Heading into Week 3, we finally get to see some conference action. A handful of Big Ten and SEC teams will play their conference openers this week, and it should be a fun one headlined by none other than the Lane Kiffin Bowl that was circled on college football fanatics' calendars months ago when Kiffin […]

Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez is listed as probable on the injury report ahead of Friday's ACC opener against Miami. It is unclear what Lopez's injury is, but Miami head coach Mario Cristobal stated "People who are saying he was banged up, he's not" on Monday in a press conference, regarding Lopez's status. Despite the […]

Virginia Tech junior tight end Luke Reynolds has emerged as Ethan Grunkemeyer's top target, as he caught eight passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns in last week's win over Old Dominion. The Penn State transfer trails just Jelani Thurman and Trey'Dez Green in the FBS in terms of tight end receiving yards, and has […]

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer struggled mightily in the 17-10 loss to Michigan. Mateer completed 17-of-33 passes for 189 yards with a touchdown and an interception, while rushing 13 times for 45 yards. The senior is in a "great head space" after the showing according to head coach Brent Venables, and has a great opportunity to […]

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has continued his dominance through the first two games of the season. Despite Ohio State's offense going cold in the second half against Texas, Smith still mustered up eight catches for 164 yards and a score. The junior receiver is the Buckeyes' entire offense and despite an easy matchup […]

Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon has played well so far through the first two starts of his career. He was nearly perfect in Week 1 against Furman, but only completed 10-of-21 pass attempts in Week 2 against Georgia Tech. With Tennessee set to face Kennesaw State in Week 3, the competition becomes softer again and […]

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was a big part of the upset win over Oklahoma last weekend. He only completed 9-of-17 passes for 111 yards, but he also scrambled 18 times for 87 yards and a score. Head coach Kyle Whittingham stated that he wishes he'd run Underwood earlier, indicating that the sophomore quarterback may be […]

Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker had an incredible bounce-back in the shocking 39-31 upset win over Oregon after falling flat on his face in Week 1 against Tulsa. Mestemaker finished the game 26-for-43 for 317 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. He also ran for 109 yards and a touchdown. This week, the sophomore draws […]

Oregon starting guard Trent Ferguson (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Ferguson made his first career start last weekend in the 39-31 loss to Oklahoma State, but suffered a knee injury in the game. The junior got into the Boise State game in Week 1, and showed enough to earn […]

Vanderbilt freshman quarterback Jared Curtis is set to take over at Vanderbilt this week against North Carolina State. Curtis has played in each of the Commodores' games thus far and took the reins from Blaze Berlowitz in last week's 35-26 win over Delaware. He finished the game 14-of-22 for 210 yards and a touchdown while […]

UCF wide receiver Duane Thomas Jr. is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Pitt. Thomas did not play last week in the season opener, but was a key player in the Knights' offense a season ago. Thomas caught 53 passes for 528 yards in 2025, leading the team in both metrics. If […]

While Iowa's quarterback situation remains in flux, Hank Brown has received the nod to start on Saturday night against Iowa State. That being said, the competition remains unsettled and Jeremy Hecklinski is expected to see early playing time in the game. Brown completed 60% of his passes for 129 yards and a touchdown last week, […]

Tennessee junior wide receiver Mike Matthews led the team in receiving last week against Furman, catching four passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He appears to have slotted into the Chris Brazzell II role fairly easily, which is generally a high-ceiling position in Josh Heupel's offense. Matthews and the Volunteers travel to Georgia Tech […]

Penn State sophomore wide receiver Koby Howard exploded in his season debut last weekend, catching six passes for 161 yards and a touchdown. Howard looked the part and was quarterback Rocco Becht's favorite target on the day. After a quiet freshman season, it appears that Howard is due for a breakout. He and the Nittany […]

Nebraska senior quarterback Anthony Colandrea had a great debut in last week's win over Ohio, completing 56% of his passes for 273 yards and three touchdowns. The veteran also ran for 23 yards and another score on the ground, leading the Cornhuskers to a 49-point outing. This week, Colandrea faces a similar task as Bowling […]

