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By Isaiah Magar | KZA Sports Shedeur Sanders is one of the most polarizing names in the country. And whether you like him or not, he will be making the second NFL start of his career on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns host the San Francisco 49ers. For some reason, it seems to be really hard for anyone to have a centralist view of Shedeur, or really the Sanders family as a whole. You either tend to love 'em or hate 'em. I'm personally a fan, but nobody is perfect, and I'm not going to pretend there weren't any flaws in Shedeur's performance against the Raiders. In his first full game in the League, Sanders posted a solid stat line, completing 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards, with a touchdown and an interception while only taking one sack for a loss of three yards. His play was far from perfect but it was very encouraging, especially his evolution of throwing the ball away rather than trying to make a play and ending up taking a sack. His interception didn't feel like something that will be a repetitive problem, but just an anomaly on a misread. Something many Browns fans seemed to love the most was Sanders' willingness to throw the ball downfield, something rarely seen from previous starter, Dillon Gabriel. He became the first Browns quarterback to win their debut with the team since 1995 and he will try to stack more momentum on Sunday. However, along with all the good, there were a few times the game looked a bit fast for him. The misread on the interception is something that can easily be fixed through more film analysis, but there were a couple times the offensive line broke down and left Shedeur looking a little flustered. Obviously, this isn't all his fault, and his line played extremely well against Maxx Crosby and the Raiders. But it is a bit worrisome how pressure may affect Shedeur. The Raiders didn't bring much pressure, rarely sending any blitzes, so it will be interesting to see how opponents treat it moving forward, and I expect more pressure will be brought. Sanders has the arm to sling it, but he will need to be able pick defenses apart with his mind before using it. If you are cheering for Sanders to fail, ask yourself why. I know most of you haters will say "because he's just an arrogant kid who needs to be humbled." But, like, why does that matter so much to you? You don't know him, he doesn't know you and cheering for someone who has no bearing on your life to fail is miserable. If you don't like him, fine, but why are you paying so much attention to something you respond so negatively to? How about you find something that you react positively to and replace your malice towards another man with it. Might I suggest cooking something fun, woodcarving, painting, traveling, or any number of other creative outlets you could spend your energy on. Spread love this season. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and have an amazing Christmas! Buy the Shedeur "First Start" tee here. You can find Isaiah Magar on X here.

KZA SPORTS OFFICIAL The Big Picture This wasn’t your typical snooze-fest — Buffalo and Tampa Bay traded blows like heavyweight champs. But when the dust cleared, Josh Allen came out swinging, accounting for six touchdowns  (yes, 6). Three by air, three by leg — the guy was everywhere. Buffalo escaped with a 44–32 win, but it was far from a blowout: Tampa Bay stayed in the mix until one late Allen run broke the straw that broke the camel’s back. Game Flow & Key Moments Early signs of a slugfest:  Tampa Bay opened the scoring with a short field goal. But Buffalo answered quickly — Allen, ever the dual-threat, powered in a 2-yard touchdown rush to seize the lead. Momentum swings like a yo-yo:  Mayfield kept things spicy, scrambling in for a 4-yard score to give Tampa a brief lead. Not to be outdone, Allen hit Tyrell Shavers on a 43-yard bomb , putting Buffalo back on top. Tucker strikes for TB:  Third-stringer Sean Tucker broke free for a 43-yard TD run and gave the Bucs their best chunk-play moment of the game. Buffalo says, “hold my Gatorade”:  Allen wasn’t done — he launched a 52-yard strike to Ty Johnson, setting up another Bills touchdown and building separation. Halftime reset:  Tampa Bay kicked a field goal to get back within one, turning halftime into a cozy little breathing room for them. Third quarter tug-of-war:  Tucker punched in another run, but Tampa failed the two-point conversion. Buffalo responded with a Prater field goal, then immediately blew past the Bucs with a 25-yard throw to James Cook. Drama in the 4th:  Mayfield connected with Tucker again — this time on a 28-yard pass — but another two-point attempt failed, keeping things close. Then came Allen’s 5-yard rushing TD to take back the lead. Sealing the deal:  With just 2:35 left , Allen broke loose for a 9-yard run, and Buffalo buried the Bucs in a moment that felt like the final mic drop. Why Buffalo Won (and Why It Felt Inevitable) Allen is a throwback superstar.  He wasn’t content just dropping dimes — he ran when he needed, threw when he needed, and seemed to do it all under pressure. Tampa had flashes, but couldn’t finish.  Even with Tucker’s highlight-reel plays, failing both two-point attempts hurt. Those missed conversions loomed large by the end. Coaching gambles didn’t pay.  The Bucs punted on a key 4th-and-2 instead of being aggressive — and Buffalo made them pay. A quirky but historic score.  Believe it or not, 44–32 is a Scorigami  — a final score that’s never happened before in NFL history . ✅ Final Take Buffalo’s not just good — they’re dangerous. Allen reminded everyone why he’s the kind of quarterback teams build around, and this win feels like more than just a one-off. Meanwhile, the Bucs showed heart and some real talent, but they’ll wonder “what if” on those failed conversion tries.

