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A lot of college football programs are concerned. This came immediately after the JJ McCarthy-led squad reached the title of the second-best college football squad in the nation. This is not just because the Michigan football squad had formed an insanely talented squad. But, it is because of the new sign-stealing conundrum that has Jim […]

It was not a surprise when alleged reports surfaced about the Michigan football program’s unwillingness to give Jim Harbaugh a larger contract. The Wolverines head coach has made a huge impact on the gridiron. But, there are a lot of issues surrounding the Wolverines. First, Harbaugh had to deal with a suspension. Then, his sign-stealing […]

From the outside looking in, the Michigan football program seems to be doing fine. JJ McCarthy and the Wolverines are ranked second in the nation. This was after demolishing the Michigan State squad in their latest game. But, everything has been pretty messy for the team ever since the start of the season. Coach Jim […]

When Les Miles and the University of Kansas agreed to part ways in March of 2021 after the former LSU football coach was being investigated for inappropriate behavior for his time in Baton Rouge, it left a void for the Jayhawks’ football team. On April 30 of the same year, Lance Leipold was hired as […]

Just one week ago, following a loss to the Oklahoma football team, UCF head coach Gus Malzahn proclaimed that the Sooners were “one of the best, if not the best,” team in college football. Fast forward just one week later, and the previously undefeated Oklahoma Sooners went down in one of the biggest upsets of […]

Another week, another loss for Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers football team, marking the second consecutive loss in a row, this time against NC State football on Saturday. This is unfamiliar territory for Tiger faithful. Clemson football’s loss against the Wolfpack marks the first time since 2010 that the Tigers have lost back-to-back games […]

It’s the most exciting time of the year for college football fans. The first set of College Football Playoff Committee rankings is upon us. The scandals and storylines are heating up, the number of undefeated teams left drops every week, and it’s time to see who has a shot to compete for a national title […]

In the very near future, the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party may not be taking place in Jacksonville, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN.com). In the last 90 years, all but two of the meetings between the Georgia football team and their SEC East rival, the Florida Gators, have taken place in Jacksonville, Florida. […]

The scorching October heat foreshadowed a hard-fought battle, with both teams struggling to reach 20 points by the game’s end. Such contests suit the Howard University Bison well, as they emerged victorious with a 17-10 triumph over the Delaware State Hornets on October 28th in Dover, DE, securing a 2-0 record in conference play this […]

Colorado football scored a season-low 16 points in Saturday’s dispiriting loss to UCLA. Star quarterback Shedeur Sanders needed 43 attempts to pass for 217 yards and a score, two-way star Travis Hunter managed just three catches for seven yards—while dominating on the other side of the ball, it bears mentioning—and freshman running back Dylan Edwards […]

Colorado football was tasked with facing yet another ranked opponent, the No. 23 UCLA Bruins on Saturday night. A hard-fought match at the Rose Bowl saw the Bruins defeat the Buffaloes, 28-16. Colorado was simply outmatched, but head coach Deion Sanders wanted to give credit to the positive improvements from his team and the bright […]

It’s been seven long years since the Nebraska football team has been bowl eligible. It may not sound like it, but that is an eternity in Lincoln, Nebraska. How’s this for context: From 1962 to 2016, the Nebraska football team had missed out on a bowl game at season’s end only four times. That’s fewer […]

Tez Walker, the North Carolina football team’s wide receiver, had a challenging night in the game against Georgia Tech. He sustained a late, blindside hit during the fourth quarter, leading to his hospitalization. However, there is some positive news on the horizon. Sunday morning brought encouraging updates as Walker has been discharged from the hospital. […]

Jim Harbaugh finds himself in some scalding hot water as the Michigan football gets investigated for major violations of NCAA scouting rules. Harbaugh has not been found directly culpable of the sign-stealing operation that has resulted in the suspension of one program staffer already but things seem to be headed that way. Amid the chaos, […]

Inclement weather played a big part in Colorado State football’s Week 9 home game against the 19th-ranked Air Force. This resulted in an unusual penalty for the Rams in the third quarter. As the game remained tied at 13, the Rams found themselves facing a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. This was because Rams fans were […]

Ken Griffey Jr. son and Florida A&M defensive back Tevin Griffey had an amazing night during homecoming in front of a national TV audience. Griffey nabbed a pick-six that he returned for 10-yards to make the score 46-7 with 1:35 left in the game. The Rattler homecoming crowd went wild and his dad was on […]

Just like most Ohio State football fans, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day was left amazed by what wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. just did on the field Saturday night against the Wisconsin Badgers on the road. “I think he’s the best player in the country,” Day said of Harrison following the Buckeyes’ 24-10 win over […]

The Pittsburgh football program suffered one of its worst losses in recent history to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Panthers lost 58-7 in a game where they turned the ball over five times. Auric Estime had a field day on the ground for Notre Dame. Head Coach Pat Narduzzi drew a lot of attention […]

The Benedict College Tigers continue their winning streak, triumphing over the resilient Savannah State Tigers with a score of 38-17. With a flawless 9-0 record, Benedict stands as the only undefeated team in the SIAC conference, making a resounding statement that they are a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs. This game held […]

In a game that started out as a defensive battle, Alabama State triumphed over Alabama A&M in the Magic City Classic, 31-16. The Alabama A&M Bulldogs, best known for their offensive firepower, could not move the ball effectively against the Hornets, especially in the second half. This year was the 87th meeting between Alabama State […]

