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Week one of college football featured top 10 upsets involving the Southeastern Conference. But Florida football watched Vernon Brown III grab the spotlight — by grabbing the early case for Catch of the Year. D.J. Lagway escaped early pressure in the pocket. The quarterback located Brown III already deep down the field. Lagway rifled his […]

Today, for both North Carolina A&T and Tennessee State, it was the dawn of a new era. For North Carolina A&T, Shawn Gibbs returned to the Aggies in hopes of restoring the glory they accrued during their MEAC championships and Celebration Bowl runs. Meanwhile, Reggie Barlow leads a Tennessee State program that found immense success […]

Penn State is under more pressure than ever this season, as head coach James Franklin leads a talented and experienced roster that is in great position to contend for a national championship. The narrative surrounding this program is that it melts under the bright lights, but the entire locker room must stay focused on the […]

Although the Texas football team entered Saturday’s matchup versus Ohio State as the number one ranked team, the entire college football world knew this matchup would be a major test. If the Longhorns could pull out a win, then it would give them a massive boost heading into the rest of the season. The Texas […]

Florida State football took its upset celebration outside of Doak S. Campbell Stadium. By adding a massive win on the college football recruiting trail too after knocking off Alabama. Mike Norvell and company is adding the brother of an FSU legend. Class of 2026 wide receiver/defensive back Jonah Winston verbally committed to Florida State. If […]

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam refuted the idea of possibly eyeing Arch Manning for the 2026 NFL Draft, expressing his personal opinion (which many share) that the Texas quarterback will stay in college for another two years. Nevertheless, the billionaire businessman did make the short flight to Columbus for Saturday’s battle between the No. 1 […]

Perhaps the most anticipated game of the weekend featured Hampton University facing off against the reigning Celebration Bowl champions, Jackson State. Ever since leaving the MEAC in 2018, Hampton has competed in the Coastal Athletic Association and the Big South, and they haven’t been a part of regular HBCU competition in years. While they do […]

The Ohio State football program started the 2025 season with a massive win. The 14-7 victory over the top-ranked Texas Longhorns showed that the Buckeyes are serious about defending their College Football Playoff National Championship. Led by quarterback Julian Sayin and a dominant defense, the Ohio State football team has a strong case to go […]

The No. 8 Alabama football stumbled right out of the gate of its 2025 campaign, as the Crimson Tide fell prey to the unranked Florida State Seminoles on the road Saturday night via a 31-17 score. Making the night worse for Alabama in Tallahassee was the possible injury suffered by wide receiver Ryan Williams. The […]

Preseason buzz in Ames focused on quarterback Rocco Becht from Iowa State, who was projected as the No. 4 quarterback in the Big 12 for the 2025 season. But after what happened this weekend, maybe it’s time for a kicker ranking too, and if such a list existed, Kyle Konrardy would be sitting at No. […]

Arch Manning drew a bevy of detractors Saturday for Texas football. All after delivering an underwhelming performance against Ohio State. Many across the internet ripped the quarterback — except Dez Bryant. The former Dallas Cowboys all-pro once needed to beat Texas during his college football career. But the former Oklahoma State star blasted one critic […]

With the Texas football team losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon, 14-7, what’s capturing headlines is the performance of quarterback Arch Manning. As Manning would take accountability for the ugly Texas football loss, the performance also garnered the attention of sports analyst Skip Bayless and brought up his stock in the NFL […]

Many sons of famous athletes carry the burden of trying to live up to their father’s reputation. Devin Hester Jr. has probably heard that chatter, but the pressure he faces is unique. When people hear that last name, they think of one thing: legendary returner. Therefore, the Furman wide receiver is not just compared to […]

Texas football suffered its first loss of the season today, and some people are very, very upset at Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian. During the Longhorns’ 14-7 defeat to Ohio State, Manning, one of the most highly anticipated college football players in recent history, fell flat in the biggest game of his young career. The […]

When the Oregon Ducks took the field against Montana State, fans didn’t expect too much drama. Now sure, technically football isn’t played on paper, with weather, illness, injuries, and beyond all impacting any given game in unusual ways, but as a general rule, the No. 7 team in the nation doesn’t often fall to a […]

Despite coming out on top of two of the last four College Football Playoffs, Georgia enters the 2025 season in a different position. After flaming out in the 2024 quarterfinals, Kirby Smart’s team will begin the new year ranked No. 5 in the preseason college football rankings. Although still considered a preseason favorite to win […]

As the Texas football team lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon, 14-7, the sports world has focused on the disappointing performance from Texas quarterback Arch Manning. While there were fans roasting the Texas football star during the game, the star spoke after the game about the frustrations from his perspective. In the […]

Texas entered the 2025 college football season ranked No. 1 for the first time in school history. However, following a Week 1 loss to Ohio State on the road, Longhorns fans cannot help but wonder if quarterback Arch Manning might be overhyped. The game was just Manning’s third career start and his first on the […]

Florida State football handed the quarterback reins to Tommy Castellanos. Who went from conference rival to College Football Transfer Portal addition. Castellanos immediately hit the ground running — literally against Alabama. The former Boston College QB entered Doak Campbell Stadium expected to unleash his run and throw style. Which made him popular at Boston College. […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes heard all the top college football prognosticators talk about how powerful the top-ranked Texas Longhorns were and that they would march into Ohio Stadium and hand a defeat to the defending national champions. That talk inspired the Buckeyes, and they defended their home field and came away with a 14-7 triumph […]

