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LSU football will tumble in the top 25 rankings Sunday from its No. 10 ranking. Vanderbilt took down the Tigers with the epic 31-24 upset in Nashville Saturday. The Commodores accomplished a feat not seen since 1950: Start the season 6-1 overall. Diego Pavia even sparked reactions with his Heisman Trophy pose. Pavia still shredded […]

Florida football coach Billy Napier vowed Saturday night to savor a tense 23-21 victory over Mississippi State even as questions swirl about his job security, telling reporters he would “enjoy this one tonight” and deal with the fallout tomorrow.  Will a narrow escape against Mississippi State be Billy Napier’s last game at Florida?https://t.co/eHKgecpqQ9 pic.twitter.com/Dn0VlHdOBT — […]

Lane Kiffin was critical of the No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels’ defense after their 43-35 loss to the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon. Going into the game, Ole Miss boasted a perfect 6-0 record. They shine as one of the best teams in the country, hoping to make a firm case for the […]

Oregon football took out last week’s frustration on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, racing to a blowout first half and putting the game well out of reach by halftime as Oregon’s offense poured in points in a statement bounce-back.  Quarterback Dante Moore steered the attack, slicing through Rutgers’ defense and finding playmakers downfield. Moore completed 14 […]

The No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs came away with a big 43-35 win over the No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels in Athens on Saturday. The victory extended Georgia football’s win streak to three games and gave the Bulldogs their second win against a ranked opponent in three tries so far in the 2025 season. However, the […]

Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day praised freshman quarterback Julian Sayin’s poise after the Buckeyes throttled Wisconsin, 34-0, Saturday in a statement win that left no doubt about where Ohio State stands in the Big Ten, in an interview with CBS Sports following the game. “Well, we really tried to put a lot on […]

While going into Camp Randall Stadium would be a test for any program, the Ohio State football team is not just another program. Even in a down year, Wisconsin is usually a tough opponent to beat inside its home stadium. However, the Ohio State football program put on a dominant display during Saturday’s 34-0 win. […]

Life looks strong for UAB football post Trent Dilfer. The Blazers shook up the College Football Playoff picture Saturday — taking down 21.5-point favorite Memphis. UAB, playing its first game without the fired Dilfer, rolled to the stunning 31-24 upset of the undefeated Tigers. Memphis’s loss now puts the CFP picture in an immediate tailspin. […]

The Wisconsin Badgers suffered a brutal 34-0 Week 8 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. During the postgame press conference, head coach Luke Fickell shared his disappointment with the loss while also sending a strong message in the midst of a down season. Fickell, who is 52 years old, admitted how difficult it […]

The Wisconsin Badgers move on to a 2-5 record after being completely shut out 34-0 by the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in Week 8. It’s another bad loss to what has been a disastrous season. The loss was so bad that the program made brutal history not seen since 1977. Wisconsin has now suffered […]

The Baylor Bears suffered a 42-36 Week 8 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs, which turned out to be an electric finish. It was a contest that ended in dramatic fashion, as Dave Aranda’s team nearly completed a comeback after recovering a wild onside kick late in the closing minutes. Baylor managed to recover the […]

Ole Miss football versus Georgia took a rather humorous, mocking turn Saturday. All involving Lane Kiffin taking a dig at opposing coach Kirby Smart. The Bulldogs head coach went viral for a clapping incident against Auburn last Saturday. Well, Kiffin pulled off his version of it: “I was just clapping” pic.twitter.com/NgRt5KazPA — Bunkie Perkins (@BunkiePerkins) […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the defending national champions and the No. 1 team in the nation again this season. It’s clear that the Buckeyes will have major tests as they pursue an undefeated record and another title, but they have a remarkable talent level and they are playing up to it so far this […]

Stanford football faces a critical test Saturday night against Florida State with its defense already on edge. The Cardinal secondary is under pressure after losing cornerback Aaron Morris to a neck injury against SMU in Week 7. Now they may have to play without their best defensive player. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, star cornerback […]

The No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers are red hot entering Week 8 as the program entered the third quarter with a 28-10 lead over the Michigan State Spartans after a weather delay. One of the first half touchdowns the offense managed to score came off an amazing run from running back Kaelon Black. Black, who is […]

The Vanderbilt football legend of Diego Pavia added a new chapter Saturday. This time the dual-threat quarterback helped topple No. 10 LSU — and spark Heisman Trophy chatter in Nashville, literally. Which sparked harsh critique. The self-confident Pavia didn’t hesitate to bust out this famed pose…the Heisman pose following one touchdown. Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia […]

The No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers took a 21-10 lead over the Michigan State Spartans before a delay was placed on the contest. Both programs were forced to sit and wait for at least 30 minutes before resuming action. Reports indicate that the game was put on hold due to a lightning strike just 10 miles […]

Though he is maybe the most famous alumnus of the University of Michigan’s wrestling team, a fandom that has stuck with him for decades into the future, the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair has a new favorite team in college football: Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Rebels. That’s right, while he’s most famous for his work in […]

The No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores earned a big 31-24 Week 8 victory over the No. 10 LSU Tigers on Saturday. It was a strong outing for the program that leaned on the shoulders of quarterback Diego Pavia. However, after the contest, it turned out that Pavia was unavailable for any postgame interviews, causing mass confusion […]

The Vanderbilt football program stunned the college world with a statement win over No. 10 LSU football, marking their first 6-1 start since 1950. Behind quarterback Diego Pavia’s fearless performance, the Commodores outlasted the Tigers in a gritty, emotional upset that instantly became one of the biggest moments in school history. Pavia was the engine […]

