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Buckeyes Transfer Portal Recap + Projected Depth Chart
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Cody Croy

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1/26/2026

The new two-week transfer portal period has passed, and the Buckeyes made headlines. Many former Buckeyes from this past season found new homes, but Ryan Day and his staff were able to replace all that was lost. With that being said, let’s take a look at all this movement and what the depth chart could […]

Utes Face Major Losses, but Hopeful Future Remains Bright
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Bryson Blue

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1/21/2026

The Utah Utes’ (11-2, 7-2 Big 12) season ended in triumph with a win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, but that didn’t stop a mass exodus of talent from coming.

Indiana Raised Some ‘Cane’ in Win Over Miami for First National Title
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Tony Thomas

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1/19/2026

The Indiana Hoosiers are the champions of college football, their first in the sport of football.

BREAKING: Baylor transfer Kicker Connor Hawkins Signs With Ohio State
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Cody Croy

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1/14/2026

Baylor transfer kicker Connor Hawkins has signed with Ohio State, according to Rivals insider Hayes Fawcett. He will have 3 seasons of eligibility remaining. Hawkins took to social media after his commitment, posting “Let’s roll!!” On X. After some uncertainty regarding the kicking situation, the Buckeyes finally have their guy. Hawkins played two seasons for […]

One Moore Year: Dante Moore Returns to Oregon for 2026
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Bryson Blue

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1/14/2026

After almost a week of anticipation, the star quarterback of the Oregon Ducks, Dante Moore, has made his decision on his future.

Carson Beck and The ‘U’ host Mendoza and the Hoosiers for the National Title
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Tony Thomas

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1/12/2026

One of Miami’s own will battle for the national title.

Something Must Change for the Oregon Ducks Immediately
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Bryson Blue

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1/10/2026

Different year, same story. The Oregon Ducks have fallen short of their goal of national champions once again. Something has to change.

Indiana Throttles Oregon in Peach Bowl Blowout, Heads to Miami for First-Ever Natty Shot

In the preseason, the odds of Indiana winning the national championship were 150-1. Those odds have flipped to +130 as the Hoosiers will now play Miami for the national title.

Ole Miss vs Miami Fiesta Bowl A Matchup Of Resilience
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Jason Berry

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1/7/2026

The Fiesta Bowl semifinal sets the stage for a compelling clash as the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels face the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes with a national championship berth on the line. How They Got There Both teams arrive in Arizona after navigating the first two rounds of the playoffs. Ole Miss opened its postseason […]

Peach Bowl Loss or Not, Oregon’s Season Deserves to Be Celebrated
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Bryson Blue

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1/7/2026

Whether the Ducks win and advance to the national championship or lose and go home, this season has already been a success for the Ducks.

Will the Hoosier Defense Feast on Duck Fricassee in the CFP Semifinals?
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Tony Thomas

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1/4/2026

In the CFP quarterfinals, Indiana dominated Alabama, while Oregon wrecked Texas Tech

BREAKING: Buckeyes Hire Cortez Hankton As Wide Receivers Coach
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Cody Croy

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1/1/2026

The Buckeyes are wasting no time following the loss to Miami. The off-season has begun, and former LSU and Georgia assistant Cortez Hankton is set to step into a role with Ohio State as the wide receivers coach. Hankton will replace Brian Hartline, who left the team to become the next head coach at USF. […]

Alabama Stopped to Smell the Roses, got run over by a Mack Truck with Indiana Plates

The victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl marked the greatest victory in the 138 years of Indiana football.

Oregon Ducks fly South to Miami and get a Dominant win in CFP Quarterfinal
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Tony Thomas

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1/1/2026

The Oregon Ducks defense pillaged the championship aspirations of Texas Tech from their competitive psyche

Buckeye Gut Punch in Arlington: Miami Gets Its Revenge
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Stephen Leonard

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1/1/2026

For Ohio State, the start of the College Football Playoffs seemed like an eternity after 25 days off. As the reigning champs took the field, it felt like a completely new season was upon us. Ohio State got a win before the game with the commitment of 2027 5-star edge rusher D.J Jacobs (also recruited […]

Buckeyes In The Big League: Week 17 Recap
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Cody Croy

