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Patrick Mahomes wants a Red Raider in New York. The Kansas City Chiefs star made that clear after watching Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez dominate in a 29-7 win over previously unbeaten BYU. “Get him to New York! @HeismanTrophy,” Mahomes posted on social media following the game, throwing his full support behind one of college […]

USC improved to 7-2 with a win over Northwestern in Week 11, but all college football fans cared about was a controversial fake punt trick play in the second quarter. The Trojans used a jersey number swap to have their backup quarterback line up as a punter, which FOX Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira has […]

At some point in every college football season, CFP contenders across the country need to dig deep and get a win in an ugly game to keep their national title hopes alive. On Saturday, it was Oregon football’s turn. Playing in a downpour on the road against No. 20 Iowa, Dan Lanning and the Ducks […]

Texas A&M football got another win on Saturday, defeating Missouri. The Aggies remain undefeated this season, with a 9-0 overall record. Following the game, Aggies head coach Mike Elko was asked about his team’s performance last season. In 2024, Elko’s squad struggled down the stretch. The Texas A&M head coach didn’t want to hear about […]

On a night when the margin was thin, a laser up the seam to Ryan Williams told the story. Alabama’s football team, Ty Simpson, already the betting favorite to go No. 1 in 2026, turned pressure into poise against LSU, sliding in the pocket and ripping a strike that showcased the off-platform accuracy scouts rave […]

In his first game as Auburn’s interim head football coach, D.J. Durkin led the Tigers to a one-score loss to Vanderbilt in overtime. The result was a promising start to his tenure, but the former defensive coordinator is not satisfied with it. Durkin knows the game showed progress, but he knows that Auburn football fans […]

After Florida State football’s brutal loss to the Clemson Tigers last Saturday, there is no doubt that conversation surrounds the job security of head coach Mike Norvell. As demands for Norvell’s job with the Florida State football team grow after each disappointing loss, the latest reporting suggests that there is preparation for such an event. […]

Dante Moore did not have his cleanest afternoon, but when the game demanded poise, he delivered it. After Iowa nudged ahead 16-15 in the final two minutes, the Oregon quarterback, short on top targets and battling cold rain, strung together the throws and decisions that mattered, pushing the Ducks into range for the winning kick […]

Texas A&M football is having a spectacular season, with an undefeated record. The Aggies moved to 9-0 on the campaign, with a 38-17 victory over Missouri Saturday. Aggies coach Mike Elko though wasn’t happy with his team’s first half performance. Texas A&M held a 14-0 lead at the break, but Elko challenged his team to […]

Auburn football is going through a turbulent season, after parting ways with former head coach Hugh Freeze. The Tigers lost to Vanderbilt on Saturday, in another tough loss. Vanderbilt won by a 45-38 score, in an overtime game. Following the contest, Auburn’s quarterback Ashton Daniels voiced his frustration. “It seems like time and time again, […]

The Boston College football program is still a work in progress under head coach Bill O’Brien. The Eagles lost their ninth game of the season on Saturday, getting beat 45-13 against SMU. Boston College football is on pace for their worst season of the last 50 years. And their head coach is taking full responsibility […]

Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. made the kind of catch that turns players into legends. It also keeps the Hoosiers dreaming of championships. With 36 seconds left in Indiana’s 27-24 win over Penn State, Cooper’s toe-tapping touchdown at the back of the end zone not only sealed the Hoosiers’ first win ever at Beaver […]

It’s been a bleak season for North Carolina Football. The buzz around Bill Belichick’s college debut faded quickly as the Tar Heels got off to a 2-5 start. North Carolina’s season was derailed by a four-game losing streak. It got so bad that Belichick had to deny rumors suggesting he was seeking an early exit […]

Mike Norvell kept the theme simple after Florida State’s 24–10 loss at Clemson. Too many mistakes, too many chances left on the table. In his postgame remarks, Norvell called the performance “uncharacteristic” and pointed to “missed opportunities,” a refrain echoed in local coverage of the presser.  Clemson jumped out 18–0 and never trailed. Cade Klubnik […]

Indiana football witnessed the birth of a new Bloomington folk hero with 36 seconds left. Omar Cooper Jr. snuck behind the Penn State secondary, and executed one of the more insanely iconic catches this season. The Indianapolis native Cooper Jr. set the college football world on fire with this uncanny toe tap catch Saturday. OMAR […]

Dabo Swinney looked relieved, addressing the rivalry and the seniors who have worn Clemson football’s growing pains this fall. “I don’t care what the records are, this is always special when you can win a game against the Noles,” Swinney said on the ACC Network, adding that Senior Night emotion and a “fight their butts […]

Michael Vick and the Norfolk State Spartans arguably played their best game of the season Saturday, mounting a serious challenge in a close 31-28 loss to the North Carolina Central Eagles. The Spartans leaned heavily on their passing attack, a significant strategic pivot that nearly resulted in a huge upset over a championship contender. NCCU’s […]

Ty Simpson didn’t post video-game numbers, but he owned the night in Tuscaloosa, and Alabama football fans let him hear it. After a 20–9 grind over the LSU Tigers, social media poured praise on the sophomore for steadying the offense, ripping a late-half touchdown to Ryan Williams, and managing the moment in a rivalry game […]

Louisville football looked ready to pounce on the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. Especially with Wake Forest stunning the ACC’s top team Virginia. But Cal left Cardinals fans down in the dumps Saturday. The Golden Bears are now bowl eligible for the third consecutive year — beating Louisville in overtime 29-26. Jacob De […]

