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Relying on college kickers is a risky endeavor, but it proved to be worth it last night for the Notre Dame football program, which defeated Penn State 27-24 after Mitch Jeter nailed a 41-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Jeter’s kick, his second of the night, not only […]

Jeremiyah Love helped propel Notre Dame to a 27-24 win over Penn State in Thursday’s College Football Playoff semi-final. The Fighting Irish running back didn’t hold back his trash talk after the come-from-behind victory in the Orange Bowl. “We went out and played like the dogs that we are. We ain’t no little dogs, we’re […]

There are moments in sports that some people won’t forget, and they will either be good or bad. Stephen Curry has had some moments that people have cheered for, while others have scared some as well. Years ago, Curry sprained his MCL after guarding Trevor Ariza, and the picture looks like he’s doing a split. […]

Not much went well for Drew Allar in the Orange Bowl, particularly in the fourth quarter. Right before Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter nailed a 41-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining, it was Allar’s costly interception that set the Irish up for the go-ahead score, a mistake the Penn State quarterback has many regrets […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 27-24 on Thursday. Their Orange Bowl victory sent the Irish to the National Championship game for the first time since 2013. While the game got off to a slow start, the fourth quarter featured 31 total points and a last-second field goal. That ending […]

Penn State stepped under the bright lights, desperate to vanquish Notre Dame and advance to the national championship. A semifinals appearance in the College Football Playoff did not vindicate its past high-stakes failures. Put simply, Thursday night’s Orange Bowl was a program-defining game, and head coach James Franklin headed into the locker room with another […]

Penn State football’s heartbreaking 27-24 loss to Notre Dame highlighted a weakness that has plagued this program for much of this season. Head coach James Franklin’s team won the battle in the trenches Thursday night, rushing for 204 yards and three scores. Looking at that stat and comparing it to Notre Dame’s rushing total of […]

If one is not engaged in what is currently going on in college football and just happened to see Penn State’s name among the remaining four teams, they would assume the program had enjoyed a magnificent 2024-25 season. Though, as diehard fans know, it is far more complicated than that. James Franklin and his Nittany […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl, 27-24 on Thursday night. It was an absolute classic filled with drama, lead changes, and an epic finish. With the win, Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman made college football history. Freeman became the first Black head coach ever to […]

The Orange Bowl delivered a slow start, but ended in bonkers fashion. Notre Dame football and Penn State exchanged in an epic back-and-forth that hit a crescendo in the final minute. The Nittany Lions received the ball with under 50 seconds left. Drew Allar earned one more chance to will PSU into the end zone. […]

Notre Dame football is not the most glamorous team in the country. They do not possess a high-powered passing attack. This program is defined by its toughness and physicality. Those traits were on full display during a crucial touchdown against Penn State in Thursday night’s 27-24 win in the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Star running […]

The Orange Bowl held between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Penn State Nittany Lions has been a wild, back-and-forth affair. Penn State took control early, leading 10-0 and dominating the line of scrimmage. Notre Dame responded by scoring 17 unanswered for a 17-10 lead. But the Nittany Lions answered with a score and then […]

The story of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is an incredible one when you break it down. He was an up-and-coming head coach at Washington from 2009 to 2013, which afforded him what was undoubtedly a dream job at the time — the chance to replace Lane Kiffin for the USC Trojans. Sarkisian got that […]

Notre Dame football trusted the arm and legs of Riley Leonard to make a College Football Playoff run. But Fighting Irish fans got their hearts to sink during the first half of the Orange Bowl. The starting quarterback sustained a massive hit against Penn State during the second quarter. But Leonard went straight to the […]

Penn State football left fans on pins and needles wondering if star pass rusher Abdul Carter would play against Notre Dame. He created quite the reaction posing with two college legends before the Orange Bowl. And that moment signified he was ready to go. Captured by ESPN Sportscenter, the edge rush sensation got a rare […]

Oregon football just lost a talented defensive lineman to the transfer portal. It’s been a rough start to the new year for Dan Lanning’s program after such a successful 2024. The No. 1 Ducks were blown out in the Rose Bowl against Big Ten rival Ohio State in a game that looked like a mismatch […]

Johnny Manziel has always been a player with a chip on his shoulder, and in a recent interview on The 25/10 Show, the former Heisman Trophy winner shared a story that perfectly encapsulates his penchant for proving people wrong. Manziel recounted an interaction with Chip Kelly, now with Ohio State football, that dates back to […]

Hue Jackson is getting a promotion after a season with the Georgia State Panthers. Per CBS Sports and 247Sports reporter Matt Zenitz, Jackson has been promoted to offensive coordinator of the Panthers. Last summer, Hue Jackson was hired as an offensive analyst at Georgia State under new head coach Dell McGee. This comes after a […]

It’s only been a few weeks since Michael Vick was hired as Norfolk State’s next football coach but he’s hit the ground running in recruitment and building out his coaching staff. The former Atlanta Falcons star has landed former NFL lineman Elton Brown as his offensive line coach and run game, per an announcement by […]

