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As the MEAC football slate kicks off this Saturday, there should be no debate that North Carolina Central is the conference’s best team. Sure, the Eagles have faced several teams that aren’t deemed as contenders in the early season, as Florida A&M & Southern are in disarray on the football field, and North Carolina A&T […]

Ole Miss football needs to adopt short term memory loss this Saturday. Whatever thoughts from the Georgia loss must get buried. Simply because the Rebels are walking into another loud environment at Oklahoma. They get another top 15 national showdown, although this one carries serious Southeastern Conference Championship implications. The winner continues to further boost […]

By suffering a 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt in Week 8, LSU is now just 1-2 in its last three games ahead of a marquee college football Week 9 matchup with Texas A&M. Every game is a big game in the SEC, but Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers’ offense find themselves in a pivotal sink-or-swim position […]

Texas A&M is putting its perfect record on the line in Week 9, as it visits LSU. Texas A&M is one of the top teams in the SEC, but has faced just one ranked opponent this year. That was a 41-40 win over Notre Dame on the road. Now, they get a chance for a […]

Indiana is now 7-0 on the year, and looks to remain perfect as they host UCLA. Indiana is hoping to strengthen their playoff resume, as UCLA looks for the upset. While Indiana is a heavy favorite in the game, UCLA is not going to make it easy, and here are three bold predictions on the […]

Vanderbilt has had an amazing season. Vanderbilt is ranked in the top 10 of the AP Top 25 for the first time since 1947. Now, they are looking for another big win, this time off the field and in the world of College Football recruiting. The Commodores are looking to flip 5-star quarterback Jared Curtis […]

Alabama looks to keep its win streak going as it hits the road to face South Carolina. Alabama is on a six-game winning streak, ever since Kalen DeBoer switched back to wearing the black hoodie on the sideline. Black hoodie or not, Alabama comes in as a big favorite in this game, and there are […]

The SEC will seemingly be without one of its longest-tenured officials for the foreseeable future. Longtime college football referee Ken Williamson has fallen under scrutiny for his handling of the Week 7 matchup between Georgia and Auburn and has since reportedly been suspended. Since reviewing Williamson’s controversial calls during the game, the SEC has “permanently […]

Oklahoma football rebounded fast from the Red River Rivalry letdown against Texas. By beating South Carolina 26-7, the Sooners stayed intact in the race to the Southeastern Conference title game with five contests left. But a big one awaits Saturday against Ole Miss. The Rebels are coming off their own letdown loss against Georgia — […]

In a move that shocked and perplexed the HBCU football world, Terrence Graves was fired as head coach of Southern University following his appearance on the SWAC Coaches Call and even filming his weekly coaches show. Despite Southern’s 17-3 loss to Prairie View A&M and Southern University Athletic Director Roman Banks’s rather intriguing post-game presser, […]

When the schedules were released this spring, the Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State matchup was one I circled immediately. It was set to be an iconic showdown: the first MEAC game for Michael Vick as head coach of Norfolk State, squaring off against Chennis Berry, a celebrated coach who successfully set the standard for success […]

The Texas Longhorns received positive news on the injury front ahead of their Week 9 road trip. Running back CJ Baxter is probable for Saturday at Mississippi State, according to Pete Nakos of On3. The junior could finally return after being sidelined for five straight games. Has not played since UTEP in September. He suffered a […]

One of the biggest matchups in Week 9 of the college football season is a top 25 SEC matchup that pits No. 3 and undefeated Texas A&M against No. 20 LSU. The Aggies have been one of the best teams in the nation so far this season, while LSU will be hungry coming off of […]

Before Norfolk State starts its MEAC slate of games, Michael Vick confirmed that he made changes to his coaching staff. Vick confirmed the rumors during Monday’s MEAC Coaches Call. “We obviously, in this game, have to look for opportunities to grow and get better and put our players in the best situation possible, and my […]

The Big Ten title race now features two remaining unbeatens. Ohio State and Indiana can clash with one another for the conference title in Indianapolis by winning out. However, the conference rankings changed after Week 8 thanks to a couple of surging teams in Northwestern and UCLA. 1. Ohio State (-) The Buckeyes and Ryan […]

The 2025 Ole Miss football season has been an excellent year for the Rebels so far, and that has been in large part because of Trinidad Chambliss. He took over at the quarterback position after Austin Simmons got injured earlier in the year. Chambliss has emerged as a star and, because of that, has taken […]

The 2025 Colorado State football season has started badly. Due to the losses, they are 2-5 and have decided to part ways with head coach Jay Norvell. After the news was announced, one of the best players available on the roster, quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, announced that he had entered the transfer portal and taken advantage […]

Two top 25 teams in the AP Poll match up in the SEC. Missouri sits 15th after a tight victory last week. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt is in the top ten for the first time since 1947. This game could decide the race for a playoff spot and potentially the SEC title game, as we make bold […]

Baton Rouge is once again on edge as LSU football stares down another critical SEC stretch. After a shocking 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt — the Tigers’ first defeat to the Commodores in 35 years — the program’s playoff hopes have grown faint. Now, the injury bug continues to bite, this time with left tackle Tyree […]

