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The No. 15 Missouri Tigers faced a heartbreaking moment on Saturday when starting quarterback Beau Pribula suffered a serious leg injury during the third quarter of their Week 9 clash against the No. 10 Vanderbilt Commodores. On a critical fourth-and-goal attempt, Pribula was tackled awkwardly near the goal line, with his leg caught under a […]

South Carolina State brutally crashed Michael Vick’s first homecoming as the Norfolk State head coach, dismantling the Spartans in a decisive 51-20 rout. While Norfolk State showed initial promise in the first quarter, the Bulldogs dominated the rest of the game, scoring an insurmountable 35 points in the second quarter alone to seize control. Norfolk […]

When it comes to South Carolina, A’ja Wilson is royalty. So much so that she has a statue on campus in her honor for her impact, specifically for leading the Gamecocks to the NCAA title in 2017. Plus, she is fresh off winning her third WNBA championship with the Las Vegas Aces and her fourth […]

SMU football entered Winston-Salem with zero Atlantic Coast Conference losses ever. Plus still every much in the ACC title game picture facing Wake Forest. But the Mustangs hit a new low on Saturday. The Demon Deacons snatched victory from the ACC runner-up and 2024 College Football Playoff team off this walk-off field goal. AND A […]

The No. 15 Missouri Tigers are in a dog fight against the No. 10 Vanderbilt Commodores in Week 9, as both programs aim to advance to a 7-1 record. Unfortunately, the Tigers’ quarterback, Beau Pribula, was forced to exit the game early after suffering an apparent leg injury. On a fourth-and-goal play, Missouri attempted to […]

Texas football quarterback Arch Manning faded fast from Heisman Trophy contention amid a slow start. But Manning showed his rare athleticism on one play against Mississippi State. One that saw him call his own number. Manning tucked the ball in on a fake handoff, briefly stopped his footing in allowing the block to develop, then […]

The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers took it to the UCLA Bruins, earning a big 56-6 Week 9 win on Saturday. It’s a victory that keeps the Hoosiers undefeated, as the program is seemingly heading toward the Big Ten Championship and the College Football Playoff. After the contest, head coach Curt Cignetti had nothing but kind […]

Any thoughts of Iowa’s offense holding the team back went up in flames in the first half of the Hawkeyes’ college football Week 9 matchup with Minnesota. The Hawkeyes tallied four touchdowns before halftime, finding the end zone in nearly every way imaginable to build a 31-0 lead at the break. Quarterback Mark Gronowski capped […]

In a game that has reshaped the MEAC championship race, DeSean Jackson and the Delaware State Hornets stunned North Carolina Central, in a 31-24 victory to crash the Eagles’ homecoming. The win didn’t just vault the Hornets into the top spot in the MEAC after the first year of conference play; it broke a 48-year […]

The Jake Dickert era at Wake Forest is beginning to take shape after almost a year in charge, and it’s already producing thrilling results. Nine months after landing quarterback Deshawn Purdie through the transfer portal, the Demon Deacons pulled off one of their most dramatic wins in recent memory, defeating the SMU Mustangs 13-12 on […]

The No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels advance to a 7-1 record on the season after defeating the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners 34-26 in Week 9. It was a massive win for the Rebels, as the program remains tight in the race for the College Football Playoff. However, head coach Lane Kiffin stole the spotlight immediately […]

No. 17 Virginia is one of the best stories in college football this season. Before the season started, the biggest story in all of college football was Bill Belichick taking over at North Carolina. Boy, has that been a disaster so far. North Carolina has fallen to 2-5 on the season after a 17-16 loss […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels’ rollercoaster season took another gut-wrenching turn on Saturday, as they fell 17-16 to the Virginia Cavaliers in heartbreaking fashion, as it was predicted. A late-game drive ended just short of the goal line, with UNC’s final play stopping mere inches from a potential game-winning touchdown. It was a play that […]

Indiana football is legit. Head coach Curt Cignetti has compeltely changed the culture of this team, and Indiana looks like they are going to be a powerhouse for years to come. In a Week 9 battle at home, the Hoosiers are completely dominating the UCLA Bruins. The game is in the 4th quarter and about […]

Early Saturday morning, reports surfaced that Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian would be open to an NFL coaching opportunity should one arise in the coming offseason. The report stirred a lot of buzz, but it was swiftly rejected by Sarkisian’s agents, Jimmy Sexton and Ed Marynowitz. Sexton and Marynowitz released a statement via the Creative […]

The Auburn Tigers’ standout sophomore receiver Cam Coleman exited Saturday’s game against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first quarter with an apparent right ankle injury. The big-play threat who dealt with injury issues in his freshman campaign left early, but not before delivering a highlight-reel touchdown. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on X, formerly Twitter, that […]

One of the most popular segments on ESPN’s “College GameDay” since Pat McAfee joined the broadcast is the field goal kick. Each week, a lucky student gets the chance to kick a 33-yard field goal. On Saturday, when “College GameDay” aired at Vanderbilt University for the Commodores’ matchup against the Missouri Tigers, one student nailed […]

The Auburn Tigers have made a change at the quarterback position during the SEC battle against Arkansas. Ashton Daniels took over for Jackson Arnold after Arnold threw a pick-six, changing the landscape of the contest. Auburn began this game strong, going up 10-0 early on thanks to a touchdown pass from Arnold. However, the Tigers […]

ESPN adding Pat McAfee to College Gameday has been incredible. His electric personality is perfect for the college scene as he seems to fire up a ton of student athletes and fans. Over the last few years, McAfee has given students an opportunity to kick a field goal for college tuition. Everybody looks forward to […]

