The 2025 college football season has officially surpassed the midway point of the regular season after the conclusion of a thrilling Week 8 slate. Among the games that will shape the College Football Playoff picture was the final matchup between No. 13 Notre Dame and No. 20 USC for the foreseeable future.

The transfer portal and NIL money have helped level the playing field across college football. The result is the type of parity that makes the NFL must-see TV with the competition tighter than ever, especially in the Power Four conferences.

The Tennessee Volunteers are one of the many teams that have the opportunity to make the college football playoffs, still, as they will need to win out for the

October…a time when Homecoming games are on the horizon and colleges want boosters to drop large checks to support their football programs. Some struggling programs like Penn State (James Baldwin) and the University of Florida (Bill Napier) have already cut the cord with failing coaches.

Texas Tech is banning the throwing of tortillas by fans on kickoffs after the 14th-ranked Red Raiders were penalized twice and fined for objects being thrown onto the field in their most recent home game.

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin accused the Oklahoma Sooners of sign-stealing before a big college football game.

After Ohio State started 4-0, news surfaced of the Buckeyes’ decision to redshirt Hicks for the remainder of the regular season. This allows Hicks to develop at defensive end after moving from linebacker with the ability to return for a fifth season next year.

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko isn't one for a straight-up denial but he again sent signals that he's staying with the Aggies.