College Football

Week 14 gets rolling on Black Friday with a loaded slate of games, highlighted by key conference clashes and rivalry showdowns as teams turn their eyes towards the postseason. Four ranked teams will be in action throughout the day, but there are some important games to keep an eye on outside of that.  For instance, Wisconsin hosts Minnesota at noon …

To pinpoint why Taft High School football has become one of Ohio’s four remaining Division IV teams, fans can look to Cincinnati’s representative in the Division II top four. Since Tyler Williams came on board as the Senators’ head coach four years ago, he’s arranged a preseason scrimmage with Evan Dreyer’s undefeated Anderson Raptors, a team that so far has …

The massive national stakes we’ve come to expect with the Iron Bowl are mostly gone this year. After losing to Oklahoma last week, No. 13 Alabama (8-3, 4-3 SEC) will miss the College Football Playoff unless chaos unfolds around the sport. Auburn (5-6, 2-5) has disappointed throughout the season and is just playing for bowl eligibility at this point. The …

WATCH: Caleb Downs returns punt return for touchdown vs Indiana The Ohio State Buckeyes are the betting favorites to be the College Football Playoff National Champions and will get another chance to prove themselves this upcoming weekend against the Michigan Wolverines. They’re in that position partially because of safety Caleb Downs, who has been a star for the Buckeyes this …

Thirteen years ago, future Hall of Fame kicker Justin Tucker nailed a 40-yard field goal that sent Texas to an emotional 27-25 victory over Texas A&M. The next year, the Aggies joined the SEC and the game went dark.  Since that moment, the rivalry has been dormant, but never quiet. There’s been the battle over recruits, featuring memorable battles for …

. Michigan football’s 2025 safety class appeared to be awfully crowded with four-stars Kainoa Winston and Ivan Taylor committed, which made it seem less likely that the Wolverines would be able to garner the commitment of 2025 Monroe (N.C.) four-star safety Jordan Young. But a lot has changed in recent weeks. Though Young committed to Clemson on Nov. 2 (the …

It’s a rivalry synonymous with college football. So much so that it’s simply referred to as The Game, and it’s all any college football fan needs to hear to know which game you’re talking about: Ohio State vs. Michigan. It’s the rivalry that has defined the Big Ten throughout through all its changes. There’s a reason the conference was long …

The annual battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe between Wisconsin and Minnesota Friday has more at stake than usual. It’s still a big rivalry, but, for the Badgers, it’s also win or go home before December. That hasn’t happened in Madison for a while. The Badgers’ streak of 22 years playing in a bowl game is on the line. A loss …

CBS Sports Network’s continued coverage of the 2024 college football season features five games for the Week 14 slate, with two Black Friday affairs ahead of a Saturday triple-header. The week kicks off with a huge MAC showdown Friday afternoon as Ball State travels to take on a strong Ohio team.  The Bobcats are angling towards the postseason but they have …

Oct 20, 1973; Birmingham, AL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Bill Battle on the sideline talking to tight end Tommy West (23) against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legion Field. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Former Tennessee football head coach Bill Battle passed away at the age of 82, the University of Alabama announced. He served as …

No. 25 Colorado hopes to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive as it hosts Oklahoma State on Black Friday. The Buffaloes fell to 8-3 after losing 37-21 to Kansas, in which their defense allowed 331 yards rushing and three touchdowns.  After being picked among the league leaders, Oklahoma State has suffered the worst season of the Mike Gundy era. …

Nov 23, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive line ready for the play against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners are currently preparing for an important battle against the LSU Tigers on Saturday. It’ll be the final regular season game of the year for …

Despite the fact that Mack Brown has led the program to bowl eligibility in each of the last six seasons, the North Carolina Tar Heels have already announced that the 73-year-old will not return to the program next season. This was Brown’s second stint at North Carolina and he has piled up 288 wins during his 36-year career as a …

November 1, 2008; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Richard Murphy (26) carries the ball during the second half against the Tulane Green Wave at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports LSU wanders the rivalry wasteland. The Tigers don’t have THAT game on their schedule. One game that’s always circled when the schedule …

When San Jose State hired coach Ken Niumatalolo, wide receiver Nick Nash was understandably skeptical. Niumatalolo had been a standout coach at Navy, winning more than 100 games and orchestrating three 10-win seasons with the Midshipmen. However, he also ran the option offense — a nightmare scenario for a wide receiver. After the hire, Nash entered the transfer portal to explore …