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The 2025 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game is still 13 weeks away, but that didn’t stop Barstool Sports founder, FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff analyst, and Wolverines alum/superfan/booster Dave Portnoy from throwing down a wild gauntlet for Ryan Day and his Buckeyes. “I don’t think there’s ever been a head coach in the history of […]

The 2025 college football season is underway, and Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has already delivered one of its most heartfelt moments. During ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast on August 30 from Ohio Stadium, Sarkisian paid emotional tribute to Lee Corso in what would be the legendary analyst’s final live appearance. College GameDay took to […]

Ohio State football fans made sure Dave Portnoy knew he was deep in enemy territory. The Barstool Sports founder, a proud Michigan supporter, was met with loud boos as he arrived for Big Noon Kickoff. Yet what started as a rude welcome quickly turned hilarious. Former Ohio state football coach Urban Meyer presented Dave Portnoy […]

ESPN’s College Gameday is not what it is without the legendary Lee Corso. In April, he announced his retirement as the beloved college football analyst after 38 years. Tributes came pouring in from fans and colleagues alike. On Saturday, during the opening of College GameDay, a huge banner was on display among Ohio State fans […]

As the 2025 college football season kicks off, Ohio State enters as the reigning national champions for the first time since 2014. Under Ryan Day, the Buckeyes dominated the College Football Playoff, winning by an average of 17.5 points per game. The Buckeyes capped off their national title pursuit with a 34-23 defeat against Notre […]

Before the Texas Longhorns’ kickoff against the Ohio State Buckeyes, fans of the defending national college football champions made no secret about their thoughts on Arch Manning. When FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff showed Manning on the screen in front of a raucous crowd of Buckeyes fans in Columbus, they had just one word for him: […]

No matter where he is, Dave Portnoy will not stop being an outspoken Michigan football fan. That was evident when the Barstool Sports founder made his debut as a featured member of FOX Sports’ ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ and could not stop promoting the Wolverines and Bryce Underwood in front of Ohio State fans at Ohio […]

The 2025 college football season is just getting started, and the LSU Tigers football program is already the talk of the sport. Longtime analyst and College GameDay icon Lee Corso used his final appearance on the show to make a headline-grabbing pick—predicting the Tigers football program will win the national championship this year. The buzz […]

The atmosphere around Ohio State football is electric, but not everyone received a warm welcome in Columbus. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy arrived ahead of Ohio State’s anticipated showdown against the Texas Longhorns and was met with animosity from passionate Buckeyes fans. Soon after, videos of Dave Portnoy moments began trending online. Walking into enemy […]

As the Texas football team faces the Ohio State Buckeyes in the opening game of the season, there is no doubt an immense amount of expectations for the contest between the top-three teams. One aspect of the game people have been locking their predictions on is regarding Texas football star Arch Manning and how he […]

Even though Deion Sanders said Colorado will be OK following a loss to Georgia Tech, some aren’t buying it. The Buffaloes lost 27-20 and Sanders failed to use the two remaining timeouts late in the game. Georgia Tech broke a 20-20 tie after a 45-yard touchdown run by QB Haynes King. Colorado had a chance […]

The college football season is barely underway, but the Army Black Knights football team has already suffered one of its most stunning defeats in recent memory, falling 30-27 in double overtime to the Tarleton State Texans football team, an FCS program that entered Michie Stadium as a 14.5-point underdog. The Black Knights watched a 14-point […]

Lincoln Riley and USC are looking to make a statement in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season in their matchup with Missouri State. After going just 7-6 in their first year in the Big 10, the Trojans expect to compete at a much higher level with their feet now beneath them. Ahead of […]

In his first game without his sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, or Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders had to find new playmakers. On Friday night against Georgia Tech, one of them emerged: running back Micah Welch. Though the Buffaloes dropped their season opener 27-20 at Folsom Field, Sanders came away […]

Deion Sanders gave fans an assuring message despite the Colorado Buffaloes’ 27-20 loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Friday night. It was a stunning loss for the Buffaloes, who were coming off a 9-4 finish last season. It marked their best season since their 10-4 display in 2016, well before Sanders arrived at […]

One of the Auburn Tigers’ transfer additions pulled off an impressive highlight in their season opener against the Baylor Bears on Friday night. That player turned out to be Rayshawn Pleasant. Pleasant joined the Tigers this past offseason, leaving the Tulane Green Wave after two seasons. The young cornerback racked up 40 tackles, three pass […]

Earlier this summer, the Michigan football team announced plans to open up the 2026 season with a game in Germany. The Wolverines are set to play Western Michigan to begin the year, and it is looking like the game will take place at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany. However, athletic director Warde Manuel recently […]

The story of Saturday’s contest between the Michigan football team and New Mexico will be the play of freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood. Underwood was named the starting QB for the Wolverines earlier this week, and fans are eager to see him perform for the first time. The hype surrounding him is loud, and New Mexico […]

The Fighting Irish enter 2025 carrying the weight of both expectation and unfinished business. After coming within a single game of capturing their first national championship since 1988, Marcus Freeman’s squad knows the bar has been raised. The Irish faithful demand more than playoff appearances now. They crave hardware. With a roster built on veteran […]

