After facing near extinction, the Pac-12 is working to avoid disappearing by recruiting schools from the Mountain West. On Thursday, the Pac-12 announced that it will add Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, and San…
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Sarkisian continues to urge No. 2 Texas to sharpen their ‘killer instinct’ as the Longhorns prepare to play against UTSA
If there was a downside to Texas’s dominant win over Michigan, it was allowing the Wolverines to score their only touchdown in the final two minutes. This left coach Steve Sarkisian wondering if the No.…
No. 1 Georgia travels to Kentucky aiming to secure a win in their SEC opener, while the Wildcats look to enhance their overall performance
Top-ranked Georgia is currently strong on defense, making it tough for Kentucky to find ways to score. These contrasting situations don’t seem likely to shift for their game on Saturday night, but Bulldogs coach Kirby…
No. 10 Miami maintains a professional mindset as they prepare to face Ball State
Miami is ranked in the Top 10 for the first time in 15 seasons after just two games, which is a big deal for most teams. But not for the Hurricanes. No. 10 Miami (2-0)…
Ranked 17th, Michigan seeks to recover from an unusual regular-season defeat as they face off against Arkansas State at home
There is a different feeling around Michigan this week. The Wolverines aren’t used to dealing with a regular-season loss. Before their 31-12 defeat to Texas, they hadn’t lost a regular-season game since a 37-33 loss…
No. 7 Tennessee has new examples to use as motivation for their game against Kent State before facing Oklahoma
The No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers have several recent instances to remind them not to underestimate Kent State on Saturday night. For example, last week saw then-No. 5 Notre Dame lose at home to Northern Illinois,…
Florida State coach Norvell aims for his first win of the season in a matchup against Memphis, his old team
Mike Norvell started coaching at Memphis in 2016, just a few weeks before turning 35. The Tigers took a risk by hiring a young offensive coordinator from Arizona State, but Norvell proved himself with a…
Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among the ex-Michigan players filing a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Big Ten Network
Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards, along with other former Michigan football players, are suing the NCAA and the Big Ten Network. They claim they missed out on over $50 million during their college careers because…
Alabama’s offensive line aims to recover from a game filled with penalties and sacks
Alabama center Parker Brailsford understands that offensive linemen often get noticed mainly for mistakes like penalties and sacks. This week, the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide’s blockers are definitely in the spotlight for such reasons. Due to…
Deion Sanders has rejected claims that he requested the Colorado band stop performing so his son’s music could be played instead
Instead of discussing Colorado’s recent loss to Nebraska, Deion Sanders used his weekly news conference to address a different topic: the school’s fight song. Sanders started by tackling a report from local radio station 104.3…
Auburn quarterback Thorne reported that upset bettors sent him Venmo requests following the loss
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne has faced criticism from an unexpected group after a poor performance in a loss to California: upset sports bettors. Thorne mentioned on The Next Round podcast Tuesday that he’s been contacted…
World champion Terence Crawford compares leading the Huskers onto the field to walking into the ring for a fight
Terence Crawford mentioned that leading the Nebraska Cornhuskers onto the field felt just like walking from his dressing room to the boxing ring for a world championship fight. However, last Saturday night, instead of entering…
With Jacobian Guillory’s injury, No. 16 LSU is working on a new strategy for its defensive line
No. 16 LSU will adjust its defensive line setup due to Jacobian Guillory’s season-ending injury. Instead of promoting one backup to a starting spot, the team will modify their front line to fit the skills…
Florida intends to use both Mertz and Lagway together in a dual-quarterback system from now on
Florida is introducing a two-quarterback system, giving highly regarded freshman DJ Lagway a chance to show that his impressive debut was not just a fluke. It remains to be seen how coach Billy Napier will…
Northwestern changes quarterbacks, naming Lausch as the starter instead of Wright
Northwestern is making a change at quarterback. Jack Lausch will take over as the starter this week when the Wildcats (1-1) play against Eastern Illinois. This decision comes after Mike Wright had a tough time…
Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards are among the ex-Michigan athletes filing a lawsuit against the NCAA and the Big Ten Network
Former Michigan football stars Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards, along with other ex-Wolverines players, are suing the NCAA and Big Ten Network. They claim they missed out on over $50 million during their college careers…
The sheriff’s department reports that former Clemson receiver Overton was shot and killed at a party in Greensboro
