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3 days ago | 
collegefootballnetwork.com | Shivani Menon
Regarding college football, the UTEP Miners might not have the best win record. But what they lack in number is alive in spirit. The Miners have a 415–643–28 and a bowl record of 5–10. Yet, despite the rough patches, the Miners continue to bring their best fame. And at the heart of that pride and trials is the one pickaxe-wielding character who’s been through too many glow-ups. What Is the UTEP Miners Mascot? The UTEP Miners Mascot is Paydirt Pete.
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3 days ago | 
collegefootballnetwork.com | Shivani Menon
It is not every day that the world sees a player openly cheering on a staff member exiting. Especially when it’s in the middle of major NIL-era chaos. But Alex Karaban clearly isn’t reading from the usual PR playbook. The UConn forward didn’t flinch at the optics, instead, he is simply cheering on. Alex Karaban Silently Backs Mathew Johnson’s Bold Princeton LeapNot so long ago, Karaban went on to share a post from Princeton’s official page.
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3 days ago | 
collegefootballnetwork.com | Shivani Menon
When the world thinks of college basketball royalty, the Duke Blue Devils are front and centre. And there is no two ways about it. They have, after all, won five national championships, 17 Final Fours, and 23 ACC regular-season titles. They carry with them the Coach K legacy, too. And sure, names like Cooper Flagg are already grabbing headlines, but before him came a parade of legends. Stats that built the legacy Flagg and others now carry. Who are the Duke Royalty?
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3 days ago | 
collegefootballnetwork.com | Shivani Menon
Not so long ago, the idea of college athletes making money off their own name was a dream. But ever since 2021, that dream is a reality, and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) has taken over college sports. From social media deals to mustard endorsements, athletes are cashing in. And this is no side hustle, it is reshaping everything. But NIL now stands amid lawsuits, state-by-state power grabs, and the Power Four’s hush-hush proposals.
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6 days ago | 
collegefootballnetwork.com | Shivani Menon
College football is no Saturday passtime. It is a weekly carnival where bands boom, rivalries simmer, and twelve-hour tailgates climax in ninety minutes of organised chaos. And when that final whistle blows, oftentimes emotions pour in. The world has it time and again. There was that time when Tennessee supporters bottlenecked the sideline after a 15-game skid to Alabama, a panicked Crimson Tide lineman swinging an arm to carve a path.
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6 days ago | 
collegefootballnetwork.com | Shivani Menon
There’s no missing the name, Jayden Daniels. He is the quarterback who is all over the headlines. Daniels was drafted second overall by the Washington Commanders in 2024 and has already made his way to the Offensive Rookie of the Year title. With him, Washington even made it to their first NFC Championship Game since 1991. But before the Commanders and the chaos, Daniels had a college journey that made him the player he is today.
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6 days ago | 
collegefootballnetwork.com | Shivani Menon
When former Michigan TE Jake Butt speaks, the college football world listens. And that is not because he was one of the best tight ends the Wolverines have produced. Butt, a two-time All-American and Big Ten Tight End of the Year, went on to play at the NFL with Denver before turning to the analyst seat at Big Ten Network. Nowadays, Butt’s got the platform, the credentials, and a front-row seat to the chaos of the NCAA dealing with NIL legislation. The NIL era has changed college football.
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6 days ago | 
collegefootballnetwork.com | Shivani Menon
When Southern Methodist University (SMU) named Damon Evans as its new athletic director just a few months ago, it marked the beginning of a new chapter in Dallas, Texas. Evans took over officially in April, and as the world knows, he comes with some big credentials. Previously, he led the athletic departments at Maryland and Georgia. Evans has overseen national titles, multimillion-dollar programs, and hundreds of student-athletes. Now, he is locked in on making SMU a sporting destination.
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6 days ago | 
collegefootballnetwork.com | Shivani Menon
For Utah fandom, the name Cam Rising is one that defines an era. Rising, during his time, threw for 6,127 yards and 53 touchdowns across his career with the Utes, adding nearly 1,000 yards on the ground and 12 rushing scores. He even led Utah to back-to-back Pac-12 championships. Unfortunately, injuries caught up to him. After suffering a hand injury in 2024, Rising announced his medical retirement from football. While the cleats are off, the legacy is one that will be remembered.
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1 week ago | 
collegefootballnetwork.com | Shivani Menon
When the world thinks of the Wyoming Cowboys, it thinks of a team that has been through it all. The Cowboys have an all-time football record of 568–608–28, which includes 14 conference titles and 10 bowl wins. While they haven’t always been in the football spotlight, they are a team that cannot be ignored. And through the highs and lows, one thing has remained constant: Wyoming’s wild western spirit. That same spirit lives in their beloved mascot!What Is the Wyoming Cowboys’ Mascot?