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12/29/2025

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 27-10. Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 9 passes for 72 yards in the victory. Smith-Njigba currently leads the NFL with 1,709 yards and places 4th in receptions with 113. He is also tied for 5th in touchdowns with 10 on the season. The […]

Revenge and Repeat: Miami’s 22-Year Grudge Fuels Epic Cotton Bowl Clash with Defending Champs Ohio State

Motivations from each sideline will be on display leading up to and concluding with the Cotton Bowl Quarterfinal Playoff game on December 31 at 7:30 PM Eastern in Arlington, Texas. The most obvious and long-standing stems from the Miami Hurricanes’ controversial 2003 Fiesta Bowl loss that denied them a repeat title 22 years ago. The […]

Ducks and Red Raiders Look to Survive and Advance on New Year’s Day
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Tony Thomas

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12/24/2025

Two talented defenses will battle for supremacy in the Orange Bowl

Orange Bowl at Risk: Oregon Must Fix Second-Half Struggles
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Bryson Blue

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12/24/2025

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks (12-1) defeated No. 12 James Madison (12-2) in the first round of the College Football Playoff. However, if the team that was seen in the second half shows up in the Orange Bowl, they won’t beat Texas Tech

Indiana and Alabama to Paint the Rose Bowl Crimson
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Tony Thomas

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12/23/2025

Both Indiana and Alabama will wear crimson as they battle in the Grandaddy of them all.

G5 Teams Not Ready for the Big Leagues
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Jason Berry

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12/21/2025

The idea sounds great in theory. Give Group of Five teams a real shot. Let them prove they belong. But the playoff results tell a different story Tulane walked into its matchup with Ole Miss carrying momentum and confidence. They walked out with a 41–10 loss that was over by halftime. The Rebels were faster, […]

Miami Survives Texas A&M; Will Face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl
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Cody Slovensky

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12/20/2025

A windy day in College Station, Texas, made for a challenging game for both teams. Today was the first time that the first half was scoreless since the College Football Playoff began in 2014. The first half was very eventful, but resulted in zero points scored. In the first quarter, Texas A&M outgained Miami 76 […]

Path to the Peach Bowl: Oklahoma Sooners
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Cody Slovensky

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12/19/2025

A season of what could have been turned out to be a very good year. They started the season with a 35-3 victory against FCS Playoff semifinalist Illinois State. They followed that up with an impressive victory against Michigan, where the Sooner defense really stood out. Outside of the 75-yard rushing touchdown by Justice Haynes, […]

Path to the Peach Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide
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Cody Slovensky

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12/19/2025

Alabama will face off in a rematch against Oklahoma on the road for the first round of the College Football Playoff. Their journey to get here had its share of ups and downs, but they are here and are now just four games away from a National Championship. Alabama started off the season with a […]

Tulane Has a Massive Uphill Challenge Against Ole Miss
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Jason Berry

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12/18/2025

No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels, 11-1, will face No. 20 Tulane Green Wave, 11-2, this Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Regular season blowout This game is a rematch of a regular-season meeting that was anything but close. Ole Miss dominated Tulane 45-10 in Oxford, Mississippi. From the start, it was […]

For the First Time, a Hoosiers QB Hoists the Heisman
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Tony Thomas

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12/13/2025

This Indiana signal-caller becomes the first Heisman Trophy winner in school history

Forget the Noise: Ole Miss Faces Critical Test vs. Tulane
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Bryson Blue

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12/9/2025

The No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels (11-1, 7-1 SEC) are in the College Football Playoffs, earning a home game against the No. 11 Tulane Green Wave (11-2, 7-1 AAC). Normally, after such a stellar season, the fact that the Rebels are in the playoffs would be the only reason they’re in the headlines.

