NCAA Football Articles - Page 56

Few college football teams have a more dedicated celebrity fan than Texas, which continues to receive weekly support from Matthew McConaughey. While the actor typically shows the team love even after a significant defeat, his decision not to do so after the Longhorns’ loss to Ohio State drew social media satire. McConaughey traveled with the […]

Tennessee football got its first win of the season in impressive fashion. Tennessee defeated Syracuse 45-26 on Saturday thanks to a blistering 31-14 first half. Starting quarterback Joey Aguilar played so well that Volunteers fans may have already forgotten the name Nico Iamaleava. Aguilar played well in his first game as the team’s starter. He […]

After a disappointing 2024 season, UCLA football has a new feel about it this fall as it looks for a bounce-back year to compete in the Big Ten. After having a dismal offense last season, the Bruins spent the big bucks in the transfer portal to go get former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava and bring […]

The LSU football team picked up a big non conference win on Saturday, by defeating Clemson 17-10. The Tigers got a huge effort from linebacker Harold Perkins, who returned from an injury. Perkins finished the game with a sack and two quarterback pressures. “First game back, there were some really, really good things,” LSU defensive […]

Entering Week 1 of the 2025 college football season, many fans expected Clemson and LSU to put on a high-paced offensive battle featuring elite quarterbacks Cade Klubnik and Garrett Nussmeier. Instead, defense dominated both sides, leading to a 17-10 upset win for Brian Kelly’s team. Klubnik and Nussmeier both had mediocre outings, leading to criticism […]

As the Alabama football team suffered an ugly loss to the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, 31-17, there is no doubt that it served as a shock to the sports world to see the eighth-ranked team in the country fall to an unranked program. With some in the community claiming that the loss by the […]

LSU football got its first huge win of the season on Saturday. LSU defeated No. 4 Clemson 17-10 after an impressive comeback in the second half led by QB Garrett Nussmeier. The comeback victory for LSU snapped a five-game losing streak in season openers. Nussmeier did not hold back when explaining what it feels like […]

All offseason long, Florida State football and quarterback Tommy Castellanos have been asking for it from Alabama. The Boston College transfer has been chirping the Crimson Tide all summer long in the lead-in to their season-opening clash on Saturday in Tallahassee, and the Seminoles backed it up. Florida State came out in the 2025 opener […]

  One of college football’s greats is hanging up his cleats for good. Or rather, he’s hanging up his headset. Lee Corso, famed ESPN personality and widely considered the father of College GameDay, made his final appearance on the show. Corso showed up on the GameDay coverage of the Texas Longhorns against the Ohio State […]

Even Steve Sarkisian believes that fans are getting a little too ahead of themselves when it comes to Arch Manning. Following Texas’ Week 1 loss to Ohio State to kick off the 2025 college football season, Sarkisian demanded that fans take it easy on his quarterback after giving him unrealistic preseason expectations. Sarkisian has been […]

Ohio State football won its 26th-straight season opener in its matchup against Texas, but there was some more history that was made after the victory. Julian Sayin became the first quarterback to make his first career start against the No. 1 team and win since 1984. To make things even more interesting, the quarterback in […]

As the Alabama football team suffered a loss to the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday evening, 31-17, there is no doubt some in the football world question the program’s validity, losing the opening contest of the season to an unranked opponent. Subsequently, after Ty Simpson won the Alabama football starting quarterback job, there was an […]

Florida State football turned to Tommy Castellanos to reignite a team that finished 2-10 in 2024, and the quarterback wasted no time making an impact. In his Seminoles debut, the Boston College transfer immediately showcased his dual-threat abilities against No. 8 Alabama, leading FSU to a shocking 31-17 upset in Tallahassee. The Seminoles student body […]

The 2025 college football season started off with a bang for Georgia football. Facing off against the unranked Marshall Thundering Herd, the Bulldogs flexed their might. Their 45-7 win saw the team pull away from the get-go, leading 24-0 at the end of the first half. It was a dominant win for fifth-ranked team in […]

Alabama football lost another disappointing game on Saturday, to the Florida State Seminoles. It was a discouraging start to Kalen DeBoer’s second campaign with the program. The loss is being described as a new low for the proud Alabama football program. “It was bad all around. The promises of a confident, prepared Alabama program ready […]

Michigan football kicked off the 2025 season with a strong 34-17 victory over New Mexico at the Big House on Saturday night. Fans got a glimpse of the Wolverines’ new-look offense led by freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood and an impressive running game by Justice Haynes. But off the gridiron, another sports star caught some attention. […]

LSU football had a few things working against them coming into their season opener against Clemson, but they were able to defy the odds. The first thing they were able to do was end their five-game losing streak in openers with a 17-10 victory. The second thing was that they were able to beat Clemson, […]

Georgia coach Kirby Smart had a powerful and emotional moment after the Bulldogs’ 45-7 win over Marshall. Following the hard-fought victory, Smart embraced his mother in a heartfelt scene that captured more than just a game win. Alison Mastrangelo of WSB-TV posted a video of the moment on social media, calling it, “Emotional moment between […]

What should have been a perfect day for the Clemson Tigers football team ended in heartbreak. They started their season opener against SEC rivals LSU with a bang, leading 10-3 after the first half. It seemed like Dabo Swinney and his team had conquered their demons and finally beat an SEC team. Alas, it was […]

The Ohio State football program made a powerful statement in their first game of the season. The team upended Texas, 14-7, behind some excellent defense and strong rushing offense. Ohio State coach Ryan Day revealed his feelings about his new quarterback, Julian Sayin, following the victory. “When you’re the quarterback at Ohio State and you’re […]

