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The USC Trojans football team received a major boost this week, as standout running back Waymond Jordan has committed to returning for the 2026 college football season. The news ensures the Trojans will retain one of their top offensive weapons as they prepare for another Big Ten campaign under head coach Lincoln Riley. On3Sports’ Pete […]

Michigan football received a quiet but significant piece of good news this week, one that could shape the program’s defensive outlook for the 2026 season. According to CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz, Michigan Wolverines safety Rod Moore is expected to be able to return to college football for another season, pending final NCAA clearance. Moore, […]

Iowa State star quarterback Rocco Becht is using the 2026 offseason to address a lingering injury before making any major decision on his college football future. The redshirt junior underwent successful left shoulder surgery on Thursday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported. The procedure addressed a partially torn labrum he played through during the second half of […]

A wild ACC race ended with Duke taking home the conference championship this season, emerging from a crowded pack of contenders in a conference that cannibalized itself all season long. One of the teams in that pack was Louisville. The Cardinals were right in the thick of the ACC title race after pulling a stunning […]

Despite failing to make the SEC title game, Oklahoma earned the No. 8 seed in the 2025-2026 College Football Playoffs and will face Alabama in the first round. The Sooners will be shorthanded for that game, however, after ruling out cornerback Gentry Williams. Williams has been out since Oct. 18, when he injured his shoulder […]

The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers need all hands on deck to take down the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in Saturday night’s Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. However, the Hoosiers have been without star wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. since he suffered an apparent injury in the first half of […]

Alabama has been living on the edge of the injury report for weeks. Before the Iron Bowl against Auburn, the Tide opened rivalry week with a long list of concerns: eight players ruled out for the game, including versatile defender Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., and both tight ends, Josh Cuevas and Danny Lewis Jr., were sidelined. […]

Kalen DeBoer’s coaching will be put to the test in his first SEC Championship Game appearance. Although Alabama has already all but locked up a College Football Playoff bid, the Tide have the odds stacked against them in their rematch with Georgia, with star running back Jam Miller trending in the wrong direction. Miller had […]

Trojans’ Lincoln Riley has spent the past week trying to slam the door on speculation about his own future before it swallows USC’s football team entire season. With multiple SEC powers circling and fans wondering if he might jump at a marquee opening, Riley finally planted a flag. Asked directly if he plans to leave […]

The game between the Baylor Bears and Houston Cougars came to a halt at one point during the contest due to a serious injury situation. Bears running back Caden Knighten took a hard shot to the back, where he didn’t move much for some time. Everyone in attendance at the game fell silent for several […]

Coming off a 15-point loss to Oregon, USC was hoping to get multiple players back from injury for its final regular season game against UCLA. The Trojans had a long-shot hope that running back Waymond Jordan and safety Bishop Fitzgerald would return in Week 14, but got negative last-minute updates for both. Neither Jordan nor […]

The Louisville football team has a big rivalry game against Kentucky on Saturday. Louisville quarterback Miller Moss, who has led the team this season, has been dealing with an injury. Cardinals fans will likely be happy with his latest injury update. “Sources: Louisville QB Miller Moss is expected to “give it a go today” and […]

The Pittsburgh Panthers football team received a major boost ahead of Saturday’s matchup, as running back Desmond Reid is expected to return for the high-stakes Miami game. The update comes at a crucial moment for No. 24 Pittsburgh as it heads into a regular-season finale loaded with ACC Championship implications. ESPN’s Pete Thamel provided the […]

The Washington football team has a big game against rival Oregon on Saturday. The Huskies enter the game with some good news, as a few players are back from injury. “Sources: Washington star receiver Denzel Boston (ankle) and tailback Jonah Coleman (knee) are expected to start against Oregon today, as they’ve been dealing with nagging […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes football team received a massive boost hours before kickoff in Ann Arbor, as ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are expected to be available for the highly anticipated Michigan game. The news gives the reigning national champions full strength at a position crucial to their […]

Oregon football has a big rivalry game on Saturday, as the team takes on Washington. Oregon is getting some tough news ahead of the game, as two players remain out injured. “(Number) 6 Oregon is expected to be without star freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore (knee) and fellow starting receiver Gary Bryant Jr. (ankle) today […]

The Texas Tech football program is trying to wrap up a fabulous regular season with a win at West Virginia on Saturday. Texas Tech is headed to the Big 12 championship game, and the squad has a good shot at earning a College Football Playoff berth. Against West Virginia Saturday, the Red Raiders are expected […]

The No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies are attempting to remain undefeated in their Week 14 matchup against the No. 16 Texas Longhorns. However, early on in the contest, quarterback Marcel Reed suffered an injury scare that, luckily, wasn’t a serious issue. Late in the first quarter, the redshirt sophomore quarterback took off scrambling up the […]

The No. 16 Texas Longhorns are playing their season finale against the No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies on Friday. However, the program is playing this contest without one of its star players, Anthony Hill, due to injury. Reports indicate that Hill, who is a junior linebacker for the Longhorns, was ruled out due to a […]

Mississippi State will be facing Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl, and they will be getting a key player back on the field. Isaac Smith missed last week, but he’s returning in a big matchup for his team, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: Mississippi State star safety Isaac Smith is set to return today […]

