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In a game that delivered fireworks from start to finish, No. 15 Vanderbilt kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 45–38 overtime victory over Auburn on Saturday, November 8, at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. The Commodores (8–2, 4–2 SEC) overcame a 10-point second-half deficit behind a heroic performance from quarterback Diego Pavia, who threw for a career-high 377 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 112 rushing yards and a score on the ground. His 4-yard touch...
Troy University’s football team suffered a humbling defeat on Thursday night, November 13, falling 33–0 to Old Dominion in a Sun Belt Conference matchup at Kornblau Field in Norfolk, Virginia. The loss marked Troy’s second consecutive defeat and its first shutout of the 2025 season, dropping the Trojans to 6–4 overall and 4–2 in conference play. Coming off a narrow loss to Arkansas State, Troy entered the game hoping to regain its footing and solidify its position in the Sun Belt West Division....
November 8, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL. - In a rivalry game defined by grit and defensive dominance, No. 4 Alabama defeated LSU 20–9 on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium, extending its win streak to eight games and solidifying its place atop the SEC standings. The Crimson Tide (8–1, 6–0 SEC) held the Tigers out of the end zone for the first time in over a decade, delivering their most complete defensive performance of the season. Crimson Tide Defense Shines Alabama's defense was relen...
November 2, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – Auburn Athletics Director John Cohen finally ended Hugh Freeze's troubled tenure as Auburn's head football Coach before the completion of his third season. The decision became unavoidable after a horrid offensive performance Saturday night in Auburn to Kentucky (another bad team). Auburn's defense was great and held Kentucky to just 10 points; but that was more than enough points to trounce Auburn. Auburn's only scoring drive resulted in a field goal and that was...
November 1, 2025 - TROY, Ala. - In a deflating Homecoming loss at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the Troy Trojans fell 23–10 to Arkansas State on Saturday, November 1, snapping a five-game winning streak and dropping to 6–3 overall and 4–1 in Sun Belt Conference play. The Red Wolves stunned Troy with a 17-point first quarter, capitalizing on early turnovers and relentless pressure. Quarterback Jaylen Raynor threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, while Arkansas State's defense recorded nine sacks...
November 1, 2025 - EAST HARTFORD, CT - The UAB Blazers suffered a tough road defeat on Saturday, November 1, falling 38–19 to the University of Connecticut at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. The loss dropped UAB to 3–5 overall and 1–3 in American Athletic Conference play, dimming hopes for a late-season surge. The Blazers struggled to contain UConn quarterback Joey Fagnano, who threw for 267 yards and four touchdowns, three of them to standout receiver Skyler Bell, who finished with eight catch...
November 1, 2025 - MOBILE, Ala. - The South Alabama Jaguars came up short in a competitive Sun Belt Conference matchup on Saturday, November 1, falling 31–22 to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The loss dropped the Jaguars to 2–7 overall and 1–4 in conference play, extending a difficult season under head coach Major Applewhite. Louisiana jumped out to an early lead and maintained control through much of the game, capitalizing on key defensive stops and timely scori...
October 29, 2025 - MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Jacksonville State continued its undefeated run in Conference USA with a gritty 24–21 road win over Middle Tennessee on Wednesday, October 29, at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium. The victory marked the Gamecocks' third straight and improved their record to 5–3 overall and 4–0 in conference play, solidifying their position as a top contender under new head coach Charles Kelly. In his first season at the helm, Kelly has brought a disciplined, defen...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Alabama Crimson Tide will face off against the LSU Tigers on Saturday, November 8, in one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025 college football season. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. Central at Bryant-Denny Stadium, with national coverage on ABC. Alabama enters the game ranked No. 4 in the country, boasting a 7–1 overall record and a perfect 5–0 mark in SEC play. The Tide are riding a seven-game win streak and remain firmly in the hunt for a College Football Pla...
November 8, 2025 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Auburn Tigers travel to FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, November 8, to face the No. 16 Vanderbilt Commodores in a pivotal SEC matchup. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. Central, with the game airing live on the SEC Network. For Auburn, the contest marks a turning point in a turbulent season, while Vanderbilt looks to rebound and stay in the hunt for a College Football Playoff berth. Auburn enters the game at 4–5 overall and 1–5 in SEC play, having lost five of...
The UAB Blazers suffered a tough loss Saturday in Houston, falling to the Rice Owls 24–17 in a game that saw momentum shift dramatically after halftime. Despite a promising start and a 17-point first half, the Blazers were shut out in the final two quarters, allowing Rice to claw back and secure the win. UAB quarterback Ryder Burton led the charge early, throwing for 213 yards and two touchdowns. His first scoring strike came in the opening quarter-a 31-yard pass to Iverson Hooks, who f...
Trailing 22–14 with just over two minutes remaining, No. 4 Alabama showed why it's still a national title contender. Quarterback Ty Simpson led a 79-yard drive capped by a 4-yard touchdown pass to Germie Bernard. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb dialed up a gutsy two-point conversion: Jam Miller pitched to Simpson, who found Josh Cuevas in the end zone to tie the game at 22–22. On the ensuing South Carolina possession, Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson stripped quarterback LaNorris Sellers, and...
Trailing 21–10 at halftime, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze made a pivotal quarterback switch, benching starter Jackson Arnold after a costly pick-six and turning to Ashton Daniels, a senior transfer from Stanford. Daniels responded with poise, completing 6-of-8 passes for 77 yards and rushing for 35 more, guiding Auburn to 23 second-half points. The Tigers' defense took over in the fourth quarter, forcing four turnovers and outscoring Arkansas 17–0 in the final frame. Cornerback Rayshawn Ple...
