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The University of Oregon Ducks football team continued its dominant 2025 season with a commanding 34-14 road win over the Northwestern Wildcats in Week 3, and head coach Dan Lanning didn’t hold back when it came to praising his young quarterback. After the game, Lanning emphasized his confidence in quarterback Dante Moore, a sophomore who’s […]

The No. 4 Oregon Ducks advance to 3-0 on the season after defeating the Northwestern Wildcats 34-14. It was another dominant display from Dan Lanning’s team, as the head coach has prepared his squad well to begin the season. However, despite winning big over the Wildcats, the Ducks’ head coach reveals the game left a […]

Oklahoma football looks completely rejuvenated behind Washington State transfer John Mateer and a stingy defense as they roll toward a 3-0 start to the 2025-26 campaign. The Sooners annihilated Temple in Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, 42-3, further establishing themselves as a team to watch heading into SEC play. However, their domination does come with […]

The No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers have a massive matchup against the No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday. It’s one of the biggest SEC matchups this early in the season, and the Vols will have to play hard if they hope to pull off the win. Leading up to the contest, the program received some inspiring […]

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are set to take on the Norfolk State Spartans in what should be a fun matchup. However, it appears that head coach Greg Schiano and his offense will be without their top wide receiver on the roster. Reports indicate that Ian Strong will not play against Norfolk State on Saturday due […]

Consider legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban a fan of Tennessee football star Joey Aguilar. Ahead of the Volunteers’ rivalry game vs. Georgia today, Saban praised the transfer quarterback’s play through the first two weeks. “Joey is not as tall as Nico [Iamaleava]. He’s probably not as fast as Nico. But when it comes to […]

More than anything else, Georgia Tech football star Haynes King is trying to be his own quarterback in 2025. However, the sixth-year signal-caller admitted that he models his game after some of the best in the game, including Lamar Jackson, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. King, who returned to Georgia Tech for his sixth college […]

The University of Tennessee football fans were treated to more than just pregame analysis on Saturday morning. During ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast from Knoxville, Pat McAfee delivered a powerful and emotional speech that energized the crowd ahead of the Volunteers’ showdown with the Georgia Bulldogs. With a raucous crowd behind him at Ayres Hall, McAfee […]

Minnesota plays its first road game of the 2025 college football season against Cal on Saturday, but it will likely have to do it without its star running back. After suffering a hamstring injury in Week 2 against Northwestern State, Darius Taylor is listed as doubtful for Week 3. Taylor grabbed the back of his […]

Former college football coach Nick Saban made a bold prediction on Saturday about the Notre Dame football team. Saban thinks Notre Dame will win their remaining games and make the College Football Playoff this season. “Marcus Freeman is the man that will bring [Notre Dame Football to the playoffs],” Saban said Saturday on ESPN’s College […]

Before the Alabama football team takes on the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday afternoon, there’s no doubt already some major pressure out on head coach Kalen DeBoer for this season. Starting with Alabama football’s loss to Florida State in the opener, many said that there was a shift within the program from being feared, as DeBoer […]

The University of Wisconsin Badgers football team may get a significant boost on Saturday afternoon, as senior center Jake Renfro is expected to return for the Badgers’ road matchup against the 1-1, No. 19-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. His anticipated return marks a key development for Wisconsin’s offensive line, which struggled noticeably in Renfro’s absence last […]

When Texas A&M and Notre Dame face off in one of the biggest games of the college football week, star quarterback Marcel Reed will be a part of it. Despite leaving the Aggies’ last game after taking a big hit, the sophomore will be a full go in Week 3. Texas &M ruled Reed out […]

Wisconsin football may be heading into one of its biggest early tests of the season without quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Edwards is expected to miss the upcoming matchup against Alabama football. His absence leaves the Wisconsin Badgers facing a major challenge as they prepare for a tough showdown with the […]

Clemson’s trip to Bobby Dodd Stadium comes with a major challenge: the injury list keeps swelling. The latest blow is wide receiver Antonio Williams, who won’t dress after a lingering hamstring problem. Losing their most polished pass catcher forces the Tigers to reshuffle again on offense. The absences don’t stop there. Just before kickoff, three […]

Kansas State faced a major headache in Tucson Friday night as running back Dylan Edwards, expected to be a game-changer against Arizona, landed on the sidelines for the second half. Edwards returned to action after missing the last two games with a bad ankle sprain suffered way back in Week 0 against Iowa State in […]

The 2025 season was supposed to be a turning point for Arizona State under second-year head coach Kenny Dillingham, a year when recruiting gains and roster development began paying dividends. Instead, the Sun Devils stumbled in Week 2, losing 24-20 to Mississippi State in a game they had every chance to win. The defeat not […]

The Michigan football team has a lot more weapons on offense this season compared to last, but Saturday’s performance against Oklahoma was not pretty. The Wolverines were only able to score 13 points, and they lost 24-13. Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey thinks that the biggest issue in the game was third down efficiency. In the […]

When Central Michigan head coach Matt Drinkall found out that he was going to be facing quarterback Bryce Underwood this season, he wanted to believe that Underwood wasn’t going to match the hype. Through two games, Drinkall has realized that he is not going to have that wish come true. The Chippewas head to Ann […]

