Guest column

Notre Dame is still trying to prove Brian Kelly wrong. It hasn’t yet.

The Fighting Irish remain linked to their former coach, whose exit to LSU was a hard pill to swallow.

By Steven GodfreySeptember 10, 2024
Analysis

Northern Illinois’ win at Notre Dame brought tears of joy on a soaring Saturday

The Huskies’ win in South Bend was enough to make a grown coach cry — and that’s exactly what Thomas Hammock did after his team’s stunning 16-14 upset of the Irish.

By Chuck CulpepperSeptember 8, 2024

For a second straight September, Texas proves its mettle on the road

Just as they did last season at Alabama, the Longhorns make another early-season statement against Michigan.

By Chuck CulpepperSeptember 8, 2024
Analysis

College football winners and losers: Notre Dame hits a stunning roadblock

The Fighting Irish suffered a devastating home loss to Northern Illinois, plus the other big winners and losers from this weekend in college football.

By Patrick StevensSeptember 8, 2024

Navy’s defense raises its standard in a convincing rout of Temple

After an uneven defensive performance in last week’s season opener, the Midshipmen stifle the Owls, 38-11, in their first conference game.

By Noah FergusonSeptember 7, 2024

Maryland collapses late in Big Ten opener, falls to Michigan State

The Spartans score a late tying touchdown and then kick the winning field goal with one second left to hand the Terrapins a brutal 27-24 loss in College Park.

By Gene WangSeptember 7, 2024

College football on TV: Michigan-Texas sets the stage for a busy day

The Wolverines and Longhorns meet in a rare battle of nonconference blue bloods at the Big House.

By Matt BonesteelSeptember 7, 2024

NCAA’s landmark deal to pay college athletes on hold after hearing

Judge Claudia Wilken refused to approve the House v. NCAA settlement that would allow schools to pay athletes directly.

By Jesse DoughertySeptember 6, 2024
Analysis

College football Week 2 preview: A big early test for the new-look Big 12

Plus Nebraska might be back, five teams with the most at stake this weekend, and Heisman watch! It’s our weekly college football preview.

By Patrick StevensSeptember 6, 2024

Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. brings ‘a different swagger’

After a slow climb to earning the starting job, Edwards has quickly gained the respect of his teammates.

By Gene WangSeptember 6, 2024

Quinn Ewers Inc.: Where money is time and NIL means both

The Texas quarterback is one of the biggest earners of the NIL era, making it easier for him to stay in school to maximize his NFL potential.

By Jesse DoughertySeptember 6, 2024

In college football’s new world, the little guys begin a giddy chase

The expanded College Football Playoff format includes an automatic berth for a Group of Five champion, giving hope that didn’t exist to smaller programs.

By Chuck CulpepperSeptember 5, 2024
Analysis

College football best bets: Expect low scoring in Michigan-Texas

Michigan’s offense looked shaky in Week 1, which points to the under in Saturday’s showdown against Texas.

By Matt BonesteelSeptember 5, 2024

Maryland rallies around running back whose father died in car crash

Freshman Josiah McLaurin scored a touchdown in his first college game Saturday, a week after he lost his father.

By Gene WangSeptember 4, 2024
Guest column

Don’t fear the transfer portal. Embrace it as a meritocracy.

The rise of Miami quarterback Cam Ward shows how the current system in college football can elevate overlooked players.

By Steven GodfreySeptember 3, 2024

USC vs. LSU was a football delight — unless, of course, you’re Brian Kelly

The LSU coach was left “angry” after USC’s 27-20 win in a game that featured more quality defense than anticipated.

By Chuck CulpepperSeptember 2, 2024

Away from home, three throwback college football powers open their seasons with sparkle

Penn State, Miami and Notre Dame all earned road wins Saturday, then headed on home with hope.

By Chuck CulpepperSeptember 1, 2024
Analysis

College football winners and losers: Notre Dame takes care of business

Georgia, Miami and Vanderbilt were among the other big winners on college football’s opening weekend.

By Patrick StevensSeptember 1, 2024

Navy’s new offensive scheme is a hit in opening win against Bucknell

The Mids’ hybrid-wing T system powers a 49-21 victory over FCS opponent Bucknell.

By Noah FergusonAugust 31, 2024

Maryland unveils its starting quarterback and then routs Connecticut

Billy Edwards Jr. gets the start under center for the Terrapins, who go on to beat the Huskies, 50-7.

By Gene WangAugust 31, 2024