexico at the Big House, the Michigan football program looks to continue their momentum in Week 2. Saturday will represent a more strenuous test for the Wolverines, as they will travel to Norman to play the Oklahoma Sooners. In what could be the weekend’s marquee matchup, Michigan […]

So far, the 2025 college football season has had more drama off the field than on the field, headlined by what happened with Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports last weekend in Columbus. Ohio State and the rest of the Big Ten agreed with FOX that he would not be allowed in stadiums. Well, the Big […]

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 […]