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ACC Football Still Sagging as Elite Teams Raid the Rosters
Heading into the final weekend of college football’s 2025 regular season, the ACC is an afterthought in the sport’s national championship conversation. Someone will represent the ACC in this year’s College Football Playoff, of course, but the league’s champion definitely won’t be considered a serious threat to win three consecutive CFP games. (
Chapelboro.com)
Exploring true meaning of Ohio State-Michigan, Ryan Day's record and The Game's evolution in CFP
What is the true meaning of Ohio State vs. Michigan? On Nov. 25, 1950, the answer meant Fred and Janet Andrews did not hesitate to drive 80 miles through horrendous conditions for four hours to get to Ohio Stadium to watch what is known as the "Snow Bowl." Michigan-Ohio State played through the "Great Appalachian Storm of 1950" that day. (
Sporting News)
College football rivalry games to watch with CFP impact in Week 14
As college football’s regular season comes to a close, it’s time to enjoy the feast after the feast. The weekend slate is jam-packed with meaningful contests, many of which will pit the fiercest of rivals against each other. Here then are our picks for the seven games you don’t want to miss: No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes at No. 15 Michigan Wolverines. (
USA Today)
UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Jalen Washington has best game of season, Cade Tyson scores 19
Tyler Nickel and
Jalen Washington both scored double figures in a Vanderbilt victory, while
Cade Tyson scored 19 points in a Minnesota loss. Vanderbilt (7–0) advanced to the Battle 4 Atlantis championship game with an 89-74 win Thursday over VCU. Washington had his best game as a Commodore, tying his season-high with 11 points. Nickel scored 16. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Lane Kiffin saga adds to Egg Bowl lore: Revisiting wildest moments of Ole Miss vs Miss State rivalry
The Lane Kiffin saga adds another layer of intrigue to an Egg Bowl rivalry that frankly doesn't need one. Sure, it might not get the national attention of The Game, Iron Bowl or Army-Navy. But those who have lived it know just how intense, sometimes frighteningly so, the Magnolia State rivalry between Ole Miss and Mississippi State can be. (
CBS Sports)
Video: Cowboys special teams player’s outstanding effort draws praise in win over Eagles
One of the biggest plays in the Dallas Cowboys’ comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday was made by a punt coverage specialist who is likely a little-known name even among his own team’s fan base. Well, Cowboys fans, now you’ll know the name Alijah Clark. Clark is drawing praise from virtually every corner of the football-watching world. (
Dallas Morning News)
UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Jackson scores 14; Lubin notches double-double; Cadeau struggles
Ian Jackson rebounded from a bad first game at the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas with a solid effort for St. John's on Tuesday. Meanwhile, No. 7 Michigan advanced to the championship game of that event for the right to win big money despite
Elliot Cadeau’s struggles, on a day
Ven-Allen Lubin registered a double-double for NC State in Maui. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
After firing Justin Wilcox, it’s now or never for Ron Rivera’s Cal Bears
When UC Berkeley chancellor Rich Lyons convinced Ron Rivera to return to his alma mater in March to assume a newly created general manager role, he talked to the former NFL head coach about setting a realistic goal for a downtrodden Bears program. “Could we get to an eight-win regular season?” Lyons asked Rivera. “Nine,” Rivera responded. (
San Francisco Standard)
NCAA rescinds proposed rule allowing college athletes to bet on pro sports
The NCAA rescinded its previously approved rule change on Friday, Nov. 21, that allowed student-athletes and athletics staff to sports bet on professional sports. The NCAA had at least two-thirds of its Division I schools vote to rescind the rule change, which occurred after a 30-day procedural period, according to the announcement. (
USA Today)
College football Week 13 highlights: Top games, plays, stats
Oklahoma's defense smothered another SEC opponent, holding Ahmad Hardy to just 57 yards on the ground in a 17-6 win over Missouri. Oregon's strength entering Saturday appeared to be its dominant defense, too, but instead it was Kenyon Sadiq and Noah Whittington stealing the show on offense and Malik Benson breaking USC on special teams. (
ESPN.com)