Mississippi State was shut out 31-0 at LSU last Saturday while Kamario Taylor watched from the sideline with a boot on his right foot. The Bulldogs finished with 291 total yards and 121 passing yards behind freshman Parker “Billy” Puckett, who was making his first career start. “He didn’t wake up yesterday morning and was […]
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Arch Manning starts for No. 19 Texas against No. 7 Ole Miss in Week 8, but his future is uncertain. After a 4-2 start and five interceptions in six games, coach Steve Sarkisian keeps him as the starter yet has been preparing freshman KJ Lacey Jr. as a backup, splitting first-team reps 50‑50 early in the week. Sarkisian says he will pull Manning if early turnovers occur, making the Texas‑Ole Miss showdown a pivotal test for the quarterback and the Longhorns’ playoff hopes.
After a 17-7 defeat at UCLA, the Wisconsin Badgers (4-2) aim to rebound against No. 16 USC on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. CT on NBC. USC (6-1) rides a narrow win streak but faces scrutiny of coach Lincoln Riley. Wisconsin must win one of its next two games, including the upcoming Iowa clash, to stay on track. Watch details: Camp Randall Stadium, spread USC -3, over/under 50.5.
TCU (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) hosts West Virginia (4-3, 1-3) for Homecoming at Amon G. Carter Stadium Saturday. The Horned Frogs boast the conference's top defense—12.2 points allowed per game and sack leader Koron Hayward (4.5 sacks)—but rank 15th in scoring and last in rushing. West Virginia counters with the league's leading rush attack, featuring former TCU star Cam Cook (119 yards per game) and QB Michael Hawkins, who threw for 464 yards and three touchdowns in a recent 45-42 win over Cincinnati. Both teams eye their second conference win as the Frogs seek to extend their defensive streak.
With Jeremiah Smith on a bye, can anyone climb back into the Heisman Trophy race?
The post previews Saturday’s mid‑season college football slate, highlighting games that could shape conference titles and CFP hopes. Indiana travels to Michigan for a noon showdown, while the Auburn Tigers host the Bayou Bengals of Lawsuit State University in the SEC. In the ACC, Cal‑Berkeley faces SMU in Dallas in a high‑powered offensive duel. The author notes the lack of a Wake Forest game, the upcoming World’s Largest Indoor Cocktail Party in Atlanta, and promises a later thread for the afternoon lineup.
The Rice Owls are set to take on Florida Atlantic on Saturday, but they will likely have to do so without starting quarterback Jacurri Brown. ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel reports that Brown is doubtful to play against FAU due to an ankle injury. Backup Gael Ochoa is expected to start in place of Brown, […]
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Miami survived Florida State 43-35 in double overtime, but two controversial calls – an offensive holding penalty and a Bryce Fitzgerald interception – have sparked debate. ESPN College GameDay analyst Will Compton argued the Hurricanes benefited from referee assistance and flagged the team’s offensive‑line woes, noting a season‑high 14 quarterback pressures. While co‑host Steve Shaw defended the officiating, Miami’s ground game posted a season‑best 257 rushing yards. The discussion raises questions about head coach Mario Cristobal’s championship credibility ahead of the next matchup with Pittsburgh.
The Indiana football team is hoping to bounce back Saturday from a loss to Ohio State. Indiana is set to take on Michigan in Ann Arbor. Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is sending a message to his team before the game. “We’re going to have to play well, play clean. Like all other games, before […]
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TCU hosts West Virginia at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 12 PM EDT on ESPN2 (stream on Fubo). The Horned Frogs, 3‑3 overall after a big win over Baylor, have won the past three home games against the Mountaineers and aim to extend the streak. West Virginia, fresh off a 45‑42 thriller over Cincinnati, also sits at 3‑3 and looks to climb out of the Big 12 bottom. Key storylines include Michael Hawkins Jr. leading the nation with 14 rushing TDs and TCU’s stout defense, allowing just 12.2 points per game and 92 rushing yards on average. The article details how to watch live via cable or Fubo’s free trial.
Michigan State’s starting QB Alessio Milivojevic is a questionable due to an undisclosed injury and is expected to sit against No. 9 UCLA on Saturday. With backup Cam Fancher also out, true‑freshman Kayd Coffman will make his first career start at the Rose Bowl. Milivojevic has thrown for 1,263 yards, seven TDs and three INTs in seven games; Coffman has only one prior snap (‑1 rushing yard vs. Wisconsin). The Spartans, now 2‑5 (0‑4 Big Ten), also list RB Jaziun Patterson and LT Ben Murawski as questionable, while UCLA remains unbeaten at 6‑0. The game kicks off 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
Who’s GONNA LOSE TODAY? LSU? YEAH! MICHIGAN? YEAH! MIAMI? YEAH! TEXAS? TEXAS? FUCK YEAH! IOWA? YEAH! ALABAMA? YEAH! BYU? WHY THE FUCK NOT! I love a bye week!
