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The Ole Miss football team and LSU football locked horns in a battle for SEC supremacy on Saturday between two ranked teams. The Rebels came out firing early only to watch their Louisiana rivals storm back in the second quarter. When the dust settled at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, the Rebels took home a […]

Iowa football might be in deep trouble. During a Big Ten showdown against Michigan State, quarterback Cade McNamara had to be taken off the field. During a dropback in his own endzone, the Hawkeyes QB tried to scramble, but collapsed on the field after a non-contact injury, per CBS Sports. “Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara suffered […]

As the college football season approaches its midpoint, some observations become crystal clear. The top teams appear to be Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, Florida State and USC. Teams like Penn State and Washington could possibly join the fray, depending how the teams that rank above them perform in the upcoming weeks. When it comes […]

In what might go down as the game of the year in HBCU football, North Carolina Central picked up a huge 49-48 comeback victory over Campbell University in overtime. After losing to Campbell last year 48-18 en route to winning the Celebration Bowl, the Eagles were determined to notch a victory. Campbell struck first as […]

Michigan football QB JJ McCarthy has ascended up Heisman charts in recent weeks despite not playing a ranked opponent yet. While coach Jim Harbaugh thinks highly of Michigan’s last opponent Rutgers, the Scarlet Knights still weren’t ranked. Saturday’s game on the road against Nebraska football gave McCarthy a chance to show he could play up […]

The AP Top 25 poll for college football has seen many changes through the first five weeks of the year, but the first and second place spots have remained the same throughout. During all five weeks Georgia football has ranked No. 1 while Michigan comes in second every time. Both the Wolverines and Bulldogs are […]

For the second time in three weeks, Georgia football had their hands full with an SEC opponent. Instead of hitting the panic button, though, people are too busy talking about the game’s hero, Brock Bowers. The All-American tight end was unstoppable in Saturday’s matchup against Auburn, making one incredible play after another to will the […]

The Florida football program faced the Kentucky Wildcats in an intriguing matchup on  Saturday. Coach Billy Napier and the Gators came fresh off a two-game win streak. On the other hand, Kentucky football was undefeated. The Wildcats remained unbeaten, though, beating the Gators 33-14. The loss was disappointing, as Florida upset SEC powerhouse Tennessee just […]

The huge matchup between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Texas Longhorns on Saturday missed at least one crucial figure. Kansas football hit the field of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin without leading quarterback Jalon Daniels. Apparently, Daniels did not feel good enough about his back, forcing him to ultimately miss the contest, as told by […]

USC football narrowly ousted the Colorado Buffaloes in a 48-41 win. The Trojans’ defense had to work hard to maintain the Colorado football offense. Some believe defensive coordinator Alex Grinch needs to step up his game after giving up some many yards and points. However, head coach Lincoln Riley dispelled rumors with a firm response. […]

Any team that has legitimate aspirations of winning the national championship needs a crew of great players who are capable of making memorable plays. No. 2 Michigan is one of those teams, and they have a number of great players throughout the lineup, including quarterback J.J. McCarthy, running back Blake Corum and wide receiver Roman […]

It did not start off quite as many probably had hoped, but heart rates were racing in the final minutes of USC football versus Colorado. A blowout turned into a contest late in Boulder, as the Buffaloes fought their way back before a failed onside kick attempt solidified a 48-41 Trojans win. Caleb Williams made […]

USC football defeated Colorado 48-41 in a thriller on Saturday, though the Trojans very nearly didn’t escape Boulder with a victory after their defense collapsed in the second half. One USC football defender was not happy about it either. Trojans safety Bryan Shaw spoke to the media after the win and called the defensive performance […]

The Colorado football team dropped to 3-2 after losing 48-41 to USC football. The Trojans initially had a 21-0 lead, but the Buffaloes continued to rally and brought the game within seven points. Though the game was much closer than the Buffaloes’ blowout loss to Oregon last week when they fell 42-6, quarterback Shedeur Sanders […]

For those still doubting Shedeur Sanders, Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders wants the haters to look at his son’s performance against USC in Week 5 on Saturday. Shedeur had a standout game despite their eventual 48-41 loss, completing 30 of his 45 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns. He did throw one interception, […]

The USC Trojans did just what they wanted to against Deion Sanders and Colorado for the first 30 minutes of their game in Boulder. And while head coach Lincoln Riley saw his team emerge with a 48-41 triumph, the game was a far cry from the blowout it appeared to be in the first half. […]

The UAB football program took on Tulane in an uphill battle. Blazers Head Coach Trent Dilfer got quite animated during the game, and for good reason. Tulane football was a big enough challenge for the one-win Blazers, but a self-sabotaging play made their lives even harder. Unluckily, referees called an illegal substitution on UAB’s defense […]

Fort Valley State alumnus and NFL veteran Tyrone Poole was recently inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. The NBCAHOF, founded by fellow Fort Valley Alumnus Thomas Dortch Jr., aims to highlight significant contributions graduates of HBCU’s have made to society by excelling in their chosen field of endeavor. Poole was recognized […]

The USC-Colorado clash not so surprisingly ended in a win for USC football as the Trojans advance to 5-0 on the year. However, many were surprised with how close the game was as the Trojans only defeated the Buffaloes by seven points with a final score of 48-41. After Oregon football blew Colorado out last […]

Greg Lloyd is one of the best players in Steelers history and he recently got the opportunity to speak about how the Steelers scouted him as an NFL draft prospect out of Fort Valley State University. Lloyd recently sat down with The Eddie Mata Show and spoke about the process of how he got on […]

