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Tulsa QB Baylor Hayes out Week 3, expected “to be fully back” vs. Arkansas
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are one of college football’s most pleasant surprises through two weeks of the 2026 season. Tulsa is 2-0 for the first time since 2015 after a statement win over Oklahoma State and a road victory at Sam Houston. Largely helped by Oklahoma State’s subsequent upset over Oregon, the Golden Hurricane are […]
Scott Frost provides update on UCF QB Alonza Barnett’s injury
The UCF Knights entered this season with greater expectations after a significant transfer portal addition. They landed former James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III, who won Sun Belt Player of the Year honors and guided the Dukes to the first-ever Sun Belt College Football Playoff bid in 2025. However, UCF must learn to operate without […]
Stock up, stock down: Week 2 CUSA edition
All 10 Conference USA teams took the field in Week 2. The league produced a 3-7 record, with FIU capturing the CUSA’s best non-conference win of the season. The Panthers became the first team in the league to knock off FBS competition in a 33-20 home win over Buffalo. The CUSA remains a perfect 7-0 […]
Three takeaways from Week 2 of American Conference action
Week 2 was guaranteed to be an action-packed one in the American Conference. Zero teams were pitted against FCS competition and conference play commenced, providing a slate of intriguing matchups. Three teams — Temple, Rice, and Charlotte — battled top-16 opponents, but all bowed out without even reaching double-digits on the scoreboard. Two underdog Florida […]
James Madison scores 87 points, ties largest margin of victory by FBS team since 1968
One week ago, Louisiana Tech joined the rare 80-point club, becoming the 14th team in the 21st century to score fourscore. And given the infrequency of 80, who knew when the next such performance would come along? We hadn’t seen multiple 80-point showings in a single season since 2014, but that streak suddenly ended in […]
North Texas annihilates UNLV, 44-6, for Neal Brown’s first win
In September 2025, the Washington State social media team tweeted a preview graphic for its upcoming game against North Texas. The graphic depicted a desert, an oil rig, saguaro cacti, and an eagle in a cowboy hat with a holster. The depiction of Denton could not be more detached from reality, but North Texas’ fanbase […]
FAU, Veltkamp (386 yards, 5 TD) light up Navy, 38-30
Florida Atlantic produced the nation’s No. 1 passing offense during the 2025 season. By retaining head coach Zach Kittley, quarterback Caden Veltkamp, and wide receiver Easton Messer, the Owls fully believed their passing attack could produce a dangerous product in 2026. That vision finally came to fruition on Saturday night in Boca Raton. Florida Atlantic […]
Tulsa survives Sam Houston to improve to 2-0 for first time since 2015
Perhaps Tulsa’s most notable win of the weekend of the transitive variety. Hours before the Golden Hurricane’s Saturday night kickoff, Oklahoma State upset No. 6 Oregon, 39-31. Just seven days prior, Tulsa handled Oklahoma State at Chapman Stadium in 24-10 fashion, and those two results significantly raised the national profile of Tulsa football. But Tulsa […]
South Florida storms back down 10 in final minutes at Army, 28-24
Trailing Army by double-digits is difficult to overcome, given the Black Knights’ disciplined play style and ability to consume clock. Trailing Army by double-digits in the second half is an even taller task. And trailing Army by 10 points with five minutes remaining is an especially daunting challenge that many teams are incapable of achieving. […]
Memphis drops CFP statement game to Boise State, 38-20
For a Week 2 matchup, the College Football Playoff stakes were monumental. It was the American Conference favorite vs. the Pac-12 favorite. The result would dictate debates between the conferences for the remainder of the season. While Memphis enjoyed a strong start in Boise, the blue turf is rarely a rewarding place for visitors. Boise […]
FCS Week 2 Recap: Attrition Wins Out
Another week of FCS ball is wrapped up and so many important results came down across the nation. While it’s still hard to completely peg down who most of these teams will be this fall, some real statements were made accross the board. From some close ones against the G6 to a historic day in […]
Oklahoma State snaps 21-game FBS skid by stunning No. 6 Oregon
371 days ago, Oklahoma State was nothing more than a punching bag to Oregon. Perhaps the Cowboys’ 69-3 shellacking in Eugene was the nadir of their 21-game losing streak to FBS opponents, a reign of terror which extended from Week 4 of 2024 through Week 1 of 2026. Oklahoma State was coming off a stunning […]
UTSA recaptures I-35 Rivalry on late drive, beats Texas State, 31-26
