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The Pac-12 is leeching off the Mountain West. After poaching Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and Colorado State for the 2026 season, another school will jump ship. Utah State will join the Pac-12 imminently, via ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: Utah State is expected to take its offer from the Pac-12. The confirmation of […]

Jon Gruden has been around the game of football for his whole life. Playing, coaching, broadcasting, etc. Gruden has done it all, and his last head coaching stint was with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he has had a couple of smaller gigs since then as well. Gruden is now open to becoming a head […]

This past Saturday, Oklahoma football (3-1) got the “welcome to the SEC” treatment from one of the league’s more unlikely members. Offensive juggernaut Tennessee (4-0) went against type and dished out a dominant defesnive showing on the road, winning 25-15 in Norman’s Gaylord Family- Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Beyond what the scoreboard illustrated, the evidence of […]

Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables shared a dispiriting injury update on one of their key defensive players. Senior cornerback Kendel Dolby, who was carted off in the team’s Week 4 loss to Tennessee, has suffered a dislocated ankle. The injury will reportedly require surgery, per Dan Morrison of On3 Sports. “Lost some guys early […]

Clemson football got back on track Saturday with a 59-35 victory over NC State, and junior receiver Adam Randall was a catalyst for the Tigers’ offense. Randall hauled in five catches for a career-high 69 yards and a touchdown to lead Clemson’s receiving corps. Following the win, head coach Dabo Swinney revealed the wideout was […]

There have been a lot of conference realignment discussions in recent days, and Air Force has been a school involved. There was a lot of interest from the AAC in terms of adding the Falcons to the conference, but they will reportedly stay in the Mountain West. “Air Force will be reaffirming its commitment to […]

This isn’t a very popular time of year for transfer portal news, but the Notre Dame football team recently learned about one player that they will be losing this offseason. Head coach Marcus Freeman revealed that Junior cornerback Jaden Mickey will be redshirting and entering the transfer portal this offseason. Mickey has been with the […]

Though only a few weeks have come and gone, it’s safe to say that the biggest game of the young 2024 college football season will be played this Saturday night when the No. 2-ranked Georgia Bulldogs make the 273-mile trip from Athens to Tuscaloosa to take on the No. 4-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Georgia vs. […]

The Grambling State Tigers defeated the Jackson State Tigers this past weekend in a highly anticipated matchup. Head Coach Mickey Joseph spoke about his team’s preparation and execution after the game, sharing his thoughts in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I knew they had a good week in practice; I knew they […]

Utah football quarterback Cam Rising missed his second straight game last Saturday in a 22-19 win over Oklahoma State. Although the Utes would love to have their star quarterback back, head coach Kyle Whittingham is putting whatever is best for the team first and foremost, reports KSL.com’s Josh Furlong. Despite being cleared, it is evident […]

The Pac-12 is swiftly looking to reassemble its fallen cinder blocks and reestablish itself as a legitimate conference. But it is being forced to change its plans. Despite the league’s aggressive pursuit, Memphis, Tulane, South Florida and University of Texas at San Antonio are all reaffirming their commitment to the American Athletic Conference. “Together, we […]

2024 has brought massive changes with college athletic programs migrating between conferences. Several conferences, including the Big 12, Big 10, and American Athletic Conference have experienced changes. Gonzaga Athletics could be the next program to make headlines with a potentially shocking Pac-12 move following the conference’s failed pursuit to recruit schools from the AAC. Gonzaga […]

Later this week, the No. 2 ranked Ohio State football will travel to Lansing, Michigan to face the Michigan State Spartans. This marks the Buckeyes’ first intra-conference game against the Big Ten. It will also be Ohio State’s first game against any Power Four opponent. That’s because Ohio State football padded their schedule with three […]

Missouri entered Week 4 as a top 10 team, ranked No. 7 in the AP Poll. Less than 24 hours later, they were bumped out of the top 10, now sitting just outside at No. 11. The Tigers have been trending downward over the last couple of weeks, thanks to some narrow escapes that could […]

The North Carolina football team suffered a difficult defeat on Saturday as they went down at home against James Madison. This was a pretty bizarre game as the Dukes had already hit the 50-point mark by the time halftime rolled around. It was disappointing to see for Tar Heels fans as the team has had […]

The Aggie-Eagle Classic between North Carolina Central and North Carolina A&T was an exciting game for viewers, but not because of the performances from both teams; only one team showed up. The North Carolina Central Eagles scored a new season-high in points, winning the rivalry matchup 66-24. The Aggies appeared to be a shell of […]

In pursuit of compensation for using his name, image and likeness while playing USC football, Reggie Bush has filed a lawsuit against his former school, the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA. In the court filing, Bush argues that all three entities “earned significant compensation on the back of Bush’s effort” according to a summary posted […]

An ecstatic weekend for Colorado football is rolling into Monday. Less than 48 hours after his team stunned Baylor with a Hail Mary, head coach Deion Sanders is building for the future. And he is doing so at the expense of Penn State. Four-star cornerback Antonio Branch Jr., who originally committed to the Nittany Lions […]

It’s safe to say that Texas football’s quarterback situation is the most interesting in the nation. While freshman phenom Arch Manning has lit up the stat sheet, Quinn Ewers is still waiting in the wings as he heals from an abdominal injury. Ewers could play in the Mississippi State game on Saturday, via A to […]

After his nephew Arch Manning made his starting college football debut for Texas, Ole Miss legend Eli Manning claims a win for the family. A graphic from SEC Network on X, formerly Twitter, compares the Manning family’s first career starts. These include Archie Manning, Eli’s father, who threw for 116 yards, one touchdown, and an […]