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare for their final home test of the season against the Kansas State Wildcats (5-6), one storyline has steadily dominated the backdrop of the week, the potential status of standout sophomore tackle Jordan Seaton, whose recent absence has forced Colorado to rethink its offensive stability up front. Buffs insider Brian Howell’s […]

LSU football already awaits the fate of Lane Kiffin ahead of Oklahoma week. But the Tigers immediately decided who leads the offense on Saturday. And it won’t be Garrett Nussmeier with Michael Van Buren stepping in. Van Buren will earn starting quarterback duties with John Mateer on the opposite side. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports […]

Texas (8-3) will likely fall short of the College Football Playoff even if it upsets Texas A&M in the Lone Star Showdown this Friday, as it currently sits at No. 16 in the latest rankings, but this program could still gain great satisfaction by potentially denying its rival a chance to compete for the SEC […]

In a season where Florida’s roster has been ravaged by injuries, the sight of Cormani McClain being carted off the field against Tennessee looked like the latest devastating blow. The Gators are already limping through a 3-7 campaign, playing mostly for pride while juggling a long injury list and constant noise around the future of […]

The Louisville football team dropped to 7-4 with an ugly 38-6 loss to SMU in Week 13. Louisville was without quarterback Miller Moss due to injury, and it marked the third straight loss for the Cardinals after a 7-1 start. Louisville was in contention for the ACC title game, but three losses to Cal, Clemson […]

Utah football boasts one of the top scoring offenses in the country, thanks in large part to its fantastic running game, but a physical brand of defense remains an important component of the program’s identity. Will that continue, though? Star defensive end John Henry Daley, who suffered a non-contact, lower extremity injury early in Saturday’s […]

The Miami (FL) football team is trying to finish the season on a high note. Miami is getting some good news on the injury front, as one of the team’s best defenders appears ready to return to the field. Defensive back Jakobe Thomas has avoided a major injury, per On3. Thomas left the team’s game […]

Kirby Smart-level toughness has become the expectation at the UCLA football team, too, and Nico Iamaleava has been at the center of that conversation all month. After missing the Ohio State blowout while in concussion protocol, the Bruins’ quarterback was labeled “day to day” by interim coach Tim Skipper, who kept the door open for […]

BYU football is attempting to restrengthen its chances of playing for its first Big 12 title. The Cougars took a costly conference loss to Texas Tech one week ago. But now must withstand Cincinnati without Chase Roberts due to a CFB injury. Before the fourth quarter arrived, BYU lost one of its top playmakers. The […]

TCU player Josh Hoover knows there is no margin for sloppiness as his team heads into its showdown. After Eric McAlister torched SMU for three touchdowns in the Iron Skillet win, the Horned Frogs quarterback admitted they will need their sharpest, most complete performance yet to handle a Sun Devils defense that can be physical […]

The Louisville Cardinals football team enters its week 13 road matchup vs. the SMU Mustangs facing a major setback after word spread that starting quarterback Miller Moss is not expected to play. The injury to Moss changes the entire outlook for the Louisville vs. SMU matchup, turning a crucial conference game into a serious test […]

The Oregon Ducks football team enters its week 13 matchup vs. the USC Trojans facing major lineup issues after word spread that two receivers will be out. Ducks injuries have shaped the week, an especially tough blow given that Oregon vs. USC is one of the biggest matchups of the season. Early reports confirmed that […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights today without two of their most productive offensive weapons. The Buckeyes are playing at home in Columbus for their final game at Ohio Stadium before heading to Michigan next week. Star wide receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith will not suit up for the Buckeyes […]

The Pittsburgh football team is without one of its offensive stars on Saturday. Pitt’s running back Desmond Reid is out with a lower-body injury, per ESPN. The Panthers take on Georgia Tech Saturday in a huge showdown. Reid has been bothered by ankle and leg problems. “He left the Notre Dame game last week with […]

The Louisville Cardinals find themselves in an intriguing spot with Miller Moss going into their Week 13 matchup against the SMU Mustangs. Moss has commanded the starting spot at quarterback for the Cardinals this season, granting them a great year that will have them eligible for a bowl game. However, he has picked up an […]

The Syracuse Orange are set to take on the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, in what should be a fun Week 13 matchup. Unfortunately, the Orange are looking like they’ll be without their starting running back, Yasin Willis, due to injury. Reports indicate that Willis, who is a sophomore at Syracuse, is […]

The No. 22 Missouri Tigers have a massive SEC matchup against the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners in Week 13. With the program having a chance to knock the Sooners out of the College Football Playoff potentially, it appears the Tigers will have Beau Pribula back under center once again. Pribula, who has missed two games […]

The Louisville Cardinals are set to take on the SMU Mustangs in what will be an important matchup in the ACC. However, it appears the Cardinals could be without quarterback Miller Moss, as the program is taking its time to decide if he’ll play through an injury or not. Reports indicate that Moss, who is […]

The Pittsburgh Panthers are set to take on the No. 16 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Week 13, in what should be a thrilling ACC clash. Unfortunately, for the Panthers, it appears the club could be without its star running back. Reports indicate that Desmond Reid is deemed questionable for the upcoming game, according to […]