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The 2025 Penn State football season quickly became a dumpster fire, despite the high expectations the team had coming into the year. They fired James Franklin after three straight losses, which started with a loss to Oregon and ended with a loss to Northwestern. The Nittany Lions have only gotten worse, and now the most […]

It is a top-25 matchup and the site of College Game Day as Notre Dame visits Pittsburgh. Notre Dame currently has a spot in the College Football Playoff, sitting ninth in the second set of rankings. Meanwhile, Pitt is ranked 22nd, and the clearest path for them seems to be to win the ACC. They […]

The Big 12 features no more unbeatens after Texas Tech blew out BYU. Now the Red Raiders have instantly leapfrogged the Cougars and rearranges the rankings from last week. But how far does BYU drop and does Utah jump ahead too? 1. Texas Tech (+1) The Red Raiders claim the top once again by turning […]

Two of the top ten teams in the College Football Playoff rankings face off this week. Texas is ranked tenth in the second set of rankings, while Georgia sits fifth. This is a game with massive playoff implications, and bold predictions about the Bulldogs need to be made. Texas is 7-2 on the season. They […]

The Cardinals’ surge under Jeff Brohm has already produced history that the Louisville football team hadn’t touched since the Lamar Jackson era, when they stunned No. 2 Miami 24-21 back in October, an older result, but the signature upset that still frames where this program is headed. Louisville football team and head coach Jeff Brohm […]

Head coach Kirby Smart made it plain why Billy Napier still commands respect in SEC rooms. After the Georgia football team eked out a 24-20 win over Florida in Jacksonville, Smart credited the recently fired Gators coach for assembling a physical roster that “fights,” underscoring how thin the margins are in this league and why […]

Recently, the Miami football team flipped blue-chip 2026 DB JJ Dunnigan from Kansas, adding a rangy, physical back-end piece to Mario Cristobal’s future secondary. The Manhattan, Kansas native announced his switch after an early pledge to the Jayhawks, and scouting reports peg him as a fast, disruptive perimeter defender with the size to live at […]

The 2025 LSU football season turned into a dumpster fire, but there is almost even more drama happening around the Tigers off the field. Brian Kelly was fired in response to the Tigers’ struggles. In the aftermath of the firing, the drama surrounding the LSU program only grew. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry became directly involved […]

There wasn’t much action at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings in Week 11, as Texas A&M and Alabama both cruised through potential landmines in the SEC and Indiana survived a scare from Penn State with one of the best catches you’ll ever see. Look outside the top five, however, and there was […]

As the college football season draws to a close, arguably the biggest game on the MEAC schedule is upon us: South Carolina State versus North Carolina Central. For years, the path to the conference title and the Celebration Bowl berth has run squarely through Orangeburg and Durham, with these two teams winning the MEAC championship […]

The Texas A&M football team is undefeated this season, and the Aggies look like a national title contender. One reason why may be because of the work ethic displayed by the team’s players. Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York says he is watching film like crazy. “Let’s just say I was watching South Carolina on the […]

Delta State head coach Todd Cooley issued a hefty condemnation of Kentucky State on Monday during his weekly press conference, alleging that the HBCU program backed out of an already scheduled game with the Statesmen. Kentucky State, the third-ranked team in the SIAC, is set to play Shorter University on Saturday. NEWS: Kentucky State backs […]

The college sports landscape has undergone significant changes over the last few years. The primary reason for this change is the introduction of NIL, which enables college athletes to receive compensation thanks to the House Settlement. It has continued to evolve due to the transfer portal and how schools utilize NIL payments. Now, salary caps […]

After hosting the historic coaching matchup between Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson, the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly interested in playing host to the MEAC clash again. Per a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles are all in on the game becoming an annual matchup. “The Philadelphia Eagles have shared that they look forward to […]

The 2025 LSU football season quickly turned into a disaster, despite all the promise they had at the start of the season. Brian Kelly was fired due to the team’s poor performance following a loss to Texas A&M. However, Kelly has a massive buyout of $54 million, and this amount has encountered a snag due […]

In the years since Aaron Hernandez died in 2017, after being convicted of the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd, multiple players have commented on the narrative surrounding Hernandez. The latest to do so is his former Florida Gators teammate Tim Tebow. “I think he had a different side than a lot of how the media […]

LSU football is coming off its fourth loss in the last five games, this one under an interim coach. After a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M, LSU fired head coach Brian Kelly. Now, LSU is trying to claim that the termination was “for cause,” which would impact the $54 million buyout due to Kelly, according […]

Following an altercation between Grambling State and Bethune-Cookman players on Saturday, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has suspended 27 players total from both institutions. The conference issued a statement about the decision on Monday afternoon. “We’re extremely disappointed by the events that transpired during halftime of the Bethune-Cookman at Grambling State football game,” SWAC Commissioner […]

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, […]