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College Football Midweek Picks: Week 7 NCAA Best Bets
Find out why Tulane, USF, and Washington headline the middle of this week’s betting slate of college football games— plus best bets and leans for these matchups....
College Football Week 6 Power Rankings: Ohio State Leads, Miami and Oregon Close Behind
Ohio State takes the top spot in our Week 6 college football power rankings, followed by Miami and Oregon. See how the AP Poll stacks up against our top 10 and who’s trending up or down....
This Ohio State Team Might Be Better Than Last Year’s National Championship Squad
Ohio State’s 2025 team may be even stronger than last year’s national champions, with historic defensive play and emerging offensive stars like Julian Sayin and Carnell Tate....
After 5-0 Start, Miami Hurricanes Prove National Championship Contender Status
The Miami Hurricanes are 5-0 after defeating Florida State, proving that they are a true contender to win the national championship this season....
Mark Stoops says 'zero chance' he steps down from Kentucky
Mark Stoops isn't going anywhere.,The Kentucky head coach denied a report that he told athletic director Mitch Barnhart that he wanted to leave the program after a loss in November last season to Tennessee.,"There's zero chance I'm walking away. Zero," Stoops told reporters after Saturday's 35-14 ro...
College Football Week 6 Betting Picks: Alabama, Miami, Virginia, and Texas A&M
Get expert college football Week 6 picks, including Alabama vs Vanderbilt, Miami vs Florida State, Virginia vs Louisville, and Texas A&M vs Mississippi State....
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 ...