Football · Camp edition
Dublin is 24 days away. TCU’s backbone is already showing.
The Horned Frogs open against North Carolina in Dublin with a veteran core setting the preseason tone.
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Connor Robertson gives Texas a tested answer at center
The fifth-year Longhorn made the 40-player Rimington Trophy watch list after starting the final seven games of Texas’s 2025 season at center.
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Ashton Beers anchors Minnesota’s interior with proof on tape
Minnesota’s returning center earned Rimington Trophy watch-list recognition after an 86.1 pass-blocking grade ranked third among Big Ten centers in 2025.
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Five Longhorns frame Texas’s preseason ceiling
Texas placed a nation-leading five players on the Walter Camp Preseason All-America teams, spanning the quarterback, line, edge and receiver groups.
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Minnesota’s fall-camp questions start with a familiar trio
Drake Lindsey, Darius Taylor and Anthony Smith put quarterback, running back and the defensive front at the center of Minnesota’s camp conversation.
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Meet the Frogs brings the preseason back to the fans
TCU’s annual football meet-and-greet returns August 16 with free admission, free parking and a two-hour autograph window.
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Texas opens a 2026 roadmap built around Austin
The Longhorns begin with three straight home dates before conference play takes the season on the road.
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Minnesota’s opening stretch belongs at home
The Golden Gophers begin 2026 with three consecutive games at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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The preseason spine
A ball-hawking safety and two experienced linemen form the early backbone of TCU’s preseason story.
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Four-star SEC wide receiver commit to visit Vols for Auburn game
Tennessee will host a 2028 SEC wide receiver commit for the Auburn football game.
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College Football
Joel Klatt has a new No. 1 in Top 10 rankings after Week 4
Joel Klatt released his top 10 rankings after an exciting Week 4, and he moved the Georgia Bulldogs up
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Austin Romaine Makes Texas Tech History With Back-To-Back Pick-Sixes
Texas Tech linebacker Austin Romaine turned two straight Sam Houston snaps into touchdowns, earning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors.
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2028 four-star safety 'had a great time' at Tennessee-Texas game
2028 four-star safety Zion Dobson visits Tennessee for the Texas game in Week 4.
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Oklahoma Sooners No. 1 target in 2028 class predicted to Kentucky
The Oklahoma Sooners loss to Georgia may have had ramifications for a top target in the 2028 recruiting class, who was predicted to land with Kentucky
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USA TODAY Sports CFB writer says Brent Venables seat 'warming up'
The Oklahoma Sooners are locked in with head coach Brent Venables but a USA TODAY Sports college football writer says Venables' seat is warming up.
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Most overrated/underrated teams in Week 4 coaches poll
After four weeks of play, we analyze which college football teams are overrated and which are underrated.
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SEC Power Rankings: Florida cracks top 5 after Week 4
The 2026 college football season keeps surprising us. After a chaotic Week 4, here are our latest power rankings as postseason hopes fade.
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How Josh Heupel can silence or incite his Tennessee football critics vs Alex Golesh
Alex Golesh is a friendly face but perhaps the last guy that Josh Heupel wants to see in Neyland Stadium. They'll meet when Tennessee plays Auburn.
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Heisman Trophy betting odds: Favorites, contenders, future picks for Week 5 including Smith, Baugh, Taylor
NBC Spots’ Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his 2026 Heisman expert pick and predictions entering Week 5
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Texas: Steve Sarkisian gots full 'I told you so' on Florida, Mississippi State breakouts
The Texas Longhorns improved their record to 4-0 in the 2026 college football season after a narrow 20-17 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers. This hard-fought matchup was marked by a flurry of big hits, resulting in eight opposing players being carted off the field. After the game, head coach Steve Sarkisian defended his team’s toughness , […] The post Texas: Steve Sarkisian gots full 'I told you so' on Florida, Mississippi State breakouts appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Indiana football news: Curt Cignetti makes 'disappointed' admission on savage Josh Hoover taunt
Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti raised some eyebrows over a Pearl Harbor reference . Now the head coach dropped a “disappointed” admission after the narrow Northwestern win. But this one involving his quarterback Josh Hoover. Cignetti became blunt about what he hopes to see moving forward from his QB when addressing reporters Monday . “I […] The post Indiana football news: Curt Cignetti makes 'disappointed' admission on savage Josh Hoover taunt appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Tennessee football tickets vs Auburn, see best prices for available seats
Tennessee football hosts Auburn at Neyland Stadium in its SEC game Oct. 3. See the best prices for available seats to watch the Vols.
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'We're not getting results': Mike Elko discusses Texas A&M's struggles
Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko discussed his team's recent struggles and previewed Arkansas during Monday's press conference.
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ESPN's game-by-game predictions for Oklahoma after Georgia loss
Updated look at ESPN's game-by-game predictions for the Oklahoma Sooners after their loss to the Georgia Bulldogs.
