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Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi raised eyebrows with a shocking take on Saturday’s Notre Dame showdown. While fans and media call it a must-win, Narduzzi dismissed that narrative entirely, prioritizing ACC games over the high-profile matchup. During his Monday press conference, when asked if the No. 10 Notre Dame game was critical for the […]

In an inbox flooded with thousands of pitches daily, one stuck out: an email about a new fictional HBCU novel, Nostrof University, written by author Chanese Jaa. The premise immediately grabbed attention, chronicling the daily life of HBCU students, campus politics, student leadership, and the intricacies of Greek life and athletics—a narrative rarely seen fully […]

Some of the favorites for the Heisman Trophy had defining games in Week 11. This has caused some changes in the Heisman Trophy Power Rankings. There are clear front-runners now, but other players who are in the running for the coveted award. 1. Fernando Mendoza- Quarterback- Indiana Fernando Mendoza returns to the top spot in […]

LSU is coming off a 20-9 loss to Alabama, the team’s fourth loss in five games. Alabama and Ty Simpson dominated the game on Saturday in LSU’s first game under interim coach Frank Wilson. While the team took the loss, three people are the most to blame for the disaster. Simpson had a solid game […]

The 2025 Nebraska football season has been one of the better ones they have had in recent memory. They sit at 7-3, and despite Dylan Raiola being lost for the season, the Cornhuskers came out and looked great against UCLA on Saturday night. Emmett Johnson was a difference maker on the ground, and it even […]

Every year in college football, there is a debate about which conference is the best in the country. It usually comes down to the Big Ten or the SEC, especially in recent years. This year, it comes down to the Big Ten and the SEC once again, as the SEC boasts depth, while the Big […]

It was a massive matchup in the Big 12 this past week, as Texas Tech defeated BYU 29-7. Texas Tech has moved to 9-1 on the year, and is one of the best teams in college football. The dominant fashion of the victory over BYU shows that the Red Raiders are going to be a […]

Pittsburgh football grabbed the nation’s attention amid its five-game winning streak. The Panthers are now the top-ranked Atlantic Coast Conference team this week. Now Pat Narduzzi has Notre Dame to prepare for — with a chance to shoot up the rankings. Pitt can spark College Football Playoff conversations this week by stunning the Fighting Irish. […]

Jeremy Ruckert was 10 years old when his beloved New York Jets last competed for a chance to reach the Super Bowl. Center Nick Mangold was a crucial member of that squad and solidified himself as a Gang Green great during his 11-year run in the Meadowlands. The two-time First-Team All-Pro passed away at 41 […]

Penn State football is a catastrophe. The Nittany Lions entered the 2025 season with high hopes after finishing 2024 ranked No. 4 in the nation and returning a large chunk of their offense. However, things quickly derailed after an overtime loss to the Oregon Ducks. After starting the year 3-0, Penn State dropped to 3-3, […]

The Texas football team didn’t let a rumor cloud the win. After the overtime escape against Mississippi State, Steve Sarkisian blasted pregame chatter linking him to NFL openings, calling the report absolutely ridiculous and saying he spoke up to protect his locker room. His agents issued a denial, and the coach doubled down that his […]

Texas football has been playing well over the past few games, and they have a real test coming up soon against Georgia. Head coach Kirby Smart knows what his team is in store for, and he knows that Arch Manning is a problem. Before their matchup, Smart spoke about the Texas quarterback and shared what […]

Currently, nine of the 16 teams in the SEC are bowl eligible, and four teams are currently ranked to make the College Football Playoff. Still, with some big games over the weekend, there was some movement this week in the SEC Power Rankings. 1. Texas A&M (-) The Aggies still sit as the top team […]

One of the strangest plays that you will ever see happened on Friday night when the USC football team attempted a fake punt that counted in the moment, but in retrospect was actually illegal, according to Mike Pereira. USC brought in third-string quarterback Sam Huard for the fake punt, but he was wearing the same […]

The Oklahoma Sooners continue to roll through their 2025 schedule following a 33-27 victory vs. the No. 14-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. The narrow win improved the Sooners’ record to 7-2 and secured a much-needed win against a ranked opponent for Oklahoma football. However, the win almost did not come to be in the late fourth quarter. […]

The night belonged to a sophomore who turned a routine handoff into a jaw-dropper. Early in the second half against Navy, Jeremiyah Love knifed through traffic for a 48-yard touchdown that ignited Notre Dame’s football team’s blowout, the latest in a season of momentum-swinging plays. CJ Carr was sharp and efficient, going 13 of 16 […]

On Saturday, Indiana football experienced the thrill of victory while Penn State endured the agony of defeat. They squeaked by with a 27-24 win and remain undefeated at 10-0, ranked No. 2 in the nation. After the victory, head coach Curt Cignetti got so caught up with emotion that he now explains why, per Zach […]

A week after a murky update on Ryan Wingo’s thumb, the tone in Austin shifted toward optimism. Steve Sarkisian has stayed measured about timelines, but the staff expects the freshman playmaker to be available as the Texas football team comes out of the bye and points everything at a November 15 trip to Georgia. That […]

A late-week wrinkle clouds the Indiana football team’s spotless run, with top receiver Elijah Sarratt trending away from action after a hamstring issue surfaced following the Maryland win. The veteran target, who paces the Hoosiers in touchdowns and yards per catch, was described as unlikely for Penn State, a precaution that prioritizes November availability over […]

