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The SEC is host to one of the biggest matchups in Week 8. Two of the top teams in college football face off as Ole Miss faces Georgia. Now it is time to make bold predictions about the Rebels as they prepare for battle with the Bulldogs. Ole Miss has shown to be one of […]

The 2025 North Carolina football season has been awful. The Tar Heels have looked lifeless in most of their games. They are 2-3, but have lost all those games by a massive amount. The off-field issues have also been a big story, with rumors about Bill Belichick potentially stepping down and then a staffer being […]

Oklahoma State’s struggles this season are beginning to take a heavy toll on the program’s future. Just weeks after the firing of longtime head coach Mike Gundy, the Cowboys have lost one of their most promising recruits. Four-star defensive lineman Danny Beale announced Wednesday that he has decommitted from Oklahoma State, marking another blow to […]

Texas Tech hosted Kansas last weekend for a Big 12 battle at Jones AT&T Stadium. The Red Raiders dominated the game and defeated the Jayhawks 42-17 after jumping out to a 21-0 lead. Despite the big win, quarterback Behren Morton left the game with a leg injury. Morton also had a neck injury that he […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Alabama football program moved to 5-1 on the 2025 college football season with a narrow 27-24 road win over the Missouri Tigers. It was another strong game for Ty Simpson and the Alabama offense, and although the Tide haven’t been dominant in any of their SEC wins so far, they remain […]

The Oklahoma Sooners are still feeling the ripple effects of their 23-6 loss to the Texas Longhorns. The defeat didn’t just expose the team’s weaknesses on the field — it also triggered roster changes off of it. Head coach Brent Venables confirmed Wednesday that wide receiver Jayden Gibson is no longer part of the program, […]

Florida is coming off another loss, falling to Texas A&M 34-17 to move to 2-4 on the season. Head coach Billy Napier has been on the hot seat all season. After the latest loss, it seems his firing will be imminent. AD Scott Stricklin met with team boosters to discuss the potential termination. “Florida athletic […]

On Saturday, the Notre Dame football team picked up its fourth straight win with a dominant 36-7 victory over North Carolina State, pushing their record to 4-2 on the 2025 football season. As many predicted, the Fighting Irish have begun to run the table after their 0-2 start, but with no strong opponents on the […]

All eyes were on quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore as the two faced off this past weekend. The two are considered the top quarterbacks for the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, ESPN’s draft guru, Mel Kiper, has released his first NFL Draft Big Board of the year, and he has Dante Moore at the top. […]

James Franklin had a lot of success as the Penn State head coach, but, as Ohio State football’s Ryan Day knows, you have to deliver in the biggest moments. In parts of 12 seasons in Happy Valley, Franklin won more than 100 games, a Big Ten Conference title in 2016, made it into the College […]

It is an SEC showdown in Week 8 as LSU travels to Nashville to face Vanderbilt. Both teams come in with one loss in conference play, and the loser of this game could be out of the chase to make the conference championship. It should be a wonderful clash as we make bold predictions on […]

USC’s rise under Lincoln Riley has turned heads across college football, and their latest win only reinforced that momentum. The Trojans dominated Michigan 31-13 on Saturday, racking up nearly 500 yards of total offense while walk-on running back King Miller ran for 158 yards and a touchdown. Riley’s squad improved to 5-1 on the season […]

Making a bowl game can be a big step forward for some College Football programs. Including the College Football Playoff, 45 bowl games will be played between FBS schools. While some teams have sights set on a College Football Playoff berth, others are just hoping to make a bowl game. This is how ClutchPoints sees […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) solidified their lead in the AFC North with a 23-9 victory versus the Cleveland Browns this past Sunday, but the team’s early-season success was not the only headline to come out of the game. All-Pro kicker Chris Boswell fell while attempting a field goal, prompting quarterback Aaron Rodgers to label the […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have turned their season around with a four-game win streak that has the team back in playoff contention, and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy has identified the key factor behind their turnaround. “I think it’s the defense that’s changed dramatically,” McElroy said when asked what has impressed him most about Notre […]

Michael Vick and the Norfolk State Spartans are turning the page on a challenging 1-6 start to the season, viewing their upcoming bye week as a chance to recalibrate the entire program before the critical MEAC conference schedule begins. Despite the difficult 1-6 record, Head Coach Michael Vick stated in Monday’s MEAC Coaches Call that […]

The Florida State Seminoles’ 2025 campaign has been a roller coaster ride that’s quickly derailing. After starting the season with swagger and a statement win over then-No. 8 Alabama, the Seminoles looked poised for an ACC title chase. They dominated East Texas A&M and Kent State to reach 3-0. As such, Florida State football climbed […]

Despite the struggles that Florida A&M has undergone this season, James Colzie III still believes that his team has a shot. During Monday’s SWAC Coaches Call, he was tasked with assessing his team’s performance and refused to call them “below average.” “I look at the guys in the locker room, I thought we had, you […]

Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold was known on the gridiron for years as one of the best offensive linemen in the game. Mangold, who also played at Ohio State in college, is retired from football. Mangold is asking fans to remember him, though, as he faces his next battle in life. Mangold is […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are thriving under Matt Rhule, but their success has also fueled speculation about his future. After a 34-31 win over Maryland lifted Nebraska to 5-1 and back into the AP Top 25, rumors quickly resurfaced linking Rhule, a Penn State alumnus, to the newly vacant Nittany Lions job. Quarterback Dylan Raiola, however, […]