LSU football enters 2025 with a familiar swagger and an undercurrent of urgency. The Tigers have all the raw ingredients for a breakthrough year. They have a veteran quarterback ready to seize the spotlight, a deep stable of offensive playmakers, and a defense that’s been reloaded through the portal with SEC-sized talent. The expectations in […]

Kaidon Salter landed his first highlight as a member of Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes during the season opener against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Friday night. Salter joined the Buffaloes this past offseason, leaving the Liberty Flames after four seasons. He made his way up the ranks until he secured the starting job in […]

Founder and owner of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, was recently hired on as a panelist for Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” for the upcoming college football season. However, he will not be part of the main desk crew. Despite that, the decision has come with plenty of controversy, as even the Ohio State Buckeyes tried to […]

Brent Venables, the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, signed a six-year, $51.6 million contract with the program in the summer of 2024. Despite signing that deal, reports indicate that Venables is taking a pay cut. The 54-year-old head coach is taking a $1 million pay cut because that money is going toward revenue sharing, […]

Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes faces three counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving with serious bodily injury following a May 10 crash in his hometown of Largo, Florida, that killed three people and seriously injured a fourth. Largo lies about 20 miles east of Tampa and 15 miles north of St. […]

The Alabama football team may not have to go into its season opener versus Florida State without one of the key members of its offensive line. After missing a chunk of fall camp due to a concussion, Alabama guard Jaeden Roberts has been cleared to play on Saturday versus the Seminoles, according to Yea Alabama, […]

Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore recently named true freshman Bryce Underwood as the starting quarterback for the 2025-26 season. The Wolverines are officially in a new era with one of the most exciting high school prospects taking over. On Friday, Underwood revealed that he has big plans for his jersey sales while playing at […]

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola has never hidden his admiration for Patrick Mahomes from the moment his college football career began. With the Cornhuskers kicking off the 2025 season at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, nobody was more excited than Raiola, particularly with his idol in the stands. However, that did not stop […]

Fresh off a season opening 17-0 shoutout win over Miami (OH) in their Week 0 matchup, the Wisconsin football program will look continue that trend during their game against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday. During their opening win, the Wisconsin football team did receive a bit of a scare involving starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. […]

Texas vs. Ohio State is less than 24 hours away! Week 1 is kicking off with a bang in what could ultimately be the best game of the 2025 college football season. These two teams met in last year’s College Football Playoff, as the Buckeyes got the job done against Texas in the Semifinal to […]

Tennessee will begin the 2025 college football season without arguably its best player. The Volunteers will be without All-American cornerback Jermod McCoy in Week 1, who remains sidelined with an injury. McCoy, who tore his ACL in January, is still not ready to return to the field. The junior is expected to “miss multiple games” […]

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes begin the 2025 college football season Saturday with a huge game against top-ranked Texas. Many observers believe that the Buckeyes will have their hands filled in this game and that quarterback Arch Manning and the Longhorns will have the upper hand even though the game is at the […]

Texas has been one of the last four teams standing in each of the last two seasons, so they understand pressure. This year, though, expectations are arguably higher than they have ever been in the Steve Sarkisian era. The Longhorns have returned to the point where it is national championship or bust, and that is […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes recently announced that Julin Sayin is the starting quarterback for the 2025-26 season. With the Week 1 opener against the Texas Longhorns right around the corner, head coach Ryan Day shares an honest take about Sayin’s expectations this season. During a guest appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the 46-year-old head […]

As Ty Simpson won the Alabama football starting quarterback competition, there is no doubt some immense expectations in leading a highly successful program. While fans give their predictions for how Simpson will play for the Alabama football team, former head coach Nick Saban would also provide his thoughts on the junior signal-caller. Saban would appear […]

Alabama Crimson Tide legend Nick Saban surprisingly retired after the 2023-24 season. Since then, he has taken on a role on “College GameDay,” offering his expert advice and takes about teams around the nation. However, rumors have swirled that he could potentially return to coaching. On Friday, Saban addressed those rumors. During a guest appearance […]

College football is back. Nebraska got a huge win over Cincinnati last night while USF dominated No. 25 Boise State earlier in the day. More games will be played today, while College GameDay returns on Saturday. The crew is back in Columbus, Ohio, for a huge contest between No. 3 Ohio State and No. 1 […]

Former head coach and longtime analyst Lee Corso is set to make his final appearance on College GameDay on Saturday, August 30. He’s finally retiring after working on ESPN’s popular morning show since 1987. With his final appearance on the program nearing, longtime co-host Kirk Herbstreit delivered an emotional speech to Corso. During what appears […]

Wisconsin football lost starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. due to a non-contact injury during the first half of the Badgers’ 17-0 season-opening win over Miami (OH), continuing a trend of QB injuries in Madison, but Luke Fickell said he doesn’t believe Wisconsin is “snakebit.” Sure, it would seem like it, with Tanner Mordecai, a transfer […]

With the UCF football team led once again by head coach Scott Frost, he would enjoy a win in his first game back over Jacksonville State on Thursday night, 17-10. As the UCF football team looks to rank high among Big 12 programs, there is concern over the team’s quarterback position. Starting quarterback Cam Fancher […]