By Isaiah Magar | KZA Sports Cleveland, OH The Cleveland Cavaliers Hosted the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers started this one out strong with a quick 8-0 run, putting the bulls in a hole to start. But Josh Giddey got the scoring started for Chicago after almost three minutes had passed in the first quarter. After going on their own 7-0 run, the Bulls allowed the Cavs seven straight points once again. It was certainly a game of runs as the bulls would come back to tie it up at 15 before Cleveland once again went off, for nine straight this time. Early turnovers and dull shooting had the Bulls down, but they weren't gonna let the quarter end without a bit of a rally. Chicago was able to recover and make it a three point game after the first period. The second quarter was all Chicago, as they made six three-pointers in the period. Cleveland, on the other hand, went absolutely cold, only scoring 24 points after scoring 32 in the first quarter. The Bulls were led by Josh Giddey who had 13 points and four assists in the half. Evan Mobley led all scorers in the half with 16, but the Cavs still trailed the Bulls 72-56 at the half. Just with how the second quarter belonged to Chicago, the third belonged to Cleveland. The Cavs outscored the Bulls 40-26 to close the gap to just two points after the third quarter. Two of the Cav's third quarter points came on a nasty ankle breaker by Deandre Hunter on Josh Giddey. Hunter would then go up to put Patrick Williams on a poster. The momentum stayed with Cleveland as Giddey exited the game to tend to his ankle. He would eventually return later in the quarter, but the damage had already been done and it was now only a 98-96 lead for Chicago. The Cleveland momentum stayed true throughout the fourth quarter as Donovan Mitchell erupted for 26 points in the second half, leading the Cavs to a 128-122 victory over the Bulls. The Chicago offense just did not click, and they only scored 24 points in the final period; their lowest of any quarter this game. Isaac Okoro led the Bulls with 19 points and Mitchell, along with Hunter, led the home Cavaliers with 29 apiece. Cleveland improves to 7-3 on the season while Chicago falls to 6-3. Up Next: The Cavs head to Miami for two straight against the Heat The Bulls host Wembanyama and the Spurs You can find Isaiah Magar on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.

By Isaiah Magar | KZA Sports Sacramento, California The Thunder visited Sacramento to continue their road trip with a test in the Emirates NBA Cup against the Kings. It was a back-and-forth start with the Thunder spreading the ball around early for an 8-6 lead. Drew Eubanks hit his first three shots for the kings, accounting for all six of their first points. But from that point on the Thunder went off. accumulating an 11-point lead before Russell Westbrook decided to take over with his shooting. The Kings hit seven threes in the opening period with Russ hitting three of four, leading the Kings to a 32-30 lead after the first quarter. The second quarter was a whole different story as the Thunder stormed ahead on the back of Isaiah Hartenstein who scored 15 in the period, giving him 20 points in the first half to go along with 10 rebounds in only 14 minutes. The Kings offense felt much more stagnant as they were only able to put up 24 points in the second quarter. Westbrook remained the driving force behind any little offensive consistency the Kings experienced and he ended the half with 16 points and seven assists. The Thunder put up 40 points in the second quarter to give them a 70-56 halftime lead. Hartenstein's big night continued into the third quarter as he put up another eight points and five boards, giving him a new career high in points (28) and a season high in rebounds (15). But the main star for Oklahoma City in the third was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who put up 15 points in the quarter to give him 30 through three. OKC outscored Sacramento 28-27 in the period even though Russ continued to try and carry his team to victory. But the Kings were only able to knock down two three-pointers in the third and the best they could do was limit the bleeding. The Thunder took a 98-83 lead to the fourth. The fourth quarter was all Thunder from the start. Scoring 34 and allowing only 18 points ballooned the Oklahoma City lead to insurmountable proportions. Starters were taken out of the game with more than five minutes to play and it was all downhill from there. Hartenstein finished the contest with a game high 33 points, 19 rebounds, and three blocks in 31 minutes. SGA added 30 on 60% shooting. The Kings looked completely lethargic after their excellent opening quarter and they were unable to really oppose the size of the Thunder with Sabonis sitting with a rib injury. Oklahoma City kept the beam dimmed as they pummeled Sacramento 132-101. Next up, the Thunder will head to Memphis to face the Grizzlies and close out their four-game road trip. The Kings will host the Minnesota Timberwolves. You can find Isaiah Magar on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.

