NCAA Football Articles - Page 9

The North Carolina football season isn’t going well, to say the least, but it is interesting. Amid a 2-4 season, which very well may end with two wins, Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick has reportedly taken a peek at the exit, an assistant coach was suspended, and the team’s general manager has been the […]

If Texas football (5-2) is going to survive a daunting November stretch that includes SEC battles against No. 10 Vanderbilt, No. 5 Georgia and No. 3 Texas A&M, the team must run the ball more effectively. Maybe CJ Baxter can help in that regard. The redshirt sophomore running back is expected to return to action […]

The No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners will host the No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels in a Week 9 SEC clash that carries serious playoff weight for both programs. The Sooners are looking to bounce back from their Red River loss to Texas, while the Rebels need to prove their Georgia stumble was just a blip. John […]

Oklahoma football installed padding on the brick walls that ring Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium after wide receiver Keontez Lewis crashed headfirst into an unpadded section during the Sooners’ 44-0 win over Kent State on Oct. 4. The move came after widespread concern about the proximity of the wall to the playing surface and the severity […]

Nebraska Cornhuskers senior defensive back Malcolm Hartzog will miss the remainder of the 2025 regular season after opting for surgery and a redshirt, head coach Matt Rhule confirmed during his Thursday press conference (h/t Thomas Goldkamp of On3). The decision to shut him down comes after weeks of uncertainty surrounding his availability and follows the […]

Frank Reich got a major positive update on starting quarterback Ben Gulbranson ahead of the Stanford Cardinal’s upcoming matchup against the No. 9 Miami Hurricanes. Gulbranson suffered a knee injury during the Cardinal’s loss to the Florida State Seminole last week. He left in the second quarter of the contest, which put his status for […]

Tennessee football landed at 10th in the Southeastern Conference following Saturday. Alabama buried the Volunteers at that spot following its 37-20 romp Saturday. Josh Heupel and his team walked into Tuscaloosa with a golden opportunity to damage the Crimson Tide’s momentum. A victory would’ve increased the Vols’ stakes of landing in the SEC title game […]

The Oregon Ducks have been without one of their go-to wide receivers this season, as Evan Stewart has been out with a knee injury he suffered in early June. However, with Week 9 quickly approaching, it appears Stewart could return to action sooner, rather than later. Reports indicate that Stewart, who is 22 years old, […]

The HBCU world is reeling after Southern University fired Terrence Graves after a shaky 1-6 start to the season. Southern University Athletics Director Roman Banks made the decision on Monday after openly musing about it during the post-game press conference following the Jaguars’ homecoming loss to Prairie View A&M and following Graves’s appearance on Monday […]

The 2025 LSU football team has been disappointing relative to expectations this season. They are 5-2 but have struggled in almost every game, especially on offense. Despite their record, there has been a lot of disappointment from that perspective. However, this defense has been great, and before Texas A&M, it will be getting more reinforcements […]

As the MEAC football slate kicks off this Saturday, there should be no debate that North Carolina Central is the conference’s best team. Sure, the Eagles have faced several teams that aren’t deemed as contenders in the early season, as Florida A&M & Southern are in disarray on the football field, and North Carolina A&T […]

Ole Miss football needs to adopt short term memory loss this Saturday. Whatever thoughts from the Georgia loss must get buried. Simply because the Rebels are walking into another loud environment at Oklahoma. They get another top 15 national showdown, although this one carries serious Southeastern Conference Championship implications. The winner continues to further boost […]

By suffering a 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt in Week 8, LSU is now just 1-2 in its last three games ahead of a marquee college football Week 9 matchup with Texas A&M. Every game is a big game in the SEC, but Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers’ offense find themselves in a pivotal sink-or-swim position […]

Texas A&M is putting its perfect record on the line in Week 9, as it visits LSU. Texas A&M is one of the top teams in the SEC, but has faced just one ranked opponent this year. That was a 41-40 win over Notre Dame on the road. Now, they get a chance for a […]

Indiana is now 7-0 on the year, and looks to remain perfect as they host UCLA. Indiana is hoping to strengthen their playoff resume, as UCLA looks for the upset. While Indiana is a heavy favorite in the game, UCLA is not going to make it easy, and here are three bold predictions on the […]

Vanderbilt has had an amazing season. Vanderbilt is ranked in the top 10 of the AP Top 25 for the first time since 1947. Now, they are looking for another big win, this time off the field and in the world of College Football recruiting. The Commodores are looking to flip 5-star quarterback Jared Curtis […]

Alabama looks to keep its win streak going as it hits the road to face South Carolina. Alabama is on a six-game winning streak, ever since Kalen DeBoer switched back to wearing the black hoodie on the sideline. Black hoodie or not, Alabama comes in as a big favorite in this game, and there are […]

The SEC will seemingly be without one of its longest-tenured officials for the foreseeable future. Longtime college football referee Ken Williamson has fallen under scrutiny for his handling of the Week 7 matchup between Georgia and Auburn and has since reportedly been suspended. Since reviewing Williamson’s controversial calls during the game, the SEC has “permanently […]

Oklahoma football rebounded fast from the Red River Rivalry letdown against Texas. By beating South Carolina 26-7, the Sooners stayed intact in the race to the Southeastern Conference title game with five contests left. But a big one awaits Saturday against Ole Miss. The Rebels are coming off their own letdown loss against Georgia — […]

