NCAA Football Articles - Page 27

On Wednesday, the Michigan football program closed out its 2025 season with a loss to the Texas Longhorns in the Citrus Bowl by a score of 41-27. It was a rough game for quarterback Bryce Underwood, who threw three interceptions in the loss, completing just 23 of his 42 pass attempts in the game. After […]

On Wednesday, the Texas football program ended its 2025 season on a high note with a 41-27 win over Michigan in the Cirtus Bowl. While Texas was hoping to get a bid to the college football playoff and compete for a championship, they ultimately had to settle for a strong performance against a good Michigan […]

Isaac Brown’s New Year’s resolution is apparently to end his NCAA career with a new team. The former Louisville star running back suddenly entered his name into the college football transfer portal on Thursday, where he will immediately become one of the top options. Brown will officially enter the portal with a no-contact tag, On3 […]

On Wednesday evening, the Miami football program shocked the college football world with a win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl, punching their ticket to the Fiesta Bowl in the process, where they will play for a spot in the national championship game. Not only did the Hurricanes beat the Buckeyes, but […]

On Wednesday evening, the Ohio State football program’s 2025 season came to an unceremonious end with a loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes fell behind the eight ball early in this game, dropping behind 14-0 after a Julian Sayin pick six in the second quarter, and although they played much […]

While watching his soon-to-be team face Texas in the Citrus Bowl, Michigan head football coach Kyle Whittingham teased on the ESPN broadcast that his new coaching staff will be “90 percent” done by the weekend. He has followed through with that promise by officially hiring former Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck on Thursday. Beck has […]

With another College Football Playoff win over Ohio State, Miami is now its closest to winning a national title since the program’s last championship in 1991. Nobody has been happier to see the Hurricanes just two wins away than former stars Michael Irvin and Ray Lewis. Irvin and Lewis watched the entirety of Miami’s Cotton […]

LSU Tigers’ secondary received a massive boost on Wednesday night after a brief period of uncertainty surrounding sophomore safety DaShawn Spears. What initially appeared to be another potential transfer portal departure quickly turned into a notable retention win for the Tigers and head coach Lane Kiffin. Earlier in the day, reports surfaced indicating Spears planned […]

Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun did not shy away from the magnitude of his latest hire. Speaking to reporters during a teleconference on Tuesday, Braun addressed the program-altering decision to bring in veteran coach Chip Kelly as the Wildcats’ new offensive coordinator, a move that immediately drew national attention. Braun made it clear that […]

Houston Cougars backup quarterback Zeon Chriss-Gremillion announced on Wednesday that he will enter the NCAA transfer portal during the upcoming window from January 2 to January 16, 2026. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native made the announcement via social media, confirming that he has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. Chriss-Gremillion joined Houston in 2024 after […]

The No. 10 Miami Hurricanes closed the calendar year with one of the most significant wins in program history, knocking off No. 2 Ohio State 24–14 in the Cotton Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. At the center of the breakthrough was Carson Beck, whose poise and efficiency set the tone against […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes entered the College Football Playoff looking to defend their national title, but the season ended abruptly with a 24-14 loss vs. the Miami Hurricanes in the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal. In the aftermath, questions quickly shifted toward the future, including the status of the Buckeyes’ starting center. Carson Hinzman, a First Team […]

Michael Irvin once again became part of the story as much as the game itself when the Miami Hurricanes knocked off the Ohio State Buckeyes 14-24 in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, sending Miami to the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the College Football Playoff semifinals. While the Hurricanes earned the win on the field, Irvin’s […]

While New Year’s Eve wasn’t a particularly good night for fans of Ohio State, with the Buckeyes dropping a College Football Playoffs stunner to Miami with the eyes of the nation watching on, one fan took particular pleasure in Columbus’ pain: Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports. Taking to social media to rub in the loss, […]

The Miami Hurricanes punctuated their College Football Playoff breakthrough with one final statement on New Year’s Eve, defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 24–14 in the Cotton Bowl to complete a quarterfinal upset that reshaped the College Football Playoff bracket. The Hurricanes entered as a No. 10 seed and nine-point underdog, yet controlled the tone early […]

After securing the biggest upset victory of the College Football Playoffs so far, Carson Beck and the Miami Hurricanes were feeling themselves. Alumni like Michael Irvin were going absolutely crazy on the sidelines, Mario Cristobal had a special moment with Jimmy Johnson, and fans in Miami began looking ahead to the future, where the Hurricanes […]

Ohio State Buckeyes’ College Football Playoff run ended Wednesday night, and the offseason churn began almost immediately. Less than an hour after the Buckeyes’ Cotton Bowl 14-24 loss to the Miami Hurricanes, tight end Jelani Thurman made it clear he would be moving on. “Ohio State TE Jelani Thurman plans to enter the Transfer Portal, […]

The Florida Gators’ offensive line will see the return of Knijeah Harris for 2026. The 6-foot-3, 313-pound guard from Port St. Lucie re-signed with the program for his senior season on Wednesday, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Harris has been a consistent presence at left guard, starting all 12 games in 2025 and all 13 in […]