By Isaiah Magar | KZA Sports The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday to try and improve to 7-0 on the season. The winless Pelicans floundered in with a dismal 0-5 record, hoping to pull off what would be an upset that would be nothing short of spectacular. The game started quickly in the Thunder’s favor as Aaron Wiggins captured the first five points for the home team. Cason Wallace also hit a pair of three-pointers in the first four minutes. However, rookie Pelicans’ guard, and former Oklahoma Sooner, Jeremiah Fears gave New Orleans some life early as he accounted for a quick 8 points in four minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was quiet early in terms of scoring but dished out six first half assists. The Thunder hit seven 1 st  Quarter attempts from behind the arc and led by 17 going into the 2 nd  Quarter. The Thunder offense continued its strong start in the 2 nd Quarter but they also allowed the Pelicans a few good looks, allowing 30 points in the period. The Thunder still outscored them by six and were ultimately up 75-52 at the half. The 3 rd  Quarter consisted of much of the same from both teams. The Thunder put up 33 points and allowed 30 from New Orleans. SGA put up 15 points in the quarter and closed it with seven straight for the Thunder who finished the period with a 26-point lead. Shai would end his night after three quarters with 30 points (on only 14 shots) and seven assists. The shots continued to fall in the 4 th  Quarter for OKC as they finished the game with eight players scoring 10 or more points. The Thunder outscored the Pelicans 29-24 in the 4 th  to seal a 137-106 dominating win. The Thunder (7-0) will next travel to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers The Pelicans (0-6) will next host the Hornets You can find Isaiah Magar on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Georgia Bulldogs didn’t play their cleanest game of the season, but when it mattered most, they showed why they’re still the class of the SEC East. Behind a clutch fourth-quarter drive and a bruising late touchdown run, No. 5 Georgia escaped with a 24–20 win over the Florida Gators in another dramatic installment of the rivalry at EverBank Stadium. A Back-and-Forth Battle from the Start Georgia struck first late in the opening quarter when quarterback Gunner Stockton  zipped an 8-yard touchdown pass to Dillon Bell , capping an efficient drive that looked like a statement of control. But Florida, led by freshman quarterback DJ Lagway , had other ideas. Lagway responded with a highlight-reel 40-yard strike to Eugene Wilson III , tying the game at 7-7 and giving the Gators a jolt of confidence. Florida kept the momentum rolling into the second quarter, adding a field goal to take a 10-7 halftime lead — their first over Georgia in three years. Georgia Regains Command — Briefly Coming out of the half, Georgia looked like its usual self again. Stockton found Noah Thomas  on a 22-yard touchdown to reclaim the lead, 17-10. The Bulldogs’ offensive line began to wear down Florida’s front, opening holes for Chauncey Bowens  and Nate Frazier . But Florida refused to fade. Lagway orchestrated a 12-play, 79-yard drive — mixing short throws with power runs — that ended in a 2-yard touchdown rush by Jordan Baugh , knotting things up at 17-17 late in the third quarter. A Risky Call That Changed Everything Early in the fourth quarter, Florida took a 20-17 lead thanks to Trey Smack’s  54-yard field goal — his school-record ninth make from beyond 50 yards. The Gators looked poised to deliver a stunning upset when they drove back inside Georgia’s red zone minutes later. But then came the game’s turning point. Facing 4th-and-1  at Georgia’s 18-yard line, interim head coach Billy Gonzales  decided to go for it. Baugh was stuffed for no gain, and the Bulldogs took over with just under eight minutes to play. That gamble backfired fast. The Championship Response Georgia immediately went into two-minute-drill mode, and Stockton led a textbook 82-yard drive that chewed up clock and crushed Florida’s momentum. On a 2nd-and-5 from the 36, Chauncey Bowens  broke through the line and sprinted untouched into the end