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The Savannah State Tigers lost a close game to Edward Waters University 26-25 on Saturday after a missed field goal kick by Kenneth Lockhart. The Savannah State Tiger offense, ranked 11th in the SIAC (279 total offensive yards per game), was set to face off against an Edward Waters defense that’s ranked 7th in the […]

The Iowa football program is off to a 4-1 start and feeling great after a tough victory over Michigan State on Saturday. Unfortunately, the Hawkeyes are going to have to play the rest of the season without starting quarterback Cade McNamara, who is out with a left knee injury sustained in the game against the […]

The Colorado Buffaloes suffered a 48-41 loss to the USC Trojans in a Pac-12 shootout on Saturday. Despite a second-half comeback attempt, Colorado football was unable to overcome the Trojans’ offensive firepower. In this article, we will discuss four Colorado Buffaloes persons to blame for the loss. Buffaloes’ Loss The USC Trojans defeated Colorado football […]

With several of the perennial national title contenders mired in uncertainty, many believed this could be the year that USC football ascends back to the mountaintop. Though, a second-half slumber versus Colorado, which nearly resulted in an epic collapse, gave fans and pundits alike a powerful case of deja vu. Throughout last season, it was […]

USC football’s recent victory over the Colorado Buffaloes undoubtedly provided moments of excitement for Trojans fans, with Caleb Williams delivering yet another impressive performance. However, beneath the thrill of victory, several concerning factors continue to cast shadows over USC’s football program. While their undefeated record and AP poll No. 9 ranking are something to celebrate, […]

The Howard University Bison steamrolled Robert Morris University 35-10 in a bounce-back win with Ian Wheeler leading the way with 215 all-purpose yards and Quinton Williams throwing for 170 yards off of 13 pass completions.  Robert Morris gained only 178 yards through the air with Anthony Chiccitt completing 25 of 39 passing and throwing one […]

Sam Hartman failed to pick up a late-game fourth-and-1 in his team’s crushing loss to Ohio State last week. The Notre Dame football quarterback was forced to use his legs on a similarly massive play against Duke on Saturday night, but needed 16 yards to pick up the first down and extend the Fighting Irish’s […]

One week after losing to Ohio State in last-second fashion, Notre Dame football was on the winning side of similar late-game dramatics on Saturday night. The Fighting Irish beat Duke 21-14 at Wallace Wade Stadium, sealing an impressive road victory on Audric Estime’s go-ahead, 30-yard touchdown run with 31 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. […]

Colorado came up short in their battle against USC on Saturday afternoon, with the final score of the game settling in at 48-41 in favor of the Trojans. However, based on how things went early in the game, that was a pretty good result for the Buffaloes, which is something Deion Sanders noted after the […]

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs football team managed to stay undefeated, beating the Auburn Tigers in what proved to be a challenging road test for the two-time national champions. It took a late Payton Thorne interception by the Bulldogs with just over a minute left in regulation to secure the victory. This game, like others […]

Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons isn’t a fan of critics calling for starting quarterback Jeremy Moussa to be benched and he expressed how he felt on his Twitter/X account. Although Florida A&M is ranked 1st in passing offense averaging 260 yards per game the Rattlers had trouble scoring in the first half of their […]

Penn State football continued their torrid start to the 2023 campaign in Week 5 with a 41-13 victory over Northwestern to push their record to 5-0 on the season. The Nittany Lions have quickly found their way towards the top of the national rankings, and based on their current win streak, they likely won’t be […]

Hampton University spoiled Richmond’s Family Weekend event with a 31-14 rout over the Spiders. The Pirates moved to 3-1 on the season and opened up the CAA Conference play 1-0 this Saturday. Hampton came into the game looking for its first win against Richmond. Until Saturday, the Spiders enjoyed a 4-0 record against the Pirates. […]

WHAT. A. GAME. The Ole Miss Rebels’ thrilling game against the LSU Tigers is an early candidate for the game of the year in the current college football season. After clawing back from a two-touchdown lead, the Rebels were able to fend off the Tigers to seal the victory. It was a match that perfectly […]

Iowa football quarterback Cade McNamara was forced to leave Saturday’s game against Michigan State due to non-contact leg injury. Making matters more concerning, he came out and returned to the sideline in crutches. McNamara sustained the injury during a  scramble early in the first quarter. As he was trying to run with the ball, he […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has nothing but massive praises for Caleb Williams and Shedeur Sanders after the two battled it out on Saturday in the USC-Colorado showdown. The Trojans came out victorious after a dominant first-half outing that saw them build a 34-14 lead. However, Sanders and the Buffaloes made it interesting in […]

Quinn Ewers and the Texas football program had a historical day. The Longhorns took on Kansas football in a matchup that has been one of the most anticipated Big 12 games. Texas did not disappoint. They finished the game with 661 yards, the most in a Big 12 game in school history, per ESPN Stats […]

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 […]