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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 […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley was all smiles after his team defeated Michigan Saturday, 31-13. The Trojans rolled on offense to get the job done against a Wolverines team that struggled all day. USC is now 3-1 in the Big Ten, following the win. The Trojans have little time to sit back and relax. USC […]

The Georgia Bulldogs may have escaped Auburn with a win, but not without controversy, and head coach Kirby Smart made his feelings clear after the game. A disputed goal-line play late in the second quarter left both sidelines bewildered, and even Smart admitted that the lengthy review and unclear explanation from officials were “frustrating.” The […]

Matthew McConaughey is proud to be a Texas Longhorns fan. Following Texas football’s (6-23) win over Oklahoma, the Dallas Buyers Club actor shared his thoughts on the game. “23-6. PRIDE. FOCUS. RAGE,” McConaughey wrote on X Sunday (Oct. 12). “The combination looks good on you Longhorn men. May the fire be LIT. Hook em.” Fans […]

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze couldn’t hide his frustration following Saturday night’s loss to Georgia — and much of it stemmed from one of the most puzzling goal-line calls of the college football season. The Tigers had dominated much of the first half and appeared poised to extend their lead to 17-0 before a controversial […]

The USC Trojans have been one of college football’s most electric offensive teams this season, but they’ll now have to adjust without one of their biggest weapons. Waymond Jordan, who has been the heart of the Trojans’ rushing attack, is expected to miss multiple games after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday’s 31-13 win over […]

The USC football program got one of its best wins under head coach Lincoln Riley Saturday. USC throttled Michigan, in a 31-13 game. Following the win, Riley made a bold declaration about his team. “We’re a tough-a**, physical program,” Riley said, per USA Today. USC football moves to 5-1 this season, following the win. The […]

The second Colorado’s Week 7 victory over Iowa State became official, fans at Folsom Field became the latest in college football to flood onto the turf. The school is undoubtedly about to receive a fine for those actions, but Deion Sanders believes it is worth the cost. Whether due to safety or property damage concerns, […]

Oklahoma football lost its first game of the season against Texas, as both sides of the ball didn’t play up to their standards. The offense did not play its best, as well as quarterback John Mateer, who returned after having hand surgery. Mateer finished the game, completing just 20 of his 38 passes for 208 […]

Arch Manning delivered one of the most complete performances of his young college career as the Texas Longhorns powered past the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners, 23-6, in the Red River Rivalry. After a shaky start to the season and two early losses that pushed Texas out of the Top 25, Manning silenced critics with poise, […]

The Michigan football team is disappointed after losing a bad game to Big Ten rival USC on Saturday. The Wolverines struggled for most of the game. USC defeated Michigan, 31-13. Following the contest, Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is making a bold promise. “When we land, what are we going to do to get better […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes tightened the screws Saturday and left little doubt in a 34-16 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini, and coach Ryan Day used the postgame moment to send a firm but measured message to his team about consistency and expectations.  “One thing is we keep pushing them about being consistent in their […]

The Boise State Broncos pulled off one of the wildest plays you’ll see this season when a botched field goal attempt turned into a touchdown pass from the holder to cap a late scoring burst in a 41-25 win over the New Mexico Lobos. The sequence left the Boise State football fans howling and the […]

Wisconsin Badgers coach Luke Fickell didn’t try to sugarcoat things after Saturday’s 37-0 drubbing at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes, calling the performance “as low as it can be” and offering a blunt apology to the program and its fans, via On3’s Evan Flood on X, formerly Twitter. The loss left Camp Randall stunned […]

Florida Gators coach Billy Napier hit a brutal new low Saturday night when his team fell 34-17 at No. 5 Texas A&M, a loss that dropped Florida to 0-14 in games against ranked opponents away from Gainesville during Napier’s tenure, per On3 insider Brett McMurphy.  The scoreboard told a tidy story: Texas A&M controlled the […]

Penn State coach James Franklin stood motionless on the sideline after Saturday’s shocking loss to Northwestern, and fans noticed. A video posted by Penn State reporter Chase Fisher showed Franklin staring out at a hostile Beaver Stadium crowd, waiting for his players to leave the field. The clip quickly circulated, feeding a steady stream of […]

Indiana football delivered the biggest splash this duck pond hasn’t witnessed since 2022. Autzen Stadium fans clad in green and gold hit the exits in disappointment — after Oregon fell to the new rising Big Ten favorite. Indiana shattered two marks in one Saturday: Beating its first top 10 team on the road, plus ending […]

