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Week 7 felt like a pivotal week in the college football season, with eye-opening results all over the country that will impact the College Football Playoff picture Some teams established themselves as contenders and others fell out of the picture with brutal losses (talking to you, Florida State). There was plenty of action across the […]

Penn State’s recruiting woes continue to deepen following the firing of longtime head coach James Franklin. Just days after parting ways with the man who led the Nittany Lions for 12 seasons, the program has now lost another major commitment, and momentum on the recruiting trail is quickly fading. Franklin’s dismissal came after a disastrous […]

The James Franklin era at Penn State football team is officially over, and the search for his permanent successor is underway. The university dismissed Franklin after the team’s shocking 22-21 loss to Northwestern, its third straight defeat, marking the end of a 12-year tenure that saw both triumph and turmoil. Franklin, who led the Nittany […]

After the Nebraska football team beat the Maryland Terrapins last Saturday, 34-31, head coach Matt Rhule has found himself in rumors surrounding the open role with Penn State regarding the firing of James Franklin. While the Nebraska football team bounced back after the loss to Michigan over the weekend prior, the topic at hand is […]

Following the firing of Penn State football head coach James Franklin, athletic director Pat Kraft has commented publicly. Kraft, who was hired in 2022, said “he took into account where the program is and where it’s going with an aim to ‘continue to build this to a place where we are the best program in […]

Penn State’s season went from bad to worse after quarterback Drew Allar suffered a season-ending leg injury in Saturday’s heartbreaking 22-21 loss to Northwestern. The junior was carted off the field late in the fourth quarter after being sandwiched between two defenders. Head coach James Franklin confirmed the devastating news after the game, saying he […]

North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick shut down rumors and reports about him wanting out of Chapel Hill. During his press availability on Monday at North Carolina, Belichick addressed the buzz that he was looking to end his tenure with the Tar Heels. “Bill Belichick tells reporters at UNC that any reports of him […]

Penn State’s football program continues to feel the ripple effects of James Franklin’s firing. The university’s farewell post for the longtime head coach went viral, symbolizing the end of an era and the uncertainty now surrounding the program. After Franklin’s dismissal, the official Penn State football X account posted a simple message: “Thank you for […]

Although Curt Cignetti signed an extension less than a year ago and is under contract through the 2032 season, people sure can’t stop mentioning the Indiana football coach as James Franklin’s successor at Penn State. Cignetti, who has performed nothing short of a miracle in turning Indiana, a longtime Big Ten basement dweller, into a […]

Penn State football is officially moving on from the James Franklin era, and the search for his replacement is already taking shape. Days after the Nittany Lions’ shocking 22-21 home loss to Northwestern, their third straight defeat, the calls for Franklin’s firing finally reached their boiling point. The longtime head coach, who led the program […]

On Saturday, the sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners lost 23-6 to the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry. For the third time in four years under head coach Brent Venables, Oklahoma failed to score a touchdown against its biggest rival. The Sooners are now 1-3 against Texas under Venables. This wasn’t just a bad day. The […]

Following his alma mater’s Red River Rivalry win over Oklahoma, former Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers was fired up for his former understudy, sophomore signal-caller Arch Manning. Ewers reposted ESPN College Football and SEC Network’s post celebrating Texas’ Red River Rivalry win, their second in a row. “Never a doubt!” Ewers wrote over the post […]

Even the simplest of social media posts can ignite the internet, and you need to look no further than Penn State football’s X account. After the university fired head football coach James Franklin, the Nittany Lions’ football account posted, “Thank you for everything, CJF,” along with an image that says, “Thank you, Coach Franklin.” With […]

Oregon football lost a brief grip on the Big Ten title chase. But fumbled control of it right in front of Autzen Stadium, taking the 30-20 loss to Indiana. The Hoosiers entered one of the louder venues in the nation having no previous wins over a road top five foe. Oregon entered with extensive history […]

There is little doubt about Ohio State’s status in college football. Head coach Ryan Day’s team won the national championship a year ago with a spectacular run through the expanded playoff system. The current version of the team looks like it may be at an even higher level than the championship team. That does not […]

Week 7 in the SEC is in the books, as 13 of the 16 teams took to the field. It was an exciting week for SEC teams, seeing some favorites win close games, while others showed domination. Now, it is time for the Week 8 SEC Football Power Rankings. 1. Alabama (+2) Alabama is the […]

The UAB Blazers football program fell to a 2-4 record after suffering a brutal 53-33 Week 7 loss to the FAU Owls. With the team potentially on its way to another losing season, the program made a big decision regarding Trent Dilfer. UAB has officially fired Dilfer, who is 53 years old, according to Pete […]

Top 25 teams had a solid week in Week 7, but there were still some upsets, plus some disappointing performances. As many teams are halfway through their schedule, the Top 25 is becoming clearer, as teams hope to make a run for conference titles and playoff spots. It is time to look at our Week […]

The USC football team will be without its starting running back for a while. During the Trojans’ decisive 31-13 win over Michigan yesterday, Waymond Jordan suffered an injury severe enough to be carted off the field and ruled unable to return for the rest of the game. Now, the extent of the injury is known, […]

The USC football team made waves throughout college football on Saturday. USC took down Michigan, by a 31-13 score. The Trojans rolled up 489 total yards of offense in the game, against a solid Michigan defense. USC head coach Lincoln Riley is known for offense. It appears that he has a very good one this […]

