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Oklahoma football entered Norman boasting one of the nation’s top defenses. That aspect handed the Sooners the edge over Ole Miss on Saturday in this massive Southeastern Conference (SEC) showdown. Except Lane Kiffin exploited OU’s high-powered defense, leading into the 34-26 stunner on the road. Kiffin even put aside potential distractions about his future to […]

Since LSU composed one of the most dominant seasons in college football history in 2019-20, going 15-0 and smashing Clemson in the national title game, the program has endured loads of disappointment. Brian Kelly brought stability back to Baton Rouge upon arriving ahead of the 2022 campaign, but the Tigers plateaued under his helm and […]

USC’s football team recruiting pulse didn’t cool after landing 2026 CB Jayden Crowder, a day removed from his Cal decommit. Lincoln Riley’s staff kept the local-to-LA momentum rolling out of Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic and elsewhere, stacking secondary talent in a class that already features multiple Carson Palmer-coached standouts and the nation’s top JUCO corner. […]

This weekend, the football world was rocked by the sudden passing of former Ohio State and New York Jets center Nick Mangold. Mangold was dealing with kidney disease and went public with his condition earlier this month, asking for a kidney replacement. Kidney disease was something that Mangold had dealt with over the last 19 […]

LSU’s football team breakup with Brian Kelly has spawned a wave of unflattering aftershocks. In the aftermath of the 49-25 home loss to Texas A&M and Kelly’s dismissal, a local radio personality alleged that Kelly spent significant time on the golf course during his tenure, fueling frustration about focus and culture. “Just heard BK carded […]

Following a pivotal 34-26 road win versus Oklahoma on Saturday, Ole Miss fans can taste a long-awaited College Football Playoff berth. Oxford knows better than to celebrate too early, with South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi State all relishing the opportunity to tarnish the Rebels’ campaign, but this is a momentous time in the program’s history. […]

The Texas Longhorns have a crucial matchup looming against top-10 Vanderbilt, and if Arch Manning can’t go, Troy transfer Matthew Caldwell will get the nod at quarterback. Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian has expressed confidence in the senior, who has completed eight passes with a touchdown so far in 2025. "The players have a lot of […]

Texas Tech spent the first half of the week waiting on a quarterback decision. After the upset loss at Arizona State, insider reports framed Behren Morton as day-to-day and headed for a midweek evaluation following limited practice work. The uncertainty hung over a Red Raiders offense that sputtered on third down in Tempe and needed […]

The 2025 Indiana football season has been magical, and they are on a path to the Big Ten Championship and a berth in the College Football Playoff. The Hoosiers are in the middle of the best season in school history, and while all of the spotlight has been on their offense, this defense has been […]

Penn State’s football team leadership has been emotional and unequivocal about Drew Allar in the wake of his season-ending injury. After the 22-21 loss to Northwestern, athletic director Pat Kraft fought back tears, describing the junior quarterback as “one hell of a young man,” underscoring how much Allar meant to the locker room and the […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Texas football program improved to 6-2 with an impressive overtime road win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Texas found itself trailing by 17 points in this game in the second half, but ultimately, quarterback Arch Manning and the team’s talented array of supporting weapons were able to do enough to storm […]

After Baylor’s 41-20 loss to Cincinnati, there has been a change made to the Bears’ coaching staff. ESPN’s Pete Thamel initially reported this morning that Baylor offensive line coach Mason Miller “is no longer with the program.” Bears head coach Dave Aranda confirmed Thamel’s report, saying that it is a “personal matter.” Dave Aranda confirms […]

Ten days after James Franklin’s firing, the reverberations are still felt in Happy Valley, Penn State’s football team seat. On ESPN’s College GameDay, Franklin said his “goal hasn’t changed,” insisting he plans to chase a national title elsewhere after a 3-3 start and a swift dismissal that followed losses to Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern. Penn […]

North Carolina’s football team week swung from heartbreak to hope. After a 17-16 defeat to Virginia that ended inches shy of the goal line, Tar Heels fans vented over the finish and the red-zone droughts that have defined a frustrating season. The defense hung in, but an offense that settled for field goals and a […]

Over the weekend, the LSU football program made headlines when it was announced that head coach Brian Kelly had been dismissed from his position. The news came in the wake of LSU’s home loss to the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday evening, in which they were blown out by a score of 49-25. Kelly had […]

Penn State’s reset created an opening, and the Oklahoma football team pounced. After a three-game skid culminating in a Week 6 loss to Northwestern, the Nittany Lions fired head coach James Franklin, a move reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Franklin, who had been in charge since 2014, departed despite a strong overall record and a […]

After firing head football coach Brian Kelly, LSU is on the hunt for someone to lead its football program back to national title contention. Could Lane Kiffin be that man? By dismissing Kelly, who went 34-14 in parts of four seasons as head coach, LSU is making it clear to its fan base and the […]

The LSU football team has turned the page. After a 44-23 home loss to No. 3 Texas, A&M dropped the Tigers to 5-3, the school fired Brian Kelly on Sunday, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Kelly departs after four seasons at 34-14 overall and 19-10 in SEC play, with three bowl titles but no breakthrough toward […]

Just a few short months ago, LSU football seemed to be one of the favorites to win the national title in 2025 after getting a road win over Clemson. Now, that win has aged like milk, and it turns out neither of those two teams were contenders in the first place. On Sunday, after LSU […]

On Saturday, Missouri football suffered more than just a critical loss for its SEC Championship and College Football Playoff hopes. Sure, a loss to Vanderbilt didn’t help matters in either of those departments, but an injury to quarterback Beau Pribula cast a dark cloud over the entire contest for the Tigers. Pribula suffered what appeared […]