Auburn has lost it's fourth Southeastern Conference game in a row with Saturday's loss to Missouri. There is widespread speculation about the future of Hugh Freeze as Auburn's head coach as this season, that began with such promise has spiraled out of control. Hugh Freeze believes in Hugh Freeze and the offense that he ran at Ole Miss. The problem is that times have changed and that run pass option stuff is passe in modern SEC football. DCs know how to take away the option in the RPO they want...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - October 15, 2025 - In a Wednesday night clash that showcased speed, balance, and home-field grit, Jacksonville State powered past Delaware 38–25 at AmFirst Stadium, improving to 4–3 overall and 3–0 in Conference USA play. Quarterback Caden Creel led the charge with a dynamic performance, throwing for 116 yards and rushing for 117 more, including a 42-yard touchdown scamper that ignited the crowd and gave the Gamecocks a two-score cushion in the third quarter. "Caden's a spa...
MOBILE, Ala. - October 14, 2025 - In a game defined by missed opportunities and defensive grit, the South Alabama Jaguars dropped a 15–14 decision to Arkansas State on Saturday night at Hancock Whitney Stadium, falling to 1–6 on the season and 0–3 in Sun Belt play. Despite outgaining the Red Wolves in total offense and controlling time of possession, the Jaguars couldn't convert key drives into points. Quarterback Bishop Davenport led the offense with 118 passing yards and 72 rushing yards...
In a high-stakes SEC showdown on October 18, the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 37–20 at Bryant-Denny Stadium, extending their home winning streak against the Vols to 22 years. The game, part of the storied "Third Saturday in October" rivalry, featured explosive plays, costly mistakes, and a momentum-shifting interception that stunned Tennessee fans. Game-Changing Moments • Zabien Brown's 99-yard pick-six: With Tennessee threatening at the goal line late in the first hal...
October 18, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - In one of the most improbable wins of the 2025 college football season, the UAB Blazers stunned No. 22 Memphis 31–24 on Saturday, delivering a signature victory in the debut of interim head coach Alex Mortensen. The win not only snapped a three-game losing streak but also marked UAB's first American Athletic Conference (AAC) victory of the season-and it came against a previously unbeaten Memphis squad. The Blazers entered the game as 21.5-point underdogs. T...
October 12, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – The University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) has parted ways with head football Coach Trent Dilfer. The university released a statement from UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram on Sunday. "We have made a decision to part ways with Head Football Coach Trent Dilfer. We agree that - unfortunately - our on-field performance has not lived up to the standard of winning we have for the program. This decision will allow us to move forward in the best long-term int...
October 13, 2025 - COLUMBIA, MISSOURRI - In a game that tested grit, depth, and poise, the Alabama Crimson Tide marched into Columbia and emerged with a hard-fought 27–24 win over the previously undefeated Missouri Tigers. The victory marks Alabama's third straight win over a ranked SEC opponent and extends its winning streak to five games, solidifying its place among the nation's elite. Quarterback Ty Simpson once again proved why he's the heartbeat of Alabama's offense, throwing for 200 y...
October 11, 2025 – AUBURN, AL. – In a gritty showdown at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 11, 2025, the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs rallied past the Auburn Tigers 20-10, notching their ninth consecutive win in the storied Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry. The victory improved Georgia’s record to 5-1 (3-1 SEC), while Auburn fell to 3-3 (0-3 SEC), continuing a frustrating conference stretch. The game began with Auburn striking first. Quarterback Jackson Arnold capped off a strong opening drive with a 2-yard...
October 14, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, AL. - The UAB Blazers return to Protective Stadium this Saturday, Oct. 18, for one of the most emotionally charged and high-stakes matchups of their season: a showdown against undefeated and 22nd-ranked Memphis in the annual Battle for the Bones. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. CT and will be nationally televised on ESPN2. This year's edition of the rivalry arrives with added layers of drama, transition, and meaning. Just days before the game, UAB announced a major...
October 17, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – To say the first half of the 2025 football season has been "a disappointment" would be an understatement. Auburn has played three SEC opponents and Auburn has lost to all three. For Auburn head Coach Hugh Freeze (now in his third season on the Plains) the situation is getting precarious. To say that he is a coach on the hot seat would also be an understatement. There used to be a time when coaches were given 4 or 5 years to build a program before judgements wer...
SAN MARCOS, Texas - October 11, 2025 - In a game that showcased grit, firepower, and late-game heroics, the Troy Trojans edged out Texas State 48–41 in overtime on Thursday night, improving to 4–2 on the season and 2–1 in Sun Belt play. Quarterback Tucker Kilcrease delivered a career performance, throwing for 415 yards and five touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime - a 25-yard strike to DJ Epps that capped a dramatic comeback and silenced the home crowd at UFCU Stadium. "We just...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - October 18, 2025 - It's the Third Saturday in October, and the stakes couldn't be higher as No. 6 Alabama hosts No. 11 Tennessee in a primetime SEC showdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Both teams enter the game with 5–1 records, eyeing a pivotal win that could shape the College Football Playoff race. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT, with national coverage on ABC and local broadcast via WKRN in Nashville. Quarterback Duel: Simpson vs. Aguilar Alabama's Ty Simpson, a Tennessee nati...