Coming off a lopsided loss to Oklahoma, fans are already beginning to panic about Michigan’s 2025 college football season outlook. Those overreactions were reflected in the Week 3 AP college football rankings update that had the Wolverines drop from No. 15 to No. 23. Michigan’s lackluster performance certainly proved that it is far from national […]

The Fort Valley State and Clark Atlanta football game was a thriller that deserved the national audience it received via ESPN2 on Thursday evening. It was a perfect showcase for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), proving that the fierce rivalry between these two teams has not lost its edge. With Teddy Keaton leading the […]

After missing the team’s last two games, Dylan Edwards is slated to return in Week 3. The star running back has been dealing with an ankle injury he suffered in Kansas State’s 2025 college football season opener, but will return against Arizona. Edwards has been cleared to return and will take the field against Arizona, […]

For most coaches, winning the coin toss is an easy decision to defer and take the ball in the second half. But for Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby, he wants his offense on the field immediately whenever the coin toss goes his way. Lebby views receiving the opening kickoff as an opportunity to give […]

After making a run all the way to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game last season, Notre Dame football didn’t get off on the right foot in 2025. In a renewal of an old rivalry that is among the best in college football, the Fighting Irish lost a very close 27-24 battle against Miami […]

The Boston College Eagles have some tough injury news to deal with ahead of their matchup against the Stanford Cardinal. There will be major hits in the Eagles’ secondary, specifically at cornerback. They will miss starters Syair Torrence, Amari Jackson and defensive tackle Owen Stoudmire for the upcoming contest. “Sources: Boston College starting cornerback Syair […]

Two weeks into the 2025 college football season, Oregon is proving it belongs in any conversation about the sport’s elite. The Ducks have been nothing short of dominant. They have rolled through their opponents with ruthless efficiency. Yet, despite their overwhelming start, the latest AP Poll still slots them at No. 4. As of this […]

The Michigan football offense struggled last weekend in a loss against Oklahoma, and the issues started with the offensive line. There wasn’t a lot of push, and quarterback Bryce Underwood wasn’t getting a lot of time to throw the football. Sherrone Moore knows that if this team is going to be successful, the offensive line […]

Week 3 of the college football season brings an in-state clash that may not carry the weight of a traditional rivalry. That said, it still holds significance. No. 2 Penn State welcomes Villanova, the 11th-ranked FCS team, to Beaver Stadium. On paper, this is a mismatch. Games like these, though, can sharpen the edges of […]

True freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood has now played two games with the Michigan football team, and there have been ups and downs. Underwood looked great in a Week 1 win vs. New Mexico, but the offense struggled in Week 2 vs. Oklahoma. Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey has a lot of talent to work with, and […]

Ole Miss football sustained a scare via Austin Simmons, who left Saturday with an ankle injury. But the Rebels gained welcoming news ahead of the Arkansas tilt. Simmons’ is heathy, per On3/Rivals college football insider Pete Nakos. “Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons is not listed on tonight’s injury report ahead of Arkansas,” Nakos posted on […]

The Florida State Seminoles football team has opened the 2025 season with a dominant 2-0 start, fueled in large part by offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. The former Auburn Tigers and UCF Knights head coach has already transformed the Seminoles offense. Head coach Mike Norvell emphasized Malzahn’s early impact during the team’s Week 3 bye. In […]

Haynes King is set to return for Georgia Tech, and that changes the entire complexion of their high-stakes ACC contest with the Clemson Tigers on Saturday. King, a sixth-year senior and the clear leader of the Yellow Jackets, missed last week’s blowout win with a minor lower-body injury, but all signs point toward him starting […]

College football is making a change to the transfer portal, as it’s going away from two windows to one. The window will be 10 days long and begin on January 2, 2026. Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian opened up about the change, and it sounds like he’s a big fan of it. Sarkisian, who […]

The college football world is constantly changing, and teams around the country are fighting to stay on track. The popularity of name, image, and likeness deals has the transfer portal more important than ever. For Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule, has had a significant adjustment. However, things might have gotten easier for him and […]

Vanderbilt football is swinging at gaining more respect across the nation. With Diego Pavia galvanizing Nashville through his dynamic play at quarterback. Shane Beamer of South Carolina has taken notice, calling him a “Stud.” Beamer must game plan against the physical dual-threat quarterback. The veteran Gamecocks coach already deals with a lineup of star QBs. […]

The No. 3 LSU Tigers have their first SEC matchup in Week 3 when they take on the Florida Gators. However, there have been some injury concerns on the offensive line, as the starting center has been questionable leading up to the contest. The latest update regarding the situation sheds a positive light on head […]

The 2025 Penn State football team is undefeated and has looked solid through two games, but there is still room for growth. They dominated Nevada in Week 1 and then looked sloppy against Florida International, but still won easily. Head coach James Franklin sees room for improvement despite the two big wins, especially with the […]

North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick earned his first collegiate win Saturday over Charlotte. Still, the critics are still out in full force, notably Paul Finebaum. Known for his fiery and often outlandish opinions, the ESPN personality roasted Belichick. Finebaum dropped two words to describe the Belichick era of UNC football so far. “Fairly […]

Reports indicate that LSU Tigers transfer Sydir Mitchell was dismissed from the program after the 23-7 Week 7 win over LA Tech. When asked about the decision, head coach Brian Kelly didn’t hold back, as he shared a rather blunt response. Kelly, who is 61 years old, admitted that Mitchell wasn’t meeting the program’s standards, […]