Former Clemson receiver Diondre Overton was shot and killed at a party in Greensboro, North Carolina, according to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department. The department stated that deputies found the 26-year-old Overton after responding to…
Brosmer excels as the Gophers overwhelm Rhode Island 48-0
Max Brosmer threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns in just three quarters on Saturday, leading Minnesota to a 48-0 win over Rhode Island. Brosmer, who transferred from New Hampshire where he led the FCS…
Drew Allar threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as No. 8 Penn State fended off Bowling Green with a 34-27 victory
Even though Penn State’s defense had one of its worst halves in years, Tom Allen didn’t need to get loud during halftime on Saturday. The new defensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions believed his players…
Kyle McCord throws four touchdown passes as Syracuse upsets newly ranked No. 23 Georgia Tech 31-28
Future teams playing against Syracuse football should heed the warning from first-year coach Fran Brown. Be careful about giving them any extra motivation, as it could backfire. Kyle McCord threw for 381 yards and four…
Quinn Ewers threw three touchdown passes as No. 3 Texas defeated No. 10 Michigan 31-12
Quinn Ewers has now led Texas to victories in two of the most challenging stadiums in college football over the past two seasons. Ewers passed for 246 yards and three touchdowns, guiding No. 3 Texas…
The defense of No. 17 Kansas State played a crucial role, leading the Wildcats to a 34-27 victory over Tulane
Kansas State safety Jack Fabris scored a crucial 60-yard touchdown off a fumble by Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah in the fourth quarter, and VJ Payne’s interception in the end zone helped the 17th-ranked Wildcats secure…
Gordon scores a touchdown and a two-point conversion in the second overtime as No. 16 Oklahoma State comes from behind to defeat Arkansas 39-31
Ollie Gordon II’s 12-yard touchdown run and successful two-point conversion catch in the second overtime led No. 16 Oklahoma State to a 39-31 victory over Arkansas on Saturday. Gordon, who won the Doak Walker Award…
Weigman throws two touchdown passes, Moss scores twice on the ground before halftime, and A&M overwhelms McNeese State 52-10
Conner Weigman threw two touchdown passes, and Le’Veon Moss ran for two more scores before halftime as Texas A&M built a big lead and won 52-10 against McNeese State on Saturday. “I’m proud of how…
Alabama formally renames the stadium to include Saban Field during a pre-game ceremony
Nick Saban took part in Alabama’s traditional “Walk of Champions” through a crowd of cheering fans one last time. This time, the coach, who led the Crimson Tide to six national titles in 17 seasons,…
Carson Beck throws five touchdown passes as No. 1 Georgia overwhelms FCS opponent Tennessee Tech 48-3
In what was essentially a practice game, Carson Beck took just over a half to tie a Georgia record. Beck threw five touchdown passes — to five different players — before leaving the game less…
Utah quarterback Cam Rising exits the game against Baylor due to an injury to his right hand
Utah quarterback Cam Rising left late in the first half of Saturday’s 23-12 win against Baylor due to an injury to his right hand. He did not return for the second half, and backup QB…
Diondre Overton, a former Clemson receiver who was part of two national championship teams, has passed away at the age of 26
Diondre Overton, a former Clemson receiver who was a backup on national championship teams in 2016 and 2018, has passed away at the age of 26. Clemson announced his death on Saturday. A university official…
Will Rogers throws for four touchdowns as Washington easily defeats Eastern Michigan 30-9
Will Rogers threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns, helping Washington overcome a slow start to defeat Eastern Michigan 30-9 on Saturday. The Huskies (2-0) did not score in the first quarter for the second…
Quarterback Cam Rising hurts his throwing hand while No. 11 Utah defeats Baylor 23-12
Cam Rising threw for 92 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game with an injury to his throwing hand, as No. 11 Utah defeated Baylor 23-12 on Saturday. Rising was trying to avoid being…
Tyler Shough leads No. 22 Louisville to a 42-14 victory against Jacksonville State
Tyler Shough passed for 349 yards and two touchdowns as No. 22 Louisville won easily 49-14 against Jacksonville State on Saturday. This was the sixth time in his career that Shough, in his seventh year,…
Mellusi scores two touchdowns rushing, leading Wisconsin to a 27-13 victory over South Dakota
Chez Mellusi’s grandfather passed away on Friday, but he only told Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell after Saturday’s game had ended. By then, Mellusi had given a performance that would have made his grandfather proud. Mellusi…
Mendoza throws for 2 touchdowns as Cal surprises Auburn with a 21-14 victory
Fernando Mendoza threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns as California won 21-14 on the road at Auburn on Saturday. This was their first of many trips across the country this season. Mendoza completed 19…
Michigan State wins 27-24 against Maryland with a late field goal by Jonathan Kim
