In a Halloween‑themed riff, the author likens the fear of the unknown in horror movies to the uncertainty surrounding Mizzou football’s 2026 season. The Tigers sit at 5‑2, with a marquee Top‑20 win and a painful loss to Ole Miss, and face a mixed slate: road games at Arkansas and in Athens, plus tough home matchups against Texas, Kentucky and Oklahoma. The piece argues that a three‑loss record could still land the team in the playoff picture, but the unpredictable form of both Mizzou and its opponents—especially Arch Manning’s Georgia and a resurging Kentucky—keeps fans on edge. The article explores whether this chaos makes the season exciting or terrifying.
Texas entered the weekend on a two-game losing streak after falling to both Oklahoma and Florida. Texas rebounded with a 34-27 victory over Ole Miss on Saturday to move to 5-2 on the season. Now, one college football analyst is supporting the idea of Texas in the College Football Playoff, even if they lose again, […]
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Texas entered the weekend on a two-game losing streak. After losses to Oklahoma and Florida, fans were bailing on Texas, but the Longhorns bounced back on Saturday. They took a 34-27 victory over Ole Miss to get back in the win column. Now, CFP analyst David Pollack is talking about what he saw from quarterback […]
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Kamario Taylor was a Heisman candidate early in the season. He led Mississippi State to a 4-0 start before facing Alabama. Taylor was injured in the loss to Alabama and then missed the game against LSU. The quarterback returned this week against Oklahoma, but Taylor lasted just one quarter for Mississippi State before leaving again […]
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After a week’s break, the College Football Playoff picture sharpens, with early favorites like USC, Oklahoma and Oregon fading while real contenders such as Kentucky emerge. Missouri’s Tigers sit at a near‑10‑point road favorite but have yet to prove themselves away from Memorial Stadium, and the next six weeks will test them against three top‑15 foes and a rivalry in Fayetteville. Key SEC matchups for Week 9 include Auburn at No. 12 Ole Miss (-12.5), No. 20 Florida at No. 3 Georgia (-10.5), South Carolina at Oklahoma (-3.5), Mississippi State at No. 11 Texas (-20.5) and No. 23 Missouri at Arkansas (-9.5). Odds are subject to change.
John Mateer was able to lead Oklahoma to a win over Mississippi State, and he said a powerful moment helped him get the job done.
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Brent Venables spoke to reporters after Oklahoma's win against Mississippi State, and he provided a positive update on Sean Hutton.
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Kamario Taylor is reportedly going to try to play in Mississippi State's Week 8 clash against Oklahoma after missing the LSU game.
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Kamario Taylor is developing positive momentum as he looks set to make his return to the field ahead of the Mississippi State Bulldogs’ matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners this weekend. Taylor is halfway through the second season of his collegiate career with the Bulldogs. This year is his first as a full-time starter, and he’s […]
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Marcus Stokes ignites Memphis’ offense, leading the Tigers to a 41-34 overtime win over East Carolina on Oct. 22, 2026. After trailing 16-3 at halftime, Memphis scores 31 unanswered points, with Stokes throwing for 320 yards, three TD passes and rushing for two more. Key plays include a 59-yard TD to Jermane Hayes, a late rush TD by Stokes, and a decisive QB keeper in OT. The victory snaps a four‑game losing streak to ECU, marks Memphis’ first win over the Pirates since 2018, and extends the Tigers’ bowl‑eligibility streak to 13 seasons (now 6‑2, 3‑1 American).
Mississippi State will look to snap a two-game losing streak when it hosts Oklahoma in Starkville for its annual Blackout Game.
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Colin Cowherd had some insight to provide into the Texas Longhorns’ situation between Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning midway through the 2026 season. Texas got off to a promising start, winning its first four games and rising to No. 1 of the AP Top 25. They have since lost two consecutive games against Oklahoma and […]
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Kentucky, riding a 6-1 start and a stunning upset over Oklahoma, faces a daunting trip to Vanderbilt this Saturday. Head coach Will Stein warns his Wildcats not to underestimate the Commodores, recalling Vanderbilt’s 45-17 rout last season – a game in which quarterback Diego Pavia threw for 484 yards and five TDs. Vanderbilt’s coach Clark Lea holds a 3-2 edge in the series, and the Dores have won two straight at Kroger Field, including three of the last four meetings. Stein challenges UK fans to out‑do the crowd that packed the stadium for LSU, as the game is billed a “Blue Out” sellout before Kentucky’s bye week.