zone to put Georgia back on top, 24-20, with 4:36 remaining. Florida had one last shot to reclaim the lead. Lagway marched the Gators out near midfield, but on 4th-and-4, his pass was batted away by Georgia’s Daylen Everette , sealing the Bulldogs’ fifth straight win in the rivalry. Stats Tell the Story Gunner Stockton (UGA):  20-of-29 passing, 223 yards, 2 TDs, 1 Int Chauncey Bowens (UGA):  70 yards rushing, 1 TD Dillon Bell & Noah Thomas (UGA):  combined 2 TDs Eugene Wilson III (UF):  9 catches, 121 yards, 1 TD DJ Lagway (UF):  15-of-24 passing, 166 yards, 1 TD Florida third-down conversions:  just 2-for-11 What It Means For Georgia , this wasn’t a vintage blowout — but it was a reminder of their resilience. Even after losing KJ Bolden  to a targeting ejection and suffering a few key defensive injuries, the Bulldogs found a way to win in crunch time. Head coach Kirby Smart  called it “a gut check” that his team needed. For Florida , this one will sting. The Gators played with heart, energy, and discipline for most of the game — but poor execution on third downs and that ill-fated fourth-down call proved costly. Still, Lagway’s composure and Wilson’s explosiveness offer real hope for the program’s future. Final Take It wasn’t the prettiest edition of the Florida-Georgia rivalry, but it might have been one of the most entertaining in recent years. Georgia looked vulnerable, Florida looked revived, and the margin for error was razor-thin. When the dust settled, though, the Bulldogs once again walked away with the victory — not because they were perfect, but because they were relentless. Bulldogs - 24 Gators - 20 You can find KZA Sports on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.

By Isaiah Magar | KZA Sports Liberty Flames vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware opened the game with confidence, as quarterback Ryan Minicucci completed several sharp passes to march the Fightin’ Blue Hens downfield. But Liberty’s defense stiffened in the red zone, forcing Delaware to settle for an early field goal. The Flames responded immediately. Behind a balanced offensive rhythm and the powerful running of Evan Dickens, Liberty stormed down the field. Quarterback Ethan Vasko capped the drive with a rushing touchdown to put the Flames ahead 7–3. Delaware’s next possession was a grind. The Blue Hens faced fourth down twice, converting both — including a gutsy 17-yard scramble by Minicucci on 3rd-and-19. Still, Liberty held firm near the goal line, forcing another Delaware field goal to trim the lead to 7–6. Liberty’s second drive went nowhere, setting up a short punt that gave Delaware good field position. But the Blue Hens squandered it — a deep throw by Minicucci was nearly intercepted by safety Elijah Auguste. Delaware tried to get clever on the ensuing punt with a fake, but the Flames sniffed it out perfectly, taking over at the Delaware 21. It didn’t take long for Liberty to strike again. Vasko hit C.J. Person for 16 yards to set up first-and-goal, and Dickens did the rest, punching it in for his first of many scores. The Flames led 14–6. After another Delaware three-and-out, Liberty’s offense went back to work. A long, deliberate drive ended in chaos when Donte Lee Jr. fumbled near the goal line trying to extend for a touchdown. After review, the ball was ruled out at the one-yard line, and Dickens powered in his second touchdown of the day. Liberty now led 21–6. Delaware’s frustration grew. Minicucci’s next deep throw was picked off, setting up Liberty at the Blue Hens’ 30. Two plays later, Dickens broke free down the left sideline, untouched for his third touchdown — Liberty’s second score in under 90 seconds. The Blue Hens tried to answer before halftime, but penalties killed their momentum. A blindside block and an illegal man downfield erased a potential touchdown, forcing Delaware to settle for a field goal. Liberty took a commanding 28–9 lead into the break. The second half began with fireworks. On the Flames’ first play, Dickens burst through the middle for a 72-yard touchdown — his fourth of the day. Delaware finally found some rhythm afterward. Minicucci led a crisp drive, hitting Elijah Sessoms for a wide-open 