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Arizona’s Homecoming game is set up to be a storybook day with the headliner being a matchup against Iowa State. A perfect kickoff time, perfect weather, and a team standing at 5-1 (2-1 Big 12) on the season all set up the opportunity for the Wildcats to become bowl eligible. The university will also be […]
When Michigan edge rusher John Henry Daley needed a beam of inspiration, during his grueling, seven-month march back from the Achilles injury he sustained in Nov. 2025 while playing for Utah, he looked for it outside football. “You definitely get encouraged from stories like Jayson Tatum, right?” Daley said. “He’s come back after all that, […]
Paul Finebaum has spent years turning college football arguments into appointment listening. Now, with his ESPN contract approaching its end, the longtime SEC voice has a question of his own to answer: What comes after this season? Finebaum isn’t announcing an exit. He isn’t confirming a new deal, either. Instead, he admitted he has yet […] The post “I Don’t Know”: ESPN’s Paul Finebaum Makes Candid Admission on His Future After ‘Sidelined’ Claims appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Wisconsin Badgers will need these four players to show up big on Saturday.
Who will win the Heisman Trophy this season? Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith remains the front-runner in the […]
Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith has turned this season into a highlight reel. Explosive catches, big yardage totals, and many records have made him one of the most watched players in college football. That kind of run raises an obvious question about what comes next. ESPN analyst Field Yates just answered with a projection that sends […] The post $8.3B NFL Team Projected to Land OSU’s Jeremiah Smith in Surprise Draft Prediction appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Pat McAfee’s journey from an NFL punter to one of sports media’s biggest personalities has opened doors far beyond football. McAfee is set to make his feature-film debut in Peter Berg’s World War II film The Mosquito Bowl, where he plays a Marine drill instructor (DI). Behind his success is a college coach whose influence […] The post “Changed Me Forever”: ESPN’s Pat McAfee Makes Emotional Admission About Former College Coach Behind His $80M Success appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Saturday’s game means a little bit more to Michigan defensive tackles coach Larry Black. As an Ohio native, you might expect facing Ohio State in the end of season rivalry matchup will stir up some emotions for the first-year Michigan assistant. But first there’s the matter of going up against his alma mater for the [...]
Texas star Colin Simmons is having a special 2026 season, and he has been named the best defensive player in midseason rankings. The post Texas star Colin Simmons claims top defensive spot on midseason rankings appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Browne Earns Spot on Manning Award Watch List
Happy Friday, everyone. Alabama basketball beat Auburn last night. Sure, it was an exhibition game but the Auburn fans are already in midseason form. Never mind the fact that Alabama was playing without both of its point guards or Cole Cloer, who had led the team in scoring through the first two exhibitions. In football […]
What a Week 7 it was. Miami is #1 in the polls for the first time since 2002 after surviving a double-overtime scare against FSU last Saturday night. The win was made even sweeter with Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama, and Texas all losing. It was the first time EVER five top-ten teams lost on […]
On today’s Out of the Blue podcast, Jared and Andrew tie a bow on the Penn State victory, catch you up on all things Michigan and Michigan-adjacent, and preview Saturday’s clash with Indiana. Is the second-half offensive production from last week sustainable? Is Indiana more vulnerable this season? Can the Wolverines pull of the upset? […]
Texas lists Colin Simmons doubtful for Ole Miss with a high ankle sprain. The leading pass-rusher in college football faces an uncertain status.
The final men’s conference preview episode of “Anything But Mid” posted this week as our hosts discussed the Sun Belt, SWAC, UAC and West Coast. Listen to this episode on Spotify: Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts: Sun Belt Even with a slightly different look, the Sun Belt looks to be quite similar to […]
A Texas A&M legend tragically passes away.
The 2026 football season was devoid of firings…until now There’s a Yiddish expression about jinxes and evil eyes. Kenahora is meant to ward off bad things. Sort of like, don’t say it and it won’t happen. Well, The Athletic said it, or wrote it, on October 16: Why haven’t any college football head coaches been […]
It’s time to put the world’s most critical website of Ryan Silverfield and Arkansas football’s current state on a hot seat of its own.
Billy Napier and James Madison saw their College Football Playoff hopes take a big hit with a loss at App State on Thursday night. The post Billy Napier’s CFP hopes take big hit as JMU falls to App State appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Hevin Brown-Shuler completed his final round of chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma this week, and the moment clearly hit Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney hard. The 21-year-old redshirt sophomore defensive tackle, who is sitting out the 2026 season to focus on his health, rang the bell at a hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. “Surrounded by family, […] The post Prayers Pour In for Cancer Battling Clemson Star as Dabo Swinney Gets Emotional Over Major Health Update appeared first on Essentia...
Special thanks to Ben Buie of Off Tackle Republic for joining me to discuss Illinois’ roster on this week’s podcast: Offense The Illinois offense has been significantly affected by injuries throughout the 2026 season, and will continue to be on Saturday. However, between young players stepping up, a bye week to rest and get back some missing pieces — […]
As LSU looks to end its SEC road-game losing streak, the Tigers will have to do so while matching up against one of the more opportunistic defenses in the country. DJ Durkin is viewed as one of the best defensive coordinators in the SEC, if not the country, and he has familiarity with Lane Kiffin […]
They finally did it. After weeks and weeks of criticism, the Michigan Wolverines have pulled Bryce Underwood for Tommy Carr, as the offense is still woefully below average in nearly every statistical category. The ramifications of this change are significant, but seemingly signal that the coaches recognize that any outside chance at redeeming this season […]
A dropped touchdown, a returning rookie and 12 late-game targets give managers reasons to move six inflated October performers before their prices fall.
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