It pays to be petty. Northwestern football certainly knows that. After upsetting Penn State in Happy Valley on Saturday, the Wildcats took to social media to gloat about the win, mocking a post on X, formerly Twitter, that then-Nittany Lions head coach made. Captioning a video, Franklin wrote, “Northwestern, Northwestern, Northwestern!! #WeAre.” Northwestern, Northwestern, Northwestern!!!#WeAre […]

Penn State has lost three straight games. Now, Penn State has fired James Franklin. After making the CFP semi-finals in 2024, the Nittany Lions started the year 3-0. Since then, they have lost three straight, and the school has decided to move on. Now, the search is on for a new head coach, and these […]

Indiana football got a big win against Oregon this past week, and many were wondering where they would stand in the AP Poll the next day. They had the biggest jump in the polls this week, as they are now ranked No. 3 in the nation, which is the highest in program history. There’s no […]

Penn State football’s nightmare season has gone from bad to worse. Just weeks after a shocking 22-21 loss to Northwestern, the team’s third straight defeat, the backlash that started with furious fans has now turned into full-blown fallout. The program officially parted ways with longtime head coach James Franklin, ending a decade-long tenure that once […]

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko delivered a heartfelt message to the ’12th Man’ following the Aggies’ dominant 34-17 victory over the Florida Gators at Kyle Field. The win keeps No. 5 Texas A&M undefeated at 6-0 in the 2025 season.​ Elko praised the fans in his postgame comments, showing appreciation for their support, via […]

Penn State football lost its third straight game of the season in Week 6 against Northwestern, and there’s no doubt that there needed to be a shakeup in the program. That has led Penn State to fire head coach James Franklin, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Last week, Penn State lost to UCLA 42-37, and […]

The South Carolina football program continues a year of big transitions, both on and off the field. Earlier this season, it was announced that the Gamecocks will end their long partnership with Under Armour after the 2025 campaign, signing a new apparel deal with Nike beginning in 2026. The move will bring one of college […]

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian had a message for his critics after the Longhorns defeated No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 in Saturday’s Red River Rivalry. Following weeks of doubt after his team fell out of the AP Top 25, Sarkisian didn’t hold back. “It’s easy to succumb to the outside noise. And there was […]

The Texas A&M football team has had a thrilling start to the year. The Aggies are 6-0, including a massive non conference victory over Notre Dame. Texas A&M coach Mike Elko though is trying not to get too caught up in all that emotion. “It doesn’t mean anything if we don’t finish,” Elko said, per […]

The Auburn Tigers’ 20-10 defeat to the No. 10 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday was defined by controversial officiating that frustrated coach Hugh Freeze. The Tigers held a 10-0 lead before several disputed calls shifted momentum in the Bulldogs’ favor at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Trevor Denton posted on X that Freeze didn’t hold back about the officiating. […]

The Red River Rivalry swung Texas’ way as the Longhorns beat No. 6 Oklahoma 23–6 at a sold-out Cotton Bowl in Dallas (92,100 fans). However, they took it a step further on social media, savagely trolling the Sooners on multiple platforms. First came a post on X referencing the lyrics of the popular 2024-released Luke […]

The Georgia Bulldogs are still reeling from their 24-21 loss to Alabama, a defeat that ended the program’s 33-game home winning streak and sparked heavy scrutiny of head coach Kirby Smart’s late-game decisions. The Bulldogs had multiple opportunities to tie or take the lead but ultimately fell short due to costly mistakes, questionable play-calling, and […]

The USC Trojans improved to 5-1 for the season after beating No. 15 Michigan Wolverines 31-13 at the Coliseum. The win came after the Trojans were led by women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins out of the tunnel in front of a sold-out arena, per USA TODAY. The Trojans had earlier confirmed that Watkins will be […]

When Oklahoma initially listed John Mateer as questionable for its massive Week 7 matchup with Texas, many felt it was merely a stunt ahead of one of the biggest rivalries in college football. Mateer, however, would make his surprising return in the game, which pleased Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. Despite the rivalry, Sarkisian was […]

Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore is keeping his team grounded following a 31-13 loss to USC, their second defeat of the season. The Wolverines struggled to establish rhythm offensively and were outgained by nearly 200 total yards in Los Angeles, a setback that dropped them to 4-2. Still, Moore made it clear afterward that […]

Oregon State football just lost its seventh game of the season against Wake Forest, as the program is still looking for their first win. The next day, they decided to make some changes, firing head coach Trent Bray after their 0-7 start to the season, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Oregon State has now lost […]

Michigan football lost a disappointing game Saturday to USC, 31-13. The Wolverines also had another tough blow following the game. Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore revealed that his young quarterback, Bryce Underwood, is banged up. “Oh, a little bit. But he’s fine,” Moore said after the game, per 247Sports. Underwood finished the USC game with […]

Just a week after returning from a neck scare, Texas Tech football team quarterback Behren Morton once again found himself in the headlines, this time for a leg injury suffered in Saturday’s win over Kansas. The junior quarterback, who has been the engine behind Texas Tech’s football team’s undefeated run, exited the game late in […]

Many factors contributed to Michigan’s 31-13 loss to USC in Week 7, but its porous defense was not where it needed to be to secure a much-needed victory for its College Football Playoff resume. Head coach Sherrone Moore admitted as much after the fact while doubling down on his vow that the Wolverines will continue […]