Ohio State Football head coach Ryan Day took responsibility after the Buckeyes fell 24–14 to the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl. Day acknowledged Ohio State was not properly prepared and said the loss ultimately fell on him. The Hurricanes built a 14–0 halftime lead behind a strong defensive […]

The Atlanta Falcons received encouraging news following a tense moment in their win over the Los Angeles Rams, as a feared long-term injury to one of their most productive defenders was avoided. Falcons defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus exited the Monday night matchup in the third quarter after suffering a leg injury that immediately raised concern. […]

The No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes have done it, and Mario Cristobal surely deserves all the praise for successfully steering the Canes to a 24-14 victory over the No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Wednesday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. But Cristobal was also quick to show […]

The Iowa Hawkeyes capped their 2025 season with a statement win and a pointed message after knocking off No. 14 Vanderbilt Commodores 34-27 in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31. While the on-field result mattered, what followed on social media made the victory resonate even louder across college football. In the wake of the win, […]

Down goes the No. 2 seed Ohio State football. The Buckeyes are no longer the defending College Football Playoff champions after getting dethroned Wednesday night by Carson Beck and the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic in AT&T Stadium in Arlington to the tune of a 24-14 score. After it became […]

The No. 5 seed Oregon Ducks are preparing to face the No. 4 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Orange Bowl, marking another College Football Playoff quarterfinal appearance for a program that finished the regular season 12-1 and ranked inside the national top five. For A’Mauri Washington, the buildup has carried an edge rooted […]

Arch Manning delivered one of the most complete performances of his young career on Wednesday, leading No. 14 Texas Longhorns to a 41-27 Citrus Bowl win over No. 18 Michigan Wolverines and earning MVP honors in the process. The Longhorns’ signal-caller showcased his dual-threat ability, throwing for two touchdowns and sealing the game with a […]

The No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes found themselves in a hole after the first half of their Wednesday night’s College Football Playoff game against the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Things did not start so well for Ryan Day’s Ohio State football squad, as the Buckeyes went scoreless in the […]

Miami football struck first in the Cotton Bowl, jumping out to a 14-0 lead over Ohio State after a momentum-shifting defensive score in the opening quarter. The Hurricanes capitalized on an aggressive start, with the defense stepping in front of a Buckeyes pass and turning it into 6. Quarterback Carson Beck also helped set the […]

Another tough blow is coming for Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes as the transfer portal prepares to open, with one of the program’s most promising young defenders having plans to move on. With less than 30 hours remaining before the NCAA transfer portal officially opens, Colorado learned that true freshman defender London Merritt will […]

The Florida Gators secured a major retention win Wednesday as wide receiver Dallas Wilson confirmed he will return to Gainesville for the 2026 season, continuing his development under new head coach Jon Sumrall. The Gators held onto one of their most promising young offensive weapons after Wilson wrapped up his true freshman campaign with flashes […]

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning is once again pushing for sweeping changes to the College Football Playoff structure, doubling down on his belief that the season’s extended calendar is creating unnecessary chaos for players, coaches, and programs alike. Speaking ahead of Oregon’s CFP quarterfinal matchup against Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Capital One […]

Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz received a Frosted Flakes shower after Duke secured a 42-39 victory vs. the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Tony the Tiger and defensive lineman Anthony Hall poured the oversized cooler on Diaz as players and staff celebrated on the field. The moment […]

If Arch Manning’s performance Wednesday night against the Michigan Wolverines was any indication of what’s to come from him in 2026, then Texas football fans will have a huge reason to expect big things from the program. Against the Michigan Wolverines in the Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, Manning put on […]

So I’m going to do something a little bit different to start off the new year. Typically, I deal with what’s in front of me. But there was a lot that occurred in 2025 that I have to recap. So, let’s recap the most interesting HBCU football stories of 2025. These stories are not obscure; […]

Texas football star quarterback Arch Manning turned on the jets in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s Citrus Bowl game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. After a fake hand-off, Manning found a wide-open gap in Michigan’s defense and showed off his wheels on a 1st-and-10. He took off for […]

The TCU Horned Frogs erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the No. 16 USC Trojans 30-27 in overtime at the Alamodome, completing an epic Alamo Bowl comeback to cap off the program’s season. The win capped a dramatic postseason moment for a program that has built a reputation for late-game resilience on the bowl […]

For the first time in the Manny Diaz era, the Duke Blue Devils have a bowl game win to celebrate. Duke football came away with a 42-39 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Wednesday at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. What sealed the win […]

Marshall Faulk has made another huge addition to his inaugural coaching staff at Southern University, adding former NFL All-Pro Donald Peen as an offensive line coach. Penn brings more NFL experience to Faulk’s coaching staff, which will be a vital tool as the Pro Football Hall of Famer looks to expose his athletes to multiple […]

Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts are out of contention for a spot in the NFL playoffs, but he has a different postseason that he’s keeping a close eye on. The 44-year-old quarterback and former NC State Wolfpack star expressed his support for Curt Cignetti and the No. 1 seed Indiana football, as the Hoosiers […]

The final College Football Playoff quarterfinal on Thursday night is a rematch from earlier in the season when Georgia takes on Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl down in New Orleans. The Rebels aren’t big fans of the state of Louisiana at the moment, but an upset of the Bulldogs would make them feel a […]