In a move that shocked and perplexed the HBCU football world, Terrence Graves was fired as head coach of Southern University following his appearance on the SWAC Coaches Call and even filming his weekly coaches show. Despite Southern’s 17-3 loss to Prairie View A&M and Southern University Athletic Director Roman Banks’s rather intriguing post-game presser, […]

When the schedules were released this spring, the Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State matchup was one I circled immediately. It was set to be an iconic showdown: the first MEAC game for Michael Vick as head coach of Norfolk State, squaring off against Chennis Berry, a celebrated coach who successfully set the standard for success […]

The Texas Longhorns received positive news on the injury front ahead of their Week 9 road trip. Running back CJ Baxter is probable for Saturday at Mississippi State, according to Pete Nakos of On3. The junior could finally return after being sidelined for five straight games. Has not played since UTEP in September. He suffered a […]

One of the biggest matchups in Week 9 of the college football season is a top 25 SEC matchup that pits No. 3 and undefeated Texas A&M against No. 20 LSU. The Aggies have been one of the best teams in the nation so far this season, while LSU will be hungry coming off of […]

Before Norfolk State starts its MEAC slate of games, Michael Vick confirmed that he made changes to his coaching staff. Vick confirmed the rumors during Monday’s MEAC Coaches Call. “We obviously, in this game, have to look for opportunities to grow and get better and put our players in the best situation possible, and my […]

The Big Ten title race now features two remaining unbeatens. Ohio State and Indiana can clash with one another for the conference title in Indianapolis by winning out. However, the conference rankings changed after Week 8 thanks to a couple of surging teams in Northwestern and UCLA. 1. Ohio State (-) The Buckeyes and Ryan […]

The 2025 Ole Miss football season has been an excellent year for the Rebels so far, and that has been in large part because of Trinidad Chambliss. He took over at the quarterback position after Austin Simmons got injured earlier in the year. Chambliss has emerged as a star and, because of that, has taken […]

The 2025 Colorado State football season has started badly. Due to the losses, they are 2-5 and have decided to part ways with head coach Jay Norvell. After the news was announced, one of the best players available on the roster, quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, announced that he had entered the transfer portal and taken advantage […]

Two top 25 teams in the AP Poll match up in the SEC. Missouri sits 15th after a tight victory last week. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt is in the top ten for the first time since 1947. This game could decide the race for a playoff spot and potentially the SEC title game, as we make bold […]

Baton Rouge is once again on edge as LSU football stares down another critical SEC stretch. After a shocking 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt — the Tigers’ first defeat to the Commodores in 35 years — the program’s playoff hopes have grown faint. Now, the injury bug continues to bite, this time with left tackle Tyree […]

Michigan will visit Michigan State in Week 9, as the two are set to meet for the 118th time. The game has provided memorable moments. It has been 10 years since the infamous Surrender Cobra moment, and this game could have more infamous moments in Paul Bunyan Trophy lore. Michigan is now 5-2 on the […]

The Texas Tech football team could go another week without its starting quarterback. Following the Red Raiders’ first loss of the season, in which backup QB Will Hammond threw for 167 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception, TTU fans might be wondering when starter Behren Morton will be back from injury. Well, it might be this […]

In the era of the transfer portal, it is becoming more common for players to look elsewhere. In 2024, CB Ashton Stamps made the switch from Stanford to LSU. Now, he is switching from LSU to someplace else. On Wednesday, the junior starting CB made the sudden decision to re-enter the transfer portal, per Shea […]

Virginia has been one of the most surprising teams in the ACC this year. The team was projected closer to a 6-6 record, but they already have six wins on the year, and are looking for a seventh as they face North Carolina. Bill Belichick looks to spoil the UVA season, and here are three […]

South Carolina football has struggled this season to find wins. The Gamecocks are 3-4 on the campaign, and 1-4 in the SEC. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer opened up about the frustrations his team has had this year. “Again, I understand there’s noise out there, and there should be,” Beamer said, per On3. “I’m not […]

Oregon Ducks football head coach Dan Lanning and the team are preparing for one of their most interesting challenges of the 2025 season — a matchup that’s as unpredictable as any they’ve faced. The Ducks, ranked No. 6 nationally, host the Wisconsin Badgers football team Saturday at Autzen Stadium in a Big Ten clash defined […]

The Vanderbilt Commodores football team has been one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 college football season, but the squad just took a major hit on defense. Star defensive lineman Issa Ouattara is out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, a move that could impact the SEC standings and the Commodores’ postseason hopes. […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels football program will move forward without defensive end Pryce Yates, who is no longer part of the team due to recurring concussion symptoms. His departure ends a brief stint for the transfer pass rusher, who joined the Tar Heels ahead of Bill Belichick’s first season in Chapel Hill and was […]

If Texas football (5-2) is going to overcome its ongoing woes on offense and squeeze its way into the Playoff, it will need to rely heavily on its elite defense. Injuries could jeopardize that plan, however. Star safety Michael Taaffe underwent thumb surgery on Monday, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. There is no current timetable […]

The 2025 Ohio State football team has played like the best team in the country up to this point in the year. They have been dominant on defense and have playmakers all over the place on offense. Despite their dominance so far this year, they have not been able to find a steady rotation in […]