Michigan will visit Michigan State in Week 9, as the two are set to meet for the 118th time. The game has provided memorable moments. It has been 10 years since the infamous Surrender Cobra moment, and this game could have more infamous moments in Paul Bunyan Trophy lore. Michigan is now 5-2 on the […]

The Texas Tech football team could go another week without its starting quarterback. Following the Red Raiders’ first loss of the season, in which backup QB Will Hammond threw for 167 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception, TTU fans might be wondering when starter Behren Morton will be back from injury. Well, it might be this […]

In the era of the transfer portal, it is becoming more common for players to look elsewhere. In 2024, CB Ashton Stamps made the switch from Stanford to LSU. Now, he is switching from LSU to someplace else. On Wednesday, the junior starting CB made the sudden decision to re-enter the transfer portal, per Shea […]

Virginia has been one of the most surprising teams in the ACC this year. The team was projected closer to a 6-6 record, but they already have six wins on the year, and are looking for a seventh as they face North Carolina. Bill Belichick looks to spoil the UVA season, and here are three […]

South Carolina football has struggled this season to find wins. The Gamecocks are 3-4 on the campaign, and 1-4 in the SEC. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer opened up about the frustrations his team has had this year. “Again, I understand there’s noise out there, and there should be,” Beamer said, per On3. “I’m not […]

Oregon Ducks football head coach Dan Lanning and the team are preparing for one of their most interesting challenges of the 2025 season — a matchup that’s as unpredictable as any they’ve faced. The Ducks, ranked No. 6 nationally, host the Wisconsin Badgers football team Saturday at Autzen Stadium in a Big Ten clash defined […]

The Vanderbilt Commodores football team has been one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 college football season, but the squad just took a major hit on defense. Star defensive lineman Issa Ouattara is out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, a move that could impact the SEC standings and the Commodores’ postseason hopes. […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels football program will move forward without defensive end Pryce Yates, who is no longer part of the team due to recurring concussion symptoms. His departure ends a brief stint for the transfer pass rusher, who joined the Tar Heels ahead of Bill Belichick’s first season in Chapel Hill and was […]

If Texas football (5-2) is going to overcome its ongoing woes on offense and squeeze its way into the Playoff, it will need to rely heavily on its elite defense. Injuries could jeopardize that plan, however. Star safety Michael Taaffe underwent thumb surgery on Monday, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. There is no current timetable […]

The 2025 Ohio State football team has played like the best team in the country up to this point in the year. They have been dominant on defense and have playmakers all over the place on offense. Despite their dominance so far this year, they have not been able to find a steady rotation in […]

The 2025 Texas A&M football season has been great through the first half. The Aggies are 7-0 and have looked great up to this point. However, in college football, the conferences are cracking down on programs that are supposedly faking injuries, and the SEC fined the Aggies for doing so. Despite the punishment, Mike Elko […]

The Notre Dame football team has found some magic, after a disastrous start to the 2025 season. Notre Dame has now won five games in a row, after an 0-2 start. The Fighting Irish lost those first two games to Miami (FL) and Texas A&M, due to several reasons. The primary reason was the struggles […]

After back-to-back statement wins, UCLA football’s momentum on the field is beginning to ripple onto the recruiting trail. Interim head coach Tim Skipper continues to energize the program, shaking off the “one-hit wonder” narrative that followed the Bruins early this season. After trouncing Michigan State 38-13, Skipper said his message to the team was simple […]

The Texas A&M football program is undefeated this season, and first in the SEC. While the Aggies have defeated Notre Dame and some other strong teams, the program got hit with some bad news on Tuesday. Texas A&M is getting fined $50,000 for allegedly faking injuries in a game, per ESPN. “A $50,000 fine for […]

As Norfolk State starts its MEAC conference slate, Michael Vick is relying on quarterback Otto Khuns to give the team the bost it need to power them to success. Per Vick’s comments on the MEAC Coaches Call, he believes that this will be Khun’s “most important five games of his life.” “This is a very […]

DeSean Jackson and Delaware State have had an amazing start to the season, emerging from the non-conference slate with a 4-3 record. Under Jackson, the team is off to its best start since the 2007 season and is in serious conversations to be a contender in the MEAC this year. The first true test of […]

Trei Oliver and North Carolina Central look poised for another championship run but, with a homecoming matchup against DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State Hornets, they aren’t looking too far ahead. Jackson has buit a formidable Delaware State team that drew the attention of Oliver, who expressed his respect for what the Horents were doing in Monday’s […]

Miami is coming off its first loss of the year after falling to Louisville last Friday night. Multiple factors worked towards Miami falling 24-21, and falling behind in the race to make the ACC championship game. One of the biggest factors was Carson Beck. Not only was he horrible in the game, but he also […]

The Florida Gators are once again searching for a head coach after firing Billy Napier, and early reports suggest that Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is among the top names on the radar. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin had already begun “doing due diligence” on Kiffin before Napier’s […]

Ole Miss football is 6-1 on the year, but is also coming off its first loss of the season. Georgia defeated Ole Miss this past weekend to give the Rebels their first loss of the year. As the team looks to bounce back in Week 9, here is who needs to take the blame for […]