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Ty Simpson didn’t need a long speech to send a message to the college football world on Friday night. After leading Alabama football to a gritty 34-24 comeback victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the first round of the College Football Playoff, the junior quarterback kept his postgame comments brief but heavy. “We aren’t done yet,” […]

Ty Simpson heard the noise. He saw the mock drafts pushing him down the board. He likely even sensed the doubt creeping in when Alabama football fell into a 17-0 hole against Oklahoma on Friday night. Then, he went to work. In a performance that screamed “NFL ready,” the Alabama quarterback rallied his team from […]

The stakes were high in Friday’s College Football Playoff clash between Oklahoma and Alabama. The Sooners were hoping to advance to the Rose Bowl for the first time since the 2017 season. But the Crimson Tide proved a formidable foe for Oklahoma football. John Mateer got the Sooners on the board with a designed quarterback […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide looked dead in the water in Norman. Then, they woke up, and “Choklahoma” happened again. In a wild first-round College Football Playoff matchup, No. 9 Alabama erased a 17-0 deficit to stun the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners 34-24. It was a tale of two halves that had the internet buzzing, especially […]

For a quarter and a half, Alabama football looked dead in the water. Trailing 17-0 to the Oklahoma Sooners in the first round of the College Football Playoff, the flashbacks to their regular-season loss in Norman were getting vivid. Then, Ty Simpson and Lotzeir Brooks flipped the script entirely. In a stunning display of resilience, […]

Colorado wide receiver Dre’lon Miller, a versatile offensive talent for the Buffaloes, announced Friday that he plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal when it opens on January 2. After 11 games and seven starts this past season, Miller didn’t have the same production he showed as a freshman, so he’s looking for a fresh […]

On Friday, Oklahoma took on Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff. In the process, history was made courtesy of kicker Tate Sandell. Sandell, a junior from Texas, managed to equal a college football record with eight field goals of 50+ yards, per Chris Vannini of The Athletic. As a result, he […]

The Lane Kiffin era at LSU football is underway, and the roster shakeup in Baton Rouge has already begun. Just days after the LSU Tigers announced the hiring of Kiffin as their next head coach, the quarterback room is seeing its first departure. Freshman quarterback Tre People has officially entered the transfer portal, according to […]

Oregon football is sweating out some major injury concerns just hours before its College Football Playoff opener. According to On3 Insider Pete Nakos, Oregon’s wide receiver room is dealing with a mixed bag of news. True freshman sensation Dakorien Moore and veteran Gary Bryant Jr. remain questionable for tonight’s clash against James Madison. However, the […]

The College Football Playoff is officially underway, and Oklahoma football has struck the first blow. In a high-stakes rematch against the Alabama Crimson Tide, points were expected to be at a premium. But Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer broke the deadlock early in the first round of the CFP at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. With the […]

In the case of Mississippi State football, you win some, you lose some. Recently, they parted ways with defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler, a loss. Then, the Bulldogs signed former coach and DC Zach Arnett to fill the void, a win.  However, the Bulldogs racked up another L. On Friday, OL Brennan Smith announced his intentions […]

The 2025 California football season was inconsistent. They finished with a 7-5 record, but the Golden Bears still decided to make a coaching change. Justin Wilcox was fired after being the head coach at Berkley since 2017. After Wilcox was let go, Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, an alum, has gotten to work quickly on […]

There has been a lot of drama surrounding the College Football Playoff and how the teams are selected for the top twelve. Each conference wants a piece of the pie and wants to maximize its opportunity as much as possible. That drama carried over to this year, with Notre Dame left out of the College […]

The Tennessee Titans are set to undergo a full organizational rebuild in the 2026 offseason, which will begin with another top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Mike Borgonzi will have to focus his efforts on replacing former head coach Brian Callahan, but his current agenda will revolve around the upcoming College Football […]

The Alabama football team faces off against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first game of the 12-team College Football Playoff on Friday night in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners beat the Crimson Tide earlier this season, and Kalen DeBoer’s team is coming off an uneven 28-7 loss to Georgia in the SEC title game. The good […]

Utah head football coach Kyle Whittingham made headlines after the Utes head coach said he’s stepping down as the team’s coach. However, although Whittingham is stepping down at Utah, he hasn’t ruled out a return to coaching someday, either. “I don’t know if it’s ever out of your system,” Whittingham said in his first media […]

As Vanderbilt football star Diego Pavia was up for the Heisman Trophy this season, he would ultimately lose out on it to Indiana Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza. There’s no denying that the Vanderbilt football quarterback’s reaction was a fiery one, a moment that garnered the reaction of head coach Clark Lea. On social media, Pavia […]

Fresh off an ACC Championship, Duke is set to run it back in the 2026 college football season. The Blue Devils managed to keep Manny Diaz through the head coaching carousel and received even better news with star quarterback Darian Mensah returning to the team. Mensah, a redshirt sophomore, briefly explored the possibility of entering […]

An 11-year-old boy just proved that sometimes it truly does “just mean more” in the SEC. The unnamed child, who was visibly a Georgia football fan, went viral for his blatant refusal to sing the Tennessee fight song, ‘Rocky Top,’ during an organized performance. While the rest of his peers sang the song for a […]