8-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 35–16. A Liberty penalty on the next punt gave Delaware great field position, and the Blue Hens capitalized again, with Minicucci dropping a fade to Lewis in the corner. They followed it with a successful two-point conversion to make it 35–24. Liberty wasn’t fazed. Vasko connected with tight end Jacob Jenkins on back-to-back chunk plays, including a 15-yard touchdown that pushed the lead to 42–24. Delaware’s comeback hopes died there. A failed fourth-down try on their own 33 handed Liberty the ball, and two plays later, Vasko found Lee for a 31-yard touchdown to make it 49–24. Still, Delaware refused to quit. Minicucci scrambled for a 12-yard touchdown to narrow the gap, though a failed two-point try kept Liberty ahead comfortably, 49–30. Any remaining hope vanished soon after. Dickens tore through the defense again, setting up running back Vaughn Blue for his first touchdown of the year. With the game in hand, Liberty’s backups took the field — but the scoring didn’t stop. Reserve quarterback Michael Merdinger uncorked a 40-yard bomb to set up a Brayden Beck field goal. The Flames ran out the clock, sealing a 59–30 rout over Delaware — a statement win built on power, pace, and the unstoppable play of Evan Dickens. You can find Isaiah Magar on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.

By Isaiah Magar Atlanta, GA – Saturday The Oklahoma City Thunder visited Atlanta for a matchup with the Hawks on Saturday night. The Thunder entered at 2-0, while the Hawks sat at 1-1. 1st Quarter The first quarter started a bit sloppy for both teams, as all players seemed to have butterfingers for a couple of possessions. After settling in, though, each team found some rhythm — with Chet Holmgren  acting as the catalyst for the Thunder. Holmgren hit 4-for-4  from three-point range in the opening period, added a pair of free throws, grabbed four rebounds, and recorded a block. Ajay Mitchell  continued his hot start to the season with a nice drive to the basket, a three-pointer of his own, and four assists. Most of Atlanta’s offense came through Nickeil Alexander-Walker , cousin of SGA, who scored seven points in the period. The Thunder led 31-26  after 12 minutes. 2nd Quarter Atlanta started hitting their shots about halfway through the second quarter after the Thunder jumped out to a nine-point lead. A huge dunk by Mouhamed Gueye  and a couple of threes from the Hawks cut the Thunder’s advantage to two. Oklahoma City stayed calm and collected, though, maintaining control and bringing a five-point lead into halftime. Trae Young  posted 10 points and eight assists in the half, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander  tallied 13 points and four rebounds. Holmgren led all scorers at the break with 16 points , and the Thunder held a 60-55  lead. 3rd Quarter The third quarter belonged entirely to the visiting Thunder, who exploded for 39 points  in the period while holding the Hawks to just 25. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander  poured in 17 points in the frame, with Holmgren and Mitchell continuing to contribute efficiently. It seemed like every Thunder shot was falling as they built a commanding 99-80  lead heading into the fourth. For Atlanta, Gueye and Newell  provided some bright spots, though Newell’s attempt to throw down a dunk on Cason Wallace  was emphatically denied. The officials initially called a shooting foul on Wallace, but a Mark Daigneault challenge  overturned the call, confirming it was a clean block. 4th Quarter The fourth quarter followed a similar pattern to the third — until garbage time, when the Hawks managed to string together a few late points. Still, this game was all but over before the final period began. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander  sat out the entire fourth quarter, while Holmgren and Mitchell carried the offense to the finish line. Holmgren finished as the night’s leading scorer with 31 points , 12 rebounds , and 3 steals . The Thunder defeated the Hawks 117-100 , improving to 3-0  on the season. The Hawks fell to 1-2 . You can find Isaiah Magar on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.

