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Duke football was able to defeat Virginia in the ACC Championship game, and it took overtime for them to get the 27-20 victory. With the win, not only are they champions of the conference, but they also believe that should be enough to get them into the College Football Playoffs. To be more specific, head […]

With Duke winning the ACC and bigger programs such as Alabama and Notre Dame on the bubble, the 2025-2026 College Football Playoff selection committee has a lot to break down on Sunday. Multiple parties are likely to be upset regardless of the final bracket decision, which some speculate could affect the long-term future of the […]

Head coach Kalen DeBoer sounded more proud than panicked after Alabama’s football team’s 28-7 SEC Championship loss to Georgia, even as the result felt like a gut punch to the program’s postseason hopes. He opened his remarks by tipping his cap to Kirby Smart’s team and then circling back to his own locker room, stressing […]

There are a lot of opinions floating around about which teams should qualify for this year’s College Football Playoff. One commentator is throwing in his two cents, after Georgia throttled Alabama in the SEC championship game on Saturday night. That commentator is former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, who also played for the Washington Redskins/Commanders […]

Indiana’s Big Ten Championship victory didn’t just shock the conference, it has sent waves across college football, drawing reactions from analysts who spent decades viewing the Hoosiers as a perennial bottom-tier program. One of those voices was Colin Cowherd, whose surprise at Indiana’s transformation came through in a humorous, backhanded compliment that quickly started taking […]

Indiana football team head coach Curt Cignetti has been clear about where he stands on Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman chances. After the Hoosiers’ 13-10 win over No. 1 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game, he called the quarterback’s case a “no-brainer” on FOX, pointing to an undefeated season, Indiana’s first outright Big Ten title […]

Penn State has moved quickly to stabilize its foundation after hiring Matt Campbell, and one of the program’s first major decisions is already generating national attention. According to insider Jordan Schultz, the Nittany Lions are set to make longtime assistant Terry Smith “the highest-paid non-coordinator,” a landmark move that reflects both loyalty and necessity as […]

Indiana football got a big win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship, defeating them 13-10. There’s no surprise that Indiana had a lot of things to say, and Charlie Becker let the Ohio State fans have it when he pulled out the “O-S-F***-U” chant. Charlie Becker let Ohio State fans hear it after […]

The Indiana football team took down Ohio State in a 13-10 battle on Saturday night, to win the Big Ten championship. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza led his team back from a four-point halftime deficit to win. Mendoza also advanced his case to win the Heisman Trophy this season, with his performance. Mendoza threw a third […]

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti didn’t hold back when discussing his star field general Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman Trophy chances following No. 2 Indiana’s 13-10 victory over Ryan Day’s No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship Game. The win at Lucas Oil Stadium not only secured the Hoosiers’ first outright Big Ten title […]

Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) entered the Big Ten Championship hoping to lock up a perfect season, but Indiana Hoosiers (13-0) spoiled the Buckeyes’ plans with a stunning 13-10 upset. After beating Michigan Wolverines (9-3) just a week earlier by 9-27, Ryan Day’s team suddenly found itself struggling to generate rhythm on offense while Indiana quarterback […]

Although Duke likely has not been considered a bracket buster much before in basketball, the Blue Devils certainly brought some madness just before the College Football Playoff’s version of ‘Selection Sunday’. Late Saturday evening, Duke delivered one of the most consequential upsets of the season, knocking off 17th-ranked Virginia 27-20 in overtime to win the […]

No. 1 Ohio State couldn’t finish the job on Saturday, losing 13-10 to No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium and watching their Big Ten Championship and unbeaten-season goals disappear. The loss brought an end to a 36-year losing streak against the Hoosiers, who hadn’t beaten the Buckeyes since 1988, and secured Indiana’s first […]

Alabama entered the SEC Championship hoping to disrupt Georgia’s postseason momentum, but instead walked away with one of its most deflating losses in recent memory. No. 3 Georgia controlled nearly every phase of the game in a 28-7 win over No. 10 Alabama on Saturday in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, shutting out the Crimson Tide for three […]

Indiana football steered to a historic Big Ten title Saturday behind the composure of Fernando Mendoza. The Hoosiers quarterback executed some big strikes to will IU to the 13-10 win over Ohio State. But his initial reaction got fans “flippin.” An emotional Mendoza, fighting back tears in his eyes, let his soul come out in […]

The Indiana Hoosiers delivered one of the most improbable and program-defining victories in modern college football. They just shocked No. 1 Ohio State, 13-10, in the Big Ten Championship to claim their first league title in 58 years. Entering the matchup as heavy underdogs, the undefeated Hoosiers (13-0) snapped a 37-year losing streak to the […]

Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart made a point to find Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson on the field following the Bulldogs’ commanding 28-7 SEC Championship victory. It was a rare show of warmth amid one of college football’s fiercest rivalries. Simpson endured an outing marked by heavy Georgia pressure, a key interception, and an Alabama […]

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza put his body and arm on the line Saturday. Ohio State delivered a viscous hit on Mendoza which concerned IU fans as he left momentarily. But he showed grit after the head blow — by playing hero ball in the 13-10 upset. Mendoza and the IU offense struggled against a […]

Kirby Smart made it clear that Georgia’s dominant 28-7 win over Alabama in the SEC Championship game meant far more than another trophy. For a program that had repeatedly run into heartbreak against the Crimson Tide, the Bulldogs’ head coach spoke directly to the emotion of the moment. Addressing fans from a stage on the […]