Ohio State Suffers Historic Loss To Big Ten Champs, Indiana Hoosiers

Curt Cignetti was famous for his Assembly Hall introduction 2 years ago, saying, “Purdue sucks, but so does Michigan and Ohio State.” That moment led to a chance to prove it in the Big Ten championship. Defensively, Caden Curry was too much for Indiana up front at least early in the game. After knocking Indiana […]

Coaches? Who Needs Coaches?
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Chris Kuehnhold

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12/9/2025

For several decades, one of the most viewed post season awards is the National Coach of the Year Award. There are currently approximately twelve such awards. Often, these have a different set of criteria on which they judge the nominees. In many seasons, you end up with multiple coaches being named as Coach of the […]

Texas Tech Dominates BYU in the Big 12 Title Game
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Tony Thomas

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12/6/2025

It was Texas Tech’s first Big 12 Conference championship

The No. 1 Ohio State vs. the No. 2 Indiana for the Big Ten Championship

The Indiana Hoosiers say, as Drake says, “started from the bottom and now we’re here” in the Big Ten Championship Game. The only two remaining undefeated major college football teams face off under the lights of Lucas Oil Stadium. No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) and No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (12-0, 9-0 […]

The Sensational Texas Tech Defense is Big 12 Championship-Caliber
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Tony Thomas

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12/3/2025

It is the first appearance for both teams in the Big 12 title game

Kentucky is Getting a Genius in Oregon OC Will Stein

The season of coaching carousels has begun, and now, the Kentucky Wildcats have their next head coach in Will Stein

Around the Group of 5: Championship Weekend
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TJ Chapman

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12/3/2025

Championship weekend is upon us, and the Group of 5 has a lot to play for. There is the potential for two spots in the College Football Playoff for Group of 5 teams. If Duke upsets Virginia in the ACC Championship Game, it is highly likely that the champion from the American as well as […]

BIG Ten Rivalry Week Potluck: The Good, The Bad, & a 3rd Quarter Nap

The Good OH! Day’s Michigan Monkey Ryan Day finally evicted the Michigan monkey that had laid residence to his back for the last 4 matchups. The Bucks are back on top. They said it for years: “Ohio State can’t beat Michigan anymore.” For four years, every fall ended the same for the Buckeyes: disappointment, heartbreak, […]

Sarkisian Goes On Full-Court Media Blitz Regarding Texas, CFP
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Joe Rutland

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12/2/2025

It seemed like if anyone turned on a sports-themed TV show on Monday, then Texas head football coach Steve Sarkisian was going to be on it. Sarkisian headed out on a full-court media blitz, preaching about how the Longhorns should be strongly considered to be a part of the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns are […]

Vanderbilt Investing In Clark Lea
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Chris Kuehnhold

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11/28/2025

Coaching Carousel In 2025, there have been numerous openings in college football. Among the openings for head coaches, schools like Penn State, LSU, Florida have topped the list with other openings at Arkansas, UCLA, Virginia Tech, and Stanford among the Power Four conferences. With many of those jobs, Clark Lea was listed as a possible […]

Country Roads will be a Drag Strip for Texas Tech on Saturday
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Tony Thomas

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11/27/2025

The Red Raiders are 23.5-point favorites against West Virginia

Michigan’s 2024 Flag Planting Fueled Ohio State’s Standard of Excellence.

Columbus, OH– It doesn’t get any bigger than Ohio State vs Michigan in terms of college football rivalries, or rivalries in all of sport. It only takes a spark to get a fire burning, but what happened in November 30th, 2024 at midfield of Ohio Stadium was bigger than a rapidly spreading 100,000 acre burn. […]

SEC Round-Up: Rivalry Week, Coaching Rumors and More

Welcome to hate week. The one week of the year when your team faces its most hated rival. Unfortunately, the SEC has rewritten the law of hate week and has modified the teams that play in some instances. LSU vs Oklahoma, a “rivalry” that hasn’t really established itself. They met in 2004 for the National […]

Sarkisian, Longhorns Face Tough Test In Texas A&M

Coming off a 52-37 win over Arkansas, the No. 17 Texas Longhorns (8-3, 5-2) have to turn around and face a battle-tested and College Football Playoff-ranked No. 3 Texas A&M (11-0, 7-0) team looking to keep its perfect record this season. No one has to tell Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian that it’s a big […]

Elko, Texas A&M Know That Texas Will Not Be Pushover

Mike Elko has done a heck of a job in getting the Texas A&M Aggies to an 11-0 record this season and right in the middle of the College Football Playoff conversation. Elko wants to finish the regular season out with a perfect record and will lead Texas A&M into Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium […]

