A college football season never goes to plan. There are always unexpected results. A look at the surprises at the biggest halfway mark of the year.
UCLA went from laughingstock to college football darling. How did it happen?
UCLA's season looked lost after an 0-4 start. But suddenly the Bruins have become a fun, intriguing team to watch after two impressive victories.
Arch Manning, a new American hero and Texas’ charming comeback kid
Arch Manning, big First Amendment guy. A big charmer, too, this one. He's winning us over, one quip at a time.
College Football Week 8 Picks, Odds, Predictions: Ole Miss vs Georgia, USC vs Notre Dame, Duke, A&M, More!
Vaughn Dalzell searches for the perfect Saturday with his best bets for the Week 8 slate.
Auburn Commit Shadarius Toodle Will be Honored as a 2026 All-American
Linebacker Shadarius Toodle (Mobile, Alabama/ Cottage Hill Christian Academy), the Auburn commit, will be officially honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome digital series.
Big 12 trolls Brent Venables, Oklahoma football on social media
The Big 12 went after Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on social media on Oct. 14. Here's what the conference said.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola on Matt Rhule to Penn State rumors: ‘He ain’t going nowhere’
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola spoke about the rumors surrounding Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule with the open Penn State football job. Here's more.
Who should replace James Franklin at Penn State? + Texas Tech’s investment paying off & CFP predictions
Who should Penn State hire to replace James Franklin? The Big Ten hits another hurdle with private equity. An expensive offseason is proving fruitful for Texas Tech. The American conference seems bound for the CFP.
James Franklin to the SEC? ‘Love’ that idea, but where does he fit?
James Franklin is on the market, kicked to the curb by Penn State. He's a program builder. Within the SEC, there are programs that need rebuilt.
A do-over? Don’t believe your eyes, Georgia coach Kirby Smart has own set of rules
Kirby Smart officiating kerfuffle: the best coach in college football has his own set of rules.
As No. 3 Indiana continues to reach new milestones, Curt Cignetti taking a business-as-usual approach
Curt Cignetti quickly turned the page on the program’s first road victory over a top-five team and didn’t even bother to mention their new No. 3 ranking — the highest in school history — or the increasing commotion about whether quarterback Fernando Mendoza is a legitimate Heisman Trophy contender.
After big win, Texas QB Arch Manning shrugs off critics with a smile and notes freedom of speech
All smiles after the biggest victory of his career, Texas quarterback Arch Manning said Monday he wasn’t bothered by the harsh criticism leveled at him the first half of the season. Everyone, he said, is entitled to their opinion of him.
College football betting, picks, odds: Early best bets for Week 8’s biggest games, including Ole Miss-Georgia
We're here to help with the biggest betting storylines and best bets for Week 8 including an early pick for Ole Miss-Georgia.
Heisman Watch: USC’s trip to Notre Dame could produce a Heisman moment for either Jayden Maiava or CJ Carr
Maiava and Carr are among three QBs averaging over 10 yards per throw so far in 2025.
College football midseason predictions: After tumultuous start, how will the rest of the season play out?
It's been a topsy-turvy start to the season. Our preseason picks aren't looking too hot, so here's a second stab at prognosticating how the rest of the year will go and who will be playing for all the marbles in Miami.