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Deion Sanders still believes that it is his family against the world. Specifically, Sanders is not a fan of the popular analytics site Pro Football Focus, commonly known as PFF, which he believes is perpetually against his Colorado team. Entering Week 6, Sanders made it known that he is not fond of some of the […]

As North Carolina gears up for its ACC opener against Clemson on Saturday at Kenan Stadium, a major question mark looms at quarterback. The Tar Heels (2-2) will try to claim their first Power Four victory of the season at noon EST on ESPN against the Tigers (1-3). According to Pete Nakos of On3, UNC […]

The DeSean Jackson era at Delaware State is off to the Hornets’ best start in years, currently sitting at 3-2. Their recent loss against Sacred Heart was controversial, in part due to the loss of starting quarterback Kaiden Bennett early in the game after he was ejected for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, which was reportedly […]

The Michael Vick era at Norfolk State has gotten off to a rocky start, with the team sitting at 1-4 heading into this week. They’ve dropped what were considered winnable games against Sacred Heart and Wagner in recent weeks. A quarterback battle still appears to be ongoing, as Otto Kunz and Israel Carter have shared […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian should get a few more weapons back this weekend. Stanford transfer Emmett Mosley V is expected to make his season debut Saturday against the Florida Gators, sources told CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz. Meanwhile, starting running back Quintrevion Wisner is also trending toward availability after missing the last several […]

Makai Lemon delivered a masterful receiving display for USC football Saturday. Yet his 11-catch, 151-yard and two touchdown effort versus Illinois wasn’t enough. Still, his head coach Lincoln Riley sounded off on what makes Lemon special. Riley himself has coached future NFL wide receivers — notably first rounder CeeDee Lamb while at Oklahoma. But he […]

Mississippi State got an unfortunate injury update ahead of its trip to College Station: Albert Reese IV, the Bulldogs’ starting right tackle, is unlikely to play Saturday against Texas A&M, according to a report from Pete Thamel. Reese left last week’s game at Tennessee with an upper-body injury and was listed as questionable on the […]

Arkansas football interim head coach Bobby Petrino will coach in his first Razorbacks game since 2011 in October. He added some NFL experience beforehand. The man stepping in for the fired Sam Pittman added a new face to the defensive side, Chris Low of On3/Rivals reported Thursday. “Bobby Petrino is adding veteran NFL assistant Jay […]

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers just lost a player to the transfer portal in the middle of the of 2025 season. That player was cornerback Shelton Lewis. Lewis announced his intentions to take a redshirt this year and enter the portal on Thursday, per On3 insider Pete Nakos. This comes after a source told […]

The Oregon Ducks football team is off to a surging 5-0 start to the 2025 season, rising into national contention with balance, depth, and discipline. They’ve produced one of the nation’s most efficient offenses while pairing it with a top-10 defense. At the center of it all is head coach Dan Lanning, who has turned […]

The 2025 Boston College football season has gotten off to a rough start. The Eagles are 1-3, and after a dominant win in Week One over Fordham, they have consistently lost close games. Those close games come from losing to Michigan State, Stanford, and Cal. The Eagles have been dealing with injuries, but should get […]

Miami (FL) football traveled down memory lane on social media, likely to get under Florida State’s skin. The Hurricanes posted their past highlight wins against their in-state rival — all helping fuel the Week 6 tilt in Tallahassee. Time will tell if another “wide right or left” moment happens at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. But […]

In a statement released on Thursday morning, Fort Valley State announced the initial findings of the investigation into hazing involving members of the Blue Machine Marching Band. Per the statement, local authorities have concluded their investigation and have evidence that supports the charge of hazing and have made arrests. The statement is below. “The City […]

The Big 12 is down to four remaining undefeated teams after Arizona State knocked off TCU. Meanwhile, Texas Tech is dealing with a key injury at quarterback. Time to see who took the biggest jump and fall in the Week 6 conference power rankings. 1. Iowa State (-) The Cyclones humbled a previous unbeaten Arizona […]

Last Saturday, Alabama football upset No. 10 Georgia 24-21. A major factor that contributed to their victory was the exploits of QB Ty Simpson. Altogether, he finished the game completing 24 of 38 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, Simpson rushed for 12 yards and secured another touchdown. On Thursday, Simpson reflected upon […]

The Notre Dame football team made a thrilling run to the College Football Playoff national title game last season, so there is a lot of hope once again in South Bend. After a blowout win over Arkansas, Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff hopes improved even more. Notre Dame lost to Miami (FL) and Texas A&M […]

A 5-0 start that includes wins over Big Ten foes Illinois and Iowa has the Indiana football program sitting at the top of the Big Ten at 5-0. In nine days, the Indiana football team will travel to Eugene to take on the Oregon Ducks, who sit at the top of the Big Ten alongside […]

Virginia football shook up the college football world last Friday, topping Florida State 46-38. Where do the No. 24 ranked Cavaliers rank here? They rearrange the week 6 Atlantic Coast Conference power rankings while we find out how far the Seminoles tumble. 1. Miami (-) The Hurricanes will need their rising potential first rounder Rueben […]

Most teams are nearing the mid-way point of the 2025 season. Some teams have failed to meet expectations this year, placing their coach on the hot seat. It is now time to continue our Hot Seat Rankings series with a look at mid-season Hot Seat Rankings for the 2025 College Football season. Currently, four head […]

Miami and Florida State will renew their bitter rivalry this weekend, when the third-ranked Hurricanes travel to Tallahassee to face the No. 18 Seminoles. The in-state rivals have competed against each other in some of the biggest games in either program’s history, and while Saturday might not reach that level, it certainly is a pretty […]