A blocked Clark Atlanta field goal kick led to Valdosta State escaping an upset with a 31-28 victory. Valdosta State has been traditionally dominant against HBCUs, especially SIAC programs, with a record of 59-5 against the conference in the program’s history. Their last loss against an HBCU came in 2022 to the Jada Byers-led Virginia […]

With fans roasting the Texas football team and star quarterback Arch Manning due to the disappointing 14-7 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon, head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke after the game to give his initial thoughts. While the reality of the performance of Manning for Texas football sets in for fans, don’t […]

Texas football landed on the wrong side of history Saturday. The Longhorns become the first No. 1 team in 35 years to lose their opener. Steve Sarkisian then got blasted by a player from his USC past during the 14-7 loss to Ohio State. “Coach Sark” drew his critics who watched the marquee afternoon showdown. […]

Despite entering the 2025 college football season as the top-ranked team for the first time in program history, Texas struggled mightily in a 14-7 Week 1 loss to Ohio State. Following the defeat, head coach Steve Sarkisian is well aware that he needs more from quarterback Arch Manning and his offense. The game was just […]

They say it’s not how you start, but how well you finish. Well, Texas quarterback Arch Manning tried to epitomize that quote in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s season-opening face-off with Ohio State. Following a brutal beginning to his tenure as full-time starter, the much-discussed 21-year-old started to make headway against an imposing Buckeyes defense. […]

After all the hype and excitement surrounding the Ohio State football program’s season opener, it ended in triumph. The Buckeyes held on to their 14-point advantage over the top-ranked Texas Longhorns en route to a 14-7 win on Saturday in front of their home fans in Columbus. The No.1 versus No.3 matchup had captivated the […]

Ohio State football opened its 2025 season in dramatic fashion, delivering a highlight-reel moment that instantly captured national attention. In a gritty defensive battle against the No. 1 Texas Longhorns, it was Carnell Tate’s spectacular touchdown catch that stole the show early in the fourth quarter. On second-and-long, quarterback Julian Sayin lofted a 40-yard pass […]

As Texas football star Arch Manning has garnered fans’ reactions throughout the 14-7 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes, there is no denying that the performance was a disappointing one to start the season. With fans having their own bold predictions for the Texas football quarterback in Manning this season, the year is off to […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes football team opened its 2025 season with a high-stakes showdown against No. 1 Texas, but the momentum was disrupted by an unsettling development. Senior Kenyatta Jackson suffered a lower-body injury in the third quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. The injury to the senior now raises […]

College football’s biggest game of the season could be taking place in Columbus, Ohio Saturday afternoon. The third-ranked Ohio State football program hosts their top-ranked counterparts from Austin, the Texas Longhorns. While the matchup hasn’t had too many fireworks of the offensive variety, the defense has helped lead the way to a 14-0 lead as […]

Although it was the conclusion most had already come to, Oregon football has its starting quarterback. After a competition through the summer and fall camp, Dante Moore will start for the Ducks in their season opener. “Former top-five overall recruit Dante Moore will be Oregon’s starting quarterback, sources tell @CBSSports,” Matt Zenitz posted on X, […]

The hype has been loud surrounding Arch Manning all offseason, and he is making his first start since Quinn Ewers’ departure on Saturday. The No. 1 Longhorns are on the road taking on Ohio State, and Manning struggled a little in the first half. There were expected to be some struggles, and that was the […]

The biggest game of the college football week is taking place in Columbus on Saturday as the Ohio State football team is hosting Texas. The Longhorns are ranked No. 1 in the country to begin the year, and the Buckeyes are ranked No. 3. It doesn’t get much bigger than this. ESPN’s College GameDay was […]

Because of his profession, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has agreed to do many things he probably would not normally do in his regular life. He even lost 50 pounds to portray AIDS patient Ron Woodroof in 2013’s “Dallas Buyers Club.” He has the ability to fully immerse himself into a character, even when the […]

The energy was already high ahead of the Texas Longhorns showdown with the Ohio State Buckeyes, but actor and longtime Texas super-fan Matthew McConaughey managed to elevate it even further with a powerful pregame message. Just moments before kickoff at Ohio Stadium, McConaughey delivered an address that captured the mindset of a team on a […]

The 2025 college football season kicked off with high energy in Columbus, and one Ohio State Buckeyes football fan found himself at the center of a viral moment on ESPN’s College GameDay. During the show’s broadcast outside Ohio Stadium, the fan became an instant campus legend by drilling a perfect 33-yard field goal and winning […]

In his final College GameDay show, Lee Corso’s 431st headgear pick was in the city where he first wore it. Corso infamously put on the headgear of Brutus Buckeye on October 5, 1996, in Columbus, Ohio, predicting that then No. 3 Ohio State would defeat No. 4 Penn State. It’s only fitting that his final […]

Texas football is stepping into the spotlight with a heavyweight showdown against Ohio State. Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian made it clear how much faith he has in quarterback Arch Manning ahead of kickoff. In a pregame interview with FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft, Sarkisian kept his message short and powerful: “Today is his chance to […]

One of the most iconic figures in the college football world left his final footprint on the ESPN College GameDay stage on Saturday. Lee Corso changed the game almost 30 years ago when he put on the Brutus the Buckeye head to make his pick during the popular pregame show. Corso took the stage for […]