The BYU Cougars aren’t sneaking up on anyone anymore. After their 41-27 comeback win over Iowa State, BYU moved to 8–0 for the 2025 NCAA football season. It’s becoming clear that this is no feel-good fluke. What head coach Kalani Sitake’s program has built is sustainable, formidable, and increasingly deserving of national respect. The Cougars […]

LSU football launched its search for a new head coach Sunday night after Brian Kelly got fired. The Tigers end a four-season run by Kelly who leaves with a 34-14 record in Baton Rouge. But will recruits follow Kelly out of LSU too? Coach firings leave ripple effects on the college football recruiting trail. Penn […]

LSU football made the decision to fire a coach who was 20 victories above the .500 mark. But being 34-14 in Baton Rouge wasn’t enough to save Brian Kelly. Even the athletic director dropped the mic on why the decision was made. Scott Woodward is the man who helped decide the fate of Kelly on […]

The seventh power conference head coaching opening surfaced in Baton Rouge Sunday. LSU football fired Brian Kelly, which ends a four-season run with the Tigers. This CFB season has witnessed high-profile openings sprout like never before. UCLA and Penn State represent the biggest ones available in the Big Ten. Oklahoma State parted ways with its […]

The LSU Tigers have made a major decision to move on from Brian Kelly following their latest loss to the No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies. LSU made the decision to fire the head coach on Sunday, per On3 insider Pete Nakos. They lost in a 44-23 blowout on Saturday evening, which had the home crowd […]

Auburn football defeated a rival undergoing an in-season coaching change in Arkansas. Does that mean Hugh Freeze saved his own job status? Athletic director John Cohen spoke out about the pending status of the head football coach via CBS Sports. He pointed out the struggles plaguing the team early on. “We’ve gotta find a way […]

LSU football has been led by 33 different head coaches including Brian Kelly. But could No. 34 arrive soon following the collapse against Texas A&M? LSU fans chanted “Fire Kelly” during and after the 49-25 defeat Saturday against the the Aggies. Worse for Kelly? Those jeers came on his birthday. And now, Kelly’s future is […]

The Texas football team performed a wild feat on Saturday night. Texas scored 24 points in the fourth quarter to force Mississippi State into overtime, before ultimately winning the game 45-38. Arch Manning threw for more than 300 yards in the contest, before leaving with an injury. Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian was in awe of […]

It was a bit of a sleepy college football slate in Week 9, but there was still plenty of opportunity for teams in the College Football Playoff discussion to make a statement. Lines are drawn just about every week in the SEC, and that was no different on Saturday. Alabama staged a late comeback to […]

LSU football coach Brian Kelly may not have a job much longer at the school. Kelly is under fire from fans, and even college football analysts, after his team got smacked around Saturday by Texas A&M. LSU lost to the Aggies, 49-25. Coach Kelly understands that LSU fans are angry at him. He addressed that […]

The Oklahoma Sooners experienced a tough 34-26 Week 9 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday. Although it was a close contest, it appears the Sooners had the biggest drop in the AP Top 25 poll. Oklahoma began Week 9 ranked No. 13 in the nation. However, after the loss, the Sooners are now […]

LSU football coach Brian Kelly is under fire after his team lost to Texas A&M on Saturday. Kelly is seen as a hot seat candidate, as he has not been able to meet expectations during his tenure there. The Tigers got blown out by the Aggies, 49-25. College football analyst Paul Finebaum is throwing out […]

The Texas A&M football team had a non-conventional way of preparing for LSU in Week 9, to say the least. The game had added significance for strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt, who had a personal vendetta against Tigers head coach Brian Kelly. Moffitt spent 21 seasons with LSU, working in Baton Rouge from 2000 […]

Nebraska’s football team’s week was already defined by hard choices before kickoff. Senior defensive back Malcolm Hartzog will undergo season-ending surgery and redshirt after appearing in two games, a move Matt Rhule framed as prioritizing long-term health with an eye to 2026 eligibility, per On3. The Husker secondary loses a proven producer from 2024, and […]

The Michigan Wolverines claimed their fourth consecutive victory over the Michigan State Spartans with a 31-20 win on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. The Wolverines entered the rivalry game with momentum after their 24-7 win over the Washington Huskies. The win wasn’t without controversy, as a disputed offside penalty wiped out what could have been a […]

Auburn football got a big comeback win over Arkansas on Saturday. The Tigers defeated Arkansas, 33-24. Auburn trailed the game at halftime, 21-10. The victory helped cool off the hot seat that Auburn coach Hugh Freeze is sitting on. Freeze is under fire for not winning more games during his tenure at Auburn. Following the […]

Mario Cristobal has been hammering discipline, and not just in the penalty column. During his Monday availability earlier this month, he called Miami’s football team flag problem “unacceptable,” noting how penalties disrupt rhythm and can be fatal against good teams. With a bye-week window to reset, the message was about cleaning up details and accountability […]

Auburn football team’s night in Fayetteville swung from anxiety to relief in a hurry. Star receiver Cam Coleman exited early in the first quarter with an apparent right ankle/foot issue after a defender fell into his leg from behind, per Pete Thamel. Before the injury, he’d already flashed with a one-handed touchdown snag and finished […]

The No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels earned a big 34-26 Week 9 win over the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss had yet another monster performance, leading his team to its seventh victory on the season. His play as of late has been so good that he has now tied Texas A&M […]