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Oklahoma football lost its first game of the season against Texas, as both sides of the ball didn’t play up to their standards. The offense did not play its best, as well as quarterback John Mateer, who returned after having hand surgery. Mateer finished the game, completing just 20 of his 38 passes for 208 […]

Arch Manning delivered one of the most complete performances of his young college career as the Texas Longhorns powered past the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners, 23-6, in the Red River Rivalry. After a shaky start to the season and two early losses that pushed Texas out of the Top 25, Manning silenced critics with poise, […]

The Michigan football team is disappointed after losing a bad game to Big Ten rival USC on Saturday. The Wolverines struggled for most of the game. USC defeated Michigan, 31-13. Following the contest, Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is making a bold promise. “When we land, what are we going to do to get better […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes tightened the screws Saturday and left little doubt in a 34-16 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini, and coach Ryan Day used the postgame moment to send a firm but measured message to his team about consistency and expectations.  “One thing is we keep pushing them about being consistent in their […]

The Boise State Broncos pulled off one of the wildest plays you’ll see this season when a botched field goal attempt turned into a touchdown pass from the holder to cap a late scoring burst in a 41-25 win over the New Mexico Lobos. The sequence left the Boise State football fans howling and the […]

Wisconsin Badgers coach Luke Fickell didn’t try to sugarcoat things after Saturday’s 37-0 drubbing at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes, calling the performance “as low as it can be” and offering a blunt apology to the program and its fans, via On3’s Evan Flood on X, formerly Twitter. The loss left Camp Randall stunned […]

Florida Gators coach Billy Napier hit a brutal new low Saturday night when his team fell 34-17 at No. 5 Texas A&M, a loss that dropped Florida to 0-14 in games against ranked opponents away from Gainesville during Napier’s tenure, per On3 insider Brett McMurphy.  The scoreboard told a tidy story: Texas A&M controlled the […]

Penn State coach James Franklin stood motionless on the sideline after Saturday’s shocking loss to Northwestern, and fans noticed. A video posted by Penn State reporter Chase Fisher showed Franklin staring out at a hostile Beaver Stadium crowd, waiting for his players to leave the field. The clip quickly circulated, feeding a steady stream of […]

Indiana football delivered the biggest splash this duck pond hasn’t witnessed since 2022. Autzen Stadium fans clad in green and gold hit the exits in disappointment — after Oregon fell to the new rising Big Ten favorite. Indiana shattered two marks in one Saturday: Beating its first top 10 team on the road, plus ending […]

Auburn’s head coach Hugh Freeze expressed confusion over a controversial goal-line fumble call during Saturday night’s game against Georgia. The Tigers dominated the first half but were denied a potential touchdown in a play that left everyone scratching their heads. Hugh Freeze didn’t hide his frustration during the halftime interview. When asked about the controversial […]

Indiana football ascended to new, rare heights at a university richer in basketball tradition. While five national title banners hang inside Assembly Hall, only two Big Ten championships are attached to football. But Saturday’s win over Oregon increases a third possibility. Indiana turned to a calm and poised Fernando Mendoza, plus a highly-ranked defense, to […]

Kalen DeBoer accomplished a historic feat that Nick Saban last achieved in the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide’s 27-24 win over the No. 14 Missouri Tigers on Saturday night. Going into the matchup, DeBoer and Alabama has a 4-1 record to the season. After losing to Florida State in the season opener, the team bounced […]

John Mateer had a nightmare performance in the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners’ 23-6 loss to Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns on Saturday night. Mateer failed to get any touchdown passes throughout the day, facing constant pressure from the Longhorns defense. He completed 20 passes out of 38 attempts for 202 yards while making 14 […]

Kevin Durant didn’t let the Red River Rivalry pass without a little extra shade. Durant, the Houston Rockets star and former Texas Longhorn, took to X after Texas’ 23-6 upset of the Oklahoma Sooners and dropped a short, savage line: “Goodbye Sooners. Ayo what is a sooner?” KD was just rubbing salt into the wounds […]

Oregon Ducks fans made their feelings known loud and clear after Dante Moore’s rough night in Eugene, a performance many say turned a promising matchup into a gut punch for the home crowd. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks entered Saturday’s showdown against No. 7 Indiana with momentum and a perfect record. At the end of […]

North Carolina A&T showed glimpses of promise versus the reigning MEAC Champion South Carolina State, but ultimately fell short. The game was a low-scoring affair at the start, with the Aggies jumping out to a 9-0 lead at halftime after three straight field goal makes from Andrew Brown. But, South Carolina State regained its footing […]

The No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners lost to the Longhorns 23-6 in the Red River Rivalry, but head coach Brent Venables had a strong message for his team. “Today was a bad day, and we still have a really good football team,” Venables said in his opening statement to the team after the loss. The coach […]

Dan Lanning gave starting quarterback Dante Moore some valuable advice following the No. 3 Oregon Ducks’ 30-20 loss to the No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday evening. It was a big matchup for both teams. They entered the matchup with perfect 5-0 records, understanding that someone was going to be 6-0 while the other sustained their […]

After celebrating his 70th career win in Tennessee’s thrilling 34-31 victory over Arkansas, Josh Heupel had a few choice words about how the game was called,  though he delivered them with a smile. The head coach, who reached the milestone in front of a packed Neyland Stadium, couldn’t help but express mild frustration about the […]

