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It took a second chance at life and a Hail Mary for the Michigan Wolverines to beat the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday night as 27.5-point favorites. What would have been the worst loss since Appalachian State was unjustly given to them by the football gods. Western Michigan possessed the ball for more than 40 […]
While the 2027 NFL Draft is still far off in the distance, players who will be drafted early are on the field now. Each week presents unique matchups for draft prospects and this week is no different. Here are NFL Draft prospects to watch in college football week 1 Recap. 1. Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Tigers Clemson did not play well in their season opener, losing to LSU 51-3. The defense was put in a bad position by the offense more The post NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in College Football We...
Three teams that earned wins over FBS programs are part of Stats Perform's weekly FCS football awards following Week 1 games. The post The Citadel, Hines, Bursey, Lindberg, Watson Earn FCS National Awards (Week 1) appeared first on Opta Analyst .
College football week 1 is in the books. After every week fans can take away things from what happened on the field. Here are 5 things learned from college football week 1. Related: 5 Things to watch in college football week 1 1. Lane Kiffin Doesn’t Need Pros Lane Kiffin has been in the headlines since the end of last season. First, for leaving a school that was in the CFP. More recently, for trying to get former pros eligible. It more The post 5 Things Learned From College Football Week 1 a...
Deion Sanders has had to wear different hats when it came to his sons, Shedeur and Shilo. When they both were on the field, Sanders had to manage both his roles of father and coach. During their time at Jackson State, there was a time when Coach Prime was really worried. “He was trying to […] The post “He Was Trying To Kill You”: Deion Sanders Recalls Dramatic Incident With Son Shilo That Left Him Worried appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Last night’s was the first Cardinal football game since The Professor passed away. He loved college football. He loved the U of L Cards. His spirit force was strong with me during last night’s opener, a self inflicted 38-41 L to Ole Miss in the Music City Something or Another in NashVegas. Specifically felt his […]
The road to the College Football Playoff has begun.
Hope you’re all enjoying a relaxing Labor Day! It’s safe to say the vibes amongst Nittany Nation are quite simpatico after this past weekend’s demolishing of Marshall in the season opener. This, in combination with seeing teams we thought would give Penn State serious problems such as Michigan and Washington struggle with their respective opponents […]
Don't let anyone tell you it's only one week.
On today’s Out of the Blue podcast, the boys went LIVE moments after Michigan pulled off one of the most improbable victories in program history, defeating Western Michigan, 13-12, on a last-second Hail Mary. Jared and Andrew scrap the notes they had planned for the episode and fire from the hip in this emotionally charged […]
The 2026 college football season is officially underway, with the latest NFL campaign set to begin this coming weekend.
Kentucky football kicked off the Will Stein era on Saturday, running past Youngstown State in a 45-13 victory in their season opener. While the win gave Kentucky fans across the Big Blue state all of the confidence they could imagine, the first real test of the season comes this weekend when the Wildcats host No. […]
The LSU vs. the World (okay, vs. the SEC) is in full swing, and now the SEC’s Chauvin, Paul Finebaum, has weighed in with his take, and it’s a doozy. To make it even better, he said this on the SEC Network Saturday: “Matt, in a week of utter chaos, there was one hero, and […]
When Kentucky Football took the field on Saturday for the season opener, there was plenty of uncertainty about how the offensive opportunities would be dispersed. Most fans entered Will Stein’s debut holding high expectations for an improved, better‑managed scheme, but also fair concerns about how he’d bring it all together in Lexington. Led by Kenny […]
Like all of us watching, ESPN’s College Football Power Index was not overly impressed with Michigan Football’s (1-0) narrow escape over Western Michigan (0-1) on Saturday night in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines deservedly dropped five spots to 20th overall in the rankings, with an 11.8 score, finding themselves sandwiched between BYU (14.1) and Pitt (11.6). […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute. Today we’re talking about kansas hate wee… which, as you know, is every week. But especially this one. The Tigers head to Lawrence this week to square up for their second game of the 2026 season against the jayhawks, who are coming off a buy week win of their own […]
Trinidad Chambliss delivered two 62-yard TD passes.
The excitement and opportunity are already building for Saturday when Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats host the No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide. To make the build-up to the game even more compelling, SEC Network’s SEC Nation and Marty & McGee will both be in Lexington next weekend for their live shows. It starts at […]
Happy Labor Day, Dawgs. Here’s wishing you and yours a relaxing day on this, the holiday set apart to recognize the contributions of the steadfast American worker. Have yourself a day, you’ve earned it. Speaking of earning it, Kirby Smart’s team has earned some praise for their 63-3 Thrashing of Tennessee State, with observers noting […]
Ohio State made the most of its Week 1 matchup against Ball State both on and off the field. The Buckeyes defeated the Cardinals 56-3 behind dominant performances from Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin and basically the entire defensive contingency. Meanwhile, on the sideline, the Ohio State staff was playing host to a number of recruits […]
Michigan’s 2026 season got off to about as dramatic a start as possible on Saturday night, as the Wolverines needed a 47-yard Hail Mary from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan on the final play of the game to escape Western Michigan, 13-12. It certainly wasn’t the debut Kyle Whittingham and his staff envisioned. Michigan was […]
Where do the teams outside the CFN Top 25 rank after Week 1? Boise State, UCLA, and Clemson make moves in the latest rankings.
Pete Golding opened his first full season as Ole Miss’ head coach with a statement 41–38 win over No. 24 Louisville on Sunday. But the victory came at a cost: five Rebels left the season opener at different points with injuries or cramps, giving Golding an immediate roster concern before SEC play ramps up. The […] The post Ole Miss’ Pete Golding Suffers Major Setback in Head Coaching Debut as Five Players Leave Game With Injuries appeared first on EssentiallySports .
What are we supposed to do with Michigan, LSU, and Oregon? After a wild opening weekend, where should all of the CFN Top 25 teams rank now?
Lincoln Kienholz gave Louisville a memorable first start on Sunday night, but one late-game image left fans worried. After the Cardinals’ 41-38 loss to No. 9 Ole Miss at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, a clip showed blood near the quarterback’s left ear, prompting messages of concern across social media. Louisville had not publicly provided details […] The post Prayers Pour in as Louisville QB Lincoln Kienholz Bleeds After Taking Nasty Blow Against Ole Miss appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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