Kirk Herbstreit is a prominent figure in the college football world, having played as a quarterback at Ohio State University from 1989 to 1993. He is currently serving as a lead analyst on College GameDay since August 1996 and as a premier college football game analyst alongside Chris Fowler for ABC and ESPN. Despite his […]
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Brian Kelly is a famous college football coach, who has years of experience. He is best known for his time with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where he became the program’s all-time winningest coach with 113 victories. He later joined the Louisiana State University as their head coach, before getting fired last year. Kelly has […]
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No. 5 Notre Dame looks to answer its first loss of the season when it faces Navy on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Kirk Herbstreit has spent decades analyzing college football, but an apparent scoring blunder during Notre Dame’s loss to BYU has put the ESPN veteran under fire. New York radio host Dave McDonald questioned how someone with Herbstreit’s experience could misread such a basic game situation. During an October 22 episode of the Davey Mac Sports […]
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The former Notre Dame and LSU head coach broke down what makes each of the current Power 4 openings enticing in his eyes on Tuesday.
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BYU football has suffered its first loss of the season. It was a double-overtime heartbreaker on the road as BYU fell to UCF 39-31. After the loss, BYU dropped from second in the AP Top 25 to eighth. It also dropped them behind Notre Dame, whom BYU defeated just over a week ago. Now, former […]
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Indiana football climbs to No. 4 in the latest AP Top‑25, jumping from No. 6 and overtaking Notre Dame after a 13‑6 win over Michigan. The Hoosiers’ only loss was a narrow defeat to No. 2 Ohio State, while they hold a ranked victory over No. 20 Northwestern. Upcoming games vs. Minnesota and USC could solidify their top‑5 spot. The article also notes related coverage on Indiana’s basketball NIL spending and fan sentiment about the program’s national contender status.
During Notre Dame’s recent bye week, fans and pundits flooded social media with heated takes on college football’s power balance. Critics argued the SEC’s dominance is overstated, while others warned that BYU’s stumble against UCF hurts Notre Dame’s CFP chances, emphasizing the need for BYU to keep winning. The post highlights these online overreactions, using a cheeky “cheesburger” analogy, and sets the stage for the upcoming game week.
Week 8 of the college football season erupts with four top‑11 AP teams losing, deepening the playoff scramble. Black Shoe Diaries’ bracketology now lists Miami, Georgia, Ohio State and Utah as the P4 champions, with Boise State leading the G6 race. At‑large contenders include Indiana, Notre Dame, UCLA, BYU, Kentucky, Alabama and Texas, while teams like Ole Miss and LSU hover on the outside. Notable shifts: James Madison slips in the G6 race after a loss; Kentucky climbs three spots after beating Vanderbilt; BYU’s 39‑31 defeat at UCF hurts its margin, though its win over Notre Dame remains crucial. The Big Ten sits in chaos, and Wake Forest quietly emerges as a potential at‑large.
The college football personality thinks the SEC's first-place team is being disrespected by media members.
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The ACC’s new “Receipts” ad campaign, spotted during fall ACC Network games, introduces Mr. and Mrs. ACC as fans of all 18 conference schools, including Notre Dame. While the initial spots celebrate conference highlights, the writer speculates that future installments could take a darker turn—imagine a Curry Barker‑directed series that flips from nostalgic moments to revealing legal battles involving Clemson, FSU and a possible SEC‑related lawsuit, with ominous music and stark visuals. The piece teases how the campaign might evolve over the 2026‑27 athletic year, mixing fan cheer with potential controversy.
Week 8 sees Notre Dame still riding a 7‑1 record, but its opponents are struggling. Wisconsin (5‑2, AP #25) lost to USC 24‑7, while Rice (1‑7) fell to FAU 51‑49. Michigan State (2‑6) dropped a 28‑10 game to UCLA and Purdue (3‑4) sat out with a bye. North Carolina (4‑3) lost a nail‑biter to Syracuse 31‑30 and Stanford (4‑4) was beaten by NC State 31‑28. BYU (6‑1) fell to UCF 39‑31, and Navy (2‑5) suffered a 49‑39 defeat at North Texas. The Irish remain heavy favorites despite a recent 28‑24 loss to BYU, and they head to New England to face Navy next.
