Gene Chizik's 'Words of Chizdom' to a few teams who may need a lift (4:00)
Gene Chizik previews a must-see matchup within UGA vs Mizzou (2:40)
Marcus Spears sees a rivalry for the ages in Texas vs. LSU (3:39)
Bama's Bray Hubbard introduces the cherished Crossing Points family (3:30)
Gene Chizik dives into improved Oklahoma timing through film (3:18)
Long-distance touchdowns spark Toledo in 24-0 win over UMass
— Connor Walendzak scored on a 69-yard touchdown run, Nicholas Thompson returned an interception 62 yards for a touchdown, and Toledo defeated Massachusetts 24-0 on Wednesday night.
Buffalo Bulls vs. Ball State Cardinals: Full Highlights (1:17)
Burch becomes 12th Buffalo player with 1,000 rushing yards in 28-7 win over Ball State
— Messiah Burch ran for a career-high 209 yards and two touchdowns and Buffalo defeated Ball State 28-7 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Central Michigan Chippewas: Full Highlights (1:17)
Atkinson doubtful, Madsen questionable for Oregon State-Boise State tilt
Oregon State is listing starting quarterback Braden Atkinson as doubtful for Saturday's showdown at No. 24 Boise State.
Pete Thamel
Star Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson is not expected to play this weekend at No. 24 Boise State, per ESPN sources. He's dealing with hand injury suffered in the Texas State game on Saturday. He leads the nation in passing yards.
Indiana QB Hoover (arm) not on initial Big Ten injury report
Indiana starting quarterback Josh Hoover does not appear on the initial Big Ten availability report for Saturday's game against No. 18 USC.
Northwestern without star QB Aidan Chiles again vs. Ohio State
Northwestern senior quarterback Aidan Chiles is set to miss his second straight game Saturday at Ohio State, according to Wednesday's Big Ten injury report.
Reid ranks the top 50 prospects in the 2027 NFL draft class: Who is rising up the board?
Jordan Reid updated his rankings for the 2027 NFL draft class with 50 players -- including eight quarterbacks and an elite wide receiver prospect.
Texas LB Rasheem Biles values being a threat on and off the field (2:31)
Pete Thamel
NEWS: Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles is out against Ohio State this weekend. He's missed last week against Iowa as well. He's dealing with an undisclosed upper body injury.
Hour 3: Vikings Ex Machina
Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are listening to the latest from Kevin O'Connell after the Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins! The fellas do their Mid-Week Check-In! Plus in honor of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum facing off last night...what was the best duo that eventually broke up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sources: Rivers-to-NC State deal set to be finalized after Friday board meeting
Philip Rivers is set to return to NC State, this time as head football coach, once its trustees finalizes his contract after a meeting Friday, sources said.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Bowling Green Falcons: Full Highlights (1:19)
Hour 1: Rating Pending
Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are bamboozled yet again from the latest CFP Rankings! The Celtics beat the 76ers last night in Tatum-Brown I. Plus Ron Johnson joins the show from Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sources: Rutgers star receiver Duff out for season after high ankle surgery
KJ Duff, who projects as a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft, is expected to resume full football activities in January, sources said.
Pete Thamel
Rutgers star wide receiver KJ Duff underwent season-ending high-ankle surgery this week, per ESPN sources. He'll miss the remainder of the year. He's expected to resume full football activities in January. Duff, a true junior, projects as a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Mel Kiper Jr. ranks him as the No. 18 overall prospect. He'll be the first-round draft pick from Rutgers since 2010. He finished with 1,084 yards in 2025 and 774 this year. He has 17 career touchdowns.
Sources: QB Taylor finalizing deal to return to Mississippi State in '27
Mississippi State star quarterback Kamario Taylor is finalizing a deal Wednesday to return to the Bulldogs in 2027, sources told ESPN.
Pete Thamel
Mississippi State star quarterback Kamario Taylor is finalizing a deal to return there in 2027, per ESPN sources. His return means one of the faces of college football next year will be in Starkville. Taylor led MSU to a 4-0 record to start this year before injury cut short his season. The timing of the signing will allow coach Jeff Lebby to build a recruiting/portal class around Taylor, as the school pitched Taylor on an uptick in overall investment.
Tom Luginbill: Texas Tech needs to win out (0:49)