Ohio State heads to USC without Julian Sayin, and Ryan Day still won’t name his replacement. The No. 2 Buckeyes are 6-1, with five games left and their title hopes at stake. Luke Fahey earned the backup job, but Day hasn’t handed him the starting role. Instead, he’s reopened the competition with Tavien St. Clair. […]
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Two weeks ago, Shane Beamer was watching his South Carolina team blow leads, lose games it should have won, and give frustrated fans plenty of reasons to question his future. Now, the conversation in Columbia has taken a sharp turn. Shane Beamer is officially off the hot seat, according to 247Sports’ Brad Crawford. He laid […]
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Mike Golic Jr. has a unique perspective when it comes to the Big 12. He has a front row seat to many of these programs in his role as a...
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Notre Dame heads to New England for the annual “Wookie Life Debt” showdown against a struggling Navy Midshipmen squad. Coming off a bye, the Irish use the game as a tune‑up before facing No. 1 Miami in South Bend, though the matchup offers little strategic benefit. Odds heavily favor Notre Dame, and the piece links to game streams, weather, injury reports, and depth charts. Recent AP poll drops and Coaches poll rise are also noted.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, a projected top‑10 pick and potential No. 1 selection in the 2027 NFL Draft, is out for the rest of the season after sustaining a concussion on Sept. 26 against USC. The injury, caused by a late hit from linebacker Desman Stephens II, prevents his return to practice, leaving the Ducks without their senior leader. Moore, previously ranked No. 2 behind Texas’s Arch Manning, has slipped to No. 25 on the NFL mock board, while Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker now tops the class. The Steelers, scouting for a successor to Aaron Rodgers, saw Moore in Week 3 before the injury.
Utah has apologized for making Pat McAfee feel unsafe.
Head coach Lincoln Riley, linebacker Ta'Mere Robinson, quarterback Sam Huard, and Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Sam Apuzzo join the show!
First‑year Kentucky head coach Will Stein affirms his commitment to the Wildcats amid soaring success—now a top‑10 team heading into the bye week and poised for a CFP poll debut, the program’s first since 2018. Despite rumors linking him to Texas and Oregon, Stein tells Tom Leach he loves the fans, the Bluegrass and his Louisville roots, and wants to stay and grow his family. His five‑year, $28 million deal makes him the SEC’s 14th‑highest‑paid coach, highlighting both his value and the program’s momentum.
Utah football created a new verbal attacker not named BYU or anyone from the Big 12. Pat McAfee called out the Utes fan base over his treatment during Saturday’s ESPN College GameDay experience. That sparked a statement from the university on Monday. McAfee called out Utah over what he described as a tasteless video from […]
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There will be no sighting of Oregon football quarterback Dante Moore under center for the rest of the 2026 season. On Monday, the Ducks announced that Moore is not expected to make another appearance in 2026, as the signal-caller continues to deal with a concussion. “NEWS: Oregon coach Dan Lanning announces that star quarterback Dante […]
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Georgia product George Pickens continued his recent string of strong play with a second quarter score vs. the Eagles.
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Oregon will have to finish the 2026 campaign without its star quarterback.
BYU looks to get back on track as they return home to face the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Pat McAfee voiced frustration after ESPN’s College GameDay filmed at the University of Utah on Oct. 24, citing a social‑media video that mocked his shirt‑removal gimmick and a controversial kick‑contest prize. He called the experience “very, very uncomfortable,” prompting ESPN and Utah to issue statements. ESPN affirmed its commitment to crew safety, while Utah apologized for the video and any perception of him being unwelcome. The dispute highlights tension between the on‑air talent and host campus, leaving McAfee’s future GameDay appearances uncertain.
The Big 12 football power rankings are published on the Hotline each Monday throughout the regular season. The placement of teams reflects both the latest results and season-long performance. (Call them objectively subjective.)...
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The Daily Gopher argues that the October 27‑28, 2026 weekend may be the best rivalry weekend in modern Minnesota athletics. Football snapped a 12‑year drought with its first home win over Iowa, keeping Floyd of Rosedale in Minneapolis. Men’s hockey rebounded from two weak weeks to sweep #3 North Dakota at Mariucci, while women’s hockey blasted Lindenwood 16‑2, setting a program record 73 shots. Volleyball swept #21 Washington 3‑0, and soccer posted a 1‑1 tie with #12 Washington followed by a 4‑0 rout of Oregon. The piece compares this sweep of trophy games to historic weekends dating back to the 1960s, noting only three similar occasions, making this the likely pinnacle of Gopher rivalry weekends.
Standout senior Will Stein missed last weekend's game due to injury. Kentucky head coach WIll Stein shares the latest on his status.
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Ryan Day’s Ohio State finally has some good injury news, but apparently a healthy roster means little when nobody knows who’s running the offense. With USC waiting on Halloween, the Buckeyes can’t afford another mess. Day spent Monday’s Buckeye Roundtable discussing reinforcements on both sides of the ball, yet conveniently left out one crucial detail: […]
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Pat McAfee’s trip to Salt Lake City turned hostile after the University of Utah published an official video of students mocking him as “creepy.” The former NFL punter unloaded on his Monday show over the incident, declaring he hopes to never return to the campus. Now, ESPN has stepped in to address the growing fallout. […]
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Pete Golding explains why Ole Miss went for a long field goal late against Texas that ended up being blocked.
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Two of BYU’s three goals on the night came from defenders, highlighting the Cougars’ offensive contributions from the backline.
USC has lost its second game of the season, dropping to 6-2 on the year. After a 4-0 start, USC lost to Oregon 41-27. They would rebound to defeat Washington and Penn State before losing to Wisconsin 24-7. USC fans were ready to fire Lincoln Riley after the loss. It was once again a complete […]
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After a dominant performance against USC, Wisconsin edge rusher Sebastian Cheeks earned Big 10 player of the week and has started to pick up some NFL draft buzz
The Texas Longhorns entered the week with questions about wide receiver Cam Coleman after a shoulder injury ended his outing against Ole Miss. The Auburn transfer left Saturday’s 34-27 victory early in the third quarter after landing awkwardly while attempting a diving catch. Coleman finished with one reception for 12 yards and did not return. […]
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ESPN’s College GameDay heads to Bloomington for its third ever visit and the first ever from an on‑campus site. The three‑hour broadcast runs from 9 a.m. to noon ET on Saturday, Oct. 31, live at Showalter Fountain, the historic centerpiece of IU’s Fine Arts Plaza. Hosts include Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit. Later that day No. 4 Indiana (7‑1) faces Minnesota (5‑2) at 3:30 p.m. ET in Memorial Stadium. The fountain’s restored fish sculptures will be on national TV, highlighting IU’s traditions ahead of the game.