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Collin Dixon's hot start 'incredible to watch'

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Sep. 25—CHAMPAIGN — Collin Dixon didn’t arrive at Illinois as an immediate star. The Tallmadge, Ohio, native didn’t even see the field during his freshman season, redshirting behind Isaiah Williams, Casey Washington and Pat Bryant in 2023. Dixon was part of the rotation at wide receiver in 2024, but Bryant and Zakhari Franklin were the clear top targets. Last season provided further evolution …

Recipe for an upset?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Sep. 25—CHAMPAIGN — In five-plus seasons at Illinois, Bret Bielema has experienced multiple wins against ranked teams. Eight times in fact. No. 9 won’t be easy: Saturday at seventh-ranked Ohio State in The Horseshoe (11 a.m. on Fox). The oddsmakers don’t like Illinois’ chances, making the Buckeyes (2-1) 27 1/2-point favorites before they play the Illini (2-1) in the Big Ten opener for both …

Quick hits 'They've acquired a level of talent'

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Sep. 25—Illinois coach Bret Bielema had his final pregame media availability of the week on Thursday. Here’s some of what he said before his Illini team faces No. 7 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, courtesy beat writer Scott Richey: Will Brown actually play against Buckeyes? Illinois listed a half-dozen players as either doubtful, questionable or probable for Saturday’s game against Ohio …

Can't Wait For Saturday I'm still going with the Buckeyes, but it will be closer than most think

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Sep. 25—*** You probably don’t need a reminder, but the most lopsided outcome of Bret Bielema’s head coaching career was a 53-point decision in 2025 at Indiana. To be fair, the Hoosiers went on to win the College Football Playoff title and finished with a perfect season. Some are predicting another blowout Saturday when Illinois visits No. 7-ranked Ohio State. Not me. I’m going with Ohio State …

“Whoop His A–”: Pete Golding Adds to Lane Kiffin’s Misery With Blunt Ole Miss Statement

“Whoop His A–”: Pete Golding Adds to Lane Kiffin’s Misery With Blunt Ole Miss Statement

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Ahead of the (2-1) LSU Tigers vs the Texas A&M Aggies game, Ole Miss HC Pete Golding’s comments on beating Lane Kiffin have further amplified last week’s win. On The Rich Eisen Show, the HC admitted he never viewed the LSU game as the Rebels’ Super Bowl, but there was something personal about facing his former colleague.

WEEK FOUR TOP 25: Grand Opening, Again

WEEK FOUR TOP 25: Grand Opening, Again

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… We have arrived: the first Top 25 of the season. Since I started at Rocky Top Talk, I’ve been doing some version of this, but the last few seasons have showcased the best results. I was very early on Indiana last season, having them top-5 by September 21st while the AP Poll had taken another […]