Oscar-winning actor and huge Texas football fan Matthew McConaughey congratulated Arch Manning after he won his first career start as the Longhorns starting quarterback. The Dallas Buyers Club star took to X, formerly Twitter, to discuss Manning’s first career start. He is riding high after the Longhorns’ latest win. “PS. congrats Arch Manning on 1st […]

The Nebraska football program is undergoing something of a renaissance under second-year head coach Matt Rhule, cracking the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2019 earlier this season. This return to prominence started when the Huskers signed highly-touted quarterback Dylan Raiola last December, the program’s highest rated recruit of the last 19 years. […]

There is still so much that Brian Kelly needs to do in order to prove that the LSU football program is a legitimate College Football Playoff contender. Garrett Nussmeier has been a big boost to the Tigers as they went up against the UCLA Bruins. However, it looks like they just got a headache that […]

The welcoming party for USC football into the Big Ten Conference didn’t go quite as Trojans fans had hoped. USC, historically familiar with Michigan from past Rose Bowl matchups, traveled to The Big House for only the second time in history, losing to the Wolverines 27-24. The Trojans (2-1) thought they had secured the game […]

The No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers (4-0) showed no love for the No. 15 Oklahoma Sooners (3-1) in their SEC debut. The Vols stormed into Norman like a frenetic tornado, defeating the Sooners 25-15 in a top 25 matchup, handing them their first loss of the season. Though the 10-point difference may not seem significant, the […]

Colorado football player Travis Hunter celebrated in a very special way when his team defeated Baylor in overtime Saturday. Hunter unleashed a dog celebration that will remind fans of YouTube sensation Kai Cenat. TRAVIS HUNTER DOES THE DAWG CELEBRATION FROM @KaiCenat 😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/fvf4Hhl54n — Jake Schwanitz (@JakeDNVR) September 22, 2024 Hunter got on his hands […]

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel has a checkered history with the University of Oklahoma. On one hand, it’s his alma mater, and Heupel has the distinction of being the last Sooners quarterback to lead the school to a National Title. On the other hand, after serving as Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator for four seasons, Heupel […]

Year 2 of Hugh Freeze on the Plains hasn’t gone much better than Year 1. In his second season as Auburn football coach, Freeze has lost his first two games against power conference opponents, including yesterday’s 24-14 Southeastern Conference (SEC) defeat against Arkansas. Additionally, Freeze’s criticism of his quarterbacks has caught the attention of one […]

Jackson Arnold’s first appearance on the big stage as Oklahoma’s full-time starting quarterback went about as badly as it could have. The former five-star recruit completed just 7-of-16 passes for 54 yards and one ugly interception, and he lost two fumbles as well. Head coach Brent Venables benched Arnold for Michael Hawkins Jr. late in […]

College football Week 4 is now behind us, and it was filled with conference play and ranked matchups. While four of our top-10 teams were on a bye this week, there were still some changes from last week concerning the top of our college football Week 4 power rankings. Tennessee and Oklahoma headlined the weekend […]

When the Kansas State Wildcats arrived in Provo, they certainly had no idea that there was a BYU buzzsaw waiting for them. But the Wildcats, ranked 13th in the country heading into the game, left LaVell Edwards Stadium licking their wounds after the Cougars delivered a 38-9 beatdown, the largest win in BYU history over […]

Baylor football head coach Dave Aranda is sharing his perception on what went wrong in his team’s loss to Colorado on Saturday. Baylor gave up a Hail Mary touchdown pass as time expired in the fourth quarter to allow Colorado to send the game to overtime. The Buffaloes went on to defeat Baylor in overtime, […]

Colorado football’s Travis Hunter was back at it again on Saturday night. The two-way star backed up Shedeur Sanders’ heroics, capping off an incredible night with a clutch forced fumble inside the 1-yard line to slam the door shut on a Colorado win as only he could. Hunter’s performance in one of the best college […]

Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders knows his prayer was answered. Sanders is elated he was able to complete the  touchdown pass that lifted the Buffaloes into overtime against Baylor, per Fox Sports. Colorado football went on to win the program’s inaugural game as a Big 12 member after the play. “I just threw it up […]

In an electrifying Big 12 debut for Colorado football, the Buffaloes faced off against the Baylor Bears, delivering a thrilling game that culminated in a 38-31 overtime win. This intense matchup kept fans on the edge of their seats until the end, featuring a stunning display of resilience and skill. The highlight of the game […]

Colorado football never gave up on Saturday against Baylor. The Buffaloes gave up 21 points in the second quarter, imploding and going into halftime down 28-17. However, Colorado football rallied and pushed the game to overtime on a miracle Hail Mary from Shedeur Sanders to LaJohntay Wester. The Buffaloes were then able to pull away […]

In the first Big 12 game for Colorado football, the Buffaloes and Baylor Bears gave college football fans a game to remember: an exhilarating contest that ended with Colorado clinching a 38-31 overtime victory. The game, filled with dramatic twists and breathtaking plays, prompted high praise from sports personalities, with Robert Griffin III tweeting, “That […]

In a recent game where expectations were high, Notre Dame football faced unexpected difficulties, falling into an early deficit against a perceived weaker opponent. The atmosphere at Notre Dame Stadium took a tense turn as starting quarterback Riley Leonard struggled with his performance, prompting audible booing from the home crowd. The dissatisfaction among fans became […]

Baylor football wide receiver Jamaal Bell’s 100-yard touchdown against Colorado football had fans buzzing. The matchup between Baylor football and Colorado football lived up to the hype. While Baylor fans were hyped, Colorado fans were stunned. Folsom Field went silent after Bell crossed the endzone. Once he secured the six points, reactions flew in. BAYLOR […]