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No. 14 Michigan kicks off Bryce Underwood era under the lights vs. Lobos
The Bryce Underwood era of Michigan football begins Saturday night in Ann Arbor when the Wolverines begin their season against New Mexico.,Considered by many recruiting services as the top player in the current freshman class, Underwood originally committed to LSU. When Michigan offered a better NIL...
'It's about time': No. 1 Texas, No. 3 Ohio State set for opening clash
Coaches like to pontificate that what happened last season has no bearing on the upcoming campaign because a new season brings different players and storylines. ,While it is hard not to view the massive season-opening matchup in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday afternoon between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohi...
Kansas, already 1-0 via a rout, faces Wagner
Kansas enters the official Week 1 of the 2025 college football season in an unusual position. The Jayhawks already are 1-0 and preparing to play their second home game in their almost-new stadium in Lawrence, Kan.,The Jayhawks opened with a 31-7 victory over Fresno State last week. Kansas will host ...
Wake Forest, Kennesaw State bid to bounce back in 2025
With new coaches and teams looking for bounce-back seasons, Kennesaw State and Wake Forest have plenty in common going into their opener Friday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.,Jake Dickert has taken charge at Wake Forest, moving across the country from Washington State. Jerry Mack is the new coach at K...
Sun, Wings playing for pride and aiming for improvement
Two of the WNBA's three worst teams play each other Wednesday night when the Dallas Wings host the Connecticut Sun in Arlington, Texas.,Connecticut (9-28) and Dallas (9-29) are eliminated from playoff contention but are looking to finish strong and build momentum for what they hope is a better 2026....
Streaking Aces, rising Dream to battle for second place in WNBA
The Las Vegas Aces are the hottest team in the WNBA, and the Atlanta Dream have set a franchise record for wins in a season.,The Aces will visit the Dream on Wednesday night in a game that will affect the top half of the playoff picture.,The Aces (25-14) won their 11th consecutive game when they bea...
Nebraska, Cincinnati to square off in key opening matchup
Nebraska and Cincinnati will meet Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., in the only Power Four matchup of the day.,Coming off a season in which they played in a bowl game for the first time since 2016, the Cornhuskers enter their third season under head coach Matt Rhule -- who has...
Michigan State motivated to shift trajectory, readies for Western Michigan
When Michigan State kicks off its season Friday night in East Lansing against visiting Western Michigan, it won't just be the start of another fall campaign. It'll be a litmus test for Jonathan Smith, who kicks off his second year as head coach of the Spartans.,After his team lost four of its last f...
No. 7 Oregon embraces fresh start, giving dangerous FCS foe due attention
With 17 new starters and an opponent Oregon last played in the 1940s, Ducks head coach Dan Lanning is embracing the novelty factor around the opening game of the 2025 season on Saturday in Eugene. ,The last time he prepared for a game, Lanning and the Ducks were undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the Co...
College Football Week 1 Betting Picks: Top Totals, Leans for August 30th
Get our Saturday Week 1 CFB betting picks: total in Boise State vs. USF, Nebraska lean vs. Cincinnati. Full analysis, odds, and predictions for Week 1 college football....
WNBA Tuesday August 26th Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Get expert WNBA betting picks: Phoenix vs. LA point total, Kahleah Copper player prop, and more on Tuesday August 26th....
No. 2 Penn State points power-packed backfield at Nevada
Second-ranked Penn State is on the short list of national championship contenders as the Nittany Lions roar into the 2025 opener.,Penn State is propelled by a roster loaded with experience and returnees from a 13-3 season that ended in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Nittany Lions are r...
MLB Bet Picks Today: Tuesday August 26th's Expert Betting Predictions
Looking for MLB betting edges? Check out our Guardians vs. Rays first-five under and Braves moneyline pick vs. Marlins with pitching matchups and ROI insights....
New QBs pilot Minnesota, Buffalo into 2025 season
Drake Lindsey spent his freshman season watching and learning from the sidelines.,One year later, Lindsey is ready to take the reins for Minnesota. The sophomore quarterback will make his starting debut when the Golden Gophers face Buffalo in the season opener for both teams Thursday evening in Minn...
Marcel Reed leads No. 19 Texas A&M against all-new UTSA defense
No. 19 Texas A&M will look to make an early statement against a quality Group of Five opponent when it battles UTSA on Saturday in the season opener for both teams in College Station, Texas.,The Aggies begin their second campaign under coach Mike Elko with dynamic signal-caller Marcel Reed again ope...
Rutgers, Ohio match potent, proven offenses
After posting back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in more than a decade, Rutgers aims for greater success in 2025.,The Scarlet Knights open their season Thursday when they host Ohio in a nonconference matchup in Piscataway, N.J.,Rutgers went 7-6 last season while averaging 28.9 points --...
Wisconsin unveils new QB, RB and OC against Miami (Ohio)
Visiting Miami (Ohio) should provide a solid measuring stick for the Wisconsin Badgers and coach Luke Fickell, looking to bounce back from a disappointing season, in the nonconference opener for both teams Thursday night in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin dropped its final five games last season to finish 5...
Oklahoma State hopes to begin major turnaround vs. UT Martin
The college football season cannot start soon enough for Oklahoma State, and it gets going Thursday night when the Big 12 side welcomes UT Martin to Stillwater, Okla. for the first game of the nonconference slate.,Over 19 seasons leading Oklahoma State, head coach Mike Gundy had one losing season --...
Duke embracing newfound football tradition ahead of opener with Elon
Duke will always be a basketball school at heart. But the football team is making a case for consideration as it looks to continue one of the better runs in program history entering the 2025 season.,It begins for the Blue Devils Thursday night in Durham, N.C when they host the Elon Phoenix from the ...
Missouri plans to juggle QBs vs. Central Arkansas
Missouri's season opener Thursday night against visiting Central Arkansas also will serve as a tryout of sorts for the quarterback position.,Penn State transfer Beau Pribula and holdover backup Sam Horn will split time under center and coach Eli Drinkwitz said one of them will be the starter for the...