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Just six weeks after a football injury left him paralyzed, Utah State linebacker Harrison Taggart is back on his feet and walking. His rapid turnaround and determined spirit are inspiring teammates, doctors, and sports fans everywhere.
Junior defensive tackle Hevin Brown-Shuler rang the bell on October 22, celebrating the end of his cancer treatment just months after doctors found a mass on his chest. Now he's counting down to one final scan and a comeback to the team that stood by him.
Hip-hop legends Outkast are partnering with Nike and the University of Georgia for a special apparel collection celebrating the first time the historic Georgia-Florida game will be played in their hometown of Atlanta. The limited-edition gear drops before the 2026 matchup.
After a huge homecoming win, University of Arizona football coach Brent Brennan celebrated by buying 300 tequila shots for fans and 1,000 game tickets for local kids. His message to the community: show up for those who show up for you.
A true freshman from Lehi just helped BYU pull off one of the biggest upsets of the college football season. Legend Glasker and several local players were key to the Cougars' thrilling 28-24 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame.
Auburn kicker Alex McPherson hit the game-winning field goal against top-ranked Georgia just two years after nearly dying from ulcerative colitis that dropped his weight to 100 pounds. His journey from life-threatening illness to historic victory proves the power of perseverance and faith.
One week after being benched for turnovers, Dylan Raiola came off the bench in the fourth quarter to lead Oregon past his former team Nebraska. His performance saved Oregon's struggling season and showed what accountability and resilience look like.
Unranked Auburn rallied from 14 points down to upset top-ranked Georgia 27-24, ending a nine-game losing streak and pulling off their first win over a No. 1 Bulldogs team since 1942. The Tigers' resilience and a crucial late fumble recovery set up the game-winning field goal.
Auburn pulled off a historic upset against top-ranked Georgia with a dramatic 34-yard field goal as time expired, marking the first time since 1990 that unranked teams have toppled the nation's #1 squad in back-to-back weeks. The Tigers rallied from a 14-point deficit to shock the Bulldogs 27-24 in Athens.
First-year Auburn coach Alex Golesh shared a tearful moment with his son Barrett after pulling off a stunning 27-24 upset against top-ranked Georgia. Two days before the game, Barrett had asked if he could join his dad on the field after they won.
In just two years, Coach Curt Cignetti has turned Indiana University from a basketball-focused campus into a football powerhouse, winning last year's national championship and creating a 22-game winning streak. The transformation has sparked hope across the entire athletic department and inspired other schools nationwide.
College football fans are about to see twice the action. Starting in 2027, the playoff will expand from 12 to 24 teams, bringing more championship games directly to campuses across America.