The No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers escaped the Iowa Hawkeyes with a 20-15 win on September 27, but it wasn’t pretty. The undefeated Hoosiers needed a last-minute touchdown to avoid their first loss, and the performance has fans wondering what comes next. Should Indiana fans panic? Not yet. Call it a 4 out of 10 on […]

Arguably no team has gotten off to a more impressive start to the 2025 college football season than the Miami football program, who are currently ranked at number three ahead of this week’s highly anticipated matchup against Florida State. Miami has taken the country by storm so far this year, vaulting up the rankings despite […]

The Michigan football team will return to action this weekend against Wisconsin. The Wolverines last played in Week 4 on the road against Nebraska, and they picked up a huge win. After a bye week, they are hoping to keep the momentum going against a struggling Badgers team that has already lost two games. Luke […]

One of the marquee matchups of Week 6 in college football will feature the No. 3 Miami Hurricanes (4-0) traveling to Tallahassee to face their bitter rival in the No. 18 Florida State Seminoles (3-1). It will be the 69th meeting between the two ACC powers, with the Hurricanes holding a narrow 36-33 advantage in […]

How much different Arkansas will be now that Sam Pittman has been fired and Bobby Petrino promoted to interim head coach is anyone’s guess, and that could prove concerning for Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel and his Volunteers. While the Razorbacks are certainly in a state of disarray as their coaching search gets underway, Petrino, […]

Penn State’s 3-1 start hasn’t looked as good as the record suggests, with quarterback Drew Allar struggling through four games. The senior signal-caller has completed just 62.8% of his passes for 763 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions. During his weekly press conference, head coach James Franklin addressed criticism about Allar’s fit in offensive […]

When the video of Alabama drawing up a screen pass for left tackle Kadyn Proctor against Georgia went viral, many fans said they wished the 336-pound senior had reached the end zone. Nobody wanted him to score more than All-American teammate Parker Brailsford. To most people, the play came out of left field. But Proctor’s […]

Texas football hits the road for the first time since Week 1. This time, the Longhorns head to The Swamp to face Florida, and head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke about the quality of the defense at Florida. Sark’s comments about the defense are a clear warning to Arch Manning. “It starts with Ron Roberts… They […]

Week 6 has a major SEC battle in The Swamp as the Texas Longhorns visit the Florida Gators. Neither team has been impressive, falling in the SEC Power Rankings. Both teams are coming in off an open week as both prepare for this SEC battle, and we have bold predictions on the game. Texas enters […]

Florida State football has earned eight days of rest after their stunning loss at Virginia. Mike Norvell, Tommy Castellanos and company now get their highest ranked opponent Saturday — in annual rival Miami. The top 20 clash won’t be anything new for the head coach Norvell. Castellanos has seen Miami before too during his Boston […]

HBCU legend Shaquille Leonard has officially called it a career, announcing his retirement from the game of football in a statement released by the Indianapolis Colts. Leonard will formally mark his retirement during this week’s Colts matchup against the Raiders. Leonard not only leaves behind an amazing professional football legacy but also an inspiring HBCU […]

One of the most interesting matchups of the season has found a television home, as the Jackson State vs. Alabama State game will be broadcast on ESPNU. The SWAC announced via a statement that the Jackson State Homecoming matchup, featuring the red-hot Alabama State Hornets, will be broadcast on the channel. The Jackson State-Alabama State […]

Oregon football coach Dan Lanning recently praised former quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who has stayed connected with the Ducks while preparing for his first NFL start with the Cleveland Browns. Dan Lanning didn’t hold back his excitement when Gabriel earned the starting job. “I’m excited for Dillon,” Lanning said of Gabriel on Wednesday during a press […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has suspended Joe Bullard for two games following his insensitive comments towards Alabama State Honeybeez, per a statement released by the conference on Wednesday afternoon. The SWAC also fined Florida A&M $10,000. The statement is below: “In accordance with the Southwestern Athletic Conference Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship, the Conference has […]

The Florida State Seminoles are about to face one of the biggest tests of the 2025 season as the undefeated Miami Hurricanes visit Tallahassee this Saturday night. After a 46-38 double-overtime loss to the Virginia Cavaliers, which has definitely exposed defensive weaknesses, Florida State must learn some lessons and regroup quickly to keep its ACC Championship […]

Last week’s results have created a lot of change in our Week 6 College Football Playoff predictions, and they will likely have a big impact on the CFP field when the regular season comes to a close. That’s how big of a week it was. Oregon took down Penn State, Alabama picked up a huge […]

The 2025 Oklahoma State football season has been awful overall. It went downhill after the Cowboys won their first game of the year in a sloppy game. Mike Gundy, an Oklahoma State lifer, was fired midseason. The Cowboys have looked lifeless this season, and after losing once again this past weekend, it got worse after […]

Penn State football is gathering the pieces from their devastating overtime loss to Oregon. But now must do it without star linebacker Tony Rojas. He’s the latest significant CFB injury. Blue and White Illustrated of On3/Rivals first reported the long-term injury Wednesday. Daniel Gallen of 247Sports added additional context on the matter. “Rojas, who has started […]

Oregon football boasts the nation’s fast-rising Heisman Trophy contender in Dante Moore. The quarterback lit up Penn State with three touchdowns in the overtime thriller, sparking the buzz. His head coach Dan Lanning, however, downplayed the growing praise. Lanning shut down the growing Heisman chatter on his appearance with the Triple Option Podcast Wednesday. He […]