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 […]

Both Iowa quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski played last week in the 40-0 win over Northern Illinois. Brown completed 12-of-20 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown, and Hecklinski completed seven-of-16 passes for 76 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Heading into Week 2 against Iowa State, it appears that Kirk Ferentz has continued […]

College Football Playoff executives have triggered a 30-day negotiating window with ESPN as 24-team playoff talks have heated up, per Yahoo's Ross Dellenger. While the window is triggered, this does not mean that there is a decision on whether or not the field will expand to 24 teams. The CFP put out a statement, saying, […]

UCF junior running back Duke Watson broke his first carry in a Knights' uniform for a 64-yard touchdown. In the 73-6 rout of Bethune-Cookman, Watson only touched the ball seven times. It did not matter, as he still finished the day with 110 yards and a touchdown. The junior is UCF's top running back this […]

Illinois junior wide receiver Collin Dixon looked like the focal point of the offense in Friday night's 42-23 victory over UAB. Dixon caught six passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns, leading the team in all categories as the go-to playmaker for quarterback Katin Houser. Dixon has been steadily involved at Illinois over his first […]

Minnesota running back Darius Taylor has been one of the nation's best backs when healthy, but the senior dealt with health issues last season and only ran for 670 yards and four touchdowns. After just one game, Taylor has almost matched last year's touchdown mark. Minnesota blew out Eastern Illinois 59-7 on Friday night, and […]

Senior running back Mark Fletcher Jr. opted to forgo the NFL Draft and return to Miami after breaking out with 1,192 yards and 12 touchdowns a season ago. Fletcher was one of the top running back options in college fantasy drafts this offseason, and should be in lineups this week as the Hurricanes kick the […]

Georgia Tech lost their top three receivers from a season ago, leaving the position barren in terms of experience. With the lack of experience in the room, sophomore Jordan Allen stepped up on Friday night in the 14-13 loss to Colorado. Allen caught eight passes for 113 yards as the clear go-to option for quarterback […]

Utah junior running back Wayshawn Parker showed off his explosiveness and an eye for the endzone in Week 1's 66-14 win over Idaho. Parker carried the ball 12 times for 71 yards and a touchdown, while catching three passes for 23 yards and two more scores. His versatility as a runner and receiver makes him […]

Missouri sophomore wide receiver Donovan Olugbode put together the best game of his career in the 54-14 blowout win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The sophomore caught eight passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns, starring as Austin Simmons' go-to target. He had 30 catches for 401 yards and two scores as a true freshman last season, […]

Tulane running back Jamauri McClure (foot) will not play in Week 1's matchup against Duke. McClure ran for 540 yards and two touchdowns last season and is the leading returning rusher for the Green Wave. He may return as early as next week against South Alabama. In McClure's place, Maurice Turner and Jaylin Lucas should […]