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Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy was blunt after a 19–12 loss to Tulsa, a defeat that snapped the Cowboys’ stranglehold on their in-state rival and left the longtime leader facing pointed questions about his future.

“Third and fourth down conversions weren’t good for us,” Gundy said. “I thought they did a a great job early in the game with some of the concepts that we haven’t executed on defense and really through the first quarter out coached us.”

But the spotlight quickly shifted from X’s and O’s to his job security. “Fans are upset. They’re all wondering if you should be the head coach even tomorrow morning. What would be your message?” one reporter asked.

Final: Tulsa 19, Oklahoma State 12

— OSU Cowboy Football (@CowboyFB) September 20, 2025

“Those aren’t decisions that I make,” Gundy replied. “My decision is to do exactly what I mentioned earlier and get these guys and keep moving forward and go on down the road and that’s what we do.”

Pressed further, Gundy acknowledged the unusual nature of the moment. “Well, it’s different obviously. You know, in 21 years it’s a different position that I’ve been in. But, um, as I say every week, you know, my job is to evaluate the overall program, players, the systems, and then be able to put it down and think about it. What do we need to do to improve? And then I have to make a decision on where we’re at based on what we have. And that’s what I do.”

Despite the setback, he pointed to progress with a young roster. “We’re still playing with a young quarterback that in my opinion in four or five weeks will be considerably different than he is now just through experience.”

And he reserved his closing words for the fans. “The crowd was awesome tonight. They really were. The stadium was full…

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Syracuse coach Fran Brown doesn’t sugarcoat the chaos of college football’s transfer portal — and he isn’t shy about letting it get personal. On a recent appearance on the “I AM ATHLETE” podcast, Brown issued a blunt warning to those trying to poach his players: cross certain lines and he’s coming for you himself.

“I don’t even care,” Brown said. “Dudes be trying to push up on my wife. She’s bad. She don’t even got to tell me. … It’s just the game, it’s what they do. For me, I don’t care, but don’t let me find out and then I see you. Cause I ain’t no b—-.”

After Brown’s first season at Syracuse in 2024, the program lost 24 players to the transfer portal, including four that started at least six games last season. One high-profile departure was wide receiver Trebor Peña, who requested an NIL deal reportedly worth $2 million that Brown refused. Pena eventually transferred to Penn State.

That departure in particular showed just how messy the transfer portal can get.

“If they came and they did it illegally and I find out, I’m not gonna go tell on you,” Brown said. “But I’m gonna come at you like ‘What’s up?’ I’m gonna see you. There’s a couple of dudes I called and they tried [to say] ‘Hey, lose my line’. Like man, shut up.”

Brown framed the issue as more than just losing talent but rather one of respect and accountability within the program, especially when outside programs try to exploit players for their own gain.

“They don’t live by [principles] because they’re doing whatever it takes to impress somebody else,” Brown said of other coaches. “They’ll even bite their own people back out just to go impress somebody else, just to move up one spot. Not knowing at some point I could be the guy calling the shot where you could have been at,…

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The first three weeks of the college football season have already given us plenty to digest. We’ve seen upsets, breakout stars and a clearer picture of which teams are contenders versus pretenders. For bettors, the key is not just reacting to what happened, but projecting how matchups, injuries and coaching tendencies will shape the weeks ahead.

Week 4 brings another slate full of opportunities, and I’ve narrowed down a few best bets that I believe carry strong value. These aren’t just numbers pulled from the board, they’re grounded in what we’ve seen on the field, coaching decisions, and the storylines that don’t always get reflected in the market.

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Let’s dive into three games that stand out for my best bets:

Temple at Georgia Tech (-23.5, 52.5)

Last week, Temple looked completely overmatched against Oklahoma. The Owls couldn’t move the ball, finishing with one of the ugliest offensive performances of the young season. Oklahoma brought relentless pressure — blitzing on nearly every down — and Temple simply had no answers.

So why go back to the well? It’s not about Temple suddenly figuring out how to score against elite defenses, it’s about the Owls’ ability to adjust. Offensive coordinator Tyler Walker has a track record of creating week-to-week adjustments, dating back to his time at Montana State, where he built one of the most efficient offenses in the FCS. Even if Temple isn’t putting up fireworks, I trust this staff to scheme better looks after what they just endured.

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On the other side, Georgia Tech has plenty of firepower with quarterback Haynes King, though his durability remains a concern. If the Yellow Jackets get up early, it makes sense for them to protect King and get valuable reps for their backups. That opens the door for late points and pushes this game…

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The 2025 season has barely started, and many sports information departments with big logos are likely feeling some regret about the summer hype they generated for certain players. 

Expectations are always high — and tough to meet — at some of the nation’s top programs. With the amount of money these players are making, it’s hard to hide when they fall short. Many will likely settle in and rebound, but for now, let’s take a look at some of the stars — particularly quarterbacks — who are underperforming early.

College Football QB Power Rankings: Texas A&M’s Marcel Reed, Georgia Tech’s Haynes King surge in top 50

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Lagway’s numbers are not as bad as you might expect, but five interceptions — including a few ugly ones — against a very good LSU defense raise questions about his progress in two seasons. 

On film, his fundamentals look average at best, and he struggles to read coverages beyond man-to-man. Defenses are not allowing Lagway to throw deep, which he did with some success last year, instead clouding the picture post-snap to confuse him. 

Florida has leaned on short…

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