Curt Cignetti sent a clear message after the Indiana Hoosiers took down the Oregon Ducks 30-20 on Saturday evening. It was a big matchup for both teams. They entered the matchup with perfect 5-0 records, understanding that someone was going to be 6-0 while the other sustained their first loss of the season. Fortunately for […]

Exactly one month after a gut-wrenching overtime loss to Georgia, Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel and the Volunteers finally had a reason to celebrate, and it was a big one. Following Tennessee’s victory over Arkansas, Heupel reached a career milestone that cements his place among the most successful active coaches in college football. “The […]

When the Indiana marched into Autzen Stadium to take on the No. 3 Oregon Ducks, few outside of the Hoosier faithful believed they could secure the upset victory. Sure, Indiana was undefeated and was a top-10 team as a result, but Oregon was a popular pick to not just win the Big Ten but win […]

In a battle of undefeated Top 10 teams, the seventh-ranked Indiana football team came away with a 30-20 win on the road over third-ranked Oregon. In Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti’s second season at the helm, the Hoosiers should rise up the AP rankings after their massive road victory. After their latest triumph, CBS Sports’ […]

It was only two weeks ago that Penn State’s biggest problem was its inability to win big games. That ongoing issue caused endless anguish at University Park, but fans are yearning for those days right now. A stagnant program that was still positioned for a second straight College Football Playoff appearance is now tumbling backwards […]

Just two days after Nebraska climbed in the Big Ten Power Rankings with a gritty win over Michigan State, head coach Matt Rhule’s Cornhuskers made another statement, this time on the road in a 34-31 victory over Maryland. The result not only improved Nebraska’s football team record but also silenced one of the narratives that […]

Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers landed a talented prospect in the trenches, seeing offensive tackle Johnnie Jones Jr. make his commitment to the program. Jones announced his pledge to the Tigers on Saturday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Bradenton, Fla., he chose the Tigers over the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Penn State […]

Hornet faithful left homecoming with a smile on their face, as DeSean Jackson and Delaware State put up a historic performance. Delaware State notched a 70-23 victory over Southern Connecticut State, once again proving their status as one of the bst running teams in the FCS as they look ahead to their MEAC slate of […]

The Oregon football team entered Saturday’s Top 10 clash with Indiana undefeated at 5-0. The visiting Hoosiers, a fellow Big Ten school, were also undefeated at 5-0. The Oregon football program was ranked third in the nation, while Indiana checked in at number seven. For most of their clash, it was a back-and-forth affair. However, […]

Penn State football head coach James Franklin hit a new low Saturday. Northwestern placed his name in newfound history not seen in 30 years. Franklin entered State College with the Nittany Lions as a 20+ point favorite. But in taking the 22-21 loss to the Wildcats, he’s now the first HC to lose consecutive games […]

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar was forced to leave the 22-21 Week 7 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats early after taking a hard hit late in the fourth quarter. After being carted off the field from the sideline, the program has already ruled his status for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Reports […]

Indiana football made history on Saturday, delivering one of the biggest upsets of the 2025 college football season with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon. Head coach Curt Cignetti had praised Dan Lanning and the Ducks before the matchup, calling them “one of the most impressive young coaching teams” in the nation, but the […]

The matchup between Alabama State and Jackson State absolutely lived up to the hype. It was, without a doubt, the HBCU game of the year, with both teams bringing their very best effort. The game featured a great quarterback battle between Andrew Body and Jacobian Morgan. Body played as he has all year: showcasing elite […]

Just three days after quarterback Drew Allar vowed that Penn State was “more motivated than ever” to rebound from its stunning loss to UCLA, the Nittany Lions suffered another crushing blow, this time falling 22-21 to unranked Northwestern. What was supposed to be a redemption game quickly turned into another chapter in a spiraling season. […]

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer was cleared to play in Saturday’s Red River Rivalry after undergoing hand surgery last month. The Sooners’ offense desperately needed his leadership and efficiency to stay unbeaten against Texas. Instead, his return has been anything but ideal. During the fourth quarter, Mateer threw his third interception of the game in a […]

The Red River Rivalry lived up to its intensity before the game even began. Players from both the Texas and Oklahoma football teams got into a heated exchange on the field moments before kickoff, according to Chris Vannini of The Athletic. No punches were thrown, but the confrontation set the tone for a matchup already […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions suffered their third loss in a row, this time to the Northwestern Wildcats in a close 22-21 contest. To make matters worse, quarterback Drew Allar was forced to exit the game early after taking a hard hit late in the fourth quarter. Reports indicate that Allar, who is 21 years […]

Kaidon Salter’s Colorado football career got off to a rough start, but he has finally seemed to settle in. The quarterback’s improved form was in full effect in the Buffaloes’ Week 7 matchup with Iowa State, when he found leading receiver Omarion Miller down the far sideline for an explosive touchdown. Colorado entered the game […]

The Texas Longhorns managed to take the lead in the third quarter of the Red River Rivalry against the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners. It was the first touchdown of the contest, as Arch Manning made a brilliant throw to teammate DeAndre Moore Jr. Manning, who is 21 years old, found Moore wide open in the […]

Texas A&M continues to strengthen its recruiting dominance under head coach Mike Elko. Ahead of their crucial SEC matchup against Florida, the Aggies received a major boost off the field with a key commitment on the recruiting trail. According to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett, four-star defensive lineman Elijah Patmon has committed to Texas A&M, choosing the […]