NCAA Football · 7 months agoOhio State x-factor vs. Notre Dame, and it's not Jeremiah Smith or Will HowardOhio State’s Jack Sawyer could be just the X-factor to make all the difference against Notre Dame.
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame x-factor vs. Ohio State, and it's not Riley LeonardNotre Dame football is a heavy underdog heading into next Monday’s National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Marcus Freeman’s team is coming off three impressive wins against No. 8 Indiana, No. 2 Georgia, and No. 4 Penn State. Most recently, the Fighting Irish’s victory over the Nittany Lions, after trailing 10-0 early, showcased […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame bold predictions for CFB national title game vs. Ohio StateThe national championship matchup is set. The Notre Dame football team will take on Ohio State next Monday night in Atlanta with everything on the line. Both the Fighting Irish and the Buckeyes were tested in the semifinal round as Notre Dame narrowly outlasted Penn State, and a heroic play from Jack Sawyer lifted Ohio […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame alum Brady Quinn throws shade at Brian Kelly ahead of National ChampionshipBrady Quinn is a college football analyst for Fox, but when he is off the clock, he is still loyal to the navy, blue and gold. The former Notre Dame football star does not take kindly to the disrespect the program receives, as there are still people who question its legitimacy. The Fighting Irish will […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame football's Mitch Jeter sheds light on game-winning kick in Orange BowlAhead of Notre Dame football’s appearance in the national championship, the Fighting Irish have taken time to reflect on the huge Orange Bowl victory over Penn State. For Mitch Jeter, the game-winning heroics have stayed with him. Jeter connected on a 41-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining, to give Notre Dame the 27-24 win […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoDrew Allar doubles down on Penn State return after CFP runPenn State football spent the last four days decompressing from a devastating Orange Bowl loss. Quarterback Drew Allar used that time after the Notre Dame game to weigh his options about the 2025 NFL Draft. Allar earned rave reviews for his arm strength and intangibles by different scouts. The Nittany Lions and their fans learned […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoPenn State Nittany Lions most to blame for heartbreaking CFP loss to Notre DamePenn State football played in a historic game against No. 5 Notre Dame that lived up to the hype. The instant classic was between two decorated programs that have been criticized for being unable to win the big one for decades. The Fighting Irish’s last national championship came in 1988, while the Nittany Lions have […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame's Marcus Freeman sounds off on coaching in CFP title game on MLK DayThe College Football Playoff is down to the final two teams as Notre Dame and Ohio State are set up for a heavyweight clash on Jan. 20 in Atlanta for the national title. Both teams have battled through adversity of difficult games both during the regular season and in this CFP, and now they are […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoOhio State's Ryan Day gets brutally honest on Jeremiah Smith's quiet game vs. TexasWhether it be catching balls that looked uncatchable or breaking records that appeared unbreakable, Ohio State Buckeyes freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith made a habit of surprising fans throughout his first season in Columbus. But perhaps the biggest surprise of the season thus far came in Ohio State’s College Football Playoff semifinal matchup with the Texas […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoRyan Day reveals what Ohio State football must fix vs. Notre DameOhio State football coach Ryan Day still wants to see improvement from his team, despite making a College Football Playoff championship game appearance. Day is pointing to one specific area that must be fixed. “There’s nobody that came back on offense and was pleased with the fact that we had those penalties,” Day said Sunday, […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame QB Riley Leonard's starting LT out vs. Ohio State with ankle injuryNotre Dame has surprised some people on its way to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, where it will take on Ohio State. Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish have knocked off Indiana, Georgia and Penn State during this 12-team CFP quest, and now 60 minutes stand between them and the mountaintop. Unfortunately for […]
NCAA Football · 7 months ago3 changes Texas must make to win 2026 national championshipTexas football stared at the end zone with under two minutes left inside the 10-yard line. The Longhorns had Ohio State on the ropes with one more chance to tie the game. But Quinn Ewers took a massive hit and fumbled, turning into seven points and sealing the Cotton Bowl loss. As Ohio State celebrated […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoTexas football players most to blame for CFP loss to Ohio StateTexas football lost 28-14 to Ohio State in the CFP semifinal on Friday night for a variety of reasons, and no amount of post-game analysis will ease the pain for the program’s fans. However, head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns (13-3) must learn from their mistakes if they ever hope to reach the National […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoMatthew McConaughey sends heartfelt message to Texas after Ohio State defeatDespite Texas’ loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoffs, Matthew McConaughey will always be a Longhorns football superfan. The 55-year-old actor encouraged the team on social media after their heartbreaking loss in the Cotton Bowl. “Hell of a fight