By Isaiah Magar Houston, TX – Saturday The UConn Huskies failed to clinch a bowl berth after allowing the Rice Owls a walk-off touchdown in double overtime. The Owls won a contest that was back-and-forth the whole way through. 1st Quarter Rice received the opening kickoff and made it near midfield, but the drive stalled and they were forced to punt, giving the Huskies their first chance on offense. UConn only needed one play and 13 seconds to go 80 yards for the first score of the game. Joe Fagnano found his receiver, Skyler Bell, over the middle, and Bell showcased his speed to put the Huskies on the board. Both teams exchanged punts before Rice was finally able to move the ball down the field. The Huskies’ defense stood tall, though, and forced a Rice field goal, keeping the lead for UConn. 2nd Quarter Following the Rice field goal, UConn’s drive stalled at midfield, and they punted the ball back to the Owls. Rice took full advantage of their next possession, giving it to the phenom running back Quinton Jackson, who burst free for a 73-yard touchdown run. The Owls now led the Huskies 10-7. Both teams exchanged punts again before the Huskies finally put some offense together on a 13-play, 77-yard drive capped off with a Fagnano touchdown pass. UConn regained the lead 14-10 — but only for a moment. Quinton Jackson struck again, this time on a 75-yard touchdown reception from Jenkins, stealing the lead right back from the visiting Huskies. One more touchdown would come before halftime, as UConn connected on a 34-yard pass to Juice Vereen. The Huskies took a 21-17 lead into the break. 3rd Quarter The 3rd quarter was slow and nearly void of offense. After exchanging punts, the Huskies were able to muster just enough yardage — 18 yards total — to set up a field goal, the only points scored in the quarter. Both teams punted again, and Rice entered the 4th quarter trailing 17-24. 4th Quarter The Owls drove 91 yards to find the end zone after struggling with offensive consistency through much of the 3rd quarter. The touchdown came on a 10-yard rush by D’Andre Hardeman. The rest of the 4th quarter turned into a punt fest, aside from one UConn drive that ended in a missed field goal by Chris Freeman — with the slick turf playing a huge factor. The game ended tied 24-24, sending it into overtime. Overtime Overtime felt like an entirely different game as both teams found the end zone quickly in the first extra period. Quinton Jackson punched in his third touchdown of the night to give Rice the lead, but UConn answered right back with a 5-yard run by Edwards. The Huskies chose not to attempt a two-point conversion and instead kicked the PAT to force a second overtime. In the second overtime, UConn’s offense crumbled and settled for a 41-yard field goal that Freeman nailed. But the Owls had victory on their minds — and who else but Quinton Jackson would deliver it? He burst up the middle for 23 yards and the game-sealing score. Rice defeated the Huskies by a score of 37-34. The Owls improved to 4-4, while the Huskies fell to 5-3. You can find Isaiah Magar on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.

By Isaiah Magar Memphis, TN – Saturday 18th-ranked USF traveled to western Tennessee on Saturday to take on the Memphis Tigers. Expected to be a ranked matchup, it ended up being less climactic leading into the game, as Memphis had suffered a 24-31 loss to the UAB Blazers the week prior. 1st Quarter The Tigers jumped out to a quick 7-0 start after recovering a USF fumble on the Bulls’ 28-yard line, but the Bulls responded quickly with a 12-play, 75-yard drive to tie the game at 7-7. After forcing a punt on Memphis’ ensuing drive, USF followed with a turnover on downs. The Bulls were able to force another punt, which they turned into seven more points, giving USF a 14-7 lead. 2nd Quarter Following another punt, the Bulls turned it over on downs for a second time. It wasn’t costly, though, as the Tigers were forced to punt once again. A couple more exchanged punts followed until the Bulls finally found some daylight on offense, catching fire on an 8-play, 92-yard drive resulting in a touchdown and a 21-7 lead for the Bulls. Memphis quickly struck back, marching down the field on 11 plays in three and a half minutes. The drive ended with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Lewis to Braham, cutting the Bulls’ lead to 7 with less than a minute to go in the first half. The Bulls weren’t finished yet, however, as they easily walked down the field on eight plays in 50 seconds to kick a field goal before the half ended. 3rd Quarter Memphis opened the second half with a solid five-minute drive, but they were only able to put three points on the board. Still, it cut the USF lead to a single possession. The Bulls turned it over on downs for a third time on their next possession after driving down to the Tigers’ 7-yard line. But this wouldn’t result in any Memphis points, as the Tigers missed a 45-yard field goal attempt. The Bulls took that miss and immediately turned around and scored on a 73-yard rush by Franklin. This extended the Bulls’ lead to 31-17 heading into the 4th quarter. 4th Quarter The 4th quarter was full of success for the Tigers and failure for the Bulls, resulting in a complete turnaround. Leading 31-17 entering the quarter, the Bulls’ defense surrendered drives of 75, 81, and 70 yards — all resulting in 17 points for the home team. USF had a chance to respond on their final drive but missed a field goal to tie. Memphis pulled out the 34-31 victory after their 17 unanswered points put them ahead for the first time since 7-0. The Tigers are now 7-1, and the Bulls see their playoff hopes dim to nearly impossible as they fall to 6-2. You can find Isaiah Magar on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.

