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Former Heisman Trophy winner and current college football analyst Robert Griffin III took to social media on Tuesday to disrupt the established hierarchy of award contenders.

NFL News / Heartland College Sports / November 25

RG3 Calls Art Briles a ‘Great Father and Coach’ in Celebratory Post

Art Briles got himself a new job at Eastern New Mexico, and it didn’t take long for one of his most high-profile former players to speak up. Robert Griffin III hit social media with a full-blown endorsement of the hire, calling Briles a “great Father and Coach” and thanking Eastern New Mexico for the opportunity.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Robert Griffin III Voices Support for Art Briles After Eastern New Mexico Coaching Hire

Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and Baylor Bears legend Robert Griffin III publicly approved of Eastern New Mexico University hiring Art Briles, who previously coached Griffin at Baylor.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw both three touchdowns and three interceptions in multiple games in the Super Bowl Era can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'NFL rookie receiving-yard leaders' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 24

Robert Griffin III reacts to Art Briles landing a new head coach job

Art Briles has landed his first college head coach job since he was fired by Baylor a decade ago, and Robert Griffin III is ecstatic about it. Briles has been hired as the new head coach at Division II Eastern New Mexico, the school announced on Monday.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / November 23

Robert Griffin III Highlights How Tough it Is at Baylor Right Now

Baylor legend Robert Griffin III kept it real on Saturday, hopping on Twitter with a meme that summed up the current vibe in Waco way too well. The post?

NFL News / Heartland College Sports / November 22

RG3 Makes Heisman Pick from the Big 12 on National Television

If you needed any more proof that the Heisman conversation has officially taken a weird, beautiful turn, Robert Griffin III just handed it to you live on national TV.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 22

Robert Griffin III names ‘best player’ in college football right now

The discussion around the Heisman Trophy has shifted often this season as quarterbacks and running backs have traded big moments, yet none of them has created the clarity many expected.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 19

Robert Griffin III announces his No. 1 college football team in updated playoff bracket

The latest shakeup in the College Football Playoff conversation came not from the committee but from a former Heisman Trophy winner. Fox Sports analyst Robert Griffin III unveiled his updated playoff bracket late Tuesday night, and at the top of his list sat an unexpected name.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 18

Robert Griffin III names college football's surprising Heisman leader

FOX Sports analyst Robert Griffin III shared a surprising Heisman pick after Week 12. Griffin lists a top six players in his Heisman race each week, and after Week 12, he did stick with the usual QB trio of Marcel Reed, Fernando Mendoza, and Julian Sayin at the second, third, and fourth spots.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 18

Former Heisman winner has bold take on Franklin, Virginia Tech

Former Heisman winner has bold take on James Franklin, Virginia Tech

It makes sense for the Virginia Tech Hokies to be excited about the addition of James Franklin as their new head coach.

Virginia Tech has a new identity with Franklin hire

What will Franklin's biggest challenge be at Virginia Tech?

Will Penn State live to regret firing Franklin?

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 18

Robert Griffin III makes prediction after Virginia Tech hires James Franklin

Virginia Tech made one of the biggest moves of this coaching cycle when the school hired head coach James Franklin on Monday, bringing a proven program builder to Blacksburg after a turbulent stretch.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 16

Robert Griffin III names college football QB who had his ‘Heisman moment’

The lights had barely dimmed over Kyle Field before Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko found himself at a loss for words. His team had just pulled off the largest comeback in school history, erasing a 27-point halftime deficit to stun South Carolina 31-30.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / November 16

'He Too Should Be Suspended…': Robert Griffin III Calls for NFL to Assess Potential Punishment for Amon-Ra St. Brown

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III urged the league to review whether Detroit Lions receiver Amon‑Ra St. Brown should face discipline after Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne was suspended for striking him.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 15

Robert Griffin III reacts as Mack Rhoades’ news sends shockwaves through Baylor

Robert Griffin III has seen Baylor weather plenty of storms. But the school’s only Heisman Trophy winner made it clear Thursday’s news hit differently.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Robert Griffin III drops Patriots QB Drake Maye ‘not even close’ truth bomb

On Thursday evening, the New England Patriots continued their winning ways with a comfortable 27-14 home win over the New York Jets in prime time. It was another decent game from quarterback Drake Maye, who completed 25 of his 34 pass attempts, good for 281 yards and a touchdown.

NFL News / Heartland College Sports / November 11

Big 12 Fans Will Love Robert Griffin III’s Controversial Heisman Take

Robert Griffin III is known for pushing bold takes, but his latest Heisman endorsement might be his most off-the-wall yet, and honestly, it kind of rules.

Washington Commanders News / The Spun / November 11

Robert Griffin III Makes Plea To The Washington Commanders

Robert Griffin III is watching an eerily similar situation unfold for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Just like Griffin, Daniels got hurt after a Rookie of the Year season as the No.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 11

Robert Griffin III picks defender as Heisman front-runner after Week 11

Robert Griffin III was a Heisman Trophy winning quarterback. With his weekly list of top candidates for the 2025 awarding of the Heisman, Griffin picked five quarterbacks in his list of six.

Washington Commanders News / 5 GOATs / November 11

Robert Griffin III calls for Commanders to sit Jayden Daniels for rest of season after injury

After suffering what appeared to be a season-ending elbow injury in Washington’s 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday night, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels‘ left elbow injury was reportedly not as serious as originally anticipated.

Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Robert Griffin III weighs in on the Jayden Daniels injury comparisons

Robert Griffin III has taken note of the comparisons between his injury and Jayden Daniels’, but he is not buying them. Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow playing in garbage time of the Washington Commanders’ Week 9 game, which prompted comparisons to the infamous knee injury Griffin suffered with the same franchise in a 2013 playoff game.

Washington Commanders News / 5 GOATs / November 10

Robert Griffin III pitches Jayden Daniels situation as ‘completely different story’ from his amid similarities

It’s déjà vu for Washington Commanders fans. Jayden Daniels had an Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign in 2024, only to follow it up with an injury-riddled second season in the NFL, prompting fears that he could be following down the same path as former star Robert Griffin III.

Washington Commanders News / 5 GOATs / November 3