tonight men of @TexasLonghorns football,” McConaughey tweeted. “After the pain subsides, be sure and […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNFL coaches will love Ohio State's Jack Sawyer, Draft analyst declaresHeading into Friday night’s Cotton Bowl showdown with the Texas Longhorns, you could make the case that dating back to a mid-November matchup against the 5th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers, Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer had arguably been the most impactful player in the country. In those four games — against Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee and Oregon […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoWill Howard's heartwarming Quinn Ewers interaction after Ohio State football bowl winOhio State football moves on to the national championship, following a 28-14 Cotton Bowl victory over Texas. In a game that surprisingly turned into a hard-fought, defensive battle, the two featured quarterbacks on each side of the field in Will Howard and Quinn Ewers was the ultimate storyline. Howard completed 24-of-33 passes for 289 yards, […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoOhio State football's Jack Sawyer clowns Will Howard for tripping in Cotton BowlOhio State football defensive end Jack Sawyer is poking a little fun at his teammate Will Howard. Sawyer is clowning Howard for tripping and falling in the team’s Cotton Bowl win over Texas. Howard tripped in the game that probably cost him a touchdown. Sawyer actually had a touchdown, when he forced a fumble from […]
Betting · 7 months agoOhio State opens as huge betting favorite against Notre Dame for 2025 National ChampionshipIn the immediate aftermath of Ohio State’s home loss to Michigan in the 2024 regular season finale, to envision that the Buckeyes would be one of the two teams in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game would’ve required a pretty active and optimistic imagination. Calls were being made for Ryan Day’s head, and just […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoRyan Day credits past Ohio State adversity for CFP win vs. TexasThe Ohio State football team has been through a ton this season, and in a past year it wouldn’t even get a chance to compete for a national title after two regular season stumbles. Now, however, the Buckeyes have gotten hot at the right time and rolled through the 12-team College Football Playoff all the […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoTexas HC Steve Sarkisian explains mindset behind bizarre goal line toss playThe College Football Playoff semifinals at the Cotton Bowl came down to the final minutes between two of the sport’s heavyweights. Texas and Ohio State battled tooth and nail all night long, and the Longhorns found themselves with the ball on the one-yard line and trailing by seven, with four chances to even the score […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoOhio State's Ryan Day believes Jack Sawyer's stunning play made him a Buckeye legendOhio State football head coach Ryan Day gave an emotional statement on Buckeye star defensive end Jack Sawyer. The Scarlet and Gray posted a dramatic 28-14 win over No. 3 Texas in the Cotton Bowl to advance to the National Championship Game. A heartbreaking loss to Michigan a month and a half ago has lit […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoFans in shock after Ohio State goal line stand sends Texas home in CFPA College Football Playoff that was scrutinized for the amount of blowouts early on delivered two great semifinals to determine the matchup in the National Championship Game. Just a day after Notre Dame stunned Penn State in the Orange Bowl, Ohio State came up clutch in the fourth quarter against Texas to move on to […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoTexas lineman continues unfortunate trend in CFP vs. Ohio StateThe Texas offense has really struggled to get going in the first half against Ohio State, as they trail 14-7 at halftime of the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Cotton Bowl. The Longhorns have struggled to do just about anything offensively, whether it be running, passing, catching or blocking. During the first half, right […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoOhio State QB Will Howard suffers ugly Cotton Bowl hand injuryOhio State is ascending to another level during the College Football Playoff, and quarterback Will Howard is a big reason why. The Kansas State transfer is intent on helping the Buckeyes climb back to the top of the sport, a place they have not occupied in a decade. The climb just got a bit steeper, […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoPat McAfee drops 'explosive' Ohio State football take before Texas clashLackluster, uninspiring, inefficient and fraudulent. Those adjectives describe how Ohio State football looked in their 13-10 loss to hated rival Michigan on Nov. 30. Since that stomach-churning defeat, which was followed by an ugly brawl, the Buckeyes have carried themselves like the indisputably best team in the country. They are riding a powerful wave of […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoWatch Nick Saban find out about Hall of Fame honor on live TVThe second College Football Playoff semifinal, this one at the Cotton Bowl, is underway and ESPN was in the building to get fans ready before the game with College GameDay. One of the most enjoyable parts of watching the nation’s most famous college football pregame show has been the addition of former Alabama head coach […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoTexas HC Steve Sarkisian makes heartwarming admission before Ohio State gameThe Texas football team is getting ready for its biggest game of the season in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Cotton Bowl. Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns have a hefty task in front of them as they rake on the red-hot Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite the high stakes and immense pressure of the […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoOhio State's biggest x-factor vs. Texas in Cotton Bowl, and it's not Jeremiah SmithThe College Football Playoff semifinals have arrived. We started with 12, and there are now just three teams remaining in the hunt for the national championship: five seed Texas, seven seed Notre Dame and eight seed Ohio State. The Fighting Irish got things started against Penn State in the Orange Bowl CFP semi on Thursday […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoPaul Finebaum hits Penn State football’s James Franklin with harsh reality checkAs the Penn State football team lost to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl, it adds another big loss to head coach James Franklin’s resume. There have been Penn State football team fans saying that Franklin should be fired due to his inability to win big games consistently as this was talked about by analyst […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame football's Jeremiyah Love calls out Ohio State after thrilling victory over Penn StateIt was an exciting Thursday night for the Notre Dame football team as they beat Penn State in the Orange Bowl, 27-24, as they are now in the national championship awaiting the victor of either Ohio State or Texas. After Notre Dame football running back Jeremiyah Love’s impressive game, he has made his preference in […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame football's Mitch Jeter snaps unfortunate CFP trend with 1 kick vs. Penn StateRelying on college kickers is a risky endeavor, but it proved to be worth it last night for the Notre Dame football program, which defeated Penn State 27-24 after Mitch Jeter nailed a 41-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Jeter’s kick, his second of the night, not only […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoPenn State's Drew Allar issues striking admission about brutal INT vs. Notre DameNot much went well for Drew Allar in the Orange Bowl, particularly in the fourth quarter. Right before Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter nailed a 41-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining, it was Allar’s costly interception that set the Irish up for the go-ahead score, a mistake the Penn State quarterback has many regrets […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoColin Cowherd drops historic claim about Notre Dame-Penn StateThe Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 27-24 on Thursday. Their Orange Bowl victory sent the Irish to the National Championship game for the first time since 2013. While the game got off to a slow start, the fourth quarter featured 31 total points and a last-second field goal. That ending […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoPenn State's James Franklin drops 10-word admission amid painful Notre Dame lossPenn State stepped under the bright lights, desperate to vanquish Notre Dame and advance to the national championship. A semifinals appearance in the College Football Playoff did not vindicate its past high-stakes failures. Put simply, Thursday night’s Orange Bowl was a program-defining game, and head coach James Franklin headed into the locker room with another […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoPenn State football's WR core posts stunning Orange Bowl statPenn State football’s heartbreaking 27-24 loss to Notre Dame highlighted a weakness that has plagued this program for much of this season. Head coach James Franklin’s team won the battle in the trenches Thursday night, rushing for 204 yards and three scores. Looking at that stat and comparing it to Notre Dame’s rushing total of […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoPenn State fans demand James Franklin firing after heartbreaking loss to Notre DameIf one is not engaged in what is currently going on in college football and just happened to see Penn State’s name among the remaining four teams, they would assume the program had enjoyed a magnificent 2024-25 season. Though, as diehard fans know, it is far more complicated than that. James Franklin and his Nittany […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame's Marcus Freeman makes college football history amid Orange Bowl winThe Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl, 27-24 on Thursday night. It was an absolute classic filled with drama, lead changes, and an epic finish. With the win, Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman made college football history. Freeman became the first Black head coach ever to […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoFans erupt after bonkers Notre Dame-Penn State Orange Bowl endingThe Orange Bowl delivered a slow start, but ended in bonkers fashion. Notre Dame football and Penn State exchanged in an epic back-and-forth that hit a crescendo in the final minute. The Nittany Lions received the ball with under 50 seconds left. Drew Allar earned one more chance to will PSU into the end zone. […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame fans go bonkers after Jeremiyah Love's tough TD vs. Penn StateNotre Dame football is not the most glamorous team in the country. They do not possess a high-powered passing attack. This program is defined by its toughness and physicality. Those traits were on full display during a crucial touchdown against Penn State in Thursday night’s 27-24 win in the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Star running […]
NCAA Football · 7 months agoNotre Dame fans explode after controversial penalty wipes out INT vs. Penn StateThe Orange Bowl held between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Penn State Nittany Lions has been a wild, back-and-forth affair. Penn State took control early, leading 10-0 and dominating the line of scrimmage. Notre Dame responded by scoring 17 unanswered for a 17-10 lead. But the Nittany Lions answered with a score and then […]
