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In an announcement from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), several HBCUs will introduce Women’s Flag Football to their campuses. This new sports initiative will launch next spring at seven HBCUs. Bluefield State University, Bowie State University, Claflin University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University will add […]

The Mountain West will remain an NCAA Division I conference after all. With the news of several key teams leaving in favor of the rebranded Pac-12 threatening its existence, the conference sought new replacement schools with one being Hawaii, which already is a part of its football division. Beginning in 2026, all Hawaii sports will […]

It’s that time of year again. November is approaching, which means the college basketball season is around the corner. The preseason AP Top 25 poll was released on Monday, which means it’s time to overanalyze something that’ll mean nothing in March. Of course, true hoop-heads can’t help themselves anyway. The official list is as follows, […]

One could say that Utah football is going through “Murphy’s Law.” Not only did the Utes’ 27-19 upset loss to Arizona State drop them out of the AP Top 25, but quarterback Cam Rising got hurt again. Head coach Kyle Whittingham said Rising is out “indefinitely” and true freshman Isaac Wilson will start “until further […]

Although former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit is a staunch supporter of his alma mater, he may have to rethink some things. Oregon used a unique way to influence the ESPN College GameDay analyst’s allegiance that involved “the man’s best friend.” Oregon’s mascot “The Duck” sent gifts to Herbstreit’s dog Benny, via Herbstreit’s social media. […]

College football fans are in for a treat this weekend, as No. 1 Texas football clashes with No. 18 Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday in the latest edition of the Red River Rivalry. While the 4-1 Sooners shouldn’t be slept on, they’ll have their hands full with star quarterback Quinn Ewers returning for […]

Amid Kendrick Perkins making claims about NBA teams, some news about his NIL (name, image, and likeness) company ‘NILLY’ was under fire for its predatory practices on athletes. ESPN’s Dan Murphy published a story detailing the practices of NILLY. One of the excerpts says, “In the case of the contract obtained by ESPN, the player […]

Edward Waters University has been selected to host two NCAA Division II Championships. The 2027 NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship and the 2028 NCAA Division II Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships will be hosted by the university. Additionally, the NCAA Division I Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field First Round […]

Saturday’s college football slate was full of upsets, and USC football’s 24-17 loss to Minnesota was one of the biggest. The Trojans dropped out of the AP Top 25 after coming into the contest ranked 11th, and the national media isn’t being kind to Lincoln Riley’s squad. USC has an offensive line problem, via The […]

The competitive fire in sports can produce emotional moments from players, but Alabama football defensive back Malachi Moore took it too far on Saturday. The senior had an outburst of anger at the end of the loss to Vanderbilt, resulting in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Moore publicly apologized on Monday, via his social media. “I […]

While it’s still in position to make the College Football Playoff, Alabama football has seen better days. After dropping from first to seventh in the AP Poll in the wake of its rare loss to Vanderbilt, it’s now losing an upperclassman. Junior defensive tackle Jehiem Oatis is moving on, via ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Alabama junior […]

Conference realignment in college sports has been buzzing over the last few weeks, as the Pac-12 has retooled their group of members and the Mountain West has been forced to respond. After the Pac-12 poached five former Mountain West members, the Mountain West has been desperately searching for new members, to fill those spots. One […]

The Mountain West Conference is expanding once more. The league is adding UTEP, per ESPN. The league was in talks to add the school from Conference USA, per ESPN. There appears to be an agreement completed to bring in UTEP at the MWC. The school is expected to notify Conference USA immediately of its plans. […]

Athletes usually miss games due to injury, but Arizona football tailback Jacory Croskey-Merritt has an unusual situation. The redshirt senior may miss the Week 5 Utah game due to complications from his freshman year at Alabama State. Croskey-Merritt is doubtful to play, via On3’s Pete Nakos. “Arizona has yet to hear back from the NCAA […]

The stars would have to align for Michigan State to beat Ohio State football on Saturday. However, Ryan Day’s Ohio State squad can’t underestimate the healing Spartans. Michigan State has a key player returning, via ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: Michigan State starting WR Jaron Glover will return Saturday night against Ohio State after missing two […]

Nebraska athletics is going to allow alcohol sales at all its sporting events, per On3. The school’s Board of Regents is meeting in October to discuss alcohol sales at its games. The school is the only institution in the Big Ten Conference that doesn’t allow alcohol sales at its football stadium. The move is expected […]

The world of conference realignment in college athletics continues to shift. The Mountain West Conference is on the hunt to add as many as three new schools, as it looks to survive. The league is hoping to add Northern Illinois and Toledo, per Action Network. Texas State is also a target, per ESPN. Northern Illinois […]

2024 has been filled with mass migration of schools amid the expansion of athletic conferences. Memphis Athletics has been in the conversation as well. However, in late September, news broke that the program along with Tulane, USF, and UTSA planned to stay in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) despite Pac-12 discussions. Memphis AD Ed Scott […]

With a Rutgers football Week 5 game scheduled against Washington on Friday night, the nation will witness the school’s biggest game in years. Ahead of the Rutgers-Washington game, we’ll be making our Rutgers Week 5 predictions. Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano has built quite the legacy in Piscataway, New Jersey. The 58-year-old has now […]

The Mountain West and the Pac-12 continue to go at it as conference realignment spreads throughout college sports. On Tuesday, the Pac-12 filed a lawsuit against the Mountain West over millions of dollars in fees, described in an agreement between the two schools as a “poaching penalty”. The penalty was triggered when five current Mountain […]