For the first time since 2004, Kyle Whittingham does not know what his next step will be. Many assumed the 66-year-old would be retiring after stepping down as head coach at Utah, but he instead views himself as a “free agent” in the college football transfer portal. Whittingham, who has been coaching since 1985, does […]

The Texas football program is stoked to have Arch Manning back for the 2026 season. Manning could have declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, and likely would have been the No. 1 overall pick. Instead, he heads back to the Longhorns for another championship run. It seems Manning is willing to do whatever it takes […]

Another year, another lost season for the New York Giants, whose focus has been on the 2026 NFL Draft since November. The pre-draft process is still a couple of months away, but the Giants’ front office still needs to keep a close eye on the 2025-2026 College Football Playoffs. Assuming Joe Schoen does not lose […]

Legendary head coach Urban Meyer reached the pinnacle of his sport by guiding Florida and Ohio State through what are arguably the two most demanding conferences in the country, so he is not going to have much sympathy for Group of Five teams. The three-time national champion does not believe James Madison should have a […]

There is a highly coveted job to be filled in Ann Arbor following the controversial ending of Sherrone Moore’s stint as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football program. As such, several names have been linked to that gig, including none other than Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham. Although Dillingham had already addressed […]

After a memorable senior year in Baton Rouge, LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported on Thursday night. Moving from Virginia Tech to LSU for his final year, Delane proved himself as one of the nation’s elite defensive backs, earning unanimous All-America honors and putting himself […]

The transfer portal chaos is officially underway, and Indiana football is reportedly right in the thick of it for one of the biggest names on the market. According to 247Sports and CBS Sports reporter Chris Hummer, Indiana is an “early school to watch” for TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, who officially announced his intention to transfer […]

Grambling State pulled off a huge win in the Chris Paul HBCU Classic, putting up a dominant performance in their out-of-conference matchup against reigning MEAC Champions Norfolk State. Although the Spartans’ roster has undergone a few changes since their championship season last year, they still remain among the best programs in HBCU basketball. But, Crarey […]

Texas A&M football enters unfamiliar territory even inside Kyle Field. The Aggies will taste the College Football Playoff atmosphere for the first time ever. But so are the Miami Hurricanes. Both kickoff the second-ever 12-team CFP this weekend. A&M is the favorite, but only slightly at 3.5-points. Although Aggies head coach Mike Elko knows his […]

Nick Saban might have traded his headset for a microphone, but the legendary former coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide is still making waves in the SEC. In a recent appearance, Saban didn’t hold back when discussing one of the most hostile environments in college football: Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. While acknowledging the venue’s reputation, […]

No. 8 Oklahoma is preparing to take on No.9 Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoffs on Friday. At the same time, they are wrestling with injuries to notable players.  Among those is starting QB John Mateer, who is battling a thumb injury. Additionally, their starting center, Jake Maikkula, has been downgraded […]

Colorado football ushers in a new offense soon following a big Deion Sanders hire. The move comes after removing Pat Shurmur. But the Buffaloes lose their interim play-caller in the process — who’s off to Nevada. Bret Bartolone is taking the offensive coordinator position for the Mountain West Conference university, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports […]

The college football transfer portal window opens on January 2, 2026. There should be plenty of solid players around the nation available, as teams will try to sign as many transfers as possible. Any program seeking an upgrade at quarterback is going to be excited once the window opens, as it appears Josh Hoover is […]

Miami (FL) football is carrying the Atlantic Coast Conference on its back, despite not winning the ACC. Duke claims conference glory, yet Mario Cristobal never wavered from his belief Miami would earn a playoff bid. Now Texas A&M and an electric Kyle Field await the Hurricanes for their College Football Playoff opener. Miami is the […]

The 2025 Purdue football season was a disaster. The Boilermakers won their first two games, then lost 10 straight to close out the year. It was a bad first season for Barry Odom after he came over from UNLV. The Boilermakers were in desperate need of a complete makeover, and when doing that, there were […]

Indiana football secured another cornerstone of its continued rise Thursday, finalizing a new three-year contract extension with offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan. The move reinforces head coach Curt Cignetti’s commitment to staff continuity as the Hoosiers prepare for their second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance. The Hoosiers moved swiftly to secure Shanahan amid growing national interest […]

Oregon football returns to the College Football Playoff spotlight for the second straight year. This time Dan Lanning and the Ducks have one of the Cinderella teams in James Madison on deck. JMU is a massive underdog here — entering Autzen Stadium with the Ducks favored by nearly 22 points. It’s also the first time […]

With the College Football Playoff getting ready to kick off, there has been a lot of discussion about the field and who belongs in it. The debate started with Notre Dame being snubbed, but then moved on to the fact that James Madison and Tulane both got in from the Group of Five conferences. There […]

Marshall Faulk is working to build his coaching staff at Southern University and is making some big moves. Faulk wanted no expense spared on the staff around him, as he negotiated an assistant salary budget pool of $950,000 in his contract, per a report by WRBZ. First, Faulk is reuniting with an old teammate from […]

Two weeks after placing head football coach Brian Smith on indefinite leave, Ohio fired him with cause on Wednesday. It has since been reported that the 45-year-old was relieved of his duties after just one year due to allegedly having an intimate relationship with an undergraduate student. The Bobcats noted in their initial statement that […]