By Isaiah Magar 13th-ranked Oklahoma hosted the 8th-ranked Rebels of Ole Miss Fresh off a loss to the Bulldogs of Georgia, Ole Miss was foaming at the mouth for a chance at redemption — eager to prove they belonged in the playoff discussion and the SEC title race. The Sooners weren’t about to make it easy, looking to keep their own momentum going after a victory over South Carolina. 1st Quarter Ole Miss opened the game with several solid plays, including a 25-yard dart from Chambliss to Cayden Lee down to the Sooner 29-yard line. The drive stalled, however, and the Rebels settled for a 45-yard field goal to go up 3-0. In his third game back from injury, Mateer led the Sooners down the field on a drive that mirrored Ole Miss’s start. It eventually stalled after a holding penalty against Oklahoma, and the Sooners tied the game with a field goal of their own, 3-3. The ensuing Rebels drive ended with a 28-yard touchdown run by Kewan Lacy. The Oklahoma defense made a few solid plays, but multiple explosive 20+ yard gains by the Rebels helped them find the end zone and take a 10-3 lead. Both teams traded defensive stops to force punts and close out the 1st quarter, with Ole Miss leading 10-3. 2nd Quarter Oklahoma opened the 2nd quarter with a beautiful 76-yard pass from Mateer to Isaiah Sategna III. Mateer stayed calm under pressure as Sategna slipped behind the defense. After the catch, Sategna showed off his blazing speed to find pay dirt and tie the game at 10. The Sooner defense continued to make plays, forcing Ole Miss into a punt that pinned Oklahoma at its own 3-yard line. Disaster struck soon after — a handoff to Tory Blaylock resulted in a safety, giving the Rebels a 12-10 lead. The ensuing kickoff was returned by Izaiah Hartrup to near midfield. Chambliss made several key plays to get Ole Miss inside the Sooner 5-yard line, but was then oddly replaced by fellow quarterback Austin Simmons. The Oklahoma defense held firm and forced a 23-yard Carneiro field goal, extending the Rebel lead to 15-10. OU crossed midfield on their next possession, but a stout Ole Miss defense stopped them on 4th down, resulting in another scoreless drive. The Rebels responded by marching down the field with ease and punching it in on a direct snap to Lacy, giving Ole Miss a 22-10 lead with under a minute to go in the half. 3rd Quarter Oklahoma’s offense opened the second half with a quick three-and-out, resulting in a punt. The Sooner defensive line answered, forcing a 4th-and-short for Ole Miss. Coach Kiffin elected to go for it at his own 25, but a direct snap to Lacy was blown up for a 10-yard loss, giving OU the ball at the Rebel 15-yard line. Even then, the Ole Miss defense held strong, forcing Oklahoma to settle for another field goal to cut the score to 22-13. On the Rebels’ next drive, they moved down the field with ease until the OU defense stiffened up. However, a questionable roughing-the-passer call extended the drive, leading to a 30-yard field goal and a 25-13 lead. After a kickoff out of bounds, Sooner running back Xavier Robinson broke loose for a 65-yard touchdown run, igniting the crowd and cutting the deficit to 25-20. With the home crowd roaring, the Oklahoma defense came up big again, forcing a quick punt and giving the Sooners another opportunity. They capitalized as Robinson found the end zone once more, this time from nine yards out, giving Oklahoma its first lead of the game at 26-25. The two-point attempt failed. The Rebels closed the quarter by converting a risky 4th down with a quick pass for a first down. 4th Quarter The 4th down gamble paid off, as Chambliss found Trace Bruckler for an 8-yard touchdown pass to reclaim the lead for Ole Miss, 31-26, after a failed two-point try. The Rebels forced a punt on the next OU possession, threatening to stretch their lead, but the Sooner defense held firm again, forcing their fourth punt of the game. However, disaster struck when Sategna fumbled the return near midfield, and Ole Miss recovered. A quick pass got the Rebels inside the OU 15-yard line, but once again the Sooner defense held, limiting them to a Carneiro field goal that made it 34-26. With just over two minutes left, the Sooners faced a crucial 3rd down. Mateer’s pass fell incomplete, but a pass interference call extended the drive. Still, Oklahoma couldn’t cash in — the drive stalled deep in Rebel territory, and the Sooners turned it over on downs. The Sooners were able to hold the Rebels to a punt, but had less than a minute to work with. The Ole Miss defense stood tall and knocked down a Hail Mary attempt, sealing a 34-26 win and improving to 7-1 on the season. The Sooners dropped to 6-2. You can find Isaiah Magar on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.

