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Despite last season’s 9-4 campaign that concluded with a win in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl last December, West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown came into the 2024 season on a hotter seat than he would’ve liked. A 3-4 start hasn’t done much to cool it down, and now as Brown prepares his Mountaineers to […]

On the heels of a heartbreaking 29-26 loss to LSU, Ole Miss is looking for a big bounce-back win in Week 9 against Oklahoma. The team might have to try and do so without the nation’s leading receiver, Tre Harris. The morning of the game, Harris was reported to be a game-time decision by ESPN’s […]

California football running back Jaydn Ott is returning to the field Saturday vs. Oregon State, per ESPN. Ott has missed two games in a row with a lower-body injury. California looks to pick up a much-needed win against the Beavers. Ott is the heart and soul of the California offense. The running back finished the […]

It has been a rough season for Houston football, but the program will have a chance to earn a quality Week 9 win against a Big 12 rival. Zeon Chriss is expected to be the Cougars’ starting quarterback when they battle Utah at 7 PM ET on October 26, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports […]

With the opportunity to earn bowl eligibility for the second straight season under second-year head coach Brent Key, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will have to do so without starting quarterback Haynes King. King left Georgia Tech’s October 12th win over North Carolina in the 4th quarter and didn’t return, and for the second straight […]

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has been one of the stories of college football so far this season. The current Heisman Trophy favorite came into Friday night’s blockbuster matchup with UNLV on a record rushing pace this season, with 1,248 yards on just 126 carries in six games. Boise State fans got a scare […]

Pete Richardson and Fred McNair are to be recognized in the Southwestern Athletic Conference(SWAC) Hall of Fame.They announced its 2024 Class which is set to be enshrined on Friday, December 13th, 2024. The enshrinement ceremony is slated to begin at 7:00 p.m. EST at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The original “Air McNair” is […]

Three fellow HBCU alumni—Ben Coates of Livingstone College, Robert Mathis of Alabama A&M, and Steve McNair of Alcorn State University—along with Eddie George, an Ohio State alum and head coach at Tennessee State University, have made the cut for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. George is a two-time semifinalist (2022, 2024), while McNair has […]

No. 5-ranked Texas football is in need of a win and a strong performance after last Saturday’s blowout loss against Georgia. The Longhorns are still in a good spot to make a push for the SEC Championship and reach the College Football Playoff, but they will have to make do against No. 25 Vanderbilt without […]

Texas football is searching for a bounce-back after a humbling loss at home against Georgia on Saturday. As a result, the Longhorns lost their No. 1 ranking and fell into the crowded pack of SEC teams that currently have one conference loss. In order to get back on track, Texas will have to come out […]

LSU football is getting ready for one of its biggest games of the season when it makes the trip to College Station to take on the Texas A&M Aggies. Both teams are currently unbeaten in SEC play and both have solidified rankings in the AP top 15, so Saturday night’s clash will have massive College […]

At 4-3 overall and 1-2 in the ACC, Boston College football could use another win as it inches closer to bowl eligibility. However, the Eagles are wounded heading into Friday night’s Louisville matchup. Boston College is down two of its best players, via ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: Boston College will be without star linebacker Kam […]

UL Monroe continues its season in Week 9 when they take on South Alabama. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a UL Monroe-South Alabama prediction and pick. In Week 9, UL Monroe faces South Alabama in a crucial Sun Belt matchup. UL Monroe (5-1) has shown resilience, covering the spread […]

Northern Illinois continues its season in Week 9 when they take on Ball State. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Northern Illinois-Ball State prediction and pick. In Week 9, Northern Illinois faces Ball State in a critical Mid-American Conference clash. The Huskies (4-3) enter as 12.5-point favorites, looking to […]

UTSA continues its season in Week 9 when they take on Tulsa. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a UTSA-Tulsa prediction and pick. In Week 9, UTSA travels to Tulsa for a pivotal matchup that could shape both teams’ seasons. The Roadrunners (3-4) are favored by 7.5 points, bolstered by […]

The Indiana Hoosiers football team is undefeated and hosting College GameDay this week. Their matchup with the Washington Huskies will bring the fans out to Bloomington and a superstar alumni as well. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber will be the celebrity guest picker and sent a special message to Hoosier fans. 2x MLB ALL-STAR AND […]

The Syracuse football Orange (5-2) entered Acrisure Stadium with the hopes of potentially solidifying their resurgent 2024 campaign, but they will leave in frustration and bewilderment. Additionally, the Kyle McCord redemption quest is taking an unfortunately sour turn following his brutal showing versus Pittsburgh. The transfer quarterback, who many fans harshly blamed for Ohio State […]

Oklahoma football suffered another tough injury break ahead of their huge clash against No. 18 Ole Miss. Head coach Brent Venables’ embattled program is looking to snap a two-game losing streak following lopsided defeats to Texas and South Carolina. Unfortunately, the 4-3 Sooners will most likely be without wideout Deion Burks. The junior receiver, who […]

The Michigan football team has a big one this weekend as they will be hosting in-state rival Michigan State. The Wolverines are struggling this season as they are 4-3. Michigan State is also 4-3 this year, but their 4-3 feels a lot better. It all comes down to expectations. The Spartans are exceeding theirs, and […]