Day’s Cowardice Ends Now: Bomb Michigan or Die Trying
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Brian Buckeyes Stats

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11/24/2025

This is the week Buckeye Nation has dreaded for 2,191 days. Five years without a win against Michigan (COVID cancellation in 2020). Four straight losses to That Team Up North. Four straight years of watching an offense that eviscerates everyone else suddenly forget how to play modern football the moment maize and blue take the […]

BIG Ten Week 13 Potluck: The Good, The Bad, & a 3rd Quarter Nap

The Good The Trojan Duck USC rolled into Autzen Stadium, believing they were carrying a Trojan horse, a brilliant, wooden war machine of trick plays, misdirection, and big-play potential. But by the final whistle, that war horse lay smoldering in the grass, gutted from the inside, as Oregon took control and torched the Trojan plans. […]

Lane Kiffin Drama At Ole Miss Takes Another Turn

Lane Kiffin loves drama. He seems to gravitate towards it like a fly to a bright light. Kiffin doesn’t mind being a center of attention. If he wanted more drama, then he’s definitely drumming it up at Ole Miss. In case you have been living under a rock, Kiffin is the head football coach of […]

Texas Defense Needs To Step Up Against Arkansas

After a week filled with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian assuring the Longhorns faithful that he’s not leaving the school for another job, Saturday couldn’t get here soon enough. Well, it finally did and the Longhorns, who are No. 17 in the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, get to host the Arkansas Razorbacks in a […]

SEC Round-Up: Lane Kiffin, CFP and Much More
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Cody Slovensky

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11/19/2025

A lot has happened in the last week. Coaching rumors, College Football Playoff movement, injuries, gossip, and much more. The Southeastern Conference always has something going on, so let’s unpack this. Lane Kiffin Lane Kiffin is the most popular person in sports at the moment. Ole Miss sits at 10-1 and with a win over […]

Texas Tech’s Tremendous RB Dickey is Semifinalist for National Award
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Tony Thomas

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11/19/2025

The Big 12 rushing leader is a converted quarterback

Big 12 Championship Race: Clean Scenarios, Complicated Outcomes

In theory, the race for the Big 12 Championship title game should be straightforward. However, in the beautifully chaotic sport of college football, things are rarely so easy.

The Scarlet Siege: Unraveling Ohio State’s Right Guard Enigma and the Case for a Seismic Shift

In the shadowed coliseum of Ohio Stadium, where echoes of legends like Archie Griffin and Eddie George still reverberate, the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes stand at the precipice of immortality. Undefeated at 10-0, perched atop the Big Ten with a playoff berth all but etched in scarlet ink, this squad boasts a constellation of stars: […]

BIG Ten Week 12 Potluck: The Good, The Bad, & a 3rd Quarter Nap

The Good Trojan Eye of Glory USC and Iowa clashed at the Coliseum in what felt like a high-stakes survival mission for USC in Big Ten playoff hopes. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava, the MI6 double agent, completed 24 of 34 passes for 285 yards, exploiting coverage with precision in the rain. He connected repeatedly with […]

BYU Invades Queen City, Big 12 Title on the Line
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Stephen Leonard

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11/17/2025

This has all the makings of a Big 12 Conference thriller. As they say, November is for contenders, and the stakes in the Big 12 couldn’t be higher. On Saturday, November 22, No. 12 BYU (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) invades historic Nippert Stadium to battle the Cincinnati Bearcats (7-3, 5-2 Big 12) in a primetime […]

Texas Tech Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez’s Heisman Hype is Well-Deserved
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Tony Thomas

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11/17/2025

Only two primarily defenders have been awarded the Heisman Trophy

No One Is Calling Him ‘Big Game Sark’ At Texas

After Steve Sarkisian, once again, came up short in a big game situation against Georgia, no one is calling him “Big Game Sark” at all. In fact, Sarkisian has proven to be a good coach for the Texas Longhorns. His redemption story in the world of college football is one that people who have struggled […]

Notre Dame Dominates Pitt 37-15
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TJ Chapman