By Owen Pannell | KZA Sports Massive win for the Sooners, it was a must-win for our playoff chances, and we got it done in a big way. There is a lot of good from this game, here is your postgame report from Oklahoma’s 26-7 victory over South Carolina. Key Takeaways - RUN GAME IS HERE We finally had an amazing day on the ground with 171 yards as a team and 101 of those from Blaylock. If we can continue having this rushing attack, we are a top 5 team in the country. - Mateer was not 100% He wasn’t bad, but he definitely wasn’t as good as he was before his injury. He missed some easy throws, and you have to think that’s due to his injury still. Hopefully he is 100% next week for Ole Miss. - Defense was ELITE This is the best defensive performance of the year in my opinion. Only allowing 7 points (1 play away from 0) and 224 total yards, PLUS a safety. We have a real special group who will do special things this year. - Isaiah Sategna is undoubtedly our top receiver Isaiah Sategna had another great game today. 7 catches for 73 yards and a score. He has emerged as Mateer’s top target, and is clearly the top receiver on this team. - This game couldn’t have gone better This game went exactly how Sooner Nation needed it to. In a must-win spot, the boys went out and played elite football.; exactly what you want to see from a group with very high expectations. Best Players - RB Tory Blaylock I mentioned in my game preview that I was hoping Blaylock would get 100+ yards, and he did that. Huge props to him for giving the run game the spark we’ve needed. - RB Xavier Robinson I was hoping we’d see more of X, and we did.11 carries for 58 yards and a TD for the Sophomore, a very productive day. No doubt he’s RB2. - WR Isaiah Sategna Already mentioned him, but Sategna was great today outside of the one 3rd down drop. Hopefully he keeps up this level of play. - DE Taylor Wein 2 TFLs and an interception for Wein, a great day for him. He’s emerged as a top player for this stacked defensive line. - DE R Mason Thomas 1.5 sacks for the future 1st rounder today. It’s very hard to get Sellers on the ground, but Thomas was able to twice. - CTH Kendal Daniels Daniels was great today in the run game. 6 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 TFLs is amazing for him. - P John Mateer He could have done better at QB, but his punt was absolutely insane. A perfect punt landing right at the 1 yard line, and he ended up with a higher average punt than Grayson Miller, who had a rough day. - K Tate Sandell Sandell drilled another 55 yarder, and it would have been good from at least 62. We’ve got ourselves a stud kicker. Positives - We got a run game I really hope we can keep this up, the run game was great. By far the best thing about this game in my opinion. - Contained Sellers Sellers did not have a great day on the ground or in the air, and that’s thanks to our defensive line. Rarely did we let him escape the pocket for a big run, and the pressure was fast to get to him. - Won the turnover battle It’s a key to success, and the Sooners were +2 in the turnover battle. One of them was special teams, and the other was garbage time, but still I’ll take it. Negatives - Pass game was mid We didn’t need it because of our run success, but the pass game was not very good today, only 148 yards. As Mateer gets closer to 100% it’ll get better though. - Grayson Miller step back I don’t know if the midseason All American stuff got to his head, but a couple of his punts today were just atrocious. He needs to focus in next week, where those details will matter. You can find Owen Pannell on X here. Shop our collegiate apparel  here.