The 2007 Mountaineers continue to be college football’s most intriguing ‘what-if’ tale almost twenty years on.
The 2007 College Football Season: A Rollercoaster Ride When you ask college football fans about the most unforgettable season, many instantly respond with “2007.” It makes sense, right? That year kicked off with one of the biggest upsets ever—Appalachian State beating Michigan in their own stadium. In 2007, there were 62 ranked teams that lost […]
My 1990 World Cup sticker collection — and a look at football’s simpler times
Memories of 1990: A Soccer Obsession Back in 1990, I was in my junior high school days, a time when The Ultimate Warrior had just claimed victory over Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI. Bon Jovi was everywhere on the radio, though thankfully, bubblegum still held its flavor. The competition to fit in was intense. The […]
UCLA football’s recruiting team has a West Coast influence.
UCLA’s football recruiting team, tightly connected to the West Coast, features several familiar faces to head coach Bob Chesney. The latest five additions, announced on Wednesday, join Chesney from James Madison and include Nathan Applebaum, Christos Argis, Trey Lane, Reid Horner, and Michael Moriarty. Three others, JR Moala from Oregon, Deontray Cooper from Arizona, and […]
UCLA football’s Bob Chesney contract information disclosed
Bob Chesney appears to be a promising choice for UCLA’s struggling football team. Latest reports suggest that the new head coach has secured a five-year contract worth $33.75 million, translating to an average of $6.75 million per year. Interestingly, this salary doesn’t place him among the top 35 highest-paid coaches in college football. If the […]
Darian Mensah Permitted to Join Transfer Portal After Judge Rejects Duke Football’s Efforts to Prevent Him: REPORT
Duke Football’s Quarterback Faces Unexpected Departure to Transfer Portal The college football transfer portal always seems to bring a mix of surprises each year. In an unexpected twist just before the deadline, Duke football announced that its quarterback, Darian Mensah, has entered the transfer portal. This decision caught the program completely off guard, prompting Duke […]
‘The U’ is back: What caused Miami football’s lengthy return to the National Championship?
The ongoing debate over whether “The U” will “return” has been a part of college football conversation for almost 20 years, often used humorously to highlight Miami football’s struggles. It’s understandable given the program’s incredible history, having secured five national titles from 1983 to 2001, only to sink into mediocrity for the next quarter-century. With […]
Heisman Trophy rankings: Three leading candidates and two underdogs who have a chance to win college football’s highest honor
Conference Championship Week Has Arrived This week is crucial, especially for the College Football Playoff. As No. 1 Ohio State squares off against No. 2 Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game, it also offers a last opportunity for college football’s top players to make their case for the Heisman Trophy. Before diving into these […]
Heisman Trophy rankings: 4 serious contenders and 3 unlikely candidates for college football’s top honor
Heisman Trophy Race Heating Up Is the competition for the 2025 Heisman Trophy now limited to just four quarterbacks? Recent odds suggest so. Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is currently leading, just ahead of Ohio State’s Julian Sain, with Texas A&M’s Marcell Reed and Alabama’s Ty Simpson also in the mix. Let’s break down these four quarterbacks […]
The search for LSU football’s coach fell apart due to a single politician.
LSU’s Coaching Search Complicated by Political Interference LSU is shaking things up after parting ways with Brian Kelly on Sunday. While hiring a new coach should be a straightforward process—after all, it’s a coveted position that many coaches would love to take—politics have a way of complicating things. In a press conference on Wednesday, Louisiana […]
Former NFL referee speaks out against college football’s recent enforcement changes.
Former NFL umpire Terry Macaulay expressed his dissatisfaction with how the new injury rules were applied during Georgia Tech’s game against Colorado on Friday night. Macaulay highlighted a pivotal moment in the fourth quarter when the score was tied at 20 and a Georgia Tech player sustained an injury. Medical personnel attended to him on […]