Auburn’s head coach Hugh Freeze expressed confusion over a controversial goal-line fumble call during Saturday night’s game against Georgia. The Tigers dominated the first half but were denied a potential touchdown in a play that left everyone scratching their heads. Hugh Freeze didn’t hide his frustration during the halftime interview. When asked about the controversial […]

Indiana football ascended to new, rare heights at a university richer in basketball tradition. While five national title banners hang inside Assembly Hall, only two Big Ten championships are attached to football. But Saturday’s win over Oregon increases a third possibility. Indiana turned to a calm and poised Fernando Mendoza, plus a highly-ranked defense, to […]

Kalen DeBoer accomplished a historic feat that Nick Saban last achieved in the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide’s 27-24 win over the No. 14 Missouri Tigers on Saturday night. Going into the matchup, DeBoer and Alabama has a 4-1 record to the season. After losing to Florida State in the season opener, the team bounced […]

John Mateer had a nightmare performance in the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners’ 23-6 loss to Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns on Saturday night. Mateer failed to get any touchdown passes throughout the day, facing constant pressure from the Longhorns defense. He completed 20 passes out of 38 attempts for 202 yards while making 14 […]

Kevin Durant didn’t let the Red River Rivalry pass without a little extra shade. Durant, the Houston Rockets star and former Texas Longhorn, took to X after Texas’ 23-6 upset of the Oklahoma Sooners and dropped a short, savage line: “Goodbye Sooners. Ayo what is a sooner?” KD was just rubbing salt into the wounds […]

Oregon Ducks fans made their feelings known loud and clear after Dante Moore’s rough night in Eugene, a performance many say turned a promising matchup into a gut punch for the home crowd. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks entered Saturday’s showdown against No. 7 Indiana with momentum and a perfect record. At the end of […]

North Carolina A&T showed glimpses of promise versus the reigning MEAC Champion South Carolina State, but ultimately fell short. The game was a low-scoring affair at the start, with the Aggies jumping out to a 9-0 lead at halftime after three straight field goal makes from Andrew Brown. But, South Carolina State regained its footing […]

The No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners lost to the Longhorns 23-6 in the Red River Rivalry, but head coach Brent Venables had a strong message for his team. “Today was a bad day, and we still have a really good football team,” Venables said in his opening statement to the team after the loss. The coach […]

Dan Lanning gave starting quarterback Dante Moore some valuable advice following the No. 3 Oregon Ducks’ 30-20 loss to the No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday evening. It was a big matchup for both teams. They entered the matchup with perfect 5-0 records, understanding that someone was going to be 6-0 while the other sustained their […]

After celebrating his 70th career win in Tennessee’s thrilling 34-31 victory over Arkansas, Josh Heupel had a few choice words about how the game was called,  though he delivered them with a smile. The head coach, who reached the milestone in front of a packed Neyland Stadium, couldn’t help but express mild frustration about the […]

Curt Cignetti sent a clear message after the Indiana Hoosiers took down the Oregon Ducks 30-20 on Saturday evening. It was a big matchup for both teams. They entered the matchup with perfect 5-0 records, understanding that someone was going to be 6-0 while the other sustained their first loss of the season. Fortunately for […]

Exactly one month after a gut-wrenching overtime loss to Georgia, Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel and the Volunteers finally had a reason to celebrate, and it was a big one. Following Tennessee’s victory over Arkansas, Heupel reached a career milestone that cements his place among the most successful active coaches in college football. “The […]

When the Indiana marched into Autzen Stadium to take on the No. 3 Oregon Ducks, few outside of the Hoosier faithful believed they could secure the upset victory. Sure, Indiana was undefeated and was a top-10 team as a result, but Oregon was a popular pick to not just win the Big Ten but win […]

In a battle of undefeated Top 10 teams, the seventh-ranked Indiana football team came away with a 30-20 win on the road over third-ranked Oregon. In Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti’s second season at the helm, the Hoosiers should rise up the AP rankings after their massive road victory. After their latest triumph, CBS Sports’ […]

It was only two weeks ago that Penn State’s biggest problem was its inability to win big games. That ongoing issue caused endless anguish at University Park, but fans are yearning for those days right now. A stagnant program that was still positioned for a second straight College Football Playoff appearance is now tumbling backwards […]