South Euclid, OH

Mountain View, CA

Major changes to the latest Coaches Poll Top 25 after a drama-filled weekend in college football. Week 2 of the college football season brought even more drama than the upset-filled Week 1, with two top-10 teams from the Coaches Poll falling Saturday. Reigning national champion Michigan saw its 23-game home win streak snapped in a decisive loss to higher-ranked Texas. Meanwhile, the biggest upset of the season, so far, unfolded in South Bend, where Notre Dame suffered a shocking defeat to Northern Illinois, dealing a major blow to its College Football Playoff hopes.

College football Coaches Poll Top 25 rankings see Michigan, Notre Dame fall after upsets entering Week 3

Who fell out of the playoff picture in ESPN's latest rankings?. ESPN updated its Football Power Index top 25 rankings entering Week 3 with changes near the top following a pair of losses by teams in the early-season playoff conversation. Michigan's setback against Texas that preceded Notre Dame's stunning upset loss to Northern Illinois makes the picture more clear at the top of the polls.

College football rankings: ESPN updates FPI top 25 entering Week 3

Colorado State

Fort Collins, CO

A disturbing video is making the rounds on social media involving a current and former staffer on Colorado's football staff. According to Athlon Sports, the leaked video involves former staff member Trevor Reilly and current graduate coach Josh Jynes engaging in a fistfight. In the video, you can hear commentary of the fight from current staff member and former NFL star Warren Sapp.

Colorado football coaches throw hands in newly surfaced video

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Missouri State

College Station, TX

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Missouri quarterback Brady Cook doesn't make his first trip to College Station for another month, but that doesn't mean he hasn't already started scouting Texas A&M for the Week 6 matchup. The graduate signal caller said he watched Notre Dame's Week 1 win over the Aggies and reached out to Irish quarterback Riley Leonard for insight on Mike Elko's third-down packages after the game.

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard gives Missouri QB Brady Cook secret to beating Texas A&M third-down packages

Baltimore, MD

Kansas City, MO

Last night's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens was a great 2024 season opener. While the game was full of action, drama and controversy, there is one element of the game that has shown to be lackluster. This season, the NFL made its biggest rule change in...

NFL's new kickoff system backfires during Ravens-Chiefs game in 2024 season opener

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Denver, CO

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They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Oregon State

Eugene, OR

Eugene, Ore. - For the second week in a row, the Top 10 ranked Oregon Ducks football program found themselves in a tight contest in the fourth quarter against an opponent three scores against favored them. Saturday night in Autzen Stadium, the No. 7-ranked Oregon Ducks came from behind in the fourth quarter to defeat Boise State 37-34. The Ducks improved to 2-0 on the season but the thinnest of margins.

Instant Takeaways from Oregon's come-from-behind win over Boise State

After a nail-biting victory in week one against Idaho, the top-10 Oregon Ducks had another matchup against Boise State come down to the absolute wire on Saturday night, winning 37-34 on a last second field goal, moving them to 2-0. As nearly a 20-point favorite, the Ducks had multiple opportunities...

Oregon drops to No. 9 in latest AP Poll after tight matchup against Boise State

Wisconsin State

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Col. Leslie Zyzda Martin was terminated by the Wisconsin National Guard and wants answers reports Wisconsin Watch. Wisconsin Watch in it's report alledges that Col. Leslie Zyzda Martin faced unsubstantiated complaints during her time leading Volk Field before now-interim Adjutant General David May got rid of her.

National Guard Col. Leslie Zyzda Martin Fired Based Upon Unsubstantiated Complaints Per Reporting

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University and Pitt will participate in this year's edition of The Backyard Brawl next Saturday and, just moments ago, the kickoff time and television settings for that game were released. The two teams will face off at 3:30pm ET on ESPN2. WVU and Pitt have played in the...

WVU-Pitt TV and Kickoff Time Set

Miami, FL

The Miami Hurricanes moved to 2-0 on the season after a 56-9 win over Florida A&M on Saturday night. After handling the Florida Gators in a 41-17 win to open the season, the Hurricanes once again dominated on each side of the ball, totaling 548 yards of offense while allowing only 194 yards defensively and not allowing a touchdown.

A look at the updated ESPN FPI win probabilities for Miami after week two

Boise, ID

Find out how social media reacted to Oregon's victory over Boise State on a late night in Autzen Stadium. The Oregon Ducks move to 2-0 on the season after a thrilling victory over Boise State, as Atticus Sappington nailed a 25-yard field goal for a 37-34 victory. Oregon quarterback Dillon...

Social media reactions to Oregon's late-night thrilling victory over Boise State

Kansas State

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Alabama State

Tuscaloosa, AL

Saturday was a night to forget for Alabama on the football field, but one to remember for the dedication of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Less than four hours after wrapping up College Gameday in Michigan, Saban jetted to Tuscaloosa and joined school leaders for an afternoon ceremony along University Boulevard that unveiled signage for the new name of the Tide's iconic stadium. You can listen here to Saban, his wife Terry, athletics director Greg Byrne and school president Stuart Bell speaking at the outdoor ceremony.

Watch Alabama's halftime ceremony dedicating Saban Field, including Nick Saban's entrance

Boulder, CO

After dispatching Colorado 28-10 in front of a prime time, national television audience, Nebraska football is now ranked for the first time since 2019. Nebraska appeared at No. 23 in the Associated Press poll, and No. 24 in the Coaches Poll, both released Sunday. Nebraska dominated Colorado, shutting down the...

Huskers ranked for first time since 2019

Wyoming State

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Buffalo, WY

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The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Bill Belichick isn't buying the hype when it comes to this year's top NFL Draft pick. In case you missed it, the former New England Patriots head coach has been making the rounds this summer. The eight-time (six as head coach) Super Bowl champion has made more moves in his first summer without a coaching job than he normally would in a normal off-season.

Bill Belichick rips into top NFL Draft pick: 'Well, he wasn't accurate'

Georgia State

The Current GA

Advanced Placement African American studies will be offered in Georgia high schools with state funding, Superintendent Richard Woods said Tuesday, but some members of both political parties are still wondering why there was ever any question.

Georgia schools chief reverses African American studies ‘mistake’

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Notre Dame Football Suffers Steep Drop in Latest AP Poll Top 25

On Saturday, No. 5 Notre Dame football (1-1) suffered a 16-14 letdown loss to Northern Illinois (2-0) at home. As a result, the Fighting Irish were...

Notre Dame Football Suffers Steep Drop in Latest AP Poll Top 25

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