As the Los Angeles wildfires have been the center of attention of the country, it has greatly impacted many in the sports world such as Louisville football quarterback Miller Moss. Though Moss has committed to the Louisville football team, he has played with the USC Trojans since 2021, being born in Los Angeles, California, specifically […]

Indiana football turned into a transfer portal hot spot once Curt Cignetti took over. That philosophy turned into a stunning College Football Playoff appearance. Now the Hoosiers are adding a talent who witnessed the postseason. Indiana bolstered the offensive room by adding tight Holden Staes from Tennessee, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports Thursday. He’s the […]

The Texas football team is getting ready to take on Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, and the Longhorns are fortunate to be here after what happened in the quarterfinals. Texas blew a late 16-point lead against Arizona State, and kicker Bert Auburn missed two field goals at the […]

With the Orange Bowl taking place on Thursday between No. 7 seed Notre Dame and No. 6 seed Penn State, an unexpected transfer portal decision dropped. This time it was Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who has reportedly decided to bypass the 2025 NFL Draft and instead enter the portal and play one more year in […]

The college football transfer portal received a stunning shake-up announcement that former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck plans to play for a new program in 2025. After much speculation over Beck entering the NFL Draft in April, it appears that the senior will look to potentially play one more collegiate season, with Ohio State football and […]

The College Football Playoff semis are almost here, and everyone is excited to see the Ohio State football team go up against Texas. The Buckeyes and Longhorns limped into the CFP after Ohio State lost to Michigan to end the year and Texas lost to Georgia, but here they both are with just four teams […]

Steve Sarkisian has the biggest game of his career ahead of him but cannot keep his mind off of Los Angeles and the wildfires affecting the area. Ahead of a matchup with Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, the Texas head football coach shed light on the natural disaster and requested prayers for those affected. […]

When Carson Beck entered the transfer portal, many questions were asked. After declaring for the NFL Draft, he decided to opt for the portal where Miami football has been at the top of the list. However, there’s an interesting caveat to this story that some don’t know. Beck’s girlfriend, Hanna Cavinder is a student at […]

When Texas football president Jay Hartzell bolted for SMU, it sparked many reactions. However, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian remained grateful for his impact on the university. He released a statement about his adoration for the current Mustangs university president. “I have so much respect for President Hartzell,” Sarkisian said via Inside Texas on On3.com. […]

The college football transfer portal has been shaken up with the announcement that Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is entering the portal following a season-ending UCL injury during the SEC Championship game. Beck, who initially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, reversed his decision and will instead play another season of college football, sparking speculation about […]

The Nebraska football team put together their best season in nearly a decade this year as they were able to make a bowl game for the first time since the 2016 season. The Cornhuskers went to the Pinstripe Bowl and they went up against Boston College. Nebraska was able to get the win to finish […]

The offseason has just begun for the Dallas Cowboys, but they already have a big decision to make when it comes to their head coach position. Mike McCarthy’s contract is set to expire in just a few days on Jan. 14, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will be sticking around […]

Vanderbilt football’s offseason has been encouraging, and after the recent status of starting quarterback Diego Pavia receiving a positive shift for 2025, the program looks to make a serious run as contenders. Along with the expected return of Pavia, the Commodores learned on Thursday that they will have their star tight end Eli Stowers, following […]

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck isn’t headed to the NFL after all. Just two weeks ago, Beck announced on Instagram he would make himself available for the 2025 NFL Draft. Beck posted, “The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true and I will forever cherish the […]

Ohio State football has been through the wringer until they hit the College Football Playoff. Head coach Ryan Day has led a transformation and Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has taken notice. After Day revealed the keys to a ‘resilient’ Ohio State football victory in the Rose Bowl, the Longhorns attention rose. Sarkisian gave […]

Much of the conversation around the North Carolina football program is if Bill Belichick is staying or will leave for the NFL. However, Michael Lombardi debunked those claims, according to The Athletic’s Chris Vannini on X. Lombardi said Belichick is “completely committed, 1,000% committed” to the Tar Heels. Lombardi also mentioned about the NFL rumors […]

The shifting landscape of college football in the NIL and transfer portal era has drawn sharp criticism for its lack of regulation. Former Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter recently highlighted this issue, accusing the Oregon Ducks of tampering with a key Broncos player. Koetter alleges that Oregon offered a substantial NIL deal to lure […]

The College Football Playoff semifinals are almost here as the Orange Bowl will go down on Thursday night in Miami. The Notre Dame football team will be taking on Penn State with a spot in the national title game on the line, but the Fighting Irish are currently battling a flu bug. It sounds like […]

The Texas football program is currently preparing for its upcoming Cotton Bowl matchup vs the Ohio State Buckeyes, with a spot in the National Championship Game on the line. The Longhorns didn’t exactly look great in their quarterfinals win over the Arizona State Sun Devils, but they were able to do just enough to secure […]

The Penn State football team takes on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff (CFP) in what could be a frustrating night depending on the status of defensive end Abdul Carter. As fans lock in their predictions for the No. 6 Penn State football team against the No. 7 […]