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Army football is getting ready to take on Charlotte on Saturday, but the Black Knights will do it with a different player under center than they’ve had the last two games. Reports out of West Point are that the team is returning to Cale Hellums after Dewayne Coleman started the last two games. “Sources: Army […]

Few college football mascots represent their team better than The Oregon Duck. That much was made clear on the Week 7 edition of College GameDay, with the ESPN crew in Eugene for the massive clash between Oregon and Indiana, during which the iconic mascot showed up to set on a horse. Despite the show being […]

Oregon football hopes to return this season to the College Football Playoff, as well as the Big Ten championship. Oregon is hosting College GameDay on Saturday, and fans are ready for it. Ducks fans were ready at dawn to party and welcome the College GameDay crew to Eugene. The fans gathered ahead of a key […]

Pittsburgh football has been without star running back Desmond Reid for quite some time. Reid appears hopeful to return to the field on Saturday, when the squad takes on Florida State. “Sources: Pitt star all-purpose back Desmond Reid is considered a game-time decision after missing two games with a lower body injury suffered against West […]

The Cotton Bowl is about to host another chapter of college football’s most intense rivalry. Oklahoma enters the Dallas game undefeated at 5-0, with its defense playing lights out all season. On the other hand, Texas is at 3-2, trying to save its reputation from unexpected losses and Arch Manning’s poor performance in the most […]

Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter Jr. will not play in Saturday’s Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners, according to On3 reporter Pete Nakos.  “Texas running back CJ Baxter has been ruled out for Saturday against Oklahoma. Will miss his 3rd consecutive game,” Nakos wrote. “Expect the Longhorns to lean on Christian Clark tomorrow, […]

Cayden Green is expected to start at left tackle for the Missouri Tigers against No. 8 Alabama, sources told ESPN reporter Pete Thamel. The timeline and status came via Thamel’s post on X, formerly Twitter.    Green missed two games with a right-foot issue that required evaluation and limited practice availability, but Missouri’s staff indicated […]

The No. 11 LSU Tigers aim to advance to a 5-1 record in Week 7 when they take on the South Carolina Gamecocks. However, the Tigers appear to be undermanned on offense, as reports indicate that star wideout Aaron Anderson is dealing with a knee injury. Reports indicate that Anderson, who is 22 years old, […]

Ohio State football (5-0) is deservedly the top-ranked team in the nation, and its smothering, top-ranked defense is a major reason why. The Buckeyes have allowed only 25 points and gave up just two touchdowns through their first five games this season. Although the defending national champions have only played one ranked opponent to this […]

College GameDay is again at the Big Ten this weekend for Indiana’s big road matchup against Oregon. The Ducks have a significant opportunity to make another statement in the Big Ten. However, even though College GameDay is visiting the Big Ten, Nick Saban took the time to rip the conference and praise the SEC, saying […]

The No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils are going to be without their star quarterback for a big-time game against Utah this weekend. Leavitt helped propel the Sun Devils to a massive season one year ago. Leavitt is dealing with an undisclosed injury. It’s unclear as to why he will miss this game, but head […]

In yet another marquee SEC clash, Missouri hosts Alabama in a pivotal Week 7 college football matchup. The two top-15 teams both enter the game on lengthy win streaks, adding stakes to the highly anticipated showdown. Alabama enters the game as the higher-ranked team, moving up to No. 8 in the Week 7 AP college […]

The 2025 Colorado football season has been awful so far. The Buffaloes are 2-4, and it has been a bad start to the season. The Buffaloes struggle to find consistency despite Deion Sanders saying they have looked better recently. The microscope is already on Colorado due to Deion Sanders, but the spotlight is fading because […]

The Texas Longhorns have had a disastrous season so far in 2025. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian could do anything but watch as his team fell out of the AP Top 25 for the first time in years. However, that has not stopped him from pursuing recruits. After top linebacker prospect Braylon Hodge decommitted from […]

The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the best college football programs in the country. Their head coach, Brent Venables, saw his team climb further towards the top of ClutchPoints’ rankings after beating Kent State. Now, the team’s focus shifts to their Red River rivalry against the Texas Longhorns. Despite the weight of the matchup, Venables […]

With the No. 1 Ohio State football team taking on Illinois on Saturday, the program has been led by the impressive play of sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin. As fans lock in their bold predictions for the Ohio State football game against Illinois, former head coach Nick Saban would give flowers to the signal-caller. Saban was […]

The USC Trojans will host the Michigan Wolverines this weekend. After the USC defense lost in the last minute to Illinois, suffering their first loss of the season, they hope to bounce back. Now, they hope to take down 15th-ranked Michigan. This Michigan-USC Week 7 battle could go down to the wire. Regardless, the USC […]

The No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers face the No. 3 Oregon Ducks in a battle of undefeated Big Ten Conference teams on Saturday in Eugene. ESPN’s College GameDay is coming to town, and New York Liberty star and Oregon legend Sabrina Ionescu was announced as the guest picker. Plenty of NFL scouts are expected to see […]

No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils have a problem heading into Saturday’s road game against the Utah Utes. Starting quarterback Sam Leavitt probably isn’t playing, and head coach Kenny Dillingham made that pretty clear on Friday. The Sun Devils may now have to adjust their plans without their starting quarterback. Dillingham talked about his starting […]