Heading into Saturday’s road SEC tilt at Vanderbilt, the LSU football team looked to improve both its 5-1 record and tenth overall ranking by the Associated Press. Vanderbilt, the home team, also looked to improve to 6-1 and climb up the rankings from No.17. Despite the higher standing in the AP’s latest poll, the LSU […]

Diego Pavia has become one of the most talked-about quarterbacks in college football as he’s leading the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores on another amazing season. His ferocious style of play hilariously earned him a comparison to New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo during Saturday’s contest against the No. 10 LSU Tigers. The 24-year-old quarterback […]

The No. 7 Texas Tech Red Raiders aim to remain undefeated in Week 8 when they take on the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday. Starting quarterback Behren Morton is dealing with an ankle injury that has him sitting on the bench. However, it sounds like head coach Joey McGuire has a plan in place […]

Not even half a season into his tenure at Prairie View A&M, Tremaine Jackson’s name is circulating in FBS coaching conversations. Last Sunday, UAB fired head coach Trent Dilfer after an unfortunate 2-4 start as well as a 53-33 loss to Florida Atlantic. Also of note, Dilfer’s UAB escaped Alabama State in the season opener […]

Despite an ever-growing College Football Playoff (CFP) field, the postseason bowl game slate remains a vital part of the annual NCAA football schedule. As more and more sports leagues and institutions flock to Saudi Arabia for both new and existing events, it looks like the Middle Eastern country wants to add college football to its […]

No. 6 Alabama Crimson-Tide hosts No. 11 Tennessee Volunteeers Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and former Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban thinks the rivalry deserves far more attention than it gets. Both teams enter 5-1, with Alabama perfect in SEC play at 3-0 while Tennessee sits 2-1 in conference action. Saban shared his thoughts on […]

After the Florida State football team lost in crippling fashion to Pittsburgh last Saturday, the program is looking for a bounce-back win against Stanford on Saturday night. Especially after the Florida State football team fell to the Miami Hurricanes in a huge rivalry game, a win is mandatory, with the program getting help due to […]

With the No. 5 Ole Miss football team taking on the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs in a huge SEC game on Saturday afternoon, it will be a huge test for head coach Lane Kiffin and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. Despite the rumors surrounding the Ole Miss head coach in Kiffin, his focus is on the game […]

The Boston College football team will be missing two starting offensive linemen for its crucial matchup against the UConn Huskies this afternoon, deepening concerns around an already struggling offensive unit. As part of a season riddled with setbacks, the Eagles now enter Saturday’s game with even greater pressure. Jude Bowry and Eryx Daugherty will both […]

Miami football was upset by Louisville on Friday, losing by a final score of 24-21. Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck struggled to say the least, throwing four interceptions in the game. He did go 25-35 through the air for 271 yards, but Beck failed to throw a touchdown and the interceptions were far from ideal. While […]

With Cade Klubnik still recovering from an injury, we could see a new starting quarterback for Clemson today vs. SMU. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Richard Johnson, “it’s considered likely” that Christopher Vizzina will get the start for the Tigers instead of Klubnik. Zenitz and Johnson reiterated that Klubnik, who is suffering from […]

Boston College football is looking for a win on Saturday against UConn. Boston College is struggling this season, with losses in all four of their ACC conference games so far. The Eagles are making a quarterback change Saturday, in the hopes of getting the team jump started. “Sources: Boston College is making a change at […]

Nick Saban retired as the Alabama Crimson Tide head coach after the 2023-24 season. Since then, there has been speculation that he could potentially return to coaching if the right opportunity came knocking. On Saturday, his wife, Terry Saban, otherwise known as Mrs. Terry, shared her reaction to the speculation surrounding her husband’s possible return […]

Former Penn State football coach James Franklin went on ESPN’s College GameDay Saturday, to talk about his recent firing. Franklin was canned after starting the season with a disappointing 3-3 record. Penn State pulled the plug on the Franklin tenure, after consecutive losses to Oregon, UCLA and Northwestern. That free fall stunned Penn State fans. […]

With the No. 17 Vanderbilt football team taking on the No. 10 LSU Tigers, it is no doubt a crucial game for the Commodores to show that they are a real deal in the nation. As the Vanderbilt football team comes off a loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide, quarterback Diego Pavia gives insight into […]

Penn State football is looking for a home run hire, after firing James Franklin amidst a 3-3 campaign. Franklin is owed about $50 million in buyout money, and Penn State will have to shell out millions more to their next head coach. There are two candidates emerging as a possible replacement to Franklin, per college […]

College GameDay rolled into Athens on Saturday morning, and Pat McAfee delivered a moment that sent Georgia Bulldogs fans into a frenzy. The ESPN personality led the crowd in Georgia’s iconic “Mean Machine” chant before the top-10 matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels, creating one of the loudest pregame atmospheres of the season. McAfee led […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Tennessee Volunteers go at it on Saturday in a massive SEC football showdown, and ahead of this game, Kalen DeBoer’s squad got some positive Jam Miller injury news. The running back is expected to play when the Tide hosts the Vols. “Alabama RB Jam Miller is currently expected to be […]

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart is hoping for a big win on Saturday, over Ole Miss. College GameDay is in Athens ahead of the Georgia-Ole Miss contest. Smart joined the GameDay crew on set for an interview, ahead of the game. ESPN’s Pat McAfee tried to get Smart to take his shirt off with the […]