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The Detroit Lions came into Thursday night feeling the pressure. At 7-5, they knew every game mattered. Jahmyr Gibbs even said earlier that these were “must-win games,” and the Lions played like it.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / August 14

Oklahoma State Legend Barry Sanders Named to AP All-Time All-America Team

Oklahoma State has had plenty of greats come through the program, but one stands above the rest. Over the past century and change, OSU has steadily become one of the premier programs in college football.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / July 24

Oklahoma State Legendary Running Back Named Best No. 21 of All-Time

This week, Fox Sports has put out some interesting lists that have got the college football world talking, and those lists are the greatest players to wear each respective jersey number throughout history.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

How many Heisman winners from the 21st century can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

The '2025-26 CFP teams' quiz

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / July 21

Oklahoma State's Barry Sanders Documentary Wins Heartland Emmy

In the heart of Stillwater, where orange and black bleed into every corner of campus, OSU Max has carved out a reputation for storytelling. This year, the Oklahoma State Athletics’ content network earned two Heartland Emmy nominations, a testament to its ability to capture the soul of Cowboy sports.

College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / June 19

OSU Football: Barry Sanders' 1988 Season Tabbed as 'Unbreakable Record'

Oklahoma State is home to one of the best seasons in college football history. Throughout OSU’s history, there have been numerous great players to play for the Cowboys.

Do the Ravens have a Thurman Thomas/Barry Sanders problem at tight end?

When you have the greatest in franchise history as your starter, it’s hard pivoting to the younger player who may be greater. One of my favorite stories in the history of football is the Bedlam Series of 1987.

Did the Packers miss Barry Sanders’ pre-draft workout in 1989?

Cliff Christl writes about the circumstances of a crazy Packers rumor from the late 1980s. There’s no debate: the Packers bungled the 1989 NFL Draft. Four players picked in the top five that year went on to Hall of Fame careers.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / February 17

Ranking The Biggest Combine Risers In NFL History

The NFL Scouting Combine is where the majority of offseason transactions begin. Not only are evaluators and coaches closely watching on-field drills where the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft will compete, but they'll also be planting seeds with representatives of free agents.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 5

Could UCLA Play Oversees in the Near Future

When Oklahoma State running back Barry Sanders won the Heisman in 1988, he did so from Japan as Sanders' Cowboys were set to play Texas Tech in a conference game inside the Tokyo Dome.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 6, 2024

Legend Barry Sanders Sends Message To Ashton Jeanty Before MWC Championship

Ashton Jeanty and the No. 10 Boise State Broncos will look to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff on Friday night as they face the No. 20 UNLV Rebels in the Mountain West Championship Game.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 5, 2024

How Ashton Jeanty Can Break Barry Sanders’ NCAA Rushing Records

Boise State star running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty is in the midst of one of the best seasons ever by a collegiate running back. And if things go according to plan for Jeanty’s Broncos, he could have as many as four more games to keep climbing up the NCAA’s single-season leaderboards in multiple categories.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 19, 2024

Shedeur Sanders and six snubs from AP preseason All-American team

The 2024 AP preseason All-American teams were announced on Monday afternoon, and as is the case with any list or collection of talent that is assembled

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / July 31, 2024

Deion Sanders flexes new Nike Air DT Max 96 colorway to start Colorado's fall camp

Deion Sanders started fall camp with a bang in Boulder. The Colorado Buffaloes coach took a moment to promote the new colorway for the Nike Air DT Max 96.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / July 10, 2024

Mike Gundy says Big 12 'Lucky' to have Coach Prime, but can't escape bad DUI comments

The Colorado Buffaloes will cap off the 2024 season with a highly-anticipated home finale against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Black Friday, November 29.