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Josh Pate Thinks Florida Was Screwed Over in New Rankings
Despite a massive jump to eighth, critics argue the Gators' elite resume deserves more respect. A brutal October stretch will determine if Florida belongs in the playoff conversation.
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From fast to fierce: UCF flexes defensive might as Knights face tough stretch
The first time Scott Frost was in charge, the coach used the phrase “Fast and Fierce” to describe his UCF Knights. It was the perfect slogan for his up-tempo, explosive offense, which moved up and down the field with relative ease as the Knights led the nation in scoring in 2017, averaging more than 48 points per game. In the end, it would lead to a conference championship and an undefeated ...
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Former Tennessee offensive coordinators will face Vols with Auburn
Former Tennessee offensive coordinators will return to Neyland Stadium in Week 5 with Auburn.
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Texas Tech In Search of 'Clean Starts', Offensive Execution
Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire preached accountability and consistency in getting ready for Big 12 play to resume next weekend.
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How Bill Belichick Lost to Bye Week
After collapse at Clemson, the hits keep coming.
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SEC admits officiating error let Tennessee use illegal onside kick vs. Texas
Saturday's biggest college football game featured a near-comeback by Tennessee that was aided by an officiating error.
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The schedule board
Aug 29, 11:00 AMvs.
North Carolina Tar HeelsAviva Stadium10–15 Final
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TCU Horned Frogs
Sep 3, 7:00 PMvs.
Eastern Illinois PanthersHuntington Bank Stadium59–7 Final
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Sep 5, 2:30 PMvs.
Texas State BobcatsMemorial Stadium (Stephenville, TX)59–7 Final
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Texas Longhorns
Sep 5, 2:30 PMvs.
FURMAN PaladinsNeyland Stadium56–9 Final
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Tennessee Volunteers
Sep 12, 2:30 PMvs.
Mississippi State BulldogsHuntington Bank Stadium13–38 Final
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Sep 12, 6:00 PMat
Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsBobby Dodd Stadium45–24 Final
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Tennessee Volunteers
Sep 12, 6:30 PMvs.
Ohio State BuckeyesDarrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium24–23 Final
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Texas Longhorns
Sep 12, 7:00 PMvs.
Grambling TigersAmon G. Carter Stadium63–7 Final
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TCU Horned Frogs
Sep 19, 11:00 AMvs.
AKRON ZipsHuntington Bank Stadium41–7 Final
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Sep 19, 6:45 PMvs.
Kennesaw State OwlsNeyland Stadium42–9 Final
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Tennessee Volunteers
Sep 19, 7:00 PMvs.
UTSA RoadrunnersDarrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium30–6 Final
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Texas Longhorns
Sep 19, 7:00 PMvs.
Arkansas State Red WolvesAmon G. Carter Stadium31–7 Final
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TCU Horned Frogs
Sep 26, 11:00 AMat
UCF KnightsAcrisure Stadium
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TCU Horned Frogs
Sep 26, 11:00 AMat
Washington HuskiesHusky Stadium
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Sep 26, 11:00 AMvs.
TEXAS LonghornsNeyland Stadium
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Tennessee Volunteers
Sep 26, 11:00 AMat
Tennessee VolunteersNeyland Stadium
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Texas Longhorns
Oct 3, 11:00 AMvs.
BYU CougarsAmon G. Carter Stadium
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TCU Horned Frogs
Oct 3, 11:00 AMvs.
Michigan WolverinesHuntington Bank Stadium
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Oct 3, 11:00 AMvs.
Auburn TigersNeyland Stadium
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Tennessee Volunteers
Oct 10, 11:00 AMat
Arkansas RazorbacksDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
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Tennessee Volunteers
Oct 10, 11:00 AMat
PURDUE BoilermakersRoss-Ade Stadium
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Oct 10, 2:30 PMat
Oklahoma SoonersCotton Bowl
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Texas Longhorns
Oct 17, 11:00 AMat
Baylor BearsMcLane Stadium
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TCU Horned Frogs
Oct 17, 11:00 AMvs.
Florida GatorsDarrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
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Texas Longhorns
Oct 17, 11:00 AMvs.
Alabama Crimson TideNeyland Stadium
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Tennessee Volunteers
Oct 24, 11:00 AMvs.
Ole Miss RebelsDarrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
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Texas Longhorns
Oct 24, 11:00 AMvs.
West Virgina MountaineersAmon G. Carter Stadium
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TCU Horned Frogs
Oct 24, 11:00 AMvs.
IOWA HawkeyesHuntington Bank Stadium
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Oct 24, 11:00 AMat
South Carolina GamecocksWilliams-Brice Stadium
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Tennessee Volunteers
Oct 31, 11:00 AMat
INDIANA HoosiersMemorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
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Minnesota Golden Gophers