Colorado football made it interesting against the USC Trojans but just didn’t have enough time to complete a wild comeback, falling just short of their Pac-12 rivals by a score of 48-41. Part of the reason they ran out of time? Colorado offensive coordinator inexplicably called multiple running plays with the ball deep in USC […]

Michigan football legend Desmond Howard is in another contentious discussion with Ohio State football fans. Saturday on ESPN’s College GameDay, Howard — who was a Heisman Trophy-winner and first-team All-American with the Wolverines — called Buckeye coach Ryan Day “thin-skinned” for his comments about Notre Dame great and former ESPN analyst Lou Holtz after Ohio […]

Caleb Williams has taken the lead back in the Heisman trophy race. Heading into Week 5 of the college football season, the USC football quarterback was tied with Washington football quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for the best odds to win the Heisman award at +380. However, less than halfway through the USC-Colorado game, Williams has […]

As USC takes the field this Saturday against Colorado, their offense will feature Brenden Rice. Brenden is the son of Mississippi Valley State alumnus and NFL legend Jerry Rice. Rice played for Colorado in the 2020 and 2021 seasons before transferring to USC. Rice says that was excited to get back to Colorado and play […]

Florida football’s SEC showdown against Kentucky couldn’t be going worse for the Gators, who are currently trailing the Wildcats by a score of 23-7 at the half at the time of publication. The Gators defense has been gashed on the ground to the tune of over 200 rushing yards for Wildcats running back Ray Davis, […]

Caleb Williams is a tremendous player. When his college football career comes to an end and he declares for the NFL Draft, Williams will be remembered as one of USC football’s best players ever. He’s currently closing in on another USC legend’s touchdown record, per ESPN Stats & Info on X (formerly Twitter). “Caleb Williams […]

Alabama A&M has set an amazing milestone for this year’s homecoming, as the game vs. Tuskegee is the first stadium sellout in school history per a report by local affiliate WAAY. This afternoon, the Bulldogs will face historic SIAC rival Tuskegee University, who is known for their fan base’s aptness to travel to away venues, […]

USC football entered Saturday’s clash against Colorado as heavy favorites. The Trojans are 4-0 and ranked No. 8 overall. Meanwhile, the Buffaloes suffered their first loss of the season against Oregon last week. With all of that being said, Shedeur Sanders has caught the attention of reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. “He’s been ballin’ […]

Ohio State picked up a big win over Notre Dame in Week 4, and immediately after the game, head coach Ryan Day took a few moments to fire shots at Lou Holtz, who had criticized the Buckeyes before the game. Some folks believed that Day’s comments were out of line, but Urban Meyer was not […]

There are some good games on the slate for Week 5 of the college football season, but the most enticing of the bunch appears to be Colorado vs. USC. The Buffaloes blistering start to the season has captivated fans everywhere (even after their blowout loss to Oregon in Week 4), while USC’s high-powered offense led […]

The USC football offense was dealt a tough injury blow ahead of their highly anticipated contest against the Colorado Buffaloes. Trojans explosive wide receiver Zachariah Branch will not play against Colorado football due to an undisclosed injury, per Antonio Morales of The Athletic. It’s not exactly clear what type of injury Branch is dealing with, […]

All the hype surrounding Colorado football came crashing down in their Week 4 loss at the hands of Oregon. The Ducks murdered the Buffaloes by a score of 42-6, quickly sending a seemingly upstart Colorado squad back to the drawing board. Deion Sanders is always finding new ways to inspire his team, and recently called […]

Nebraska football’s quarterback situation received some clarity ahead of their Big Ten clash against the Michigan Wolverines. With Cornhuskers QB Jeff Sims still dealing with an ankle injury, the team will be starting Heinrich Haarberg for the third straight week, a source told ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule declined to provide […]

Southern University and Langston University are leading the pack in the first ESPN Band of the Year rankings, per returns released by HBCU Gameday exclusively. In the Division II/NAIA rankings, Langston University is ranked number one due to being first in Auxillery rankings and top five in Drum Major performance (3rd), Musicality (3rd), Percussion (2nd), […]

The Colorado football secondary took a hit before their showdown against superstar quarterback Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans. Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders, who is dealing with a kidney injury that has caused him to urinate blood, is doubtful and not expected to play vs. USC football, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel. In some positive […]

The Texas Longhorns have been rolling to start the 2023 season. At 4-0 to start the season, the team has looked pretty impressive, albeit against less stiff competition. Still, a win over Alabama should make Texas football fans feel a bit more confident in their undefeated record so far. However, the Longhorns might face their […]

The Nevada Wolf Pack take on the Fresno State Bulldogs. Check out our college football odds series for our Nevada Fresno State prediction and pick. Find how to watch Nevada Fresno State. The Fresno State Bulldogs under head coach Jeff Tedford just keep rolling along. Tedford, who had a good tenure at California two decades […]

The Washington Huskies take on the Arizona Wildcats. Check out our college football odds series for our Washington Arizona prediction and pick. Find how to watch Washington Arizona. The Washington Huskies have to feel good about where they are right now. They have watched Oregon State and Utah, two Pac-12 Conference compeititors, lose games in […]

The Texas Longhorns football team is on a roll. Coming off a 38-6 win over the unranked Baylor Bears, the Longhorns will be approaching their Saturday afternoon clash against Big 12 rival Kansas Jayhawks with utmost confidence, raring to show everyone that their hot start is no fluke given how stacked their squad is. Head […]