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11/15/2025

There was a buzz around Pittsburgh this week surrounding the No. 22 Pitt Panthers’ game against the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. ESPN’s College GameDay was in town as was the ACC Network’s ACC Huddle. However, the Panthers (7-3, 5-2 ACC) could not ride the momentum of that buzz and were defeated by Notre […]

SEC Round Up: Texas and Oklahoma look to play spoiler this week
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Cody Slovensky

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11/14/2025

The SEC is still an interesting race. Texas A&M and Alabama sit at the top of the conference, with each having a 6-0 record in conference play. As things currently sit, these two should be meeting in Atlanta for the SEC Championship. Currently behind those teams are Georgia(6-1), Ole Miss(5-1), Texas(4-1), Vanderbilt(4-2), and Oklahoma(3-2). Three […]

Nussmeier Aggravates Abdominal Injury; Van Buren Jr. could be QB1 against Arkansas

Garrett Nussmeier aggravated his previous abdominal injury today, per LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson. Nussmeier is now listed as probable, but at this point, it would probably be best for Nussmeier to sit out a game and see how he feels next week. LSU fans have been critical of Nussmeier this season after the […]

Freshman Phenom vs. Heisman Hopeful: Jackson’s Silent Storm Challenges Love’s Spotlight

In the electric crucible of college football’s backfields, where every stutter-step and stiff-arm etches a legacy in turf and turf wars, two runners are locked in a symphony of contrasts: Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, the velvet-gloved junior whose 988-yard rampage ranks him No. 5 nationally in total rushing yards, No. 6 in yards per game […]

Future Buckeyes Prepare For Battle As Playoffs Get Underway

The High School football season has reached the end for some programs, but for others, it’s just the beginning. With the playoffs underway, let’s take a look at some of the key matchups taking place this week. Mater Dei Vs. Mission Viejo The Mater Dei Monarchs are preparing to defend their title in a California […]

Can Jeremiyah Love End the Notre Dame Heisman Trophy Drought?
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TJ Chapman

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11/12/2025

The No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-2) have a storied history, which includes seven Heisman Trophy winners. However, the last time a Notre Dame player won the prestigious trophy was when Tim Brown won it in 1987. Since the first Irish Heisman winner, Angelo Bertelli, in 1943, the longest Notre Dame has gone without […]

Around the Group of 5: Contenders Featured in Big Week 12 Games
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TJ Chapman

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11/12/2025

Week 12 will feature the highs and lows of the Group of 5 conferences. While we like to feature the better games, it’s also fun to give some love to the teams struggling this season. Below are this week’s featured games. American Conference No. 24 USF (7-2, 4-1) @ Navy (7-2, 5-1) noon ET, Nov. […]

Jamier Averette-Brown: Ohio’s Fastest Phenom, NIL Pioneer, and Buckeye Lock – Until Notre Dame Says Otherwise

On a crisp Friday night in Troy, under the lights of Memorial Stadium, the nation’s football world will get its first real glimpse of Jamier “Showtime” Averette-Brown. The 6-foot-0, 175-pound junior wide receiver from Wayne High School isn’t just the No. 11 overall prospect in the 2027 class, the No. 2 wideout in America, or […]

BIG Ten Week 11 Potluck: The Good, The Bad, & a 3rd Quarter Nap

The Good Happy Valley Catches Hoosier Glory Indiana didn’t just beat Penn State; they pulled off a miracle that will go down as one of the greatest moments in Hoosier football history. Down 24–20 with under two minutes left and no timeouts, the drive started shaky a sack, a near interception but Heisman Hopeful Fernando […]

Pressure Mounts in Ann Arbor: Michigan Faces a CFP-or-Bust Reality
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Mike Germanese

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11/6/2025

As Michigan hits its bye week, the Wolverines face a harsh truth — the 2025 season is slipping away. Despite sitting at 7-2, Michigan’s offense has sputtered under Chip Lindsey, and freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood has struggled to meet impossible expectations. Head coach Sherrone Moore now faces mounting pressure as the Wolverines find themselves ranked just 21st in the first College Football Playoff poll. With three games left, Michigan must not only win out but do so convincingly to keep its playoff hopes alive. Anything less, and questions about Moore’s leadership — and Michigan’s offensive identity — will only grow louder.

