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The No. 6 Oregon Ducks are rolling after a dominant 41-7 win over Oregon State, but head coach Dan Lanning is already shifting focus to the next challenge: a primetime clash with No. 2 Penn State. Now 4-0, the Oregon football team has won each of its games by at least three possessions, yet Lanning […]

Mark Stoops didn’t hold back at SEC Media Days back in July, making it clear just how tough it is to survive and succeed in the SEC grind as he entered his 13th year leading the Kentucky football team. Coming off a frustrating 4-8 campaign, Stoops acknowledged the pressure but doubled down on his commitment […]

The Virginia Tech football coaching search is heating up, and it’s being fueled by more than just speculation. Following the dismissal of Brent Pry, who went 16-24 in his three seasons, the Hokies are intent on securing a proven head coach who can stabilize the program and return it to national relevance. According to ESPN’s […]

Arkansas football’s 2026 recruiting class took a hit this week after losing its lone quarterback commitment. Jayvon Gilmore, a three-star prospect from Gaffney, South Carolina, announced he was decommitting from the Razorbacks via Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett. Gilmore, who pledged to Arkansas last August, was the centerpiece of the class under offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. His […]

Edward Waters University has officially named Brian Jenkins as the head coach of the Tigers, removing the interim title he held at the start of the season. The announcement was made in a statement released by the university last week. Jenkins was originally appointed interim head coach on July 16, following the sudden departure of […]

Florida football fans could be seeing the last of DJ Lagway. At least for the rest of the 2025 season. New questions have risen on the Gainesville campus, across the Southeastern Conference, and the nation: Will the once hyped Heisman Trophy contender Lagway redshirt? Or take a benching? Even if the former is the move […]

Wilberforce University is exploring the possibility of bringing back its football program after decades of inactivity. In a statement released on September 17, the university announced it is conducting a feasibility study to determine if reviving its once-storied HBCU football team is a viable option. “As Wilberforce prepares to surpass 1,000 students in enrollment by […]

Despite a lopsided 62-20 loss to North Carolina Central, North Carolina A&T head coach Shawn Gibbs faced a more immediate problem before the game even started. According to reports from HBCU Gameday, an unidentified Aggie player squirted North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver with a water bottle during pregame warmups. The incident led to […]

Howard University picked up a huge and historic win over the weekend as they beat Hampton University 34-7 in the Battle of the Real HU in the Truth & Service Classic. With their victory, the Bison have won their first game over the Pirates for the first time since November 2014, when they both were […]

Every power conference in college football has officially announced that it will add a ninth game to its schedule. The SEC finalized the decision, and not far behind, the ACC announced that it was moving to that schedule. The ACC had more logistical hurdles in front of them due to having 17 teams in the […]

Clemson football looks like a team needing swift changes amid a 1-3 start. What direction will head coach Dabo Swinney go in? Swinney addressed his coaching staff during his teleconference Monday. Including if he’s changing things up there. “I don’t anticipate that. We’ll just try to have a great open date and reset our goals,” Swinney […]

Auburn football endured a brutal Saturday following Oklahoma snatching 10 sacks. Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze watched his team join the wrong side of Sooners history after the loss. Now Freeze is dishing out blame for the lack of protection for Jackson Arnold. Where does the blame lie? Freeze bluntly pointed in two areas via […]

From the start of the season, there is a prominent fixture at North Carolina football games. It is none other than Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, being there to show support. One of those who doesn’t like it is former NFL coach Jon Gruden. On Monday, Gruden expressed his dismissiveness towards Hudson being on the […]

Though he plays for the Rams, DL Aaron Donald is still in contact with the University of Pittsburgh. In 2019, he gave a hefty seven-figure donation to the university. All in an effort to help bolster recruitment, renovate facilities, and student-athlete development. On Monday, it was confirmed that Donald will be making his return to […]

The 2025 season has been nothing short of a disaster for the Oklahoma State football program through three games. The Cowboys are 1-2 through three games, but they have looked awful in those games. Gundy completely reworked his staff and re-negotiated his contract for a lesser buyout, which would have been more friendly to the […]

Indiana football looked flawless in stomping on Illinois 63-10 on Saturday. Except head coach Curt Cignetti pointed out “egregious” mistakes in the rout of the previous top 10 program. The second-year head coach pointed out the flaws via Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star Monday. “We had some egregious mistakes at the back end, particularly […]

With the Georgia football team facing the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, it will be another game between the two SEC rivals, though it will look different. After the Georgia football team beat Tennessee last weekend, the program is ready to build off it against quarterback Ty Simpson and the Crimson Tide, as head coach […]

Indiana football made one of the loudest statements of Week 4, dismantling Illinois 63-10 in a Big Ten clash that sent shockwaves across the conference. The result vaulted the Hoosiers eight spots to No. 11 in the latest AP Top 25 poll, while Illinois plummeted 14 places from No. 9 to No. 23. It was […]

On Saturday, the Alabama football will look to pick up its first notable win of the season when they hit the road to take on the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday evening. Alabama got off to a horrid start to the season by losing to Florida State but the Crimson Tide have bounced back since then, […]

The Notre Dame football team finally found its stride in Week 3, defeating Purdue 56-30 to notch its first win of the season. The result lifted the Fighting Irish to 1-2 and allowed head coach Marcus Freeman to reset the tone after a rocky start. Following the game, Freeman stressed the need for trust, both […]