There are several curious rankings in the Week 9 US LBM Coaches Poll, along with a big move up by UCLA and Utah. Here is the latest Top 25.
After another weekend of big losses in the Coaches Poll Top 25, what happens to the top ten now? Here's our Week 9 prediction of what the new rankings will be.
While ESPN's College GameDay was very SEC-centric early in the year, it is in the midst of a welcome SEC break. The fan-favorite pregame show was in Provo last week, ahead of a pivotal matchup between Notre Dame and BYU.
One Foot Down’s October 23, 2026 staff picks preview the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings by showcasing every Top 25 matchup this week, from Pitt vs. Miami to Texas vs. Ole Miss, plus a key MAC showdown between Eastern Michigan and Ohio. The piece opens with a light‑hearted photo of a Notre Dame fan tailgating with tacos and burgers before the Fighting Irish face Georgia, then dives into the full slate of games and invites readers to track picks on Tallysight.
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In this weekly BYU Explosive Stats column, we dig into the Cougars' box scores and explore the statistical insights that help us understand what's working -- and what's not working -- in Provo. We break the "explosive" stats down by firecracker (a little
Week 7’s chaotic college football roundup highlights three potential picks for Washington’s Commanders. Senior QB Ashton Daniels (Florida State) throws a pro‑level 298 yards, four TDs and one pick in an OT loss to Miami, offering size (6’2”, 225 lb) and NFL‑worthy accuracy but needs better decision‑making. RB DeSean Bishop (Tennessee) powers 159 yards and two scores on 32 carries against Alabama, excelling at tough, tackle‑beating yards despite modest speed. WR Amare Thomas (Houston) posts 127 yards and two TDs versus Oklahoma State, showcasing quick‑twitch route running, strong hands and post‑catch balance. Each could fill the Commanders’ depth needs after McLaurin’s injury.
BYU stunned Notre Dame 28‑24 on Oct. 17, 2026, drawing a record TV audience for the Cougars. ESPN reports the game peaked at 13.2 million viewers and averaged 9.2 million on ABC, the highest‑rated Big 12‑controlled broadcast since Texas and Oklahoma departed the league. The matchup was the second‑most‑watched Saturday game, behind Ohio State‑Indiana’s 10.4 million viewers. College GameDay’s Provo visit also hit a season‑high 3 million viewers, the third‑largest regular‑season episode ever. BYU’s sky‑high exposure follows previous big‑audience outings, including an 8‑million‑viewer Alamo Bowl win in 2024 and an 8.9‑million‑viewer Big 12 title game last season.
The BYU football team is coming off an emotional win over Notre Dame at home. BYU next clashes with a UCF squad hoping to make waves this season in the Big 12. BYU is getting some important news ahead of that game. “Sources: UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III will not start again for UCF against […]
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No. 8 BYU beat No. 2 Notre Dame with the eyes of the college football world watching. ESPN College GameDay was in Provo as BYU not only won a game, but solidified itself as a true national powerhouse.
Week 7 showcases the Big 12’s surge on the national stage as BYU rockets to No. 2 after a 28‑24 upset of Notre Dame, giving the conference its second AP Top‑10 win. Undefeated Texas Tech (53‑25 over Arizona State) and Utah (27‑24 over Colorado) keep the league stacked with four teams in the AP Top 15, bolstering CFP hopes. College GameDay returns to a Big 12 campus for the Utah‑Houston clash. Meanwhile, West Virginia provides nonstop drama, snapping a three‑game losing streak with a 45‑42 walk‑off win over Cincinnati despite never leading. The article breaks down these takeaways and the conference’s path to multiple playoff bids.
Joel Klatt was on the call for Indiana and Ohio State, but the end of the BYU-Notre Dame game had him angry when breaking down the week.
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Ari Temkin on a great weekend for the Big 12, BYU’s win over Notre Dame, Utah’s ugly win over Colorado + more first seen on ESPN700 The Big 12 Radio host on a big weekend for the Big 12, BYU taking down Notre Dame, Utah winning […]
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