Nebraska football hasn’t offered Tay Tay Jenkins despite numbers that are becoming impossible to dismiss.
California hosts No. 23 SMU on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 12 PM ET on CW (stream via Fubo). After SMU’s 38‑35 upset win in Berkeley last season that knocked them out of the ACC title race, the Mustangs come in 5‑1 and eye a CFP berth, while the Golden Bears sit 3‑4 overall after a 41‑7 loss to Wake Forest. Key players include SMU QB Kevin Jennings, who’s thrown two‑plus TDs in five of six games, and Cal safety Kingston Lopa, tied for the nation’s most interceptions. The preview outlines how to watch the game live.
Rutgers football received an encouraging update on running back Antwan Raymond ahead of Saturday’s road matchup against No. 24 Northwestern, although his availability remains dependent on pregame warm-ups. The Scarlet Knights enter the Big Ten contest following a 37-30 victory at Maryland, with another road test awaiting them at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. Raymond […]
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Kansas hosts Baylor at noon Jayhawk Time on October 24, 2026, with the game airing on TNT—a rare outlet for a major‑conference matchup. At the time of writing, Baylor enters as a 1.5‑point favorite, though the spread has swung up to 3.5 points this week. Fans can expect a unique kickoff atmosphere at David Booth Memorial Stadium, highlighted by the latest betting trends and a classic Big 12 showdown.
Iowa State (3-3) heads to Tucson to face No. 25 Arizona on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. The Cyclones bring a 23‑game 100‑yard rushing streak led by AP Midseason All‑American Aiden Flora (680 yards, 7.56 ypc, a unique rushing, passing and punt‑return TD) and QB Jaylen Raynor (1,001 passing yards, 3 TDs). Arizona counters with record‑holding QB Noah Fifita (1,756 yards, 16 TDs this season) and top receiver Isaiah Mizell (359 yards, 4 TDs). Both teams list multiple injuries; Iowa State is missing five starters, Arizona six. The game tips Arizona by 1.5 points, with TV on 11.5. Defensive standouts include Iowa’s Sullivan Schlimgen (56 tackles) and Arizona’s Cam Chapa (career‑high 15 tackles).
No. 8 Texas Tech heads to Cincinnati on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a 12 PM EDT showdown at Nippert Stadium. The Red Raiders, unbeaten this season and averaging 41 points per game on a dominant ground attack led by J’Koby Williams (5 TDs) and Cameron Dickey (4 TDs), face a Bearcats squad eager to snap a two‑game skid. Cincinnati relies on star running back Cole Tabb (8 TDs) and interception‑free QB JC French, who has thrown 10 TD passes. The game airs on FOX Sports 1 and streams free on Fubo.
The Michigan Wolverines are set to start Tommy Carr over Bryce Underwood at quarterback against national champions Indiana on Saturday. It was a big decision by Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham, who pulled the trigger on the move after Carr led the Wolverines to victory over Penn State last week. Ahead of Carr’s first career start, […]
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The cast and crew of SEC Nation officially revealed where they will be heading for Week 9 of the college football season on Saturday morning.
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Alabama football is facing another significant roster setback. According to Pete Nakos of On3, offensive lineman Racin Delgatty, defensive back Zabien Brown, and running back EJ Crowell have all been downgraded to doubtful ahead of their crucial matchup against Texas A&M. Initially, these injury designations raised immediate concerns for a team trying to halt a […]
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Michael Irvin has never been shy about his place in football history, and he’s now taking some credit for the launch of Deion Sanders‘ legendary career. Revisiting their college days, the Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer claimed that he had helped put Coach Prime in the spotlight as one of the electrifying defensive backs, though […]
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Miami enters Saturday’s matchup against Pitt as the nation’s No. 1 team after a week that saw the top two programs stumble. The game airs on ESPN at 12:00 PM ET and streams free on Fubo. Miami’s high‑octane offense averages 226 rushing yards per game behind quarterback Darian Mensah, while Pitt boasts the nation’s top run defense, limiting opponents to just 57.3 yards on the ground. The Hurricanes bounce back from an OT win over Florida State, and they seek to avenge last November’s 38‑7 road loss to Pitt. Coach Mario Cristobal warns that Pitt’s disruptive front will test Miami’s attack.
The Cincinnati football team is hoping to bounce back after a couple of tough conference losses. Cincinnati is battling Texas Tech on Saturday in a Big 12 conference showdown. The Bearcats will be without one of their top running backs for that clash. “Cincinnati tailback Gi’Bran Payne is out today against Texas Tech,” ESPN’s Pete […]
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Auburn's head coach knew his former South Florida quarterback would adapt to the SEC, even if it took some time.
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