College Football Predictions: Expert Picks for Every Game in Week 9
Athlon Sports' Steven Lassan, Tyler Schuster and Kyle Wood predict all 52 college football games for Week 9.
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Ranking All 138 College Football Teams After Week 8
Athlon Sports ranks every college football team following Week 8 games.
Fox reveals biggest Friday night college football slate to date
Fox’s Friday night college football window keeps expanding. On Friday, Fox and the Big Ten Conference announced the full 2026 Fox College Football Friday schedule, which features 11 games from the Big Ten, Big 12, and Mountain West. That’s up from ten games in 2025 and eight in the inaugural 2024 slate, when the series…
Way-too-early men’s college basketball power rankings for 2026-27 season
The 2025-26 college basketball season just concluded with Michigan winning the national championship. It was a wild ride along the way. Transfer portal moves and huge NIL deals were more prevalent than ever before. Both the Wolverines and the UConn team they bested were stocked full with veteran acquisitions. Furthermore, freshmen were more dominant than […] The post Way-too-early men’s college basketball power rankings for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Illinois, Duke emerge as early John Blackwell suitors
The NCAA College Basketball Transfer Portal season is off and running as of Tuesday. Wisconsin basketball star guard John Blackwell immediately rises as one of the best available. And already, Illinois plus Duke have risen as early strong suitors. Joe Tipton of On3/Rivals revealed both power conference representatives as the early ones to watch for […] The post Illinois, Duke emerge as early John Blackwell suitors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mind-blowing stat proves UConn is Illinois’ kryptonite after Final Four
Illinois basketball is cleaning up the debris after its season self-destructed against UConn Saturday. The Huskies proved their Final Four experience was too much for the Illini. Now a mind-blowing stat released Sunday shines this light: How UConn is the kryptonite of Illinois. The Illini entered Lucas Oil Stadium carrying eight losses. UConn now beats […] The post Mind-blowing stat proves UConn is Illinois’ kryptonite after Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Real James Naismith Is Rolling in His Grave From TBS Stunt
TBS’s Final Four skit with Will Forte as basketball inventor was cringeworthy. The post The Real James Naismith Is Rolling in His Grave From TBS Stunt appeared first on Front Office Sports.
5 Illinois players who won’t be back in 2026-27
Illinois' magical March Madness run ended with a heartbreaking loss to UConn. Brad Underwood's team could look very, very different next season.
Charles Barkley whiffs horribly with Illinois-UConn Final Four prediction
The lengthy list of Charles Barkley predictions to be proven wrong got a little longer on Saturday. While it didn’t include the “guarantee” Barkley frequently includes with his predictions, Barkley confidently told TBS viewers that Illinois would beat Connecticut with ease in Saturday’s Final Four game in Indianapolis. Charles Barkley: “I’ll be honest with you-…
Dan Hurley goes viral before UConn-Illinois game even begins
UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley is pursuing a third national title. Hurley is already superstitious about the Huskies’ game day attire. However, he went viral for a certain look ahead of this March Madness heavyweight battle. TNT Sports caught Hurley rocking a laid-back casual look. But he also strolled inside Lucas Oil Stadium with […] The post Dan Hurley goes viral before UConn-Illinois game even begins appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Millions in Prize Money on the Line at Men’s, Women’s Final Fours
It’s the first time Final Four wins will translate to “units” payouts. The post Millions in Prize Money on the Line at Men’s, Women’s Final Fours appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Illinois Basketball’s International Superstar Proves Baseball Is The Hardest Sport In The World
Illinois freshman David Mirkovic is the funniest player in college basketball. However, he is not very good at baseball. His first introduction to America’s favorite pastime proves it is the hardest sport in the world! You can be one of the most elite college basketball players in the country and still be unable to put […] The post Illinois Basketball’s International Superstar Proves Baseball Is The Hardest Sport In The World appeared first on BroBible.
College basketball viewing and listening picks for April 4, 2026: How to watch and listen to the NCAA Men’s Final Four
All Times Eastern NCAA Men’s Tournament Final Four National Semifinals Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN Announcers: Ian Eagle/Grant Hill/Bill Raftery//Tracy Wolfson UConn vs. Illinois — TBS/TNT/HBO Max, 6:09 p.m.. Michigan vs. Arizona — TBS/TNT/HBO Max, approximately 8:49 p.m. Announcers: Adam Lefkoe/Jamal Mashburn/Candace Parker/Jalen Rose/Chris Webber The Final Four Show live from Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis,…
Did Illinois Open the European Recruiting Floodgates?
The Illini are in the Final Four thanks to the ‘Balkan Five.’ The post Did Illinois Open the European Recruiting Floodgates? appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Illinois Students Banned From Getting Booze Delivered For Final Four Game Afer Champaign Issues Emergency Order
It’s been more than 20 years since Illinois played in a Final Four game, and that drought will come to an end when the Fighting Illini face off against UConn in Indianapolis on Saturday. Plenty of students back in Champaign will be boozing during the game, but they’ll be facing some restrictions after the city […] The post Illinois Students Banned From Getting Booze Delivered For Final Four Game Afer Champaign Issues Emergency Order appeared first on BroBible.
Dan Hurley’s Viral Moment Shows Exactly Who UConn Is Heading Into Final Four
Dan Hurley’s Viral Moment Says A Lot About UConn
Save Your Fake Outrage: Dan Hurley’s ‘Street Fight’ Demeanor Has UConn Two Wins From A Title At Final Four
Critics are loud, but Dan Hurley isn’t listening to social media. UConn is focused on finishing its run with a ring, not a watch.
3 keys to UConn vs. Illinois in the 2026 Final Four
Illinois and UConn are playing for a spot in the national championship game and these three keys will determine who wins the Final Four matchup.
NBA rumors: How high is Keaton Wagler’s draft stock amid Illinois’ Final Four run?
Back in January, Illinois’ Keaton Wagler was hailed as a potential Top 10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Now that Illinois is headed to the Final Four, he is one of ten prospects still standing. As the Illini prepare for the Final Four, Wagler’s name is uttered more than ever as a highly touted […] The post NBA rumors: How high is Keaton Wagler’s draft stock amid Illinois’ Final Four run? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2 reasons Illinois has the advantage over UConn in Final Four showdown
The Final Four is here and four of the best teams in college basketball are heading to Indianapolis to compete for a national championship. On one side of the bracket, the top seeds took care of business and now Arizona and Michigan will stage a heavyweight clash on Saturday night for a spot in the […] The post 2 reasons Illinois has the advantage over UConn in Final Four showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ian Eagle lauds NIL, transfer portal for improving March Madness
Like the rest of us, the voice of the Final Four was nervous about the impact that NIL and the transfer portal would have on college basketball. That’s Ian Eagle, who calls the final rounds of the NCAA men’s tournament for CBS and TNT Sports each year, and who worried about the chaos this era…
College Football Spring Game Schedule — When to Watch the Power 4 Schools
Fewer and fewer teams are holding traditional spring games, but they're still out there.
Why Dan Hurley won’t let UConn wear alternate Nike uniforms
Connecticut will face another acid test as it battles Illinois in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday. The No. 2 Huskies are coming off a scintillating victory over Duke in the Elite Eight. They are looking to enter the national title game for the third time in four […] The post Why Dan Hurley won’t let UConn wear alternate Nike uniforms appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dan Hurley Laughs Off Viral Moment With Referee After Braylon Mullins’ Game-Winner
UConn head coach Dan Hurley spoke in detail about what led to him bumping heads with a referee after his player, Braylon Mullins, hit the game-winning shot against Duke.