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Adam Patrick

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Adam has covered the NFL since 2013 for a number of online publications, including The Comeback, USA TODAY, Pro Football Spot, and Awful Announcing. In addition to his coverage for Yardbarker, he is also an Editor at FanSided where he covers the Minnesota Vikings for TheVikingAge.com.

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Cam Ward ties school record in Miami's dominating win over Duke

Thanks to an impressive performance from quarterback Cam Ward, Miami was able to improve its 2024 record to 9-0 after a 53-31 win over Duke on Saturday.

Secret behind Colorado's impressive turnaround in 2024 revealed

With Colorado more balanced on both sides of the ball, it has a 6-2 record for the first time since 2016.

Ashton Jeanty lands with historic franchise in latest 2025 NFL mock draft

In seven games with the Broncos this year, Jeanty has already rushed for 1,376 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Colorado enters AP Top 25 for first time in almost 400 days after win over Cincinnati

Following the school's 11-point victory over Cincinnati on Saturday, Colorado was given the No. 23 spot in the latest Associate Press Top 25 poll that was released on Sunday.

Ashton Jeanty heading into toughest test of the 2024 season vs. UNLV

In six games this year, Jeanty has averaged 208 rushing yards per matchup.

Georgia looking to achieve notable first under Kirby Smart vs. Texas

No. 5 Georgia will take on No. 1 Texas on Saturday.

Shedeur Sanders lands with abominable franchise in 2025 NFL mock draft

Given how disastrous the team has been during the last two decades, especially when it has come to quarterbacks, could Sanders pull an Eli Manning?

Abysmal start has former Big 12 champion in need of a coaching change

The Bears are on track to finish their schedule with a losing record for the fourth time in the last five years.

Trio of talented newcomers has Indiana football off to historic start

Typically known as a basketball school, Indiana's football program is in the middle of a magical season. The Hoosers are off to a 6-0 start for the first time in 57 years.

Baker Mayfield fires back at Texas players talking trash after Oklahoma win

Following their win over Oklahoma this past Saturday, Texas players laid down a jersey of former Sooners QB Baker Mayfield at the 50-yard line inside Cotton Bowl Stadium and stuck a Longhorns flag in the middle of it. On Sunday, Mayfield responded.

Watch: Clemson uses trick play to help seal fifth straight win

Leading Wake Forest by a score of 35-14 in the middle of the third quarter on Saturday, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik took the snap from the Demon Deacons' 28-yard line and threw a quick backward pass into the hands of Tigers wide receiver Antonio Williams.

Legendary Penn State QB discusses NFL potential of Drew Allar

In a recent interview with ESPN's Jake Trotter, former Penn State quarterback Kerry Collins shared his thoughts on the school's current starting signal-caller, Drew Allar.

Texas makes quarterback change prior to showdown vs. Oklahoma

As the school prepares for its annual Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma on Saturday, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian announced plans for the quarterback position.

Oklahoma QB to make history in huge upcoming matchup against top-ranked Texas

For the second week in a row, true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. will start at quarterback for Oklahoma when the team takes the field on Saturday. 

Incredible stat shows why Ashton Jeanty is Heisman Trophy favorite

As of Monday, ESPN Bet lists Jeanty as the favorite to win this season's Heisman Trophy with +225 odds, ahead of Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (+325) and Miami quarterback Cam Ward (+550).

UNLV on track to do something for first time since 1974

This would be a huge success for the program.

Colin Cowherd predicts SEC team not named Georgia to win National Championship

During a recent episode of his "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" show, Fox Sports's Colin Cowherd made a wild prediction about this season's College Football Playoff National Championship winner.

Deion Sanders praised by former SEC Coach of the Year

Sanders and the Buffaloes are getting a ton of attention, whether they deserve it or not.

How LSU star's season-ending injury affects his NFL dreams

Many have believed the junior linebacker would forgo his senior season with the Tigers and enter the 2025 NFL Draft.

Clemson back in championship hunt after Week 1 disaster vs. Georgia

After cruising to a 59-35 win over North Carolina State on Saturday, Clemson improved its record to 2-1 this year, and the dreams of earning a spot in this season's 12-team College Football Playoff are alive.

Shedeur Sanders explains why he didn't shake hands with Colorado State QB

Shedeur Sanders explained the viral clip of him not shaking the hand of Colorado State signal-caller Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi after the Buffaloes' 28-9 win over the Rams last Saturday.

Lane Kiffin listed as top candidate to fix historic college football program

Is Kiffin the right man for the job of returning a historic college football program to prominence? More importantly, would he even be interested in the job?

Miami QB has already 'put himself in position' to be top 2025 NFL Draft prospect

The Miami signal-caller is making waves early in the college football season.

Boise State RB attempting to do something for first time since 2015

Through two games, the RB has already rushed for 459 yards and a whopping nine touchdowns.