The rapid fall of the Penn State football program has been astonishing to witness. Entering their Week 4 home matchup against fellow Big Ten heavyweight Oregon, the Nittany Lions were 3-0 and riding high. However, since their narrow 30-24 loss to the Ducks, the Penn State football team has swiftly fallen to the bottom of […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers improved to 5-1 after a dramatic win over the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday. Star quarterback Dylan Raiola put on a show in his best game of the season so far, throwing for 260 yards and four touchdowns. The victory propelled the Cornhuskers into the AP Top 25. However, rumors continue to circle […]

Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables made some interesting comments about his old conference, the Big 12. The Sooners, who are now in the SEC, have lost some SEC league games the last few years. Venables defended his team Tuesday by pointing out what he saw as the SEC’s strength, compared to the Big 12. “This […]

Six games into the 2025 college football season, Michigan finds itself with an encouraging 4-2 record after suffering a lopsided loss to USC in Week 7. Although the Wolverines are in better standing than the result made it seem, they suffered another blowout defeat against a high-level opponent, exposing fundamental issues within the team. Michigan […]

The HBCU clash in Puerto Rico, featuring Kentucky State has been called off, as the clash has been moved to Rindge, New Hampshire. The statement from Kentucky State’s Athletics is below. “Due to field conditions and concerns for student-athlete safety, Kentucky State University and Franklin Pierce University have mutually agreed not to travel to Puerto […]

Clemson’s hopes for a late-season turnaround may rest on the health of its quarterback. After a brutal 1-3 start to the season and a recent rebound against North Carolina, the Tigers still face an uphill battle to salvage their year, and any faint College Football Playoff hopes appear all but gone. Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde […]

The Oklahoma Sooners were humbled in their 23-6 loss to the Texas Longhorns, and the defeat exposed deep flaws that continue to haunt Brent Venables’ program. Once dominant in the Big 12, Oklahoma’s first season in the SEC is showing just how much tougher life in their new conference can be. The Red River Rivalry […]

Alabama football is having a great season, but got hit with some tough news on Tuesday. Crimson Tide wide receiver Bubba Hampton has decided to enter the transfer portal, a source tells On3. Hampton’s situation is a bit unusual for a player planning to hit the portal. “Former 4-star recruit has 3 years of eligibility […]

The Auburn Tigers may have fallen short against Georgia on Saturday, but head coach Hugh Freeze still has something to celebrate off the field. Despite a controversial 20-10 loss that left Freeze visibly frustrated with officiating, Auburn landed a major recruiting win, flipping a top defensive prospect from the very same Bulldogs they just faced. […]

The Virginia Tech football team is one of several power 4 programs this season who have fired their coach. Brent Pry is gone, and the Hokies are looking at candidates to replace him. Due to that turbulence, Virginia Tech is losing some players to the transfer portal. The latest Virginia Tech player to leave for […]

Penn State football is now 3-3 on the year, and has fired head coach James Franklin. This has had a ripple effect on the program already, and now another recruit has decomitted from the Nittany Lions. This time, it was a four-star cornerback out of Virginia who decided to open up his recruitment process. Jaziel […]

Penn State’s football team head coaching search is heating up after the dismissal of James Franklin, and one name that continues to surface is Nebraska’s Matt Rhule. The former Nittany Lion linebacker was asked about the opening during his Monday media availability. While he didn’t directly express interest, he also didn’t shut the door on […]

Auburn football’s 2025 NCAA season has become a story of missed chances and fading momentum. The Tigers currently sit at 3–3 overall and 0–3 in the SEC after a deflating 20–10 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday. They began the year with confidence and rhythm. Recall that the Tigers opened the season with wins […]

Three more college football coaches have been fired in the last week. The most notable has been James Franklin of Penn State, but Trent Dilfer at UAB and Trent Brey at Oregon State have also been shown the door. West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez has commented on the number of midseason firings on his […]

Texas Longhorns beat No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The win saved their season after losing to the Florida Gators the week before. The Longhorns were unranked and their playoff hopes looked dead, but this victory changed everything. Oklahoma led 6-3 at halftime with two field goals. Texas […]

On Saturday, Bethune-Cookman pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season as they beat Southern University 45-14. While Southern University has struggled immensely this season, many didn’t have a blowout win for the Wildcasts on the cards. But, Bethune-Cookman has put together several high-scoring games over the past few weeks that have showcased […]

It was a hectic week in the Big Ten. The conference saw Indiana upset Oregon, but it was not the biggest upset of the week. Northwestern upset Penn State, leading to Penn State firing James Franklin. This has resulted in multiple changes in the Big Ten Power Rankings, as we continue our series with the […]

USC football secured one more victory after dismantling Michigan. This time on the college football recruiting trail by landing the top junior college cornerback. Jakwon Morris is the newest member of the Trojans’ 2026 class, unveiling his commitment graphic via Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals Monday. Morris stars for Northwest Community College in Tupelo, Mississippi. He […]

Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans have suffered greatly to start this season. The team has emerged from its out-of-conference slate with a 1-6 record, losing to previously winless Wofford College on Saturday. Their lone win comes from their overtime victory of Division II rival Virginia State, in which the Trojans missed an end-of-regulation field goal […]