In the storied history of the Oklahoma football program, one can expect nothing less than greatness. That was on full display Saturday as No.13 Oklahoma took on No.8 Ole Miss. In the second quarter, WR Isaiah Sategna III took off and ran for 76 yards in the endzone and on 3rd down and 3 at […]

The Michigan Wolverines football program got an unexpected jolt Saturday morning when ESPN’s College GameDay analyst Kirk Herbstreit made one of the season’s most attention-grabbing predictions. Speaking live from Vanderbilt’s campus ahead of the Tennessee–Missouri matchup, the former Buckeyes quarterback turned broadcaster made a confident call about the Wolverines football team that’s now shaping the […]

Georgia Tech football looks to stay undefeated this season, when they play Syracuse on Saturday. Georgia Tech is going into the game banged up. The Yellow Jackets are hoping for a big game from their quarterback, Haynes King, in order to post a win. King appeared on ESPN’s College GameDay show on Saturday for an […]

The NBA has been hot in the news cycle in recent days ever since Chauncey Billups was arrested for his alleged involvement in rigged poker games connected to the Italian Mafia. It’s been one of the hottest stories in the sports world, and it appears Pat McAfee made fun of the situation by dropping a […]

Nick Saban has officially changed his tune on Vanderbilt football. The former Alabama coach, who once called them the easiest place to play in the SEC, announced live on College GameDay in Nashville that he’s now backing the surging Commodores. It’s quite the flip from his previous stance. ESPN’s College GameDay posted on X, formerly […]

Iowa State could have a clean injury report for the first time in weeks for its college football Week 9 matchup against BYU. Star defensive tackle Domonique Orange, who returned from a one-game absence in Week 8, is expected to play after initially being listed as doubtful on the early injury report. Orange had been […]

After USC lost to Notre Dame 34-24 last weekend, former Trojans QB Matt Leinart had to pay up. The bet he made with his Fox Sports colleague Brady Quinn was to wear a leprechaun costume if USC lost. On Saturday’s Big Noon Kickoff, Leinart kept his promise and was in full Irish regalia. “I’m a […]

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti hopes his team stays undefeated on Saturday, when they play UCLA. UCLA has seen a resurgence in recent weeks, after an upset victory over Penn State. On Saturday, Cignetti is sending a message before his Indiana team takes the field. Cignetti has yet to lose a game at home while […]

Memphis will have its starting quarterback in the lineup for its biggest game of the 2025 college football season against USF. Despite dealing with an injury during the week, Brendon Lewis is slated to remain in the Tigers’ starting lineup. Lewis, who was questionable throughout the week, is “expected to start,” according to ESPN’s Pete […]

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian is trying to lead his team back to the College Football Playoff this season. Sarkisian might be looking ahead though to the NFL, according to a report from The Athletic. It appears the Texas coach is interested in possibly leaving the Longhorns after the 2025 season. “I’m told that representatives […]

The Georgia Tech football team has raced out to a great season so far in 2025. Georgia Tech is undefeated in ACC play, and has a non conference victory over Colorado. The Yellow Jackets play Syracuse Saturday, and are getting tough news ahead of the contest. “Sources: Georgia Tech will be without three starters who […]

The Michigan-Michigan State college football rivalry has not been as competitive recently, but the Spartans will be in better shape for that game than they have been all season. Jonathan Smith’s team will be as close to fully healthy in Week 9 with left tackle Stanton Ramil and safety Nikai Martinez returning to the lineup. […]

The stakes couldn’t be higher for LSU football. With postseason hopes teetering and pressure mounting on head coach Brian Kelly, the Tigers return home to Death Valley for a defining Week 9 matchup against the undefeated Texas A&M Aggies. After a disheartening loss to Vanderbilt exposed LSU’s offensive inconsistency and defensive lapses, the Bayou Bengals […]

Fourth-ranked Alabama has ruled out freshman WR Lotzier Brooks ahead of their road tilt at 3-4 South Carolina this weekend. After starting the season buried deep in the stacked Crimson Tide WR depth chart, the 5-9, 191-pound Brooks has become a reliable weapon with 16 catches for 255 yards. Alabama has one of the nation’s […]

North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker delivered a historic performance on Friday night, throwing for 608 yards and four touchdowns as the Mean Green crushed Charlotte 54-20 in American Conference action.​ Mestemaker’s 608 passing yards set a new school record and American Conference single-game mark. To put this in perspective, Army has thrown for just 599 […]

After the Miami football team suffered a collapse against Louisville last Friday night, there was a moment after the game that took the fanbase back a bit. Miami football quarterback Carson Beck had a costly interception in what ended up being the final play for them, but would absolve responsibility to the media, which led […]

The key to the 2025 LSU football team has been its defense. The Tigers have struggled to play well and find much consistency on offense from game to game, making the defense even more important. One of the leaders of their defense is their tackling machine, Whit Weeks, but before the game against Texas A&M […]

With the Ole Miss football team preparing to take on the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, head coach Lane Kiffin has been involved in much speculation connected to the open Florida Gators job. While the Gators could be looking at the Ole Miss football coach to replace Billy Napier, Kiffin will be addressing these rumors with […]

The college football season is right in the heart of conference play. SEC football is in full effect, and this weekend will showcase some great games. Arkansas and Auburn meet at Razorback Stadium as both teams are aiming to get back in the win column. Auburn is on a 4-game losing streak after a 3-0 […]

ESPN’s First Take was broadcasting live from Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, promoting the 2025 Magic City Classic presented by Amazon, and Cam Newton provided a moment sports fans are unlikely to forget. The scene unfolded during a segment where the Alabama State and Alabama A&M mascots raced in a 40-yard dash. Following the Alabama […]