FUNHOUSE MIRROR: THE BIG 12 ISN’T AS IT SEEMS
The Big 12 was supposed to fade away after realignment. Instead, it’s rewriting the playbook. Underdogs have become contenders, and every Saturday feels like a new plot twist. In a world of predictions and odds, college football’s most unpredictable conference might also be its most entertaining.
OBJECTION!: THE PAC-12 AND MW’S FIGHT FOR THEIR RIGHTS
Realignment drama has moved from the gridiron to the courthouse. As the Pac-12 and Mountain West square off over sky-high poaching penalties, the outcome won’t just balance the books, it could set the tone for how every conference guards its turf going forward.
THE LIGHT OF TRUTH REVEALS KYREN LACY’S INNOCENCE
New evidence shows Kyren Lacy was not responsible for the fatal crash that led to charges against him. His case highlights serious flaws in the investigation and raises questions about why the truth was not revealed sooner.
365 POUNDS OF CHAOS: KADYN PROCTOR BREAKS COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Alabama pulled off one of the most insane plays of the season when offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, a 365-pound mountain, caught a screen pass and bulldozed down the sideline against Georgia. Proving that sometimes football isn’t about smart or safe, it’s about chaos.
WEEK 5 STOCK WATCH: DODGING HYPE AND CASHING IN
Welcome to the 2025 College Football Stock Watch: Teaching how to buy low and sell high on teams into week 5.
QUACKING THE CODE: OREGON TAKES DOWN PENN STATE ON THE ROAD IN DOUBLE OT
Big-time games call for big-time moments, and Oregon delivered one that will be remembered long after the crowd cleared from Happy Valley. With a double overtime interception, the Ducks prove to be true contenders.
MANNING MADE: A SHERIFF WITH A PURPOSE
Arch Manning enters every game carrying more than a football; he carries a legacy, a name, and the eyes of a nation. In a world quick to label him a fraud, every pass, every rush, every misstep is shaping the story of the quarterback Texas desperately needs.
GET IN QUICK, THE PORTAL’S SHRINKING
The NCAA has voted to eliminate the Spring transfer window in an effort to help coaches, but in an age where smaller programs are only getting pushed down further, who does this really benefit?
AN APPLE A DAY: UW RUNS AWAY WITH THE 117TH APPLE CUP
Zevi Eckhaus proved he could keep the Cougars competitive through much of the 2025 edition of the Apple Cup, moving the offense with poise and connecting on key throws. But without defensive stops, Washington steadily pulled away, exploiting gaps and broken tackles.
END OF AN ERA: OKLAHOMA STATE FIRES MIKE GUNDY AFTER TWO DECADES
Mike Gundy is out at Oklahoma State. After 20 years, 170 wins, and a $15 million buyout, the Cowboys have decided it’s time to part ways with Gundy after a 1-2 start.
UNCHARTED WATERS: HOW MIKE LEACH CHANGED CFB
Mike Leach charted his own course through college football, steering the game away from tradition and into uncharted waters. His legacy isn’t just wins and losses however, it’s the map he left behind for how the sport could be played.
MIZZOU STAYS UNDEFEATED, EYES SET ON AN SEC TITLE RUN
With a 4-0 start behind a powerful backfield and a shutdown defense, Mizzou is emerging as a true SEC title contender and a team with playoff hopes.