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Nussmeier throws touchdown passes in the closing moments as No. 13 LSU comes from behind to defeat No. 9 Ole Miss 29-26 in overtime

Jaxon Dart runs against Sage Ryan in the 1st half

Garrett Nussmeier felt like he was having one of the worst games of his career until his last two plays turned everything around. He threw a touchdown pass to Aaron Anderson in the final seconds…

Johnson shakes off a late interception and throws the game-winning touchdown as No. 18 Kansas State defeats Colorado

Travis Hunter warms up before the game

Avery Johnson bounced back from a late interception by connecting with Jayce Brown for a 50-yard touchdown with 2:14 left, leading No. 18 Kansas State to a 31-28 victory over Colorado on Saturday night. The…

Jeanty runs for 217 yards and a touchdown, and also catches a touchdown pass as Boise State defeats Hawaii 28-7

Ashton Jeanty in the warmup

Ashton Jeanty had 237 all-purpose yards and scored two touchdowns, helping No. 17 Boise State secure a 28-7 victory over Hawaii on Saturday night. The Broncos (5-1, 2-0 Mountain West) extended their winning streak to…

Wake Forest’s cost for canceling its football game against Ole Miss will be covered by a new agreement with Oregon State

Lane Kiffin reacts after atouchdown in the 1st half

Wake Forest has decided to cancel next year’s game against No. 9 Mississippi to make room for a football series with Oregon State. It appears that Oregon State is essentially covering the cost that Wake…

Oklahoma and Texas, known for their rich rivalry in college football, begin a new chapter in the SEC

Chris Simms and Roy Williams in the 4th quarter

The rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas became even more intense when both teams joined the strong Southeastern Conference in July. This series, which started in 1900, is now among the best in the SEC, alongside…

Northwestern capitalizes on Maryland’s mistakes, dominating 37-10 for their first Big Ten win

Nothwestern players celebrates after a touchdown

Defensive end Aidan Hubbard scored a touchdown by returning a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter, helping Northwestern pull ahead of Maryland 37-10 on Friday night, marking their first Big Ten win this season. Jack…

Williams throws three touchdown passes as UNLV scores 27 points in the second quarter, defeating Utah State 50-34

Kylin James carries the ball in the 1st half

Hajj-Malik Williams threw three touchdown passes in the first half, and Kylin James rushed for three touchdowns as UNLV scored 27 points in the second quarter, leading them to a 50-34 win over Utah State…

Cam Skattebo rushes for 156 yards and scores two touchdowns, leading Arizona State to a 27-19 victory over No. 16 Utah

Jeff Sims scores a touchdown in the 1st half

Kenny Dillingham was filled with excitement during a lively interview and joined in a student celebration after Arizona State’s 27-19 win over No. 16 Utah on Friday night. “I was one of these guys! I…

No. 11 Notre Dame is back from a bye week and aims to keep its playoff hopes alive with a game against Stanford.

Keyjuan Brown runs the ball as Boubacar Traore chases him in the first half

No. 11 Notre Dame went into its bye week hoping to make a push for the playoffs. Now, as they return to the field on Saturday, they are in control of their playoff destiny. The…

Strong defensive plays are crucial to the successful season for No. 14 BYU

Avery Johnson is sacked by Jack Kelly

BYU’s tough defense is making life difficult for quarterbacks. The No. 14 Cougars (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) are heading into Saturday’s matchup with Arizona as one of only two unbeaten teams in the Big 12,…

Army and Navy are both 5-0 for the first time since 1945, and they may face each other twice this year as well

Bryson Daily runs in the 1st quarter

Until this year, Army and Navy had not both started the college football season 5-0 in nearly 80 years. That was back in the fall of 1945, shortly after World War II ended, when service…

The SEC and Big Ten emphasize that the implementation of a 12-team playoff must be highly successful before they will think about making any changes

Tony Petitti and Greg Sankey in the news conference

The leaders of the SEC and Big Ten want to observe how the first year of the expanded College Football Playoff goes before making any future decisions. On Thursday, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Big…

Following a lopsided defeat to Texas A&M, No. 21 Missouri looks to recover against a struggling UMass team

Brady Cook scrambles in the 2nd half

Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz is hoping his No. 21 Tigers can make fans forget their disappointing 41-10 defeat to then-No. 25 Texas A&M. This is not good news for UMass (1-4). Mizzou (4-1) is traveling…

Alonza Barnett III and Lloyd Summerall III lead James Madison to a decisive 39-7 victory against Coastal Carolina

George Pettaway runs in a touchdown in the 1st half

Alonza Barnett III threw a touchdown pass and ran for another touchdown, while Lloyd Summerall III scored on a pick-six in a strong second quarter, leading James Madison to a 39-7 win over Coastal Carolina…

Coach Smart emphasized the importance of ‘pride’ as No. 5 Georgia gets ready for an SEC challenge against the underdog Mississippi State

Michael Van Buren Jr. scores a touchdown in the 2nd half

Kirby Smart believes that last week’s surprising upsets involving four highly ranked teams won’t be a motivation for No. 5 Georgia as they prepare to face underdog Mississippi State on Saturday. “No, we don’t rely…

Campbell’s call to action regarding the lack of outright championships in 133 years motivates the unbeaten No. 11 Cyclones

Matt Cambell tosses the football before the game

Iowa State football players receive a quick history lesson almost every day from their coach, Matt Campbell. “133 years!” he often says during practice or meetings. Iowa State has played for 133 seasons and still…