College Football
The early days of college football on college campuses didn’t look much like the modern football games that Americans watch today. The games were unregulated and brutal. Although the Nov. 6, 1869 game between Rutgers University and College of New Jersey (Princeton University) is largely viewed as the first college football in American history, the game used modified London Football Association Rules. The first game that looks like today’s football games wasn’t played until years later. Popular rivalries such as Harvard and Yale, and Alabama and Auburn formed shortly thereafter.
In 2016 Sports Illustrated published findings from ESPN that found college football games airing on nationally-rated networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, EPN2, ESPNU and FS1) averaged about 2 million viewers per game. There are hundreds of college football teams in America, with the Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) consisting of more than 100 of them. FBS features the most competitive teams in college football, including “Power Five” conferences Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Big 12 Conference, Big 10 Conference, Southeastern Conference and Pacific-12 Conference.
From injury statuses of key players, breaking news regarding coaches, commentary from popular sports analysts and more, FanBuzz keeps college football fans up to date on what’s going on with their favorite teams, how their rival teams are doing and more. From commitment announcements to Heisman contenders, keep up with important college football news and highlights here.
College Football
AP Midseason All-America Team: LSU’s Joe Burrow Leads the Way
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, who is on a record-breaking pace during the first half of the season, and Wisconsin running…
Georgia
Stop Doubting Georgia: 3 Reasons the Dawgs are Still Contenders
When All-SEC kicker Rodrigo Blankenship's 42-yard field goal attempt curled left of the goalposts in double overtime, the college football…
Alabama
Nick Saban’s Daughter Announces She’s Pregnant with First Child
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban gives off the impression that he's meaner than a junkyard dog. Well, at…
West Virginia
Ex-WVU Star Jailed for Molesting Girl, 12, Claiming It Was Her Idea
It's no secret that athletes at the highest level have a sense of entitlement being catered to their entire lives,…
Florida
Florida’s Two-QB System Makes the Gators Even More Dangerous
Losing your starting quarterback is never easy to recover from. Many teams become shells of themselves without their No. 1…
Alabama
Antonio Alfano, Alabama’s No. 1 Recruit, Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Coming out of Colonia High School in New Jersey, defensive lineman Antonio Alfano was the No. 1 overall prospect in America,…
College Football
Perfect Halloween Costume Ideas for SEC Fans of All Ages
If you're like me you probably get stuck wondering what you should be for Halloween. Zombies, skeletons and clowns can…
College Football
Alabama Student Made Bomb Threat in Attempt to Stop LSU-Florida Game
The LSU Tigers beating the University of Florida Gators went largely without incident on the field. Both teams combined for…
Florida
UF’s ‘We are the Boys’ Tradition Always Gives Gators Chills
College football has so many traditions that sometimes it's hard to keep track of them all. ESPN ranked the 25…
Auburn
12 Famous Athletes and Celebrities Who Attended Auburn
Auburn University is one of the most famous institutions for developing athletes, but they have put out tons of great…
Alabama
“I Hate Tennessee”: The Viral Video Alabama Fans Will Never Forget
It's one of the Southeastern Conference's most legendary rivalries, and when the Alabama Crimson Tide and Tennessee Volunteers clash, there's no…
Clemson
Dabo Swinney Ripped Clemson’s Kicker, Then Got Destroyed for It
Quietly, it seems, the reigning College Football Playoff national champion Clemson Tigers are 6-0 to start 2019. It seems inevitable…
Alabama
Alabama Suspends WR DeVonta Smith for Throwing Punch at Texas A&M
Late in the fourth quarter with the game all but done at Kyle Field, Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian…
College Football
Can You Name the 5 Active College Football Coaches With National Titles?