Emmett Mosley V Making Impact on Longhorns’ Offense

When Emmett Mosley V transferred from Stanford to Texas before this season, he probably hoped that he could have some type of impact for the Longhorns’ offense. Well, so far, it’s been pretty good for Mosley. He’s been able to get open for some key passes from Texas quarterback Arch Manning and has made his […]

Spotlight on Texas Tech as They are Soaring in the Initial CFP Rankings
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Tony Thomas

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11/5/2025

The Red Raiders are ranked among the top ten in the initial college football playoff rankings.

Of Ohio State’s Great Receivers, Jeremiah Smith Is the Greatest

The Horseshoe doesn’t whisper legends; it roars them into existence. From Archie Griffin’s two-tone symmetry to Orlando Pace’s trench warfare, No. 1 Ohio State (8-0, 5-0) football has crowned immortals everywhere but wideout—until Brian Hartline returned home. The Canton-bred Buckeye alum, who was a journeyman in the NFL before remaking Ohio State’s passing attack as […]

Week 10 Recap for Some of the Buckeyes’ Top Recruits

The Fort Wayne Northrop Bruins are moving on to the sectional championship after defeating Fort Wayne Snider in overtime by a score of 17-16. Ohio State commit Quay Guilford stood out, catching 7 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown. The Bolles Bulldogs took victory over Columbia on Friday night by a score of 31-0. […]

SEC Round Up: New Look LSU Looks to Spoil Alabama’s Playoff Hopes

The SEC currently sits with nine teams that have a chance to make the College Football Playoff. While five of those for sure will not make the field, it all depends on who gets hot this final month of the season. Surprisingly, LSU still has playoff hopes. Currently, they sit around 30-35 in the rankings, […]

Playoff Chances? Vanderbilt Is On Life Support
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Chris Kuehnhold

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11/4/2025

The first college football playoff rankings are due out Tuesday. With that in mind, it is time to do a deep dive on how the actual playoff would look for each conference. The intent is to identify teams with the best chances going forward, not to seed them in any way. ACC I will begin […]

BIG Ten Week 10 Potluck: The Good, The Bad, & a 3rd Quarter Nap

The Good Golden Bowling Ball The Minnesota Golden Gophers are officially going bowling, and someone better book the lanes and order extra pizza. On November 1, 2025, the Gophers pulled off a heart-pounding 23–20 overtime win over Michigan State, grabbing their sixth victory of the season and punching their ticket to the postseason — party […]

Julian Sayin: The Redshirt Freshman Rewriting Joe Burrow’s Heisman Script

In the high-stakes world of college football, few comparisons carry the weight of a Heisman Trophy winner. Joe Burrow’s 2019 LSU season wasn’t just dominant – it was a demolition, a 15-0 national championship joyride fueled by pinpoint throws to Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. But fast-forward to 2025, and Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, a […]

Chaos in the Big 12: Top 3 Games to Watch this Week

There is no other way to describe the Big 12 Conference race than chaos. There are currently five ranked Big 12 schools, and some of them have to face each other before the season ends. BYU gets a pass this week with a bye, but other Big 12 leaders like Texas Tech, Utah, Cincinnati, and Houston will all be in action.

BIG Ten Week 9 Potluck: The Good, The Bad, & a 3rd Quarter Nap

The Good Hot Handed Hoosiers Bust Bruins Whew! Somebody grab the milk because the Indiana Hoosiers just served the UCLA Bruins a five-alarm, double-scorched, chili-pepper-level beatdown. From the opening snap, Indiana was delivering that five-alarm spice. Aiden Fisher jumped UCLA’s second play like a jalapeño stuffed with jet fuel, snatching a pick-six to start the […]

Media spotlight on Brian Kelly’s failed tenure at LSU
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Tony Thomas

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10/26/2025

The embattled coach leaves Baton Rouge with a 34-14 record and .708 winning percentage at LSU.

Takeaways from #3 Texas A&M’s dominating win over LSU in Death Valley

The Curse of Death Valley has been broken by No. 3 Texas A&M

Rivalry Reset: Can Michigan State Still Make This a Fight—or Is Michigan in Full Control?

