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Quadir Copeland dished out a flawless performance, racking up 16 assists without committing a single turnover. He becomes the first ACC guard to reach that mark in a game since 1997.
The South Carolina women's basketball team handed Vanderbilt its first loss of the season in Sunday's 103-74 dominating performance. UConn is the only undefeated team remaining in women's college basketball. South Carolina's win avenged Thursday's 94-82 overtime loss to No. 16 Oklahoma. It was an all-around performance for South Carolina, which led by double figures most of the night. The Gamecocks shot 62% from the field and went 10-17 from 3, for 59%. The Gamecocks were led by senior Ta'Niya Latson, who finished with 21 points. Junior guard Tessa Johnson finished with 20 points and went 4-of-7 from 3. This was Johnson's fourth straight game scoring in double figures. Mississippi State transfer Madina Okot could not be denied in the paint, going 8-for-9 for 17 points. South Carolina's leading scorer, Joyce Edwards, finished with 16 points. Photo creds: Tracy Glantz
Indiana capped a perfect season with the first national championship in program history, holding off Miami 27-21 in the CFP title game Monday night in Miami Gardens, Florida. Fernando Mendoza delivered the defining moment of the night. The Heisman Trophy winner dropped his shoulder into a defender, spun to stay upright, steadied himself with a hand on the turf, then dove across the goal line for a highlight-reel touchdown that felt pulled straight from a movie script. That score sealed the victory and completed an unbeaten run that few thought possible. For a program that had spent nearly 140 years mired in losses and anonymity, Indiana’s rise to the top ended with a championship that once seemed unimaginable.
Texas delivered a statement win Wednesday night, knocking off No. 10 Vanderbilt 80–64 at home and handing the Commodores their first loss of the season.
No. 1 overall player in the transfer portal Sam Leavitt has committed to LSU 💜 Leavitt has posted 4,652 yards, 36 TDs, and 11 INTs throughout his career!
LSU women’s basketball delivered a statement win Sunday afternoon, knocking off No. 2 Texas 70–65 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and handing the Longhorns their first loss of the season.
Trinidad Chambliss’ 2026 waiver denied: What’s next for Ole Miss at quarterback? Trinidad Chambliss has been denied a waiver to play in 2026 by the NCAA on Jan. 9.
Miami is headed to the national championship after outlasting Ole Miss in a back-and-forth Fiesta Bowl thriller. Photo provided by Miami Athletics
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Three weeks of twists, rumors, and backstage tension finally reached a breaking point in Oxford — and the ending was as chaotic as expected. Sources, including On3’s Chris Low, now confirm that Lane Kiffin is heading to Baton Rouge as LSU’s next head coach. Kiffin’s move comes in the middle of an Ole Miss season with real College Football Playoff implications, making him the first coach of a playoff-caliber team to take another job before competing for a national title. His departure stretched deep into the weekend as Kiffin and Ole Miss officials worked through scenarios tied to a potential SEC Championship bid and a CFP spot.
Kenzel took to X to share his side of the story, writing, "BK wanted to be there for me…Unfortunately the new leadership at LSU did not see it the same way" with a prayer-hands emoji and an awkward #freeBK hashtag, which might only resonate with Kelly's family and close friends.
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LSU Weighs Redshirt Option for Quarterback Michael Van Buren BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU interim coach Frank Wilson says the Tigers are evaluating whether quarterback Michael Van Buren should use a redshirt this season. Van Buren, a former Mississippi State transfer, has played in three games and can appear in one more without losing redshirt eligibility. Wilson stressed the decision will depend on his ability to contribute to the team’s success. “Michael’s no different than anyone else,” Wilson said. “If he can help us win, that’s what we want him to do, because he has tremendous value to our team.”
Tulane AD Ben Weiner has confirmed Jon Sumrall’s move to Florida, but the Green Wave aren’t losing him just yet—Sumrall will finish the season as Tulane makes its run at an AAC crown and a shot at the College Football Playoff.
No. 3 Texas A&M pulled off the largest comeback the program has ever recorded, edging South Carolina 31–30 on Saturday in College Station.
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Over Two Dozen Players Suspended After Grambling State–Bethune-Cookman Halftime Brawl Grambling, La. — Grambling State’s win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday was overshadowed by a large fight that erupted during halftime. The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced Monday that disciplinary action has been taken against more than two dozen players — including 18 from Grambling State and nine from Bethune-Cookman — for their roles in the altercation.
LSU, Brian Kelly Face $54M Buyout Dispute Amid Debate Over ‘For Cause’ Firing
LSU’s homecoming weekend brought star power to Death Valley as gymnast Livvy Dunne and former Tigers ace Paul Skenes were spotted on the sidelines during Saturday’s game. The couple, both standout names in LSU athletics, drew plenty of attention from fans as they showed support for the Tigers. Their presence added to the buzz surrounding a packed homecoming crowd, with the energy in Tiger Stadium matching the excitement on the field.
In one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2025 college football season, the Duke Blue Devils pulled off a 46–45 upset over Clemson in Death Valley — their first win at Clemson since 1980.
Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, widely known as Coach O, made a special appearance at Yulman Stadium on Thursday, October 9, to watch Tulane take on East Carolina. Alongside his wife Brandy, Coach O was seen cheering on the Green Wave, adding star power to the energetic crowd.