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GENERAL · SEP 25, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYMichigan State must run to upset NebraskaA loss in Michigan State’s Big Ten opener preceded a bowl-less season in five of the past 10 years.
GENERAL · SEP 25, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYLiberty pulls away from Coastal Carolina with second-half surgeLiberty pulled away in the second half as Deshawn Purdie threw two touchdowns and Kam Davis rushed for 166 yards.
INJURY · SEP 24, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYUSC carries late-down problems into Oregon gameTrent Mosley is doubtful, Corey Simms is out, and Alex Graham and Jahkeem Stewart are questionable.
RECRUITING · SEP 24, 2026Texas A&M QB commit Donald Tabron II won't visit LSUThe 2028 quarterback is pledged to Texas A&M and will not visit LSU.VIA ON3
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYSmart praises Oklahoma defense before Georgia matchupOklahoma has allowed 23 points through three games and visits 3-0 Georgia as a two-touchdown underdog.
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026Kentucky Prepares for South Alabama Upset TestA game preview outlines keys for Kentucky to avoid an upset against South Alabama.VIA ON3
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026Tennessee defensive back says Texas receivers have speed, lack physicalityTJ Metcalf made the assessment before No. 14 Tennessee faces No. 1 Texas on Saturday.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
MEDIA · SEP 24, 2026Big Noon Kickoff sets Minnesota-Michigan for Oct. 3The Big Ten matchup is scheduled for Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Oct. 3.VIA ON3
RECRUITING · SEP 24, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYSkylar Alston keeps South Carolina in his top 10Alston said he could see himself developing at South Carolina after narrowing his list.
COACHING · SEP 24, 2026USC Enters Oregon Game With Lincoln Riley’s Job Under PressureThe 4-0 Trojans allowed 35 points to Rutgers before a crucial matchup with Oregon.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
RECRUITING · SEP 24, 2026Ohio State will host top cornerback prospect Langston PridgeonPridgeon is scheduled to visit the Buckeyes campus this weekend.VIA ON3
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026UCF and TCU open Big 12 play with identical 2-1 recordsSaturday's conference opener kicks off at 3:30 p.m. at the Bounce House on FS1.VIA ON3
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026Minnesota Opens Big Ten Play at Undefeated WashingtonMinnesota visits Seattle on Saturday night for its Big Ten opener against Washington.VIA ON3
LEGAL · SEP 24, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYBrian Kelly questions proposed $5 million coaching capSenators proposed the cap in an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act.
COACHING · SEP 24, 2026Venables says mental mistakes are fueling Oklahoma's offensive strugglesOklahoma opens SEC play against No. 2 Georgia before No. 1 Texas after managing 299 yards against New Mexico.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026Oklahoma's Saturday outlook rests with quarterback John MateerThe Sooners' chances will depend on Mateer's performance, according to an expert preview.VIA ON3
COACHING · SEP 24, 2026Rutgers Shows Fight in 42-35 Loss to No. 12 USCThe Scarlet Knights fell to 0-3 but produced 460 yards and committed 10 turnovers through three games.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYNotre Dame expands Matt Jeffery’s offensive roleThe former lacrosse recruit is among the nation’s highest-graded special teams players.
INJURY · SEP 24, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYAuburn faces left-guard decision with Jack Leyrer questionableTai Buster is out, while Vanderbilt has ruled out four defensive players for Saturday’s SEC game.
COACHING · SEP 24, 2026Kiffin criticizes SEC schedule after LSU visits Ole Miss againLSU played at Ole Miss in consecutive seasons, while Texas A&M is visiting Baton Rouge again this week.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
COACHING · SEP 24, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYRyan Day challenges Ohio State’s backs before IllinoisOhio State went 1-of-8 on third down against Kent State, while Ja’Kobi Jackson has outplayed Bo Jackson through three games.
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026Oklahoma carries a minus-four turnover margin into Georgia matchupThe Sooners rank 123rd nationally in rushing offense and have recovered two fumbles through three games.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
INJURY · SEP 24, 2026David Stone's status is uncertain before Oklahoma faces GeorgiaStone was injured in Monday's practice; Brent Venables said he may not miss time, but it's too early to tell.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026Week 4 features six matchups between ranked teamsSaturday's slate includes four SEC games and two Big Ten games, led by No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Tennessee.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026Steve Sarkisian returns to Neyland Stadium for Texas-Tennessee matchupNo. 1 Texas visits No. 13 Tennessee Saturday at noon EDT for both schools’ SEC opener.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
INJURY · SEP 24, 2026UCLA receiver Mikey Matthews out for season after foot surgeryMatthews is among six UCLA players ruled out against Maryland; three others are questionable and one is probable.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026Minnesota faces its toughest defensive test against WashingtonThe Gophers seek their first road win under Drake Lindsey against a Washington team 21-2 at home since 2023.VIA ON3
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYBrian Kelly picks Arch Manning over Faizon Brandon for Texas-TennesseeKelly expects Arch Manning to lead Texas on a late game-winning drive against Tennessee.
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYBriles takes South Carolina’s revamped offense into Alabama testRunning back Matt Fuller has 272 rushing yards and 93 receiving yards through the Gamecocks’ first three games.
GENERAL · SEP 24, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYDavid Clement reaches Campbell Trophy semifinalClement is among 206 semifinalists; the National Football Foundation will announce 12 to 16 finalists Oct. 21.