Alabama football quarterback Ty Simpson didn’t sugarcoat anything after their 28-7 loss to No. 3 Georgia in the SEC Championship. It was a stunning offensive collapse that produced just one late touchdown and an unfathomable minus-3 rushing yards against the Bulldogs’ constant pressure. Simpson, who finished with 212 passing yards, one touchdown, and a costly […]

Behren Morton provided an update on his health status following the No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders’ 34-7 win over the No. 11 BYU Cougars in the Big 12 Championship Game on Saturday evening. Going into the matchup, Texas Tech has shined as one of the best teams in the country. They have made a […]

Fans of No. 10 Alabama are in shambles following the Crimson Tide’s 28-7 loss to the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday night. The conference championship game was important for Alabama, especially with regards to the College Football Playoff. They were in the latest projection of the 12-team bracket, meaning […]

Georgia football stood in the confetti and celebrated a Southeastern Conference title. The Bulldogs pummeled Alabama on the field in their 28-7 demolition. But also savagely trolled the Crimson Tide — by busting out the belts. Georgia players gleefully put belts in their hands. All to commemorate the beatdown ‘Bama received. Georgia players brought out […]

BYU entered Championship Weekend clinging to the edge of the College Football Playoff picture. But after an emotional week that included Kalani Sitake signing a contract extension instead of bolting for Penn State, the Cougars’ hopes took a massive hit with a 34-7 loss against Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game. The defeat […]

Ohio State football quarterback Julian Sayin rarely turns the ball over, entering Saturday with five picks. Sayin entered Lucas Oil Stadium fresh off beating Michigan despite tossing one pick. But interception No. 6 came at a costly time against Indiana — with the Big Ten title on the line. Facing third-and-six, IU brought a delayed […]

The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers need all hands on deck to take down the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in Saturday night’s Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. However, the Hoosiers have been without star wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. since he suffered an apparent injury in the first half of […]

The teams at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings appear to be quite secure. No matter how the Big Ten Championship game plays out, Ohio State and Indiana are likely to have the Nos. 1 and 2 spots. Georgia hammered Alabama in the SEC title game and appears a solid No. 3 while […]

It certainly wasn’t the way Indiana football fans had hoped the Big Ten Championship Game would start. After the first play of the game, Fernando Mendoza had to be helped to the sideline, thanks to a huge hit by Ohio State’s Caden Curry that knocked Mendoza to the ground and kept him there for several […]

The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs take home the SEC Championship after blowing out the No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide 28-7 on Saturday. It’s a victory that also clinches a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff for the Bulldogs. Fans jumped on social media and shared their excited reactions about the big win. Some individuals […]

Set up the record player and put on some Willie Nelson, because Jackson Arnold is on the road again. The former five-star quarterback is expected to enter the transfer portal, per Justin Hokanson of On3 Sports, likely ending his tenure with Auburn football. The 21-year-old will play for his third different school, as he continues […]

In a stunning upset, Prairie View A&M is headed to the Cricket Celebration Bowl after beating Jackson State 23-21. This win gives the Panthers their first conference championship since 2009 and adds an extra chapter to a thrilling season for Tremaine Jackson. But the win wasn’t easy, as it was a tight game throughout, and […]

Georgia football silenced the “Alabama to the playoffs” chatter in a big way Saturday. The Crimson Tide sparked conversations for the College Football Playoffs before facing the Bulldogs. Nate Frazier spearheaded a punishing Bulldogs ground game in the Southeastern Conference title game in response. But one touchdown left ‘Bama fans speechless. Frazier found a wide […]

The No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide is being outplayed by the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship, as the program is down 28-7 with just over two minutes remaining in the contest. It took the Crimson Tide until the fourth quarter to score its first touchdown thanks to an impressive play from Germie […]

Texas Tech won today’s game vs. BYU in convincing fashion, making program history in the process. Despite being a founding member of the conference in the mid-1990s, before this afternoon’s 34-7 victory, the Red Raiders had never won a Big 12 football championship. In fact, Tech had only won one division title (a shared achievement […]

Texas Tech took care of business in the Big 12 Championship Game, easily defeating BYU 34-7 to earn the conference title. The decisive victory should assure the Red Raiders of at least a No. 4 seed that would give the team a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. "I truly believe the Big 12 […]

Mississippi State football changed defensive coordinators on Saturday. Zach Arnett became rumored to fill the vacancy for the Bulldogs. Now the two sides have agreed to a new deal following the departure of Coleman Hutzler. The Bulldogs handed the former head coach and DC a three-year deal, ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel reported. Head […]

One College Football Playoff pairing witnessed a shakeup. But this one arrived in the Fargodome — as powerhouse North Dakota State took a massive upset against Illinois State 29-28. And the Bison’s loss comes nearly two weeks after locking in a seven-year contract for head coach Tim Polasek. The Bison have built themselves as a […]

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake knows his team is firmly on the College Football Playoff bubble with another loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game. But despite his team’s 31-point loss dropping their record to 10-2, Sitake believes the Cougars still belong in the 12-team bracket. Sitake knows the five-score loss severely […]

BYU has already lost its first player to the college football transfer portal just moments after its devastating loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game. The Cougars will proceed in the postseason without freshman receiver LaMason Waller, who confirmed his decision to leave the team on Saturday. Waller will enter the transfer […]