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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Keelon Russell completed 17-of-29 passes for 249 yards and ran 13 times for 86 yards and 1 touchdown in his first career start Saturday, and No. 13 Alabama beat East Carolina 48-10 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Russell won two Texas 6A Division I state championships at Duncanville High School before signing with Alabama. […]
Michigan opens the Kyle Whittingham era against Western Michigan, but the final score isn't the only thing worth watching. Five individual storylines could tell us much more about the Wolverines before Oklahoma arrives next week.
Missouri State’s sophomore season as an FBS team starts with a trial by fire on the road to Texas A&M. How to watch Missouri State vs Texas A&M No. 8 Texas A&M will face off against Missouri State for the…
Vanderbilt opens its 2026 season Saturday when the Commodores welcome Austin Peay to FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on SEC Network+. The in-state programs will meet for the third time, with Vanderbilt winning each…
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Emily Gackowski, head coach of the Buckeyes, announced Friday the promotion of Mari Sundbo to associate head coach position.
Welcome back to football, Wildcat fans! We’re ready to embark on not just another season of K-State football. 58 new players on the roster, a nearly complete revamp of the coaching staff. And the return of Collin Klein to the K-State sideline. This is something many of us have talked about since his should-have-won-the-Heisman 2012 […]
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell made a bold prediction for himself and wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams after the Crimson Tide opened their 2026 season with a 48-10 win over East Carolina on Saturday.
Illinois State hits the road Saturday for an in-state rivalry matchup against Western Illinois at Hanson Field in Macomb, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The series is tied 52-52-3, giving the Redbirds a chance to take…
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes looked like a true No. 1-ranked program on Saturday’s Week 1 opener after shutting down the Ball State Cardinals 56-3. After a big win like that, the Buckeyes certainly deserve a little celebration. But Ryan Day revealed that he’s not allowing his team to celebrate too long. 15 whole […] The post How long Ryan Day allowed Ohio State to celebrate after Ball State win appeared first on ClutchPoints .
KJ Jackson was named the starting quarterback for Arkansas, and a pass to Ismael Cisse got the scoring going for the Razorbacks. The post KJ Jackson connects with Ismael Cisse for 1st Arkansas TD of 2026 appeared first on Saturday Down South .
With today's 63-3 win, third-ranked Georgia (1-0) improved to 103-27-3 in season openers including having won 13 straight. Under Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs are 11-0 in season openers and improve to 57-5 at home.
Sam Houston opens its 2026 season Saturday with a road matchup against Troy at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The former Southland Conference rivals will meet for the first time…
Indiana football won its first-ever national title last season, and did so without a single five-star recruit on its roster, and did so by overcoming Oregon, Ohio State and Miami squads that were loaded with talent. But what have the Hoosiers done lately? Whether he means to or not, that is essentially the message head […] The post Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has the most Curt Cignetti reaction to championship banner appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A Division II college football clash between Colorado School of Mines and Washburn was suspended and finished in a 16-16 tie due to extreme heat conditions on Saturday, according to Chris Vannini of The Athletic.
Nicholls steps up to the FBS level Saturday when the Colonels visit Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. It will be the second all-time meeting between the programs,…
Come halftime, the Huskers had battled back from an early deficit to take a 14-13 lead, but you didn’t have to be Nostradamus to know what was waiting on social media. And apologies to Jashear Whittington who might not yet be aware his cleansing of excess Gatorade made him a Twitter star around lunchtime. Not […]
Northwestern kicks off the 2026 season with a matchup that carries a lot more weight than the Week 1 tune-ups of the rest of its Big Ten compatriots. South Dakota State isn’t some cupcake off the FCS ranks looking to cash a paycheck. The Jackrabbits are ranked No. 2 in their subdivision, they won back-to-back […]
Charleston Southern continues its season-opening road swing Saturday when the Buccaneers visit Georgia Southern at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Despite the schools being separated by roughly 135 miles, Saturday…
Eastern Kentucky stays on the road Saturday when the Colonels visit Jacksonville State at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The former conference rivals renew a series that Jacksonville State leads 11-8,…
There are few things better than watching a little college football after watching the Georgia Bulldogs take care of business. And this evening brings some compelling viewing for your considerations. The marquee matchup is of course Clemson traveling to Baton Rouge to take on Lane Kiffin and the team of guys he was actually able […]
It was the first college football Saturday in Houston, TX this fall, and the energy in the air felt different. Different, to the point where the Houston Cougars added swagger to their tunnel entrance, having the team run out behind a Houston-style “slab” sedan with extended wire rims known as “swangas”. The added fanfare comes […]
Michigan will reportedly wear rare all-maize uniforms against Western Michigan, bringing back a look last used during the 2017 season.
Last season, Tarleton State stunned the FBS world by knocking off Army in Week 2 (30-27). Now, Todd Whitten’s Texans have done it again, this time taking down Bowling Green in the season opener. What was expected to be another David-vs.-Goliath battle quickly turned into another Tarleton statement, as the Texans delivered a near-flawless performance. […] The post FCS Program Upsets Historic College Football Program in Week 1 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Baylor football rolled with prized transfer quarterback DJ Lagway to start the 2026 campaign. Lagway made his highly-anticipated Bears debut following his Florida exit. But the dual-threat quarterback dealt with an early setback against Auburn Saturday. Lagway noticeably limped off the field during the first half against his former SEC foe. He needed the assistance […] The post DJ Lagway ‘fighting through’ ankle injury vs. Auburn appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Southeastern Louisiana hits the road Saturday for an FCS-vs-FBS matchup against South Alabama at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The teams have met just once before, with the Jaguars earning a…
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