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Parker Kingston is stepping up as a crucial playmaker for No. 13 BYU, while Oklahoma State faces challenges

Jake Retzlaff throws in the game

Making big plays all over the field is what BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston does best. Kingston will definitely be important for the No. 13 Cougars when they play Oklahoma State on Friday, just like…

No. 14 Texas A&M, fresh off a break, travels to Mississippi State in search of its sixth consecutive victory to remain at the top of the SEC

Le'Von Moss is hit by Triston Newson on a run in the 2nd half

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko feels that last week’s break came at just the right time for his No. 14 Aggies, judging by their energetic response. Before the midseason pause, they performed well, taking the…

No. 10 Clemson is aiming for its sixth consecutive victory as Virginia, along with former coach Tony Elliott, comes to town

Clemson players celebrates after a touchdown

This is a first for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, as he faces an opponent who understands how he thinks, prepares, and plans for each game on the schedule for the 10th-ranked Tigers. But Swinney is…

Auburn travels to No. 19 Missouri, eager to secure a victory following three consecutive losses in SEC competition

KeAndre Lambert Smith makes a catch as Daniel Harris defends in the 2nd half

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze and Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz became friends years ago through Gus Malzahn, who mentored both of them. Their bond has grown stronger now that they’re both in the SEC. “We gravitate…

No. 9 Iowa State aims for a 7-0 record as UCF comes to town. Singleton attributes their success to the strong connections among the players

Zeon Chriss loses the ball as he is tackeld by J.R. Singleton in the 2nd half

After five seasons in the program, J.R. Singleton understands what it takes to succeed at Iowa State. Winning is more than just having top recruits and a strong coaching staff. That has been the common…

No. 7 Alabama and No. 11 Tennessee aim to maintain their playoff aspirations this Third Saturday in October

Alabama players celebrates after a touchdown

The outcome of the latest game in the long-standing rivalry known as the Third Saturday in October could be very important for both Alabama and Tennessee. On Saturday, the seventh-ranked Crimson Tide will face No.…

TCU is a long way from their 12-0 regular season in 2022 and their appearance in the national championship game during Dykes’ first year

Josh Hoover looks to pass in the 1st half

TCU is going back to the basics less than two years after reaching the national championship game. The Horned Frogs are a long way from their perfect 2022 regular season, which was coach Sonny Dykes’…

Nestor Cortes is likely to make a comeback for the New York Yankees in the World Series

Nestor Cortes pitches in the 1st inning

Nestor Cortes may be added to the New York Yankees roster if they make it to the World Series. Cortes threw batting practice on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees prepared to head to…

Shilo Sanders from Colorado is motivated to recover in Arizona after receiving criticism from his coach

Jayce Brown and DJ Mckinney in the 2nd half

Shilo Sanders was criticized by his coach and father for his poor tackling. This honest feedback from his dad, Deion Sanders, was exactly what the Colorado free safety needed to hear, and he has taken…

No. 1 Texas’ strong defense will face a challenge from No. 5 Georgia and senior quarterback Carson Beck

Michael Hawkins Jr. in the 2nd half

By any standard, top-ranked Texas’ defense has been very strong. The Longhorns are ranked No. 1 in both total defense and scoring defense. They also rank in the top 10 for first downs allowed, tackles…

Utah quarterback Cam Rising is sidelined for the season, and true freshman Isaac Wilson has been named the starter

Cam Rising throws down field away from Jeff Clark in the 1st half

Utah quarterback Cam Rising will miss the rest of the season due to a lower leg injury, and coach Kyle Whittingham announced on Monday that true freshman Isaac Wilson will be the Utes’ starting quarterback…

A weekend packed with injuries in college football has many playoff hopefuls in a state of uncertainty

Kevin Davis breaks a tackle by Benjamin Morrison in the 1st half

As the college football season hits its halfway mark, many playoff hopefuls are now facing serious injuries to key players. Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison, Tennessee linebacker Keenan Pili, and Texas defensive back Derrick Williams…

Oklahoma State coach Gundy suffered an eye injury following an encounter with his cattle

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy shared on Monday that he “had a run-in” with his cattle last weekend, which resulted in an eye injury. Because of this, he held his weekly media conference on Zoom…

Excessive penalties: Oregon intentionally drew a late penalty to secure their victory against Ohio State

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, center left, talks with a referee, center right, during an NCAA college football game

No. 2 Oregon had 12 players on the field late in their 32-31 victory over No. 4 Ohio State, which caused the clock to run down. It turns out this was intentional. “We spend a…

There was a lot of balance in the competition on Saturday, with four ranked games going into overtime and another four decided by three points or less

Illinois players celebrates after the win

College football saw a new level of balance on Saturday, with four games involving ranked teams going into overtime and another four decided by three points or fewer. This tied the record for the most…

No. 1 Texas is setting aside the Golden Hat as they concentrate on larger championships following a flawless start in the SEC

Jaylon Guilbeau celebrates in the 1st half

The Texas Longhorns are having a great start in their first season in the Southeastern Conference, and they have big plans for the trophy they recently won after another strong victory over their Red River…

Williams tossed three touchdown passes as UNLV racked up 27 points in the second quarter to secure a 50-34 victory over Utah State

Hajj Malik Williams scrambles away from Lawrence Falatea in the 1st half

Hajj-Malik Williams threw three touchdown passes in the first half, and Kylin James scored three rushing touchdowns as UNLV exploded for 27 points in the second quarter, defeating Utah State 50-34 on Friday night. UNLV…