The College Sports Report
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Rain-Soaked Battle Shows Big 12 Potential in Iowa State vs. Kansas State
Rain-Soaked Battle Shows Big 12 Potential in Iowa State vs. Kansas State By Shawn Gates | NILvana Sports AMES, Iowa — Under a steady drizzle that turned Jack Trice Stadium into a grindhouse, No. 22 Iowa State and No. 17 Kansas State delivered a slugfest that was as sloppy as it was revealing. The conditions
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Honoring Lee Corso’s Last Ride on ESPN’s College GameDay
NILvana Sports When Lee Corso places a mascot head on his shoulders for the final time on August 30, 2025, it will not just mark the end of an era on ESPN’s College GameDay, it will close a chapter in college football history. The 90-year-old entertainer, analyst, and showman has been the heartbeat of Saturday
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Can Ty Simpson Lead the Tide Back to Dominance?
Can Ty Simpson Lead the Tide Back to Dominance? Shawn Gates | NILvana Sports With Ty Simpson locked in as the Week 1 starter, Alabama’s offense suddenly looks as dangerous as any in the nation. Surrounded by elite playmakers like Ryan Williams, Germie Bernard, and Isaiah Horton, plus a versatile back in Jamarion Miller, Simpson
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Can Arch Manning Lead the Longhorns to Glory?
Can Arch Manning Lead the Longhorns to Glory? By Ethan Hu | NILvana Sports A New Era in Austin The Texas Longhorns will have a new leader under center this season, as Arch Manning steps into the spotlight following Quinn Ewers’ departure to the NFL. The question looming over Austin is whether Manning can live
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Emmanuel Waller Ready to Make His Mark at South Alabama
Emmanuel Waller Ready to Make His Mark at South AlabamaBy: Shawn Gates – NILvana Sports Contributor With just weeks remaining until kickoff, South Alabama’s defensive line is adding a new weapon, and he is bringing both size and swagger. Emmanuel Waller, a 6’3”, 267-pound edge rusher, joins the Jaguars after spending his first two seasons
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Can Arch Manning Lead Texas to the Playoff in 2025?
Can Arch Manning Lead Texas to the Playoffs in 2025? By: Shawn Gates | NILvana Sports Contributor The Texas Longhorns enter the 2025 season with sky-high expectations and a roster loaded with talent. At the center of it all is quarterback Arch Manning, whose every move will be scrutinized this year. Manning showed flashes of
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Can Garrett Nussmeier’s Knee Hold Up for LSU’s Playoff Push?
Can Garrett Nussmeier’s Knee Hold Up for LSU’s Playoff Push? By Shawn Gates | NILvana Sports Contributor LSU enters the 2025 season ranked No. 8 in the preseason poll with high expectations and an offense built around quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. But just weeks before the season opener, the Tigers’ star signal-caller is dealing with patellar