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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 […]

College football has been an absolute roller coaster this season and Week 9 did not disappoint. Kansas football may have pulled off the upset of the year after knocking down No. 6 Oklahoma. It came down to the wire but the Jayhawks pulled it off with a defensive stop in the final three seconds of […]

Oklahoma saw its College Football Playoff hopes likely dashed on Saturday, as they lost a stunner to Big 12 foe Kansas by a score of 38-33. While some fans were stunned by how well the Jayhawks played, others, namely Sooners fans, took to social media to blast head coach Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Jeff […]

Every year since the Celebration Bowl was created in 2015 there’s seemingly a conversation about if HBCUs would fare better competing in the NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs. Many believe it’s a better opportunity for athletes to take the field against high-quality competition, an often-discussed condemnation of the level of play in HBCU football. Others […]

College GameDay is headed to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the second time this season. The Crimson Tide will face the LSU Tigers in Week 10, presenting a classic SEC showdown. The last time the Tide competed against the Tigers was last season in Baton Rouge, with a narrow victory going in LSU’s favor. Head coach Nick […]

Colorado football star Travis Hunter continues making unique moves both on and off the field. The Buffaloes’ two-way playmaker announced a new NIL partnership with clothing brand American Eagles on his Instagram page Friday, touting the brand’s “off the field comfort” in a pair of casual photos. American Eagle has been an active participant in […]

Washington football has received favorable news in the addition of wide receiver Jalen McMillan back in the lineup. McMillan is expected to play Saturday night in the Huskies conference clash against Stanford, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. He’s been working against a knee injury for the past few weeks, missing some time against Oregon and […]

The Oregon football team will be waddling (that’s a Duck joke) into Rice-Eccles Stadium this afternoon to face the Utah Utes. Both Oregon and Utah have one loss and each are still very much alive for a conference title in the absolutely loaded Pac-12. Despite coming in as nearly a touchdown favorite over the Utes, […]

As the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal dominates the headlines, Wolverines legend Desmond Howard wants the team’s rivals to get one thing straight. Howard, making his usual appearance on ESPN’s College Gameday, fired a warning to Michigan’s future opponents- especially Ohio State- saying that there are “no excuses” if the Wolverines defeat them this year, per […]

The Michigan football sign-stealing investigation broke just a little over a week ago, and none of the information that has trickled out since then has made the Wolverines look all that innocent. Despite a parade of denials about Connor Stalions’ involvement with the Michigan football program or its players, or Jim Harbaugh’s insistence that he […]

Waking up on a Saturday morning and turning on College GameDay should be as routine as brushing your teeth. The legendary crew with Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, and Lee Corso gives fans a reason to celebrate before kickoff. Corso has been on this panel since the inauguration of the show in 1987. He’s now the […]

The Michigan football program has been under fire for quite some time now, with a sign-stealing scandal being the No. 1 conversation starter in college football. Michigan has reportedly paid individuals and team personnel to go to other Big Ten football games and obtain information on their opponents. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has expressed his […]

Ohio State football is getting healthier ahead of a Big Ten clash with Wisconsin. The Buckeyes, who will be getting star running back TreVeyon Henderson back in the lineup against the Badgers, will likely also have a key defender, cornerback Denzel Burke, returning from injury as well. Burke, who missed last week, is “expected” to […]

Eddie George has seen immense success this season at the helm of the Tennessee State Tigers but his former Titans teammates already knew that greater was coming for the former Heisman winner. In an article in The Tennessean written by Mike Organ entitled, “Eddie George’s TSU success no shock for Jeff Fisher, ex-Tennessee Titans teammates”, […]

Eddie George’s coaching tenure at Tennesee State University caused his former Titans head coach Jeff Fisher to become a fan of HBCU football. The Tennessean published a feature article written by Mike Organ entitled, “Eddie George’s TSU success no shock for Jeff Fisher, ex-Tennessee Titans teammates” that outlines the support that his former teammates and […]

As Benedict Colleges heads to Georgia to play Savannah State, it will be a homecoming for head coach Chennis Berry. Berry is a Savannah State University alum, graduating with a bachelor’s in business administration. Berry returns to Savannah State at the top of the HBCU world. According to the latest AFCA Coaches Poll, the Benedict […]

The Northwestern State football program was recently struck with the tragic news of Ronnie Caldwell’s passing. The 21-year-old was shot and killed on October 12th in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Former head coach Brad Laird resigned amid the sad news. Now, Caldwell’s family is taking legal action against NSU and the former coach. Ronnie Caldwell’s family demands […]