Jeremiyah Love pulled off a remarkable touchdown highlight in the No. 10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s matchup against the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday evening. Going into the matchup, Notre Dame was rolling with a 6-2 record as one of the best teams in the country. Love has played a big role in the program’s success […]

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson is proving why scouts love him. His recent touchdown pass to Ryan Williams showed off the arm talent that has him leading the 2026 NFL draft conversation. Simpson’s ability to deliver strikes from any platform makes him special.​ The play came right before halftime, with Alabama driving against the […]

The patience meter is blinking red in Tallahassee. After a 24–10 loss to the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, social media lit up with calls for Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell to go, the latest spike in frustration during a season that has tilted from shaky to bleak. Fans spent the night posting variations […]

The No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies dismantled the No. 22 Missouri Tigers 38–17 on the road at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field on Saturday. With the win, the Aggies are 9–0 for the first time since 1992, 6–0 in conference play for the first time since ’98, and 6–0 in SEC play for the first time. Behind […]

First Virginia football lost star quarterback Chandler Morris in scary fashion. Now they’ll likely lose its top ranking in the Atlantic Coast Conference, after falling to Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons, once settling for 4-8 campaigns the last two seasons, shocked No. 12 UVA 16-9 in Charlottesville. Saturday’s win became the first signature victory for […]

The Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a crushing 18-16 loss to No. 9 Oregon Ducks on Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium. Atticus Sappington’s 39-yard field goal with just three seconds left ended Iowa’s playoff hopes. Kirk Ferentz’s calm but heartbroken reaction perfectly captured the devastating loss.​ When the ball sailed through the uprights, the sidelines told the complete […]

Vanderbilt has done its best to prove that it is not just a Cinderella story this season, but road losses to Alabama and Texas have prevented some fans from crowning them a legitimate national title contender. The College Football Playoff selection committee clearly shares in their hesitation, as evidenced by the No. 16 it slapped […]

A rough night turned into a hard pivot for Florida football. After an error-stacked first half against the Kentucky Wildcats, Billy Gonzales sat starting quarterback DJ Lagway and handed the offense to true freshman Tramell Jones, per Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. The move followed three first-half interceptions and stalled drives that buried Florida in […]

LSU football earned a chance to put aside Brian Kelly’s exit by attempting to stun No. 4 Alabama. But now the Tigers must do it without Nic Anderson. The top wide receiver for LSU left with a concerning CFB injury. Anderson appeared to have injured his knee at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Exactly what you don't want […]

Though I have covered Fort Valley State fervently this season, today marked my first time attending the Fountain City Classic since I graduated in December 2019; the years since have seen a combination of COVID-19 and work responsibilities keeping me away. This year, my family and I braved the road to Columbus, Georgia, excited to […]

Virginia football ascended to the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference after Georgia Tech’s loss. But prized quarterback Chandler Morris exited early against Wake Forest with a concerning CFB injury. Morris galvanized Charlottesville with his dual-threat dynamics. But he got knocked cold in getting sandwiched between two defenders while sliding. He later was ruled out […]

The No. 2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers’ 27-24 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions was historic. The win marked the team’s third win over Penn State in university history. It also snapped a 10-game road losing streak at Beaver Stadium and a 13-game road losing streak overall. Indiana’s win was almost for naught, though, after a […]

Miami football dipped into its bag of tricks and pulled out a lineman touchdown, and it was glorious. Quarterback Carson Beck sold the throwback perfectly and flipped it to right tackle Francis Mauigoa, who rumbled in for a three-yard score late against the Syracuse Orange, the exact kind of big-man magic the ACC Network lives […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes routed the Purdue Boilermakers 34-10 on Saturday, continuing their strong 2025 run, improving to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in Big Ten play. The Buckeyes’ success relies as much on teamwork and selflessness as on raw talent, exemplified by quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith amid the current Heisman Trophy […]

The No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes football team continue to dominate every opponent on their schedule. Despite not having their top receiving threat, Carnell Tate, and offensive lineman Joshua Padilla, the Buckeyes steamrolled through the Purdue Boilermakers. After being shut out in the first quarter, Ohio State caught fire and scored 24 points in the […]

Colorado’s rock-bottom, 1-11 showing during the 2022 campaign, which was the final season before Deion Sanders arrived in town, ironically looms large during this era of Buffaloes football. Why? It’s simple. That humiliating campaign has been used as a testament to Prime Time’s capabilities as a Power Four head coach. “Just look where they were […]

Iowa football nearly pulled off the second top 10 upset on Saturday. Except Oregon booted a final field goal to swerve out of the Hawkeyes upset bid during Big Ten play. The 18-16 Iowa lost left its fans in shambles — watching a potential shake up in the Big Ten rankings slip away. A Hawkeyes […]

After entering the 2025 NCAA season as serious National Championship contenders, very few things have gone right for Penn State. Their record is underwater. Their head coach has been fired. And Drew Allar, once considered a potential first-round quarterback, saw his season come to an end with an ankle injury versus Northwestern. And yet, while […]

The No. 9 Oregon Ducks pull through the Week 11 matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes with a big 18-16 win. It was a hard-fought game throughout, as quarterback Dante Moore marched his team down the field in the final drive for the victory. After the contest, Dan Lanning shared his immediate reaction to the wild […]

The No. 9 Oregon Ducks advance to 8-1 on the season after taking down the Iowa Hawkeyes in an 18-16 thriller. It was a truly tough battle, as neither team could throw the ball well, but ultimately, Dante Moore helped lead his team to a big win thanks to a clutch final drive. After Iowa […]