Former standout HBCU coach and current Jaguars Running Back coach Jerry Mack is reportedly being considered for the open Southern Miss head coaching job, per a report by Pete Nakos of On3. Per Nakos, Mack is in strong consideration alongside other candidates such as Georgia tight ends coach Todd Hartley and Alabama defensive line coach […]

Tennessee State is set to start a home-and-home series with North Carolina A&T starting in 2025, per a report by Kevin Kelly of FBSchedules in May. Tennessee State, a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, has expanded the number of HBCU games that they’ve played in recent years and a matchup with the Aggies will […]

Nebraska football is showing a great deal of respect for Ohio State ahead of their Saturday matchup. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule went as far to deny name, image and likeness is giving their competition a bad name. The Buckeyes have adapted to the current landscape of NIL, which has led to high-profile recruits and […]

Shedeur Sanders and the Colorado football are in prime position to clinch a bowl spot with one more victory on Saturday. And Sanders continues to rise in draft value in the process for ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. Kiper released an updated version of his big board on Thursday. Sanders stands alone still […]

Donald Trump is determined to stay in front of the nation’s cameras as the November 5 election approaches. He will have a chance to do that at one of the biggest college football games of the year when Penn State hosts Ohio State November 2. The former President’s election team has announced that he will […]

Since 2021, the Georgia Bulldogs defense has produced seven 1st Round picks in the NFL Draft and a total of 23 defensive players selected, both highs in that timeframe. Looking ahead to next April’s 2025 NFL Draft, it’s looking like this trend will continue on. Two Georgia defenders, linebacker Mykel Williams and safety Malaki Starks, […]

Week nine of the college football season is almost here, and this weekend’s slate is packed with good games. There are numerous matchups featuring top-25 teams this week, and they will all be crucial as the race for the College Football Playoff is heating up. One top-25 matchup this week that should be interesting features […]

When Notre Dame’s 2024 schedule was released, most fans likely circled marquee matchups such as the road game at Texas A&M, hosting Louisville and Florida State, and the traditional rivalry against USC. It’s doubtful, storied history or not, that many highlighted Navy as a pivotal game, except perhaps fans of the Midshipmen. Yet, here we […]

As the anticipated matchup of the Texas A&M football team hosting the LSU Tigers is on for Saturday night, there have been some questions regarding Kyle Field not being the loudest environment. LSU football quarterback Garrett Nussmeier would say that while the location gets loud, not as much as Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge which […]

When Lincoln Riley left Oklahoma to become the 30th head coach in the history of the USC football program, it was a move that was met with nearly unanimous approval. The widespread expectation was that Riley, who had come to be known as one of the brightest offensive minds in all of football, would come to Los […]

The latest College Football 25 Player Ratings are out, and Boise Broncos’ HB Ashton Jeanty is continuing to thrive. Of course, several other players received adjustments to their OVRs based on their performances this year. Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the biggest movers in the recent College Football 25 Player […]

Along with Clemson’s Dabo Swinney and Georgia’s Kirby Smart, North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown is one of just three active NCAA coaches who have a National Title to their name. However, soon enough that number could be down to two, because in the midst of a tumultuous 3-4 season, it’s beginning to […]

Two struggling AAC teams face as UTSA visits Tulsa. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a UTSA-Tulsa prediction and pick. UTSA enters the game sitting at 3-4 on the year. They opened up the year playing Kennesaw State, coming away with a 28-16 win. Still, they would lose back-to-back games. […]

Some drama unfolded at a recent Penn State football press conference as head coach James Franklin refused to comment on a situation involving two former Nittany Lions players that are facing rape allegations. A university spokesperson told the media that there was a statement released and that there would be no further comments. When Franklin […]

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-6, 0-3 Sun Belt) are on the road to take on the James Madison Dukes (5-2, 1-2 Sun Belt) It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Southern Miss-James Madison prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are […]

Missouri football will face a stiff test in Week 9 on Saturday as they travel to Tuscaloosa to face the No. 15 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and by the sounds of it, they won’t have their QB1. Brady Cook suffered an injury last weekend in a win against Auburn and although he briefly returned, the […]

Two conference title contenders in the MAC face off as Toledo hosts Bowling Green. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Bowling Green-Toledo prediction and pick. Bowling Green enters the game sitting at 3-4 on the year. After a win over Fordham, Bowling Green would lose three tight games in a […]

The on-field product that the Alabama football team is displaying looks a little different under Kalen DeBoer than it did with Nick Saban running the show, but recruiting hasn’t missed a beat. DeBoer is doing a great job with the 2025 class, and the Crimson Tide are starting to focus more on the 2026 class […]

Two winless teams in Sun Belt play face off as Georgia State faces App State. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Georgia State-App State prediction and pick. Georgia State enters the game sitting at 2-4 on the year, but 0-3 in conference play. They opened with a loss on […]

It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Nevada-Hawaii prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Nevada-Hawaii. The Week 9 slate concludes with this game on the islands. Nevada and Hawaii have both endured very difficult seasons. Start with Nevada. The Wolf Pack blew a double-digit lead to SMU in […]