Former Trojans back Bryan Jackson, Wisconsin upset No. 16 USC 24-7
USC transfer Bryan Jackson scored a first-half touchdown against his former team to help Wisconsin surprise the No. 16 Trojans 24-7 on Saturday night.
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USC transfer Bryan Jackson scored a first-half touchdown against his former team to help Wisconsin surprise the No. 16 Trojans 24-7 on Saturday night.
Ty Dieffenbach threw a 63-yard touchdown pass and handed off for three others as No. 9 UCLA beat Michigan State 28-10.
The 2026 College Football season has been amazing and full of upsets! But fans all around the nation are upset after news broke that the College Football Playoff will expand from 12 teams to 24 starting next season. But what is the IDEAL CFP set-up? On-Air Host at 97.1 The Fan LA radio Ben Stevens argues that the old, computerized way the BCS system used to rank teams worked great -- all that's needed is to go from the BCS's original two teams to the 12 team set-up we have currently. The Sporting Tribune writer Alex Hutton argues that eight teams qualifying for the playoff, with no automatic bids, is the most fair route. Graham Metzker hosts, and agrees that the 24 team expansion is unnecessary, on this edition of the Sports Central Showdown.
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss the rest of the season for ninth-ranked UCLA after undergoing knee surgery.
A service member was injured and later died after falling while rappelling from the ceiling of the University of Texas at San Antonio football stadium on Saturday.
Backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach shined in his first start for UCLA, leading the Bruins to a 6-0 record with a 17-7 victory over Wisconsin.
Jayden Maiava completed 21 of 33 passes for 301 yards with three touchdowns and No. 19 USC outlasted Penn State 31- 23 on Saturday night.
Wayne Knight rushed for a touchdown and caught another score, and No. 21 UCLA overcame an injury to starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava to down No. 13 Oregon 17-15.
No. 18 Southern California rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half for a 25-21 victory over Washington.
Southern California has suspended linebacker Desman Stephens for one game after his dangerous hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.
Dylan Raiola passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns after star Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's frightening injury, leading the 20th-ranked Ducks to a stirring 41-27 victory over No. 12 Southern California.
Wayne Knight ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns, Nico Iamaleava threw two of his three touchdown passes to Semaj Morgan, and UCLA defeated Purdue 52-38 in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Jayden Maiava threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and King Miller ran for 102 yards and a TD to help No. 12 Southern California beat Rutgers 42-35 on Saturday in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
The fall is here and football is in full swing at all levels! But what is the BEST brand of football, the NFL or college football? ESPN+ broadcaster Graham Metzker opts for the National Football League, arguing every game matters and the new era of college football is wiping out traditions with conference realignment and transfer portal chaos. The Sporting Tribune writer Alex Hutton says the fandom, affordability and large amount of games every week in college football pushes it over its professional competition. Darren M. Haynes hosts, and weighs in as a former college football player, on the Sports Central Showdown.
Jayden Maiava threw two of his five touchdown passes to freshman tight end Mark Bowman, freshman receiver Trent Mosley caught a touchdown pass and scored on a punt return, and No. 14 Southern California beat Louisiana 49-30 on Saturday night.
Wayne Knight scored three touchdowns after a scoreless first half, leading UCLA to a 28-10 victory over San Diego State in the Bruins' home opener under new coach Bob Chesney.
The college football season has officially begun! Which school will rise to the top of the 12-team College Football Playoff format to win the national championship? Southern California News Group sports reporter Aaron Heisen declares that it's time for Dan Lanning, Dante Moore and the Oregon Ducks to finally break through and bring the first football title back to Eugene. ESPN+ broadcaster backs Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns to overcome their tough SEC schedule and get the program back to its golden standard. Tarek Fattal hosts, and wonders if Lanning or Sarkisian might leave for the NFL if they win it all in college, on this episode of the Sports Central Showdown.
Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta'Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California.
Jayden Maiava passed for 349 yards and threw two of his three touchdown passes to freshman Trent Mosley, and No. 14 Southern California rolled to a 39-0 victory over Fresno State.
Jayden Maiava passed for 286 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 14 Southern California opened a season of high expectations with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State.
It's been more than five years now since groundbreaking legislation was passes allowing college student athletes to make money from their name, image, and likeness -- more commonly known as N.I.L. College sports has changed a lot since then, but is it better off with or without N.I.L.? ESPN+ broadcaster Graham Metzker argues that N.I.L. is good for college athletics because it allows student athletes to profit after decades of the universities taking advantage of their talents with nothing in return, as well as its promotion of women's sports and its stars. The Sporting Tribune writer Alex Hutton argues N.I.L. has ruined the tradition of student athletes staying at one school for their entire time in school, instead creating a wild landscape with countless transfers and smaller schools getting the short end of the stick. Darren Haynes hosts, and adds his unique perspective as a former college football player, in this edition of the Sports Central Showdown.
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.
Southern California starting center Kilian O'Connor will miss the upcoming season due to injury.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Longtime TCU coach Gary Patterson has agreed to become Lincoln Riley's defensive coordinator at USC.