Most college football rivalries were established decades ago. Some date back more than a century. But UTSA and Texas State — two programs that rose to FBS status together in 2012 — prove a rivalry doesn’t need decades of history to become bitter. The I-35 Rivalry began in 2012 between the two Central Texas programs, […]
Gardner-Webb’s Upset Bid at Liberty Falls Just Short
Few teams in college football have gone through the turmoil that Gardner-Webb has in recent weeks. Former head coach Kris McCullough was let go after just one game in the wake of off-field allegations after the Runnin’ Bulldogs Week 0 loss to Austin Peay. Assistant Pete Bennett had to take over as interim HC and […]
Week 2 in Big 12: Rivalries, top-10 upset bids, and conference play commences
The Big 12 opened the 2026 season with a 13-3 record. Things were off to a rocky start when TCU fell victim to an upset in Ireland, but Colorado allowed the conference to bounce back with an upset road win at Georgia Tech. In most other Week 1 matchups, the Big 12 played outmatched opponents. […]
Three things to watch in Week 2’s East Carolina vs. App State matchup
When two teams from the state of North Carolina meet on the gridiron, we’re usually in for a treat. East Carolina and NC State delivered two instant classics in the past two years. North Carolina and Appalachian State gave us three barnburners since 2019, including the memorable 63-61 opener in 2022. Four-straight Duke vs. North […]
2026 Week 2 Preview: South Florida Bulls @ Army Black Knights
Game notes Setting the scene Army and South Florida have never met as American Conference opponents. Yet, they met twice as conference opponents in 2003 and 2004. There was an extremely brief period of time where the Black Knights and Bulls shared Conference USA. Over two decades later, Army and South Florida reconverge with their […]
2026 Week 2 Preview: UCF Knights @ Pittsburgh Panthers
Game notes Setting the scene On Sept. 21, 2019, one of college football’s most impressive streaks ended in the Steel City. The UCF Knights won 25 consecutive regular season matchups heading into a Week 4 bout with the Pittsburgh Panthers. And the streak looked ready to extend to 26 when UCF piled on 24 unanswered […]
2026 Week 2 Preview: Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ Sam Houston Bearkats
Game notes Setting the scene The 652-day wait is over. The Sam Houston Bearkats are finally home. Last season, the Bearkats didn’t have the luxury of a single home game. Instead, they played their “home” games 70 miles south in downtown Houston, competing in a relatively empty Shell Energy Stadium deprived of a true student section, […]
Georgia Southern vs. Clemson: Previewing the Tigers with Shakin the Southland
This Saturday night in Death Valley, Georgia Southern and Clemson will clash for the first time since 2018. That was a memorable year for the Eagles and Tigers alike, which both produced their best records as FBS programs. Georgia Southern finished 10-3 in head coach Chad Lunsford’s first full year at the helm, capping a […]
FCS Week 2 Game of the Week – William & Mary Tribe @ Lehigh Mountain Hawks: How to Watch, Preview, Predictions
Date: Saturday September 12, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM (ET) TV: ESPN+ The Quick Hits It may only be Week 2 but both William & Mary (2-0) and Lehigh (2-0) already have conference wins under their belt. The Tribe, perhaps to the surprise of some, are off to an undefeated start after a stunning come-from-behind win […]
2026 Week 2 Preview: Memphis Tigers @ Boise State Broncos
Game notes Setting the scene Not many non-conference matchups have more significant stakes than Saturday evening’s showdown on the blue turf in Boise. Both the Boise State Broncos (0-1, 0-0 Pac-12) and Memphis Tigers (2-0, 0-0 American) are on the fringe of the AP Poll. Their winning percentages are polar opposites, but the Broncos and […]
2026 Week 2 Preview: UTSA Roadrunners @ Texas State Bobcats
Game notes Setting the scene The Iron Skillet between SMU and TCU is no more. The Bayou Bucket between Houston and Rice also was wiped off the schedule this year. Annual non-conference rivalries, including several in the state of Texas, are fading from college football. But the I-35 Rivalry is the solution. It’s a refreshing […]
2026 Week 2 Preview: South Alabama Jaguars @ Tulane Green Wave
Game notes Setting the scene Mardi Gras isn’t always a party. Sometimes it’s a battle. This particular matchup is between two cities that claim Mardi Gras as theirs. Mobile, where South Alabama resides, is considered the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the United States, with celebrations dating back to 1703. Meanwhile, Tulane’s home of New […]
2026 Week 2 Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions @ Temple Owls
Game notes Setting the scene “We should play Penn State or Pitt every year.” These were words of Temple head coach K.C. Keeler, who envisions a regional future for his Owls. Penn State and Temple used to play regularly, meeting 21 out of 23 years from 1975 to 1997 and 10 out of 11 years […]
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