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Pearson Gillam

I am a writer from Atlanta, Georgia, who attends Oklahoma State University. I am majoring in Sports Media and have experience covering the school's track and field team for the local newspaper. I have expertise in college football and college basketball, but I also enjoy the NFL, cross-country running, and track and field.

Six must-watch CBB teams heading into 2025-26 season

From blue bloods to bracket-busters, these are the six squads to monitor.

Four head-coaching candidates for Oklahoma State after firing Mike Gundy

For the first time in 20 years, the Cowboys will enter the coaching carousel.

Did Boise State find its next Ashton Jeanty?

Coming off a bye week, Boise State outlasted Air Force, 49-37, on Saturday, and the Broncos offense looked all too familiar to fans across the country.

How a cat is rejuvenating this MAC football program

While the Bowling Green Falcons have experienced mediocrity in recent years, there’s a new wave of energy surrounding the program. And no, it’s not because former Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George is the new head coach.

Two big-name college football programs fire head coaches

Despite being only three weeks into the college football season, a few big-name programs have already elected to part ways with their head coach.  

Ohio State-Ohio is a mascot matchup 15 years in the making

For the first time in 15 years, the Ohio State Buckeyes will square off against the Ohio Bobcats.

Syracuse HC Fran Brown punishes team after win over UConn

When the clock strikes zero, teams typically shake hands and head to their respective locker rooms. That wasn’t the case for the Syracuse Orange on Saturday.

Four CFB teams that put themselves on the map in Week 1

While plenty of teams efficiently handled lesser opponents, a few others have landed on people’s radars after their shocking performances.

From YouTube to the field: The improbable story of Hawaii’s kicker

Before he made waves across the internet by hitting the game-winning field goal to knock off Stanford in Week 0, the kicker was just a young soccer player living in Tokyo, Japan.

Three Group of Six teams poised for upsets in Week 1

Early each college football season, a few Power Four teams never fail to stumble against weaker opponents before finishing the year more strongly.

Week 0 produces fitting return of college football

After a long offseason, college football fans were welcomed back to a sloppy yet charming slate of games.

Ohio State to start redshirt freshman at quarterback

The stage is set for Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin.

The four most interesting new college football coaching situations

From experienced mentors looking for a fresh start in a new environment to coaches reuniting with former teams in pursuit of past success, here are four coaching situations to keep an eye on this season.

Grand Canyon accelerates entry into new conference

Grand Canyon University was in danger of being left out of a conference for the 2025-26 season.

Notre Dame's offensive line further depleted after UTV accident

While the past few days have been a success for Notre Dame on the recruiting trail, the Irish offense experienced a setback.