Ole Miss running back Makhi Frazier should have an expanded opportunity to get some action in Week 2 as the Rebels host Charlotte. Star running back Kewan Lacy is expected to dress, but will be limited with focus on Week 3's game against LSU. His limited workload opens the door for the Michigan State transfer […]

Ohio State wide receiver Kyle Parker is expected to remain sidelined for Saturday's game against Texas. Parker did not play last week against Ball State, and has not practiced for a while with an undisclosed injury. The senior receiver caught 31 passes for 330 yards and four touchdowns at LSU last season. Jeremiah Smith, Devin […]

Ohio State edge rusher Qua Russaw did not play last week against Ball State, but the Alabama transfer has been cleared and will play Saturday against Texas. Russaw had one sack for Alabama a season ago, and will look to add depth to Ohio State's edge rushing group that compiled just one sack last week. […]

Arizona has officially added running back Ismail Mahdi and linebacker Max Harris to its roster, bringing back its leading rusher and third-leading tackle from the 2025 team after being granted temporary restraining orders to gain a fifth season of eligibility. Mahdi and Harris are set to suit up this weekend against BYU, giving the Wildcats […]

TCU senior receiver Jordan Dwyer (foot) will remain sidelined this week as the Horned Frogs host Grambling for their home opener. Dwyer missed the Week 0 loss against North Carolina as well, and will sit this week to continue recovering from his foot injury. Dwyer is the leading returning receiver for TCU after catching 54 […]

Utah sophomore running back Daniel Bray (concussion) has been cleared to play Saturday night against Arkansas. Bray suffered a concussion in the win over Idaho last week after rushing for 13 yards on two carries. The sophomore running back is a great compliment to Wayshawn Parker in the backfield, and had his most impactful game […]

We’re a week into the college football season, and I think it’s safe to say the mark was missed in Week 1’s bold predictions article.  That being said, I’ve got another shot to get it right after being way too bullish on a dud of an Oklahoma State team and putting a bit too much […]

Oklahoma State sophomore quarterback Drew Mestemaker struggled in his season debut, completing 29-of-49 passes for 241 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions in an upset loss to Tulsa. Mestemaker was considered one of the big transfer portal gets, following his head coach Eric Morris to Stillwater from North Texas. The Oklahoma State quarterback faces a […]

Miami quarterback Darian Mensah was near perfect in his Hurricanes' debut, completing 27-of-30 passes for 401 yards and five touchdowns. Mensah will suit up on Thursday night as the Hurricanes take on Florida A&M in a game where they are favored by 55.5 points. It would be shocking to see Mensah play past halftime in […]

USC sophomore wide receiver Tanook Hines missed Week 0 with an injury and returned in Week 1, catching two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown. Hines exploded down the stretch last season, catching 15 passes for 335 yards and a touchdown in the last three games of the year. As he continues to work […]

USC freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley has been one of the brightest spots in the freshman class this young college football season. Through two games, Mosley has caught 11 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns. This week, the Trojans get another soft matchup as they host Louisiana. USC is favored by 31.5 points against […]

Oklahoma State wide receiver Wyatt Young remained Drew Mestemaker's favorite target in Week 1, grabbing eight catches for 84 yards in the 24-10 loss to Tulsa. Young led the way in all receiving categories for the Cowboys, who suffered a shocking loss. This week, they have a much tougher task on their hands as Oregon […]

Baylor senior wide receiver Gavin Freeman exploded onto the college football scene in Week 1, grabbing 12 receptions for 154 yards and a score in the narrow loss to Auburn. This week, the Bears face a much easier opponent in Prairie View A&M. Freeman may also see a downgrade at quarterback, as DJ Lagway (ankle) […]

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will face one of his toughest matchups of the season on Saturday when the Buckeyes travel to Austin. Smith started the season strong with eight receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns against Ball State, cementing himself once again among the best playmakers in college football. Despite the tough […]

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy will miss Friday night's matchup on the road against Kansas. Hardy was shot in the offseason, and is still working through rehab protocol as he fights to get back on the field. Head coach Eliah Drinkwitz stated that "Nothing's changed on Ahmad as far as his availability. He's not returned […]