Bragging rights? Sure. But this year, it’s so much bigger. Michigan’s path to the CFP goes through East Lansing, while Michigan State is battling for pride, relevance, and maybe even their coach’s future. Buckle up.

No. 15 Missouri Heads to Nashville to Take On No. 10 Vanderbilt in Big SEC Match Up

Broadcast Information No. 15 Missouri vs No. 10 Vanderbilt Date: Oct. 25, 2025 Time: 2:30 PM CST Venue: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN T.V.: ESPN Betting Odds: Vanderbilt is a -2.5 point-favorite In a series dominated by Missouri since joining the SEC, both teams now sit in the driver’s seat to make a potential appearance in […]

Longhorns Coach Steve Sarkisian Might Want To Rethink OC Situation
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Joe Rutland

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10/22/2025

When Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian came on board, one of the big pluses he brought with him was his knack for calling a solid game as an offensive coordinator. Sarkisian has held on to the role while being head coach of the Longhorns. This has followed a feast-or-famine response from players, coaches, and […]

Big Weekend for a Few Future Buckeyes
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Cody Croy

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10/21/2025

The high school football season is heating up, and the stakes are getting higher as teams battle for a chance to win it all. Several future Buckeyes are putting it all on the line to keep their playoff hopes alive for another week. The Southlake Carroll Dragons improved to a perfect 8-0 record on Friday […]

From Nude Dancing to Secret Spies: The Third Saturday in October Approaches

The third Saturday in October. With the leaves beginning to fall and the temperatures cooling down, most people feel a sense of happiness. Thinking of the approaching holiday season, with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas approaching, everyone should be in good spirits. On Saturday, October 18th, in Tuscaloosa, AL, there will be nothing but hatred in […]

Who Does Penn State Hire to Replace James Franklin
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Stephen Leonard

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10/13/2025

College Football Backers’ writer TJ Chapman contributed to this article. Penn State fired James Franklin on Sunday. The Nittany Lions started the season 3-3, 0-3 in Big Ten play. While losses to Top 10 teams were understandable, the last two losses to UCLA and Northwestern had the administration and boosters thinking “my skin is curling”. […]

Spotlight on Mid-Season Players of the Year-Quarterbacks
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Tony Thomas

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10/2/2025

These highly-productive gunslingers are masters at ball security and putting the football in exactly the right spot

1 Month In, Maryland’s Malik Washington Easily the Best Freshman QB

The 2025 season is one month old. It’s clear that the top freshman quarterback in the country is Maryland’s Malik Washington. Some players are performing well. Others have received a lot of hype. However, none have played as well as Washington. Coming out of spring practices, it seemed that Washington was behind both Justyn Martin […]

Sherrone Moore’s Defining Test: Can Michigan’s Offense and Discipline Catch Up

At 3-1, Michigan enters its matchup with Wisconsin looking to prove it belongs in the playoff conversation. Despite the strong start, questions remain about the Wolverines’ offensive creativity, discipline, and game management. The upcoming stretch will be critical in determining whether Sherrone Moore can solidify Michigan as a contender or if the same issues from last season persist.

No. 3 Penn State to Host No. 6 Oregon in Monumental Clash

The No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions will host the No. 6 Oregon Ducks in a pivotal Big Ten clash on Sept. 27. ESPN will travel to Happy Valley for their College Gameday presentation, adding fuel to the fire.

BIG Ten Week 4 Potluck: The Good, The Bad, & a 3rd Quarter Nap

The Good Iowa 17? In a Quarter? Did Iowa Just Beat Their Game Average in a Quarter? Not Really… But It Felt Like It. Coming into the fourth quarter tied 21-21 with Rutgers, Iowa turned on the jets — and for a team not known for lighting up the scoreboard, it felt like a scoring […]

No. 17 Texas Tech Shocks No. 16 Utah
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Bryson Blue

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9/20/2025

The No. 17 Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-0) beat the No. 16 Utah Utes (3-1) by a score of 34-10 in a Big Noon Kickoff showdown.

