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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 […]

Just two days after Nebraska climbed in the Big Ten Power Rankings with a gritty win over Michigan State, head coach Matt Rhule’s Cornhuskers made another statement, this time on the road in a 34-31 victory over Maryland. The result not only improved Nebraska’s football team record but also silenced one of the narratives that […]

Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers landed a talented prospect in the trenches, seeing offensive tackle Johnnie Jones Jr. make his commitment to the program. Jones announced his pledge to the Tigers on Saturday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Bradenton, Fla., he chose the Tigers over the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Penn State […]

Hornet faithful left homecoming with a smile on their face, as DeSean Jackson and Delaware State put up a historic performance. Delaware State notched a 70-23 victory over Southern Connecticut State, once again proving their status as one of the bst running teams in the FCS as they look ahead to their MEAC slate of […]

The Oregon football team entered Saturday’s Top 10 clash with Indiana undefeated at 5-0. The visiting Hoosiers, a fellow Big Ten school, were also undefeated at 5-0. The Oregon football program was ranked third in the nation, while Indiana checked in at number seven. For most of their clash, it was a back-and-forth affair. However, […]

Penn State football head coach James Franklin hit a new low Saturday. Northwestern placed his name in newfound history not seen in 30 years. Franklin entered State College with the Nittany Lions as a 20+ point favorite. But in taking the 22-21 loss to the Wildcats, he’s now the first HC to lose consecutive games […]

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar was forced to leave the 22-21 Week 7 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats early after taking a hard hit late in the fourth quarter. After being carted off the field from the sideline, the program has already ruled his status for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Reports […]

Indiana football made history on Saturday, delivering one of the biggest upsets of the 2025 college football season with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon. Head coach Curt Cignetti had praised Dan Lanning and the Ducks before the matchup, calling them “one of the most impressive young coaching teams” in the nation, but the […]

The matchup between Alabama State and Jackson State absolutely lived up to the hype. It was, without a doubt, the HBCU game of the year, with both teams bringing their very best effort. The game featured a great quarterback battle between Andrew Body and Jacobian Morgan. Body played as he has all year: showcasing elite […]

Just three days after quarterback Drew Allar vowed that Penn State was “more motivated than ever” to rebound from its stunning loss to UCLA, the Nittany Lions suffered another crushing blow, this time falling 22-21 to unranked Northwestern. What was supposed to be a redemption game quickly turned into another chapter in a spiraling season. […]

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer was cleared to play in Saturday’s Red River Rivalry after undergoing hand surgery last month. The Sooners’ offense desperately needed his leadership and efficiency to stay unbeaten against Texas. Instead, his return has been anything but ideal. During the fourth quarter, Mateer threw his third interception of the game in a […]

The Red River Rivalry lived up to its intensity before the game even began. Players from both the Texas and Oklahoma football teams got into a heated exchange on the field moments before kickoff, according to Chris Vannini of The Athletic. No punches were thrown, but the confrontation set the tone for a matchup already […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions suffered their third loss in a row, this time to the Northwestern Wildcats in a close 22-21 contest. To make matters worse, quarterback Drew Allar was forced to exit the game early after taking a hard hit late in the fourth quarter. Reports indicate that Allar, who is 21 years […]

Kaidon Salter’s Colorado football career got off to a rough start, but he has finally seemed to settle in. The quarterback’s improved form was in full effect in the Buffaloes’ Week 7 matchup with Iowa State, when he found leading receiver Omarion Miller down the far sideline for an explosive touchdown. Colorado entered the game […]

The Texas Longhorns managed to take the lead in the third quarter of the Red River Rivalry against the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners. It was the first touchdown of the contest, as Arch Manning made a brilliant throw to teammate DeAndre Moore Jr. Manning, who is 21 years old, found Moore wide open in the […]

Texas A&M continues to strengthen its recruiting dominance under head coach Mike Elko. Ahead of their crucial SEC matchup against Florida, the Aggies received a major boost off the field with a key commitment on the recruiting trail. According to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett, four-star defensive lineman Elijah Patmon has committed to Texas A&M, choosing the […]

The Wisconsin Badgers are set to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday as the program hopes to earn its third win of the season. However, the Badgers are experiencing some injury woes, as Billy Edwards has officially been ruled out of the contest. As a result, Hunter Simmons will get the start against Iowa, […]

UCLA football reversed itself from national punching bag to delivering two knockout victories. Interim head coach Tim Skipper is now 2-0 at the helm, this time smacking Michigan State 38-13 Saturday. Skipper dipped into this motivational tactic ahead of the beatdown at East Lansing. Ben Bloch of the Los Angeles Times revealed Skipper left a […]