Jonathan Kim kicked a 37-yard field goal with just one second remaining, giving Michigan State a 27-24 win over Maryland in their Big Ten opener on Saturday. Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles, who transferred from…
Northern Illinois shocks No. 5 Notre Dame with a last-minute field goal for a 16-14 victory
Kanon Woodill kicked a 35-yard field goal with 31 seconds remaining, and Cade Haberman blocked a 62-yard attempt as time expired to help Northern Illinois defeat No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 on Saturday. Haberman’s block…
Konrardy made a 54-yard field goal with just 6 seconds remaining to secure a 20-19 victory for Iowa State over No. 21 Iowa
Kyle Konrardy kicked a 54-yard field goal with just six seconds remaining to lead Iowa State to a 20-19 win over No. 21 Iowa on Saturday. This was only the Cyclones’ third win in their…
Dart sets an SEC record by completing his first 24 passes, and No. 6 Ole Miss defeats Middle Tennessee 52-3
Jaxson Dart set new Southeastern Conference and school records by completing his first 24 passes and finished 25 of 27 for 377 yards in No. 6 Mississippi’s 52-3 win over Middle Tennessee State on Saturday.…
Cook rushed for two touchdowns, and Burden scored before exiting with an illness as No. 9 Missouri shut out Buffalo 38-0
Much of the offseason focus on Missouri was about quarterback Brady Cook and All-American wide receiver Luther Burden III, and how their top-ranked offense could potentially lead them to the College Football Playoff. However, it’s…
DJ Lagway dazzled at the Swamp with 456 passing yards and three touchdowns as his team cruised to a 45-7 victory over Samford
Highly regarded freshman DJ Lagway passed for 456 yards and three touchdowns in his debut start, leading Florida to a 45-7 win over lower-division Samford on Saturday. This victory provided a brief respite for coach…
Virginia staged a comeback in the fourth quarter to defeat Wake Forest 31-30 in their ACC opener
Grady Brosterhous scored on a 1-yard run with 2:07 remaining, helping Virginia come from behind to defeat Wake Forest 31-30 on Saturday night. Virginia (2-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) was down 30-17 going into the…
Judkins and Henderson each scored twice on the ground as Ohio State amassed 683 yards in a 56-0 blowout victory over Western Michigan
Quinshon Judkins rushed for 108 yards and scored two touchdowns, while freshman Jeremiah Smith caught a 119-yard touchdown pass as No. 2 Ohio State scored 35 points in the first half and defeated Western Michigan…
Illinois comes from behind in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 19 Kansas 23-17
Kaden Feagin scored a 1-yard touchdown with 9:34 left, and David Alano added a 43-yard field goal with 58 seconds remaining to help Illinois come back and defeat No. 19 Kansas 23-17 on Saturday night.…
Garrett Nussmeier threw six touchdown passes to lead No. 18 LSU to a 44-21 victory over Nicholls
Garrett Nussmeier threw six touchdown passes to help No. 18 LSU secure a 44-21 win over Nicholls on Saturday night. After a loss to Southern California in Las Vegas the previous week, LSU (1-1) found…
Jalen Milroe and No. 4 Alabama surged in the fourth quarter to secure a 42-16 victory over the heavily favored South Florida
Jalen Milroe and Alabama faced an unexpected challenge for 50 minutes before things turned in their favor. Once the mistakes were cleared up, they took control. Milroe scored two rushing touchdowns and threw two touchdown…
Cam Cook scored three rushing touchdowns as TCU cruised to a 45-0 victory over Long Island University
Cam Cook scored three touchdowns on the ground, and receiver Savion Williams threw a pass for the first time in his career to help set up a touchdown as TCU defeated LIU 45-0 on Saturday…
Nebraska uses a strong defensive showing to secure a 28-10 victory against longtime rival Colorado
Dylan Raiola threw for 185 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska used a strong defensive effort to build a big lead and defeat Colorado 28-10 on Saturday night. The game became a tough battle in…
Jackson Arnold threw two touchdown passes as No. 15 Oklahoma narrowly defeated Houston 16-12
Jackson Arnold threw two touchdown passes, helping No. 15 Oklahoma edge out Houston 16-12 on Saturday night. The Sooners (2-0) had difficulty moving the ball and had to punt eight times. The Cougars (0-2) gained…
RJ Harvey’s four touchdowns lead UCF to a 45-14 victory over Sam Houston
RJ Harvey scored three of his four touchdowns in the first half to help UCF secure a 45-14 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday, marking their second consecutive home win to start the season. Harvey…
Cade Klubnik and No. 25 Clemson ramp up their offense in a 66-20 win against Appalachian State
Cade Klubnik passed for a career-high 378 yards and five touchdowns as No. 25 Clemson turned up their offense, which had been lacking the previous week against top-ranked Georgia, and defeated Appalachian State 66-20 on…
No. 20 Arizona rallies from a halftime deficit to defeat Northern Arizona 22-10, securing their 9th consecutive victory
Quali Conley rushed for 112 yards, Noah Fifita passed for 173 yards and a touchdown, and No. 20 Arizona came from behind at halftime to defeat Northern Arizona 22-10 on Saturday night, tying the school…