Florida’s season took a nasty turn long before this week’s headlines. Back in early September, starting wideout Eugene Wilson III hurt his meniscus in the 45-7 win over Samford, had it repaired, then was ruled out for Texas A&M after being labeled a game-time decision. Billy Napier conceded how much that loss stung, noting the […]

The LSU Tigers and Brian Kelly remain locked in a financial standoff over his buyout. The fired coach’s attorneys are demanding the full $54 million payout and threatening legal action. LSU previously offered smaller settlements, but those talks collapsed after the departure of former athletic director Scott Woodward. After being let go on October 26, […]

Texas football catapulted back into the College Football Playoff picture through a late surge. But now the Longhorns sustained a massive college football recruiting loss — with Taven Epps going from April commit to decommitting. The Class of 2027 linebacker and four-star from Tustin reopened his recruitment Sunday evening. Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals confirmed Epps’ […]

Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes landed a talented prospect in the secondary, flipping JJ Dunnigan’s commitment from the Kansas Jayhawks to South Beach. Dunnigan announced his decision to commit to the Hurricanes on Sunday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Manhattan, Kansas, he originally pledged to the Jayhawks in January before changing course […]

BYU is coming off its first loss of the year, losing to Texas Tech 29-7. BYU is still near the top of the Big 12 currently. Texas Tech is 6-1 in conference play, while both BYU and Cincinnati are 5-1 in conference play. While BYU can still make the playoffs, they need to look at […]

The biggest college football traffic jam belongs in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia took a stunning loss to Wake Forest, which impacts its top ACC ranking from last week. But Louisville’s ranking gets impacted too — leading to the new No. 1 team here. 1. Pittsburgh (+2) The Panthers are one of four ACC teams […]

Week 11 of the College Football season is now in the books. While many top-ranked teams won, some of the end of the Top 25 saw losses. This has caused some changes in the College Football Top 25 Power Rankings. 1. Ohio State  Ohio State is one of three remaining undefeated teams and retains the […]

Ohio State football is undefeated on the season, and getting even more good news. The Buckeyes landed the commitment of a talented four-star prospect on Sunday. Defensive lineman Emanuel Ruffin committed to Ohio State, per On3. The defensive lineman recently decommitted from Colorado football and head coach Deion Sanders. It was a quick turnaround for […]

The Texas A&M football team posted yet another impressive win on Saturday. The Aggies defeated the Missouri Tigers, 38-17, to advance to 9-0 on the season. Texas A&M remains tied for first in the SEC, with a 6-0 conference mark. The Aggies proved with this win that they are one of the best teams in […]

Three weeks now remain in the college football regular season after the Week 11 slate, which gave some tough tests to contenders around the country. The reveal of the first College Football Playoff rankings before the weekend added an extra layer of intrigue to the mix. Indiana passed a big test on the road in […]

The Texas Longhorns had a bye in Week 11, as the program got a well-deserved break after its 34-31 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores in Week 10. With the AP Top 25 list being released on Sunday, it appears the Longhorns are back in the top 10 despite not even playing. Texas moved up three […]

The Oregon Ducks escaped Kinnick Stadium with an 18-16 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday night, surviving a defensive slugfest that looked nothing like their usual highlight-reel performances. Head coach Dan Lanning summed it up perfectly in his postgame interview, calling it an “old-school Big Ten game” that tested his team’s toughness in ways […]

Texas Tech football’s recent success continues with a 29-7 win over the BYU Cougars on Saturday, which also contained another huge outing from star linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. With the Texas Tech football linebacker entering Heisman Trophy conversations, he would speak on the win over BYU and what it means. The victory over the No. 7 […]

LSU walked into Tuscaloosa hunting for a season reset and walked out with a gut punch of its own. Star wideout Nic Anderson was carted off with an apparent knee injury in the third quarter, a worrying development for a Tigers offense already wobbling through an uneven fall. The scene cut through the noise of […]

The Luke Fickell era of Wisconsin football has been an unmitigated disaster for most of the last three years. But on Saturday, shortly after Fickell was given another public show of support by his athletic director, the Badgers pulled off their biggest win since Fickell took over. Amid near-constant talk about whether Fickell would or […]

The Wisconsin football program got a huge win on Saturday. Wisconsin beat Washington 13-10 in a wild game that improves their record to 3-6 on the season. The superstitious may point to one minor change as the reason why the Badgers were able to pull off the big win. Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have enjoyed a successful season after getting out to an 0-2 start, and head coach Marcus Freeman recently claimed that running back Jeremiyah Love should be a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate. “In my mind, yes, he is. There is no question about it,” Freeman told Drew Mentock of 247 Sports. […]

The Big Ten has finally responded to the controversial fake punt trick play USC executed in Week 11 against Northwestern. As many expected, the conference admitted that the play violated rules and should have been flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. In an official statement, the Big Ten recognized that the play violated one of the “unfair […]

The Wisconsin football team has had a season to forget. The Badgers are just 3-6 on the campaign, and head coach Luke Fickell is on the hot seat. Wisconsin got a big win though on Saturday, defeating Washington 16-13. It was a wild game, as Wisconsin’s top passer was actually kicker Sean West. West completed […]

The latest blow to the LSU football team’s protection plan came on October 20, when starting left tackle Tyree Adams suffered an ankle injury against Vanderbilt and was projected to miss multiple games, per Matt Zenitz. That matters for Garrett Nussmeier’s survival in the pocket as much as it matters for LSU’s November ambitions. He […]