Conference realignment may not be settled on a football field or basketball court, but a courtroom. The Pac-12 Conference is suing the Mountain West Conference, per Yahoo Sports. The complaint is filed in result of a $43 million request that the Mountain West wants from the Pac-12 for taking some of its members. There are […]

The UNLV athletics program has a tough decision to make. The Rebels have an opportunity to leave the Mountain West Conference for the Pac-12 but aren’t committing to that move, per Action Network. The Rebels had previously seemed committed to stay in the Mountain West, per ESPN, but the school is looking again at the […]

The Pac-12 is leeching off the Mountain West. After poaching Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and Colorado State for the 2026 season, another school will jump ship. Utah State will join the Pac-12 imminently, via ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: Utah State is expected to take its offer from the Pac-12. The confirmation of […]

2024 has brought massive changes with college athletic programs migrating between conferences. Several conferences, including the Big 12, Big 10, and American Athletic Conference have experienced changes. Gonzaga Athletics could be the next program to make headlines with a potentially shocking Pac-12 move following the conference’s failed pursuit to recruit schools from the AAC. Gonzaga […]

It’s safe to say that Texas football’s quarterback situation is the most interesting in the nation. While freshman phenom Arch Manning has lit up the stat sheet, Quinn Ewers is still waiting in the wings as he heals from an abdominal injury. Ewers could play in the Mississippi State game on Saturday, via A to […]

Down 21-14 vs. Utah State with five seconds left in the quarter, Temple football needed a spark. Luckily for the Owls, Maddux Trujillo forced one through the uprights when they needed him most. Trujillo drilled a 64-yard field goal to end the first half, bringing the score to 21-17. MADDUX TRUJILLO WITH THE 64-YARDS FG […]

The Aggie-Eagle Classic features a storied rivalry between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) and North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Over the past decade, the series stands tied at 5-5, with NCCU winning the last two meetings. This rivalry dates back to 1922, when NC A&T won the inaugural game 26-0. Overall, […]

It’s no secret that Florida football has been “down bad” for a while now, as the kids say. The Gators suffered convincing losses to both No. 8 Miami and Texas A&M at home and yet head coach Billy Napier claims he’s not worried about his job. Former Florida running back Emmitt Smith is skeptical, though, […]

While Florida football used to be a giant of the college game, its fall from grace just got extra painful. Starting wide receiver Eugene Wilson III injured his meniscus in the Gators’ 45-7 win over Samford in Week 2, further weakening an already struggling program. Wilson had surgery to repair the meniscus, via Gators Online’s […]

The Pac-12 suffered an epic collapse this past year, but it’s slowly rebuilding with the help of some Group of Five schools. UTSA could be the next to join after Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State, and Fresno State all agreed to transfer on July 1, 2026. UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor confirmed that […]

Former college football coach Urban Meyer, who won two National Championships at Florida and one at Ohio State, is one of the best to ever grace the sideline. Fans of the sport may be shocked to know, though, that the Ohio native could have coached Notre Dame football. Meyer spoke on the situation, via The […]

Arkansas football supporters should be over the moon at the team’s latest injury report. While the Razorbacks will miss several players in Saturday’s game at Auburn, running back Ja’Quinden Jackson looks to be ready. Jackson will most likely play, via On3’s Pete Nakos. “Arkansas RB Ja’Quinden Jackson is listed as probable for this weekend’s game […]

Oftentimes, prominent college basketball programs like Baylor and Gonzaga utilize “buy games” at the start of the year, which is when they pay a smaller team to play them to start with easy wins. However, the Bears and Bulldogs will forego that strategy this time around. The two schools will play each other to open […]

New SMU hoops head coach Andy Enfield is off to a solid start. Jermaine O’Neal Jr., son of former NBA big man Jermaine O’Neal, has committed to the Mustangs. O’Neal is a four-star recruit, via On3’s Joe Tipton. O’Neal is SMU’s first commitment in this recruiting cycle and is the nation’s 99th-best prospect and 23rd-best […]

The Air Force athletic program is rumored to be making a big American Athletic Conference (AAC) move. The program competes in the Mountain West Conference (MWC), but that could change, especially given the moves the Pac-12 made in mid-September. Air Force has emerged as a serious target to be added to the AAC, ESPN College […]

After another soul-crushing loss, Florida State football is easily the most disappointing team in the nation this year. The Seminoles lost 20-12 to Memphis at home as they continue to free-fall after an undefeated regular-season campaign in 2023. The loss inspired more impassioned fan reactions on social media. This was the exact moment Florida State […]

It’s one thing to have a rough game or two, but Florida State football is experiencing next-level embarrassment. After losing to Georgia Tech and Boston College to open the season, the Seminoles are now losing 20-9 to Memphis with one minute left in the third quarter. One Florida State fan in particular has made his […]

Wisconsin football now has to face No. 4 Alabama with a backup quarterback. Starting signal-caller and Miami transfer Tyler Van Dyke is down for the count with what looks to be a major leg injury. Van Dyke was taken to the locker room, via ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. “Van Dyke being taken to the locker room […]

While Thursday night’s incident at Colorado football’s Folsom Field was serious, it was also a situation where the jokes wrote themselves. Colorado often gets clowned, but this situation is particularly brutal. The man was arrested on the field, via Denver 7’s Sydney Isenberg. “The Boulder Police Department said it received a call around 6:45 p.m. […]