After back‑to‑back losses to Oklahoma and Florida, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian finally weighs in on the Arch Manning bench‑ing debate ahead of the crucial Ole Miss game. Sarkisian sidesteps a direct answer, stressing team performance and hinting at possible adjustments to his play‑calling, which has left the Longhorns ranked near the bottom in explosive play rate and scoring offense. Manning arrives with four touchdowns and four turnovers in his last three outings, plus growing pressure from backups like KJ Lacey. The Ole Miss matchup becomes a make‑or‑break moment for both the quarterback, once a projected No. 1 NFL pick, and the coach’s offensive strategy.
Mississippi State’s starting QB Kamario Taylor and RB Fluff Bothwell remain questionable for Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. ET matchup against Oklahoma after missing the 31‑0 loss to LSU. Taylor’s foot injury dates back to Missouri’s Week 4 win, where he played through limited mobility and later left the Alabama game with three turnovers. Bothwell, also hurt versus Missouri, had logged three straight 100‑yard rushing games before missing the Alabama contest. Freshman Billy Puckett could see action; he started vs. LSU, finishing 16‑26 for 121 yards with one interception and 40 rushing yards. The Bulldogs (4‑2, 2‑2 SEC) host the Sooners (3‑3, 1‑2 SEC) amid additional questionable players on defense and the line.
Oklahoma and Texas have already taken tough losses this season and they could be in line for another one.
Week 7 shakes up the SEC as Auburn upsets #1 Georgia 27-24 and Kentucky beats Oklahoma 21-13, while Tennessee tops #6 Alabama 26-10. LSU dominates #16 Mississippi State 31-0, and Ole Miss trounces #13 Missouri 31-3. Florida snaps #7 Texas’ win streak with a 27-24 victory, and Arkansas edges Vanderbilt 31-21. Standout players include QB Sam Leavitt (4 TDs for LSU), RB DeSean Bishop (159 yards, 2 TDs for Tennessee) and QB Byrum Brown (dual-threat for Auburn). The updated conference ladder shows Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee tied at 6-1 overall, with Auburn slipping to 4-2.
Senior safety Jordan Castell fuels Kentucky’s historic first road win at Oklahoma with a game‑changing performance: two interceptions—including a pick‑six—and nine tackles. His effort earns him SEC Defensive Player of the Week, Senior Bowl National Defensive Player of the Week, plus Walter Camp, Bronko Nagurski and Thorpe Award national honors. PFF rates his defensive grade at 77.5, the team’s second‑best, and his run‑defense rating leads the Wildcats. With a fifth year of eligibility and NFL interest growing, Castell could become a 2027 draft prospect.
Kentucky upset Oklahoma 21-13 in Norman on Oct. 19, 2026, with John Mateer’s two late interceptions sealing the win. Running back Jason Patterson stepped up, rushing for 38 yards on 12 carries and catching an 8‑yard pass, including a key 3rd‑and‑5 conversion in the fourth quarter. Texas transfer CJ Baxter, listed as questionable, was held out after warmups to protect his injury. Head coach Will Stein says Baxter should be cleared to play this week against Vanderbilt, provided he stays healthy.
Kentucky upset Oklahoma (score not listed) on October 17, 2026, after a failed flea‑flicker and a fake‑field‑goal play that led to two Oklahoma interceptions, including a pick‑six by Jordan Castell. Kentucky improves to 6‑1, ranked No. 12 and tied for first in the SEC, marking its first win at Norman. Coach Will Stein erupts on the sideline during the sack, a moment captured by former ESPN analyst David Pollack. Stein’s fiery reaction underscores his authentic coaching style, which many fans praise. Kentucky’s defense, highlighted by Castell’s fourth-season interception (most in the SEC), seals the victory as they prepare for Vanderbilt at Kroger Field.
The Wildcats scored touchdowns on offense and defense to become bowl-eligible and remain in the College Football Playoff chase.
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Texas had barely finished absorbing a 27-24 loss to Oklahoma when another blow came on the recruiting trail. Easton Royal, the nation’s top-rated receiver and the first player to commit to Texas’s 2027 class, switched his pledge to Florida on Sunday. The timing makes it sting a little more: the Gators arrive in Austin this […]
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Kentucky Football took some of the college football world by storm last weekend when the Wildcats took down Lane Kiffin and the 10th-ranked LSU Tigers in a 35-34 overtime thriller. That LSU win moved Kentucky back into the top 25, ranked No. 15 in the nation, with a road game at Oklahoma on deck. Between […]
The list below doesn’t even include several fantastic Big Ten match-ups, which were highlighted on Thursday. Enjoy your Saturday! Florida at (#7)TexasNoon, ABC Both teams enter the game licking their wounds. Texas is coming off a loss to Oklahoma thanks to a fourth quarter collapse. Florida has been blown out in its last two games […]
Kentucky's CJ Baxter had a huge game against LSU despite dealing with injuries, and there is optimism he can play against Oklahoma.
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