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The Miami-Indiana College Football Playoff title game drew 30.1 million viewers, the largest audience for a CFP title game since 2015 and up 36% from the 2025 Ohio State–Notre Dame matchup, underscoring strong fan interest despite ongoing debates over college football governance and players’ rights.
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah announced he will enter the transfer portal, signaling a potential move to another program.
ChatGPT predicts Week 3 college football game winners, favoring heavy favorites like Ohio State, Alabama, and Michigan, with detailed analysis and betting odds for each matchup.
K.C. Keeler, the head coach of Sam Houston State, has emerged as the top candidate for the head coaching position at Temple University, following the firing of Stan Drayton. Sources indicate that Keeler has already begun assembling his potential coaching staff for Temple, with an official announcement expected soon. Keeler has a successful track record, having led Sam Houston State to an FCS title and a strong performance in their transition to FBS. Temple has struggled in recent years, posting four consecutive nine-loss seasons.
A massive on-field brawl erupted after the Michigan Wolverines' 13-10 upset victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes during NCAA football's Rivalry Week. The altercation began when Michigan players and fans attempted to plant their flag at midfield, leading to a scuffle involving players, coaches, and fans. The fight, which lasted about five minutes, resulted in injuries and required police intervention, including the use of pepper spray. The incident has been criticized as "classless" and "bad for the sport."
The Syracuse Orange football team will face the No. 8 Miami Hurricanes in their season finale at the JMA Wireless Dome on November 30, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and available for streaming on platforms like Sling and fuboTV. Syracuse, currently 8-3, aims for an upset to potentially improve their postseason prospects, with quarterback Kyle McCord leading the team after setting a school record for single-season passing yards. Miami boasts the highest-scoring offense in the ACC, led by quarterback Cam Ward.
Syracuse Orange will face the California Golden Bears in a college football game at Cal Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on The CW and available for live streaming on DirecTV Stream. Syracuse, coming off a loss to Boston College, will rely on quarterback Kyle McCord, while Cal's defense features standout players like Nohl Williams and Xavier Carlton. Betting on the game is restricted in New York, but options are available for out-of-state fans.
The return of EA Sports College Football 25 after an 11-year hiatus is a nostalgic moment for college football fans and coaches who grew up playing the game. Many current coaches, who were once avid players of the NCAA Football video games, share their fond memories and excitement about the game's revival. They discuss how the game influenced their love for football, their experiences being featured in the game, and how they plan to use the new version as a recruiting tool and a way to connect with players.
With the release of College Football 25 imminent, fans are eager to dive into Dynasty Mode and build underdog teams into powerhouses. The article highlights five teams perfect for this challenge: Navy, Akron Zips, Appalachian State, South Alabama, and Colorado Buffaloes, each offering unique opportunities and challenges for players.
EA Sports' College Football 25, set to release in July, offers a highly realistic and smooth gameplay experience with detailed stadiums, unique team playbooks, and advanced AI. The game includes new features like physics-based tackling, a Wear and Tear system, and revamped passing and kicking mechanics. While some elements like "Enter Sandman" and Mascot mode are missing, the game captures the essence of college football with authentic sounds, visuals, and crowd interactions. The game is built from scratch, marking a significant update from NCAA 14, and will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil credited head coach Jim Harbaugh for fulfilling a promise after their Big Ten championship win, expressing gratitude for Harbaugh's support.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been arrested on charges related to illegal online gaming while he was under age and played at Louisiana State University, accused of creating an online betting account under a fake name and placing over 8,900 illegal bets, including wagers on NCAA football games, some involving LSU football. Boutte surrendered to authorities on a felony charge of computer fraud and a misdemeanor count of Gaming Prohibited for Persons under 21, and was released on bond. The Patriots stated that Boutte is cooperating with the investigation, while LSU said it has no evidence of other student-athletes participating in the prohibited activities.
The CFP National Championship game between No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington takes place tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN. Viewers can watch the game through various streaming services such as Hulu + Live TV and Fubo TV, both offering access to ESPN and other channels. Additionally, DirecTV Choice is another option for watching NCAA and NFL football games.
As the College Football Playoff (CFP) prepares to expand from a four-team to a twelve-team format in 2024, a ranking of all 20 semifinal games from the four-team era has been compiled. The top-ranked game is the 2017 Rose Bowl where Georgia defeated Oklahoma in double overtime. The most recent semifinals saw Michigan and Washington secure victories to advance to the championship. The expansion marks the most significant change since the CFP replaced the BCS National Championship in 2014, and the ranked games reflect the most memorable moments from the era, including upsets, record-breaking performances, and thrilling comebacks.
The College Football Playoff (CFP) is set to expand to a 12-team format for a two-year trial starting next season, with potential changes post-2026. Proposals for future iterations include reducing the number of teams to eight, eliminating conference championship games, hosting more games on college campuses, turning opening-round games into bowl games, ditching the December early signing period and transfer portal opening, figuring out the Rose Bowl start time, and clarifying power-ranking selection criteria. These suggestions aim to streamline the process and enhance the overall spectacle of college football's postseason.