Clemson football failed its first major test of the 2025 college football season. Clemson lost to No. 9 LSU 17-10 on Saturday night after melting down in the second half. It is a tough way to start the season, especially after some analysts predicted Clemson will be national champions. Tigers fans are looking for answers. […]

In his 11th season as head coach, James Franklin finally got over the hump and led Penn State to the 2024-2025 College Football Playoffs. Returning one of the most experienced teams in the country, the Nittany Lions enter the new season as title contenders and the favorite to win the Big 10. With everything seemingly […]

This year’s Texas Southern versus Prairie View A&M matchup was arguably the most anticipated HBCU game of the weekend. The Labor Day Classic is already a huge event, often turning into an amazing game between two heated rivals. But this year, the off-the-field drama made the game even more personal and intriguing to watch. The […]

The New Mexico Lobos pulled off a marvelous trick play during their season opener against the No. 14 Michigan Wolverines on Saturday evening. It happened in the final minutes of the second quarter. New Mexico was scoreless as they needed points on the board to keep up with Michigan, who led 17-0 at the time. […]

In a thrilling start to the 2025 college football season, No. 9 LSU stunned No. 4 Clemson with a 17-10 victory on the road at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The primetime clash, featuring Heisman hopeful quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Cade Klubnik, provided plenty of drama, but not all of it on the field. During a […]

Alabama Football head coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed that star wide receiver Ryan Williams suffered a concussion during the Crimson Tide’s 31-17 season-opening loss to Florida State. Williams had to leave the game late in the fourth quarter. He took a hard hit while trying to secure a pass near midfield. Williams, a sophomore and one […]

The No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats escaped from an upset by scoring a touchdown in the final minute to get past FCS opponent North Dakota 38-35 on Saturday night. It was an absolute battle between the two squads, trading blows throughout the course of the game. North Dakota even led 21-17 at halftime, putting Kansas […]

The Michigan football team opened up the 2025 season on Saturday night with a win against New Mexico. The Wolverines ended up winning the game 34-17, but it wasn’t all good. At one point the third quarter, Michigan went from thinking it had a scoop and score touchdown to one of their best defensive players […]

Clemson football joined a list no top 10 program wants to join. Falling in week one of the college football season. The No 4 ranked Tigers’ loss to LSU Saturday left many fans in dismay. Clemson sparked early energy with its famed entrance leading into “Howard’s Rock.” Which players rub before jogging down the field. […]

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer was not very happy following the Crimson Tide’s stunning 31-17 season-opening loss to Florida State, his first game of year two in Tuscaloosa. DeBoer’s message for starting quarterback Ty Simpson was clear: it’s time to trust his reads and let it fly. “Kalen DeBoer said Ty Simpson needs to trust […]

Southern University quarterback Jalen Woods suffered a nasty injury during the team’s victory over Mississippi Valley State University. Early in the second quarter, Woods was dealt a hard helmet-to-helmet hit on a QB run that left him unconscious on the ground. As Southern University’s medical staff and coaches tended to him, an ambulance truck came […]

John Mateer pulled off a record-breaking performance that featured Baker Mayfield in the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners’ 35-3 blowout win over the Illinois State Redbirds on Saturday night. Mateer joined the Sooners this past offseason, leaving the Washington State Cougars after three seasons. He became the starter in the 2024 campaign, coming into his own […]

Texas Tech football endured a weather delay against Arkansas Pine-Bluff Saturday. But what hasn’t slowed down is its explosive college football recruiting efforts. This time beating Ryan Day and his Ohio State Buckeyes for this five-star. Offensive tackle Cooper Hackett added to the Red Raiders’ impressive run of recruits. Choosing TTU over Ohio State and […]

In HBCU football, it’s rare that you see Celebration Bowl rematches during the regular season. But the Orange Blossom Classic brought Howard University and Florida A&M together for the second iteration of their matchup after a thrilling 2023 Celebration Bowl face-off. In that game, Willie Simmons led Florida A&M to their first Celebration Bowl victory […]

Dante Moore had an excellent performance in the No. 7 Oregon Ducks’ season opener against the Montana State Bobcats on Saturday evening. His efforts earned praise from head coach Dan Lanning. It marked his first start with the Ducks, entering the third season of his collegiate career. He initially represented the UCLA Bruins in 2023, […]

Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning is all about building for the future and creating opportunities. The Ducks rolled the Montana State Bobcats 59-13 in Eugene, showing off plenty of offensive firepower and, interestingly, a two-kicker strategy that got fans talking. Lanning is known for a player-first, growth-minded approach that prioritizes experience and competition, an […]

Alabama football walked off receiving the biggest stunner of Saturday. The No. 8 Crimson Tide not only fell 31-17 to unranked Florida State, but a large Kalen DeBoer issue surfaced. DeBoer accepted the Crimson Tide opening following his national title game appearance with Washington after the 2023 season. He faced the daunting task of replacing […]

Chennis Berry in his first year with the program at South Carolina State, had a magical season. Berry has proven himself to be a certified program-builder, as he led Benedict College to prominence in the SIAC and Division II football in only three seasons with the program. After a MEAC championship in his first season […]

James Franklin loved a lot of what his Penn State Nittany Lions squad did in their season opener against the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday evening. However, he had one issue to point out. The No. 2 Nittany Lions were coming off the best season in program history, finishing with a 13-3 record in 2024. […]