Ever since the College Football Playoff was created, and debated, the game as we know it has been controlled by…
LSU
Skydiving Into LSU’s Tiger Stadium Looks Insane and Incredible
When it comes to college football atmospheres, it’s tough to beat a night game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.…
Georgia
UGA’s Sacred Hedges Damaged by South Carolina Players After Upset
College football's first, major casualty of the season was the Georgia Bulldogs losing at home to head coach Will Muschamp…
College Football
AP Top 25: LSU Jumps to No. 2; Upset Drops Georgia to No. 10
NEW YORK (AP) — LSU moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, giving the Southeastern…
Washington State
Gardner Minshew’s Mustache Song was the Start of ‘Minshew Mania’
In case you did not pay one ounce of attention to college football last year, Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew…
Alabama
Antonio Alfano, Alabama’s No. 1 Recruit, Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Coming out of Colonia High School in New Jersey, defensive lineman Antonio Alfano was the No. 1 overall prospect in America,…
Alabama
Nick Saban’s Daughter Announces She’s Pregnant with First Child
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban gives off the impression that he's meaner than a junkyard dog. Well, at…
Clemson
Dabo Swinney Ripped Clemson’s Kicker, Then Got Destroyed for It
Quietly, it seems, the reigning College Football Playoff national champion Clemson Tigers are 6-0 to start 2019. It seems inevitable…
Alabama
“I Hate Tennessee”: The Viral Video Alabama Fans Will Never Forget
It's one of the Southeastern Conference's most legendary rivalries, and when the Alabama Crimson Tide and Tennessee Volunteers clash, there's no…
Georgia
UGA’s Sacred Hedges Damaged by South Carolina Players After Upset
College football's first, major casualty of the season was the Georgia Bulldogs losing at home to head coach Will Muschamp…
Georgia
Stop Doubting Georgia: 3 Reasons the Dawgs are Still Contenders
When All-SEC kicker Rodrigo Blankenship's 42-yard field goal attempt curled left of the goalposts in double overtime, the college football…
Michigan
We’re Still Laughing at Jim Harbaugh Getting Hit by a Football
Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is a national treasure. While many college football fans, and even a few who…
Alabama
Alabama’s Dirty “Dixieland Delight” Lyrics Kept Going After the Music Ended
In 1982, Ronnie Rogers wrote "Dixieland Delight," which soared to No. 1 on the Billboard's Hot Country Songs list after…
College Football
Kirk Herbstreit Watching Twin Sons Debut for Clemson is Such a Proud Dad Moment
ESPN College Gameday host Kirk Herbstreit gets paid a lot of money to talk about college football, whether on set…
Alabama
Alabama Suspends WR DeVonta Smith for Throwing Punch at Texas A&M
Late in the fourth quarter with the game all but done at Kyle Field, Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian…
Alabama
Adorable Alabama Girl is Easily the Crimson Tide’s Biggest Fan
For as long as I've been following the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, I've learned that die-hard fans aren't hard…
College Football
How Much Does Miami’s Turnover Chain Actually Cost?
Everyone knows former Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt loves Miami’s Turnover Chain, and there are plenty of schools across the…
College Football
Doug Flutie’s New College Football Game Finally Answers Our Prayers
Since 2013, there hasn't been a college football video game released, but that is finally changing over six years later.…
Alabama
WATCH: Nick Saban Stars in “Recruiting” Commercials Alongside Aflac Duck
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is a master recruiter. Year after year, Tuscaloosa welcomes the most elite and…
College Football
Can You Name the 5 Active College Football Coaches With National Titles?
Ever since the College Football Playoff was created, and debated, the game as we know it has been controlled by…
LSU
5 Reasons LSU is ‘Defensive Back University’ and No Other Team is Close
A bunch of schools have tried to claim the title of "Defensive Back University," but none have had not just…
Florida
Remembering “The Promise” That Cemented Tim Tebow’s Legacy
Championships are defined by teams, but leaders make teams great. Not surprisingly, the best teams to ever play the game…
LSU
Skydiving Into LSU’s Tiger Stadium Looks Insane and Incredible
When it comes to college football atmospheres, it’s tough to beat a night game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.…
