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The College Football Week 5 AP Poll Has It All Wrong Again
After a wild week in college football, the AP poll is chaotic. Ohio State dominates, Oregon surprises, and Ole Miss and Texas A&M show promise. See the updated top 10 power rankings and analysis....
Trinidad Chambliss: The Former Division II QB Taking the SEC by Storm
Former Ferris State QB Trinidad Chambliss shines as Ole Miss upsets LSU, extending his winning streak to 17 straight starts....
Ryan Day’s Offense Struggles Early, But Ohio State Defense Shines Against Washington
Ohio State defense dominates Washington while offensive adjustments are needed for Julian Sayin and Ryan Day....
College Football Week 5 Best Bets: Ohio State, Ole Miss, Alabama Picks
Week 5 of the college football season brings huge matchups. See why we’re backing Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Alabama in this week’s betting picks....
Midweek College Football Picks: Army, Florida State, TCU Odds & Analysis
Get expert midweek college football picks and betting analysis for Army vs East Carolina, Florida State vs Virginia, and TCU vs Arizona State....
2025 Heisman Watch: John Mateer’s Injury Opens Door for New Contenders
With Oklahoma QB John Mateer sidelined, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Oregon’s Dante Moore, and Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith headline the 2025 Heisman race....
Football Hot Seat: Mike McDaniel, Billy Napier, Sam Pittman Lead Odds for Next Firing
Florida’s Billy Napier and Arkansas’ Sam Pittman top the list of college football coaches on the hot seat, while NFL favorites include Mike McDaniel and Brian Daboll....
Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald among 2026 HOF candidates
Former Chargers teammates Philip Rivers and Drew Brees are among first ballot modern-era candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.,Brees, who went on to win a Super Bowl and reach prolific production levels as a quarterback with the New Orleans Saints, Arizona C...
Kentucky readies backup quarterback traveling to South Carolina
A challenging atmosphere awaits Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley, as he gets his first start against a Southeastern Conference opponent in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday night.,With both teams seeking their first SEC victory, there is urgency for Kentucky (2-1, 0-1 SEC) and particularly for S...
After ugly loss, No. 23 Illinois plots turnaround vs. No. 21 USC
Illinois coach Bret Bielema hopes to turn the page from a disastrous game, welcoming 21st-ranked Southern California to Champaign, Ill., to face the 23rd-ranked Fighting Illini on Saturday.,"The first thing we have to do is address what we did as coaches," Bielema said of getting his team back on tr...
Virginia Tech set on continuing momentum at NC State
North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren doesn't want to read too much into the fact that this week's opponent, Virginia Tech, finally won a game.,Virginia Tech visit the Wolfpack for Saturday night's game at Raleigh, N.C.,The Hokies will be in their second game under interim coach Philip Montgomery, ...
MLB approves ball-strike challenge system for next season
Automated ball-strike challenges are coming to Major League Baseball next season.,A Tuesday vote from the MLB Joint Competition Committee, an 11-person group that includes six team owners, four players and one umpire, made the proposed rule change official. ,"The previous rule changes that have been...
Ball-strike challenge system likely in 2026 pending Tuesday vote
Automated ball-strike challenges are coming to Major League Baseball next season.,The particulars are pending a Tuesday vote from the MLB competition committee, an 11-person group that includes six team owners, four players and one umpire.,The system was tested in spring training and at the 2025 All...
No. 4 LSU's stingy defense needs to be at its best vs. No. 13 Ole Miss
LSU and Ole Miss have played each other more than 100 times., ,It's such a significant rivalry that the Southeastern Conference (SEC) reportedly has designated it to continue annually even as the conference transitions to a nine-game league schedule next season., ,And it's as significant as ever as ...
No. 15 Tennessee braces for aural assault at Mississippi State
Dynamic quarterback Joey Aguilar leads No. 15 Tennessee into a matchup with undefeated Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon in the Bulldogs' Southeastern Conference opener at Starkville, Miss.,Tennessee coach Josh Heupel sees a better Mississippi State squad than last season when the Volunteers w...
Houston, facing winless Oregon State, eyes first 4-0 start in 9 years
Houston looks to start 4-0 for the first time since 2016 when it battles winless Oregon State in nonconference play on Friday night in Corvallis, Ore.,The Cougars have outscored their first three foes 98-29 and have yet to commit a turnover.,Second-year coach Willie Fritz emphasizes taking care of t...
Report: SEC slate to see 3 repeat opponents for next 4 seasons
Football teams in the SEC will become more familiar with each other under a new schedule expected to be revealed Tuesday that does away with a divisional system that saw some teams go six seasons without playing each other, ESPN reported Monday.,Under the new nine-game schedule that is reportedly se...
Updated College Football Rankings: Week 4 AP Poll Reactions
College football Top 10 after Week 4. Why Miami, Oregon, Oklahoma and Indiana are surging while LSU drops out of true playoff contention....
College Football Week 4 Takeaways: Indiana Rises, John Mateer is Real, and More
College football Week 4 delivered breakout performances from Indiana, Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Texas Tech. Here’s what it means....
Clemson Football’s Fall Mirrors Mike Tyson’s Collapse After Loss to Syracuse
Once a powerhouse, Clemson football looks like a shell of its former self after a shocking home loss to Syracuse. Can Dabo Swinney adapt in the NIL era?...