Oregon State

Columbus, OH

If you're not from one of these states, sorry. More fun will be had elsewhere. There are 134 FBS teams spread across 41 states, but just a select few of these regions enter the 2024 season as bonafide college football hotbeds. Some states boast multiple teams in the preseason AP Top 25. Others tout backloaded state rosters with several contenders in the Power Four and Group of Five ranks. Combined with its own football culture, it's clear which states are the greatest for college football this fall.

The top 10 greatest states for college football in 2024

Washington, DC

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Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

South Dakota State

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Alabama State

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

Eugene, OR

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In a new fan-voted bracket, Eugene, Oregon and the Oregon Ducks were left off the contenders for a Best College Town competition.

Oregon Ducks Snubbed In Best College Town Competition

The Oregon Ducks have a top 10 class of 2025 but are looking even further to the future with work on the 2026 class. On Saturday, three-star EDGE Dutch Horisk committed to Dan Lanning and the Ducks.

Oregon Football Recruiting: 2026 EDGE Commits to the Ducks

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It’s hard to imagine a bigger game at Autzen Stadium this season than when No. 2 Ohio State comes to town to play No. 3 Oregon on Oct. 12. That’s assuming those rankings hold in a month into the season.
But according to CBS Sports writer Jerry Palm, an even bigger matchup is projected for Autzen.
Palm has projected the Ducks will be seeded No. 6 in the expanded playoff format and will host 11-seed Kansas State with the winner playing No. 3 Utah in the quarterfinals at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta.
Oregon last played the Wildcats in the 2013 Fiesta Bowl....

Oregon to host a first-round playoff game in latest CBS projection

With their contest versus the Dallas Cowboys just days away, the Las Vegas Raiders are hoping former Oregon Duck Jackson Powers-Johnson can suit up for the silver and black at left guard.

Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson Injury Update: When Will Las Vegas Raiders Rookie Return?

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Oregon football off-season documentary series "The Team Out West" is a behind-the-scenes look into the Ducks' preparation heading into the 2024 college football season. Coach Dan Lanning takes center stage as the main attraction throughout.

WATCH: Oregon Ducks Football's Insightful Docuseries 'The Team Out West'

Montana State

Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Terrance Ferguson is a 6-5, 255-pound tight end for the Oregon Ducks. In this article, Ferguson's background, strengths, and next-level projections will be detailed below. All 22 cutups are included.

Film Analysis: What Makes Oregon Football Tight End Terrance Ferguson Special?

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning is one of the foremost defensive minds in the country. Learn some schemes that make him one of the best and how he implements them.

Dan Lanning Film Breakdown: Oregon Ducks Defensive Pressure Packages

How the senior defensive back looks at the breadth of talent displayed during Oregon Duck Football’s fall camp and how he’s approaching the 2024 season after suffering a concussion during this years’ spring gam

Kobe Savage 'Productive' in Ducks' Camp, Pursuing 'National Championship for Oregon'

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Ranking Top Big Ten Quarterbacks: Oregon Ducks' Dillon Gabriel Clear-Cut No. 1?

The Big Ten is littered with talented quarterbacks, both transfers and returnees. Let's take a dive in and talk about the five best, including the new...

Ranking Top Big Ten Quarterbacks: Oregon Ducks' Dillon Gabriel Clear-Cut No. 1?

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