BIG Ten Week 3 Potluck: The Good, The Bad, & a 3rd Quarter Nap

The Good Underwood’s Connor Stallions Bowl Freshman QB Bryce Underwood turned in a sunglasses-worthy highlight-reel performance vs. Central Michigan, grabbing 349 total yards with three TDs. He led his team in rushing with 114 yards, with two of his three touchdowns coming via the ground game, and also tossed the rock for 235 yards. This […]

Penn State’s Young Linebackers Are Beginning To Shine

Since the Blue-White spring game, Penn State has been clamoring for more at linebacker. It started with head coach James Franklin seeking a veteran piece to fill the role that current Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kobe King left after last season. Penn State was able to fill that void with North Carolina transfer Amare Campbell. Campbell, […]

Irish seeks a Shillelagh Smash of Texas A&M in Exciting Top 25 Match-up
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Cody Slovensky

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9/10/2025

Broadcast Information No. 16 Texas A&M (2-0, 0-0) at No. 8 Notre Dame (0-1) Time: 7:30 PM EST Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Where: Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, Indiana TV: NBC/Peacock The Texas A&M Aggies travel to Notre Dame for a high-profile top 25 match-up. In 2024 the two teams opened the season against […]

BIG Ten Week 2 Potluck: The Good, The Bad, & a 3rd Quarter Nap

The Good Cowboys Ducked Up Beyond Recognition No. 6 Oregon didn’t just beat Oklahoma State — the 69–3 annihilation marked the most humiliating defeat of Mike Gundy’s 20-year career. Dante Moore treated OSU’s defense like a walkthrough drill, throwing for 266 yards and 3 effortless touchdowns. Oklahoma State wanted more, so Dan Lanning delivered: Dakorien […]

Dani Dennis-Sutton Is Latest Prodigy At “EDGE U”

When you look at the most recent run of defensive ends that have been excellent imports in the NFL from Penn State, they have a claim for being “EDGE U.”  Newly acquired defensive end by the Green Bay Packers, Micah Parsons, is considered a franchise cornerstone in the NFL. The New York Giants made Abdul […]

Alabama Football: A Legacy now in Jeopardy
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Tony Thomas

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9/4/2025

The once dominant team in college football is 5-5 over their last 10 games, dating back to the 2024 season

Around the Group of 5 Week 2: Clashes With Old, New Friends
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TJ Chapman

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9/4/2025

Week 1 of the Group of 5 games saw the team predicted to get the G-5 College Football Playoff spot lose big. The USF Bulls crushed the Boise State Broncos 34-7 on Thursday night. Now, the G-5 playoff spot is up for grabs, more so than most believed prior to the Week 1 games. While […]

Big Ten Week 1 Potluck: The Good, The Bad & the 3rd Quarter Nap
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Adam Hicks

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9/1/2025

The Good The Legend Says Goodbye The Legend, Lee Corso, took his final bow. In true fashion, he picked his first love—Brutus—and donned the Buckeye mascot head one last time, going undefeated on his final College GameDay picks. What a career. Since 1987, Corso delivered pageantry, passion, and pure chaos every Saturday, becoming the face […]

You Were Wrong- The LSU Tigers Edition
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Cody Slovensky

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8/31/2025

Since the 2019 season, LSU fans have simply been on a roller coaster. While many good things have happened, the one thing missing is balance. After #9 LSU defeated #4 Clemson on the road Saturday night, everything felt balanced. There are many areas that can be improved on, the coaches and the players will tell […]

Ohio State Stuns No. 1 Texas as Big Ten Lands First Blow in SEC Rivalry

The Buckeyes’ 14-7 win exposes the SEC’s early-season hype and puts the Big Ten in pole position for a potential three-peat national title run.

Seminoles with an Eye-Opening, Gigantic Win, Scalp Crimson Tide
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Dominic Ambrose

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8/30/2025

The Florida State Seminoles began the 2025 season as a 14.5-point underdog against the eighth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. They answered the call and delivered one of the biggest shocks in the opening weekend of the football season on Saturday with a 31-17 win in Doak Campbell Stadium. What Happened in the Game Alabama received the […]

Portnoy, Penalties, and Payback: Michigan–Ohio State Is Heating Up
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Mike Germanese

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8/30/2025

NCAA rulings, Portnoy ban drama, and ‘Buckeye Tears’ fuel renewed Ohio State–Michigan rivalry in 2025.