College Football

Karma comes at you in strange ways. Sometimes it hits like a sledgehammer, sometimes like a creeping fog. And sometimes, karma shows up riding a mustang. SMU is one of the best teams in the ACC this season, a legitimate conference championship and playoff contender despite the fact that the Mustangs aren’t receiving any of the ACC’s TV riches. That’s …

Brian Bishop-Imagn Images Clemson football’s playoff hopes took a hit after a tough home loss to Louisville last weekend, as it dropped them behind both Miami and SMU in the ACC standings. This setback means that Clemson can no longer control its destiny and must rely on Miami or SMU slipping up to keep their championship path alive. For Clemson …

A huge college football game is coming to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. For the first time ever, Gillette Stadium will host the Navy-Notre Dame, one of the biggest rivalry games in college football. The game won’t take place for almost two years from now, though, in 2026. “The extraordinary effort put forth by the Kraft Group, the New England Patriots and the …

WEST LAFAYETTE − With Purdue football’s final two games on the road at Michigan State and Indiana, the Boilermakers celebrate senior day Saturday against Penn State. Seventeen players will participate in senior day. Participating doesn’t necessarily mean they are playing their final home game. Anyone who is a senior academically and expected to complete their degree has the option to …

Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) drops back to pass during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs are backing quarterback Carson Beck despite some of his recent interception and fumble issues. Beck and the Georgia offense have turned the ball over three …

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Malcolm Simmons (11) turns upfield after a catch tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores safety De’Rickey Wright (19) as Auburn Tigers take on Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Auburn may not have played during week 11, but its’ decline in the USA TODAY Sports re-rank continues. Auburn is ranked No. …

Travis Hunter is a very deserved Heisman favorite. But his odds may be too high with three weeks left in the 2024 regular season. The Colorado defensive back has the lowest odds of anyone ahead of the Buffaloes’ game against Utah on Saturday. Hunter is at even money to win the award, and his odds are significantly better than fellow …

Several former Wisconsin Badgers have helped lead the Indiana Hoosiers to a record 10-0 start to the 2024 season. Those are tackle Trey Wedig, guard Drew Evans and offensive line coach Bob Bostad. The trio is a significant reason the Hoosiers’ line was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Joe Moore Award on Tuesday. Related: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is doing …

© Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith has a trio of predictions on more offensive changes to come at Nebraska, Michigan’s quest to flip five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood and how UCLA will close out the season. MORE PREDICTIONS: Ole Miss’ hot streak, QBs on the move, Florida State CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position …

The Wisconsin Badgers will welcome another top-ranked program to Camp Randall Stadium this weekend when they square off against the No. 1 Oregon Ducks. Ahead of the marquee matchup, Badgers head coach Luke Fickell spoke with reporters during his weekly media availability on Monday. When asked what his players should anticipate on Saturday, Fickell alluded to the general degree of …

. Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class has stayed at the No. 1 spot in the rankings after landing four commitments over the past two weeks. Head coach Mike Elko and his impressive coaching staff know that recruiting never takes a back seat, even during the football season. Texas A&M’s 2026 cycle is impressive on its face. It is led by …

Wisconsin legend Barry Alvarez offered his thoughts on the state of the Wisconsin football program on Tuesday. In an appearance on ESPN Milwaukee, the former Wisconsin head coach and athletic director was asked about the Badgers’ recent 42-10 loss vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes. “It’s really frustrating for me because there’s no one I’d rather beat than Iowa to start with,” …

The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to top class of 2026 running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. on Monday. The 6-foot, 205-pound prospect joins quarterback Ryan Hopkins, defensive lineman Josiah Hope and defensive back James Dunnigan Jr as notable recruits from the class of 2026 to receive offers from UW since the beginning of October. However, the kicker with Hatton Jr. …

This date in Texas history is part of a daily Longhorns newsletter put together by Texas football beat writer Danny Davis. For this and more phenomenal American-Statesman coverage delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for the newsletter here. Today is Nov. 13, 2024. And on this date in Texas history, Vince Young and Cedric Benson both rushed for over 100 yards against Kansas. Texas running …

Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) rushes against LSU Tigers safety Ryan Yaites (21) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Florida football returns to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this weekend to host the LSU Tigers in a long-time Southeastern Conference rivalry that has lost little …