Each week of college football creates its overarching storylines. In a single Saturday, Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia completely rewrote his own script. “The story of the game was the defense,” Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day said, offering up maybe the understatement of the year in his press conference following his team’s 14-7 win…
Arizona State Sun Devils celebrate their first touchdown against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks during a football game at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Aug. 30, 2025. Sam Leavitt rushed for two touchdowns and passed for two touchdowns, both to Jordyn Tyson, as No. 11 Arizona State overcame sometimes sloppy play to pull away from…
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) hands the ball off to Ohio State Buckeyes running back James Peoples (20) in the first half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State’s defense held Texas quarterback Arch Manning in check, and the No. 3 Buckeyes pulled off a 14-7 victory…
Aug 30, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Austin Simmons (13) hands the ball off to running back Kewan Lacy (5) during the second quarter against the Georgia State Panthers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Austin Simmons completed 20 of 31 passes for 341 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday, helping…
Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos was right this summer when he told the world that Alabama does not have Nick Saban coming to save them. The Seminoles went on to upset Alabama in Week 1, 31-14, as a +13.5 underdog. Last season was Alabama’s first without Saban on the sideline since 2007. The Crimson Tide…
Ohio State has won seven national championships, give or take the two mythical ones the school adds. No matter the number, the Buckeyes have never successfully defended a title. Oh, they’ve been close — only to have a Rose Bowl loss here, an upset to Michigan State there and an always bitter defeat to Michigan…
Ohio State University football coach Ryan Day talks with the media Wednesday, December 4, 2024 after the devastating loss to Michigan for the fourth straight year. The news conference was held in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center football team meeting room in Columbus. College football is all the way back, and the first Saturday of…
Missouri State quarterback Jacob Clark starts to throw a pass during the Bears’ football practice on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at Plaster Stadium. Southern California welcomes Missouri State to the ranks of the Football Bowl Subdivision when the programs meet on Saturday in Los Angeles. USC embarks on a pivotal 2025 campaign against the fledgling…
Oct 18, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) reacts to a touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images When BYU’s Bear Bachmeier takes the field against Portland State in Provo, Utah, on Saturday, he will be the…
Nov 30, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) throws a pass during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Washington had a losing record last season just one campaign after falling to Michigan in the College Football Playoff national championship game. Kalen…
