College football coaching carousel: Purdue, West Virginia, UCF jobs open up

A look at the college football programs searching for new head coaches.

By Matt BonesteelDecember 2, 2024

Texas bullied its way into the SEC and has bullied its way to the top

The Longhorns secured a spot in the SEC championship game with a victory over rival Texas A&M on Saturday night that put their toughness on display.

By Chuck CulpepperDecember 1, 2024

College football is a little tipsy a week before playoff selections

After a wild Saturday, nobody appears to be great and those who appear good sometimes aren’t as good as they appear.

By Chuck CulpepperDecember 1, 2024

In first start, Pop Watson and Virginia Tech frustrate rival Virginia

The Hokies clinched bowl eligibility — denying the Cavaliers — and kept the Commonwealth Cup in a 37-17 win.

By Mike BarberDecember 1, 2024
Analysis

College football winners and losers: Michigan takes down Ohio State

The Wolverines made it four in a row against the rival Buckeyes. This one was a stunner, and Coach Ryan Day could be in trouble.

By Patrick StevensDecember 1, 2024

Maryland’s season ends with a thud in lopsided loss against Penn State

The Terrapins fell, 44-7, to finish their season 4-8. The Nittany Lions will play for the Big Ten championship next week.

By Gene WangNovember 30, 2024

Michigan’s upset of Ohio State ends with a brawl, blood and pepper spray

An altercation erupted when the Wolverines planted a flag at midfield following their stunning win over the rival Buckeyes.

By Glynn A. HillNovember 30, 2024

College football on TV: Time for Big 12 chaos, Texas-Texas A&M reunion

Nine teams enter Friday still alive in the Big 12, while the Longhorns and Aggies play for the first time in 13 years.

By Matt BonesteelNovember 29, 2024

Texas and Texas A&M get reacquainted with each other and real hate

Thirteen years since their last meeting, the rivals meet again, this time with a spot in the SEC championship game on the line.

By Chuck CulpepperNovember 29, 2024
Analysis

College football Week 14 preview: Breaking down the conference title races

The Big 12 scenarios are particularly chaotic, but here is what’s at stake during the final weekend of college football’s regular season.

By Patrick StevensNovember 29, 2024
Column

Colorado’s Travis Hunter can do it all, including revive the Heisman Trophy

The quintessential football player, the Buffaloes’ standout has the substance to back up his and his team’s prime-time style.

By Jerry BrewerNovember 29, 2024
Analysis

College football best bets: Texas A&M can keep it close against Texas

The Aggies and Longhorns finally renew their rivalry this weekend, and a lot is on the line.

By Matt BonesteelNovember 28, 2024

In frustrating year, Maryland’s final test will be among its toughest

The Terrapins are playing for pride in their last game against heavily favored Penn State.

By Gene WangNovember 28, 2024

Arizona State rides the chaos and joins the fray in latest CFP rankings

The latest College Football Playoff bracket projection has a pair of SEC teams — Alabama and Mississippi — outside the 12-team field after each suffered upset losses Saturday.

By Chuck CulpepperNovember 26, 2024
Guest column

Mack Brown’s firing begs the old question: Why isn’t UNC better at football?

North Carolina announced Tuesday it is letting the veteran coach go. As potential replacements weigh the merits of the job, it’s worth examining why the Tar Heels haven’t had more success.

By Steven GodfreyNovember 26, 2024
Column

Columbia’s Ivy League football title was 63 years in the making

Once an Ivy League doormat, Columbia earned a share of the championship this season — and a taste of history.

By John FeinsteinNovember 25, 2024

Arizona State, Oklahoma fans stormed the field. Neither game was over yet.

Big wins demand big celebrations — even if it meant the goal posts had to be put up again for one last play in Arizona State’s upset of BYU.

By Cindy BorenNovember 25, 2024

Three points and three losses sure look strange on Alabama

Alabama got nothing but a field goal Saturday night and now has three losses, proving yet again that this college football season is just plain odd.

By Chuck CulpepperNovember 24, 2024
Analysis

College football winners and losers: Three SEC teams suffer a crushing third loss

Alabama’s loss to Oklahoma, Mississippi’s setback at Florida and Texas A&M’s four-overtime defeat to Auburn possibly ruined each team’s chances of reaching the playoff.

By Patrick StevensNovember 24, 2024

Indiana can’t keep up with Ohio State, creating a puzzle with no easy answer

The Hoosiers suffered their first loss and gave the College Football Playoff selection committee plenty to think about.

By Chuck CulpepperNovember 23, 2024