The USC football team and California football team are both known for engaging in shootouts, as is the rest of the Pac-12 Conference. In the conference’s final season, both the Trojans and Golden Bears saved the best for last. A bizarre ruling by the game’s referees led to a round of questioning from fans on […]

The USC football program picked up a crucial win against Cal on Saturday by the score of 50-49 after tough losses to Notre Dame and Utah, and USC head coach Lincoln Riley made a firm statement about what the team can still accomplish this season and in the Pac-12, despite the two losses. “I believe […]

Fayetteville State won against Shaw University with a score of 21-14. The game-winning moment happened when quarterback Joe Owens threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Nigel Fitzgerald with only 20 seconds left on the clock. Fitzgerald, who finished the game with four catches for 91 yards, spoke about the game-winning touchdown postgame per a quote […]

One of the best stories in college sports this year might have just met its abrupt end. Oklahoma football, who quickly and admirably recovered from the chaos left by Lincoln Riley’s stunning departure, are in grave danger of tumbling down the rankings after a historic, 38-33 upset loss to Kansas. As fans tend to their […]

Colorado football safety Shilo Sanders has been shockingly ejected from the Buffaloes’ game Saturday night against the UCLA Bruins. Sanders got the boot after a hit on a Bruins player that looked clean in the eyes of many football fans and observers — but not for the game’s referees, apparently. Shilo Sanders has been disqualified […]

The Michigan football program and Jim Harbaugh have been under fire after an investigation was announced regarding staffer Connor Stalions organizing a sign-stealing operation, and Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Kurt Warner came out firmly criticizing the people who are downplaying the scandal. “I know I think differently than most ppl – but I’m amazed […]

The football game between the USC Trojans and California Bears was a wild one as it went down to the wire. Eventually, the Trojans took home the win with a final score of 50-49. This contest was so chaotic that it even began oddly, although, maybe it wasn’t as odd as the referee’s halftime mishap. […]

Colorado football had been the talk of the college football world up until a few weeks ago, when a Michigan football sign-stealing investigation took center stage and Coach Deion Sanders’ team began piling up the losses. Colorado football came into Saturday’s game against the UCLA Bruins with a 4-3 record compared to a 5-2 record […]

Florida A&M alumnus and Birmingham native Roy Wood Jr. had a hilarious response to Mayor Randall Woodfin’s advisory rules for the Magic City Classic. The classic, the most attended HBCU game of the year, is a cultural touchpoint in the Birmingham area. Fans from around the nation come down to partake in the festivities. Woodfin, […]

In a stunning upset, Kansas football upset No. 6 Oklahoma 38-33 on Saturday. The win gave the Jayhawks their first home win over a 1op-10 opponent in 40 years and the official Kansas football Twitter account shared a simple photo to remind everyone what the “experts” predicted along with the lone message, “Don’t doubt Kansas.” […]

On Hampton University’s homecoming, the Pirates’ football team survived a tough battle against their lone CAA HBCU rival, the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The final score of 26-24 was a result of a penalty-filled, mistaken-laden fiasco from both teams in all three phases of the game. After an abysmal couple of weeks, the Pirates finally […]

Eddie George and Tennessee State dominated Lindenwood from the start to the finish of the Saturday afternoon contest, securing the team’s first winning season since 2017. The Tigers were clicking on all cylinders, completely taking over the game at all three phases. The Tigers deployed a two-quarterback system that yielded 298 total passing yards on […]

The Clemson football team lost a tough Atlantic Coast Conference matchup to the NC State Wolfpack. The Tigers trailed the entire game, and could not score enough to catch up to NC State’s 24 points. Head Coach Dabo Swinney made a comment concerning the team’s “bandwagons” in early October that seems to have manifested into […]

Pac-12 referees made the most bizarre ruling you’ll ever see in a football game during halftime of the USC-California contest, one that left Golden Bears head coach Justin Wilcox fuming. The Pac-12 referees, who have drawn their fair share of criticism over the years, somehow ended up deciding to finish the second quarter after halftime. […]

The Clemson football program dropped to 4-4 overall with a 24-17 loss to NC State on Saturday, and Dabo Swinney’s decision to kick a field goal down 10 with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter when the Tigers were deep in NC State territory was puzzling for many. Dabo Swinney said that the reason […]

Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables is blaming no one but himself for their  heartbreaking loss to Kansas football on Saturday. The Sooners’ offense struggled against the Jayhawks for the most part of the game. While they came alive in the second quarter and took a 21-17 lead at halftime, they weren’t able to build […]

It wasn’t long ago that Clemson had ascended to the top of the college football world and would battle Alabama regularly for the national title. The Tigers are still a fairly prominent and well-known program, but they are struggling to win games against solid opponents. That point was proven in their 24-17 loss to North […]

Week 9 of college football has been quite the roller coaster. NC State football made some noise with their win over the Clemson Tigers. However, head coach Dave Doeren went viral for his comments made immediately after the contest. During College Gameday, former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. made an appearance as the guest picker […]

It’s an old tradition, but one that still brings great satisfaction for those participating. When a college football home team secures a huge win — usually an upset — that team’s fans responds by storming the field and tearing down one of the goalposts. That tradition was activated once again on Saturday as Kansas defeated […]