Penn State’s defense is making waves early in the season, and much of that attention has gone to freshman defensive end Chaz Coleman. Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has been vocal about the rookie’s rapid rise, calling him “a really disruptive guy” and highlighting his ability to rush the passer against anyone. Coleman has already logged […]

The Illinois football team opened the season with plenty of momentum, racing to a 2-0 start behind a balanced roster and the steady leadership of head coach Bret Bielema. But after three weeks, that progress has hit a serious roadblock. Illinois’ defense, already tested by Big Ten competition, has now lost one of its most […]

The Colorado football program may be without one of its key offensive linemen against BYU this week, according to Pete Nakos of On3sports. “Colorado’s Jordan Seaton exited the win over Wyoming with a hamstring injury,” sources tell On3sports. Seaton enters the BYU game this week as questionable. Deion Sanders said Seaton and other injured players […]

Week 4 reshuffled the SEC picture, but LSU maintained its hold on the top spot in the latest power rankings. The Tigers used a 56-10 rout of Southeastern Louisiana to steady their offense after some early inconsistencies. Garrett Nussmeier accounted for three touchdowns, and LSU scored on five straight drives to leave no doubt. At […]

Notre Dame football finally found its rhythm in Week 3, defeating Purdue 56-30 to secure its first win of the season. The victory gave head coach Marcus Freeman a chance to reset the narrative after a rocky 0-2 start. In his postgame comments, Freeman stressed the importance of trust, urging his players to remain calm […]

UCF football announced that offensive line coach Shawn Clark passed away on the evening of Sept. 21. He spent five seasons as the head coach of his alma mater, Appalachian State. His cause of death is not known. Clark was hospitalized on Sept. 9, and UCF described it as a medical emergency. He was in […]

Bill Belichick’s first season with North Carolina football has been a nightmare so far. The Tar Heels dropped to 2-2 with a disastrous 34-9 loss to UCF on Saturday, their second blowout loss to a Big 12 team this season. To make matters worse, starting quarterback Gio Lopez went down with an injury during the […]

Syracuse’s upset win over Clemson on Saturday was bittersweet, as it also came with devastating news for the Orange. Starting quarterback Steve Angeli will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles during the 34-21 victory, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported. The injury, which occurred in the second half, overshadowed what should have been […]

Ohio State football secured “family ties” on Sunday night. The younger brother of famed wide receiver Jeremiah Smith spurned Miami for the Buckeyes on the college football recruiting trail. Angelo Smith ended his recruitment early, choosing his brother’s team over the No. 2 team in the land. Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals posted the younger Smith’s […]

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton entered Saturday’s matchup with Utah determined to play despite nagging injury concerns. However, the Red Raiders’ signal-caller once again found himself battling through adversity. Morton left the field multiple times before being ruled out in the second half, with the most worrying moment coming in the third quarter after a […]

Everyone in the college football world has had their eyes on Oklahoma football and quarterback John Mateer early in the season, and the Washington State transfer has not disappointed. The Sooners have had a pair of marquee games against Michigan and Auburn and have come through them unscathed, in large part thanks to Mateer’s heroics. […]

Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy appears to have his days numbered. ESPN is reporting that Oklahoma State is going to part ways with the legendary head coach, following a 1-2 start to the 2025 campaign. Oklahoma State lost to Tulsa Friday, and already has an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Oregon. From ⁦@CollegeGameDay⁩ […]

The Michigan football team improved to 3-1 on the season on Saturday with a road win against Nebraska. It was the first Big Ten game of the season for both teams, so the Wolverines are off to a good start in conference play. The final score of the game ended up being 30-27, but Michigan […]

Multiple SEC teams had open weeks in Week 4, while others opened up conference play. A few teams had easier games as they prepare for the upcoming conference schedule. Some teams had dominant performances, while others are wishing for a do-over. As Week 5 approaches, it is time for the 2025 Week 5 SEC Power […]

The Virginia Tech football coaching search is already underway, and the names being linked to the opening reflect the program’s desire for stability. After parting ways with Brent Pry, who finished his tenure with a 16-24 record, the Hokies are determined to bring in a leader with proven head coaching experience. According to On3’s Pete […]

LSU football hopes to stay undefeated when they play Ole Miss on Saturday. It is a huge SEC conference game, as both teams are undefeated and looking for a berth this season to the College Football Playoff. LSU is getting some murky injury news about their running back Caden Durham, ahead of the contest. “Source: […]

The Michigan football team picked up a massive win on the road on Saturday against Nebraska, and quarterback Bryce Underwood was once again a difference-maker. Underwood didn’t light up the stat sheet through the air, but he made big plays with his legs. Underwood finished the game 12-22 through the air for 105 yards, zero […]

The Big Ten conference has plenty of great teams this football season. Two are Indiana and Illinois, who played each other on Saturday. It didn’t end well for the Fighting Illini, as Indiana scored 63 points and won 63-10. Indiana football players believed the team was good enough to reach the top 10 in college […]

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has delivered a message that resonates with Sooners fans. After the 30-17 victory over Auburn, he reminded everyone that his team doesn’t have to dominate every quarter to win. Instead, they just need to be sharp at the right moments. That philosophy has defined Oklahoma’s 4-0 start, showing balance across […]