Michael Vick is continuing to struggle in his debut season with the Norfolk State Spartans, losing to previously winless Wofford College 31-14. The Spartans were competitive with the Terriers early on, striking first and taking the lead early in the first quarter. But, Wofford eventually settled into their offense and took control of the game. […]

The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide advances to a 5-1 record on the season after earning a tough 27-24 Week 7 win over the No. 14 Missouri Tigers. It’s the fifth straight victory for the program, as Kalen DeBoer has his team looking fantastic nearing the midway point of the season. Alabama is seemingly rising […]

Alabama football was forced to grind out a 27-24 road win versus the previously undefeated Missouri Tigers without one of its key offensive players. Jam Miller helped the Crimson Tide stay on an upward trajectory, but he suffered a head injury in the process. After securing a pivotal 10-yard reception on fourth-and-1 with 10:23 left […]

Two weeks after suffering its first loss of the 2025 college football season to Alabama, Georgia enters its Week 7 matchup against Auburn looking to embark on another win streak. They might have to attempt to do so shorthanded, as both of the Bulldogs’ starting offensive tackles are in danger of missing the game. Georgia […]

Jackson State is celebrating its homecoming by paying tribute to its revered marching band. Jackson State shared their homecoming threads in a post on their social media accounts. The Sonic Boom of the South is one of the most popular HBCU marching bands in HBCU culture.  Established in the 1940s at Jackson State College, the […]

The Texas Longhorns are taking on the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday for the Red River Rivalry game. It’s one of the most anticipated contests in college football, and it appears both teams got into it before kickoff. Moments before kickoff, a video showed both teams in each other’s faces in one of the […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are playing well on Saturday as they ended the third quarter with a 27-10 lead over the Illinois Fighting Illini. However, superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith suffered an injury scare in the contest that seemed concerning at first. Luckily, it wasn’t anything serious, as reports indicate that Smith, who is 19 […]

The Florida State Seminoles are in a dog fight against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Saturday, as the team aims to advance to a 4-2 record. Quarterback Tommy Castellanos turned plenty of heads in the second quarter, as he gave it his all on a brilliant play that has everybody buzzing. Castellanos, who is 22 years […]

On Saturday, the Oklahoma football program will take the field for its Red River Rivalry game against Texas. There has been plenty of question as to whether quarterback John Mateer, who was recently injured in a game against Auburn, would be able to make his return for this contest. Earlier in the day on Saturday, […]

The Stanford Cardinal’s struggles against the SMU Mustangs took a scary turn Saturday when junior cornerback Aaron Morris went down with an apparent neck injury in the first quarter at Gerald Ford Stadium. The Cardinal defender was stretchered off the field and taken away in an ambulance, adding serious concern to an already difficult afternoon […]

After making the 2024-2025 College Football Playoffs, SMU has not gotten off to the best start to the 2025 season. Rhett Lashlee and Kevin Jennings are doing their best to change that against Stanford in Week 7 by opening up their offensive arsenal. SMU entered Week 7 with a 3-2 record after alternating wins and […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Missouri football program hit the field at home for a highly anticipated matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Missouri came into this game ranked at number 14 in the AP poll, sitting undefeated at 5-0 on the 2025 season so far. Unfortunately, Tigers wide receiver Kevin Coleman had to leave this […]

It seemed as if everybody on the ESPN College Gameday panel was selecting No. 3 Oregon football to take care of business at home against No. 7 Indiana football on Saturday. The usual crew went with the Ducks, and guest picker Sabrina Ionescu — who attended Oregon — unsurprisingly chose her alma mater as well. […]

With the Oklahoma State Cowboys entering a new era after firing Mike Gundy as head coach, the program is seemingly pulling every rabbit out of the hat to find ways to score. That was certainly the case in the team’s first drive of the game against the Houston Cougars on Saturday. The Cowboys managed to […]

Despite plenty of rumors and reports to the contrary, North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick and general manager Michael Lombardi are not in the process of buying one-way tickets out of Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels, in their first season under Belichick, have proven to be uncompetitive when facing Power-4 opponents, and it has […]

Former LSU coach Nick Saban appeared on ESPN’s College GameDay this Saturday from the University of Oregon, sharing a memorable story from his early days at Alabama. While discussing Bill Belichick’s struggles at the University of North Carolina, the conversation prompted Saban to reflect on his own rocky start at Alabama. College GameDay shared the […]

The LSU Tigers football team could be missing one of its most dynamic playmakers Saturday night. Junior Wide receiver Aaron Anderson continues to battle multiple injuries ahead of the Tigers’ SEC clash with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Anderson has been listed as questionable all week, and his playing status remains uncertain heading into kickoff. On3’s […]