Heading into the 2025 season, expectations were sky high for the Penn State football team. Head coach James Franklin returned a deep and talented squad led by quarterback Drew Allar. While the Penn State football program would face a tough schedule loaded with Big Ten matchups, many expected this to be the year that the […]

North Carolina football has had a lot of noise surrounding them this season, but maybe not as much as this week. With the rumors floating around on head coach Bill Belichick’s future with the team, everyone was interested in knowing what the future would look like for the program. Those rumors were cut short by […]

With the Oregon football team preparing for a showdown against Indiana on Saturday, the team is led by the young and impressive head coach Dan Lanning. As Lanning keeps building the winning culture of the Oregon football team, the 39-year-old speaks about the speculation of leaving the program at some point. Lanning has accomplished wonders […]

The Florida Gators arrive in College Station riding the kind of momentum that can flip a season. One week removed from toppling Texas at home, they face another daunting test against fifth-ranked Texas A&M. “This has got a chance to be a multiplier,” Florida head coach Billy Napier said about building off the upset. “I’m […]

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt has been downgraded to doubtful for Saturday’s game at Utah, ESPN reporter Pete Thamel confirmed Thursday, a development that would clear the way for veteran Jeff Sims to start if Leavitt can’t go.  Coach Kenny Dillingham and the staff will wait on the official game-day report, but the update follows […]

Ohio State football alums Emeka Egbuka and Jaxon Smith-Njigba shared a wholesome moment after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 38-35 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field. The game turned into a showcase for both former Buckeyes, but the postgame clip that circulated on social media was what won the fans’ hearts. Egbuka […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team picked up another major recruiting win this week, as Class of 2026 offensive tackle Jared Doughty announced that he is shutting down his recruitment. The 6-foot-6, 300-pound lineman from Banneker High School in College Park, Georgia reaffirmed his pledge to the Crimson Tide, choosing to stay committed despite continued […]

Texas A&M football (5-0) allowed only 19 points combined in consecutive home wins versus Auburn and Mississippi State, but head coach Mike Elko will surely feel more comfortable if he has one of his top linebackers back on the field. Scooby Williams, who missed both of those games with an ankle injury, is listed as […]

Ohio Bobcats coach Brian Smith is running the show this season, but he hasn’t signed a formal head-coach contract. Ohio University promoted Brian Smith from offensive coordinator to permanent head coach in December 2024, following Tim Albin’s departure, and outlets reported that the school intended to give him a multi-year deal.  USA TODAY reported this […]

Kansas State football has been one of the most disappointing teams in all of college football this season, but it still has time to turn things around. However, it better get started on Saturday in Week 7 against TCU in a Big 12 clash that is crucial for both teams. Kansas State is currently 2-4 […]

The 2025 USC football season has a chance to take a massive step forward against Michigan this weekend. The Wolverines have been playing well and are a well-rounded team thanks to their defense and running game, but the story around the Wolverines is Bryce Underwood. The high-profile freshman has a giant spotlight on him, and […]

Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard got discharged from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Thursday, marking a major step forward in his recovery. Florida State’s 18-year-old linebacker was shot in the back of the head nearly six weeks ago in what authorities called a case of mistaken identity. Pritchard is now heading to Brooks Rehabilitation in […]

Rare that Oklahoma football has anything nice to say about Texas. Both will meet in the historic 121st Red River Rivalry game aiming to knock each other out. Yet Brent Venables gushed over Arch Manning for this reason. He praised the grit of the Longhorns quarterback amid a rough start to the 2025 season. The […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the top-ranked team in the nation and head coach Ryan Day has his team on track to win a second national championship after racing through the College Football Playoffs a year ago. The Buckeyes have won their first five games this season and their undefeated record will be put to […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels football program recently suspended one of its assistant coaches on Tuesday due to extra benefits allegations. On Thursday, the University issued an official statement regarding the decision. Reports indicate that North Carolina plans to keep Armond Hawkins, the assistant coach involved in the allegations, on leave while the Department of […]

The Clemson Tigers football team responded in Week 6 with a commanding 38-10 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels. The win snapped a two-game losing streak and showed signs of renewed confidence on both sides of the ball. Yet, the night’s most notable moment came from head coach Dabo Swinney, who showed respect and […]

One of the biggest games on the Week 7 slate in college football pits two rivals against each other. Oklahoma football and Texas football will square off in the Red River Rivalry on Saturday, with very different but equally important implications for both sides. The biggest story coming into this game has been off the […]

The 121st Red River Rivalry game pits new implications for Oklahoma football. A victory does more than enhance the Sooners’ College Football Playoff chances. It buries rival Texas even further. The Longhorns lost new ground in both the Southeastern Conference and College Football Playoff race Saturday, falling to Florida in upset fashion. Texas now wants […]

There’s no place like home, and Sabrina Ionescu will be living proof as she makes her way back to Eugene. No. 3 Oregon football is preparing to host both a top-10 matchup against No. 7 Indiana and ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast on Saturday for the 13th time in history, and the New York Liberty star […]

Since it fired DeShaun Foster during Week 4, UCLA has turned the program over to Tim Skipper, but has already started its search for the next football coach. With multiple names already in the conversation, Washington head football coach Jedd Fisch has suddenly emerged as a dark horse candidate. Fisch is only in his second […]