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The Playmakers Press, Ed. 12
The Playmakers Press, edition 12 dives deep into the College Football season with success from Edward Waters University. The struggles of the Kansas City Chiefs and other teams, with much more!
Chiefs in Crisis: Mahomes Carries Load as Offense Stumbles
The Kansas City Chiefs are off to their worst start in years, losing back-to-back games for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era. Their latest heartbreak came at home against the Philadelphia Eagles, a 20-17 defeat that laid bare cracks in what had seemed to be an ironclad machine.
Tigers Pull Off Walk-Off Win Against No. 13 Virginia Union in Unity Classic Thriller
Edward Waters upsets No. 13 Virginia Union 41-38 in the Unity Classic with a game-winning field goal as time expires. Bodden, Thomas, Jean-Baptiste, and Gagne lead the way in this thrilling HBCU showdown. Cleaned up mistakes or die trying—see how both teams move forward.
Tigers Blank Tuskegee, Reset After Southern Miss
If the road loss at Southern Miss raised questions, Jackson State answered them with a 30–0 shutout of Tuskegee. It wasn’t just a reaction—it was a reset. The Tigers asserted trench control, tightened coverage, and showed the kind of composure that separates good teams from consistent winners.
Birr’s Bomb: Georgia Tech Stuns No. 12 Clemson
Georgia Tech kicker Aidan Birr drilled a 55-yard field goal as time expired to upset No. 12 Clemson 24-21 in Atlanta, snapping the Tigers' nine-game winning streak in the rivalry.
CLEMSON COMES TO THE FLATS: GEORGIA TECH HOSTS TIGERS IN CRUCIAL ACC SHOWDOWN
Clemson and Georgia Tech have met 88 times in history with the Yellow Jackets holding a 50-36-2 advantage in the series, but recent history tells a different story. The Tigers have won the last 9 games against Georgia Tech, including a 42-21 victory at Death Valley in 2023.
Wolfpack Claws Back: NC State Defeats Wake Forest in Thrilling Rivalry Battle
NC State overcame a 14-0 early deficit to defeat Wake Forest 34-24 in a thrilling rivalry showdown. Quarterback CJ Bailey led the Wolfpack's comeback with clutch fourth-quarter plays, while the defense delivered crucial turnovers including a spectacular pick-six by Isaiah Shirley. Wake Forest jumped ahead early with a 98-yard opening kickoff return, but NC State's resilience shined through. Key moments included Bailey's gutsy fourth-down conversion and Royal's game-sealing interception. The victory showcased the Wolfpack's championship character in this heated ACC rivalry matchup under the Friday night lights.
BUILDING A BUZZ: HOW BRENT KEY IS TRANSFORMING GEORGIA TECH INTO AN ACC POWERHOUSE
When Brent Key took over the Georgia Tech program, he inherited more than just a football team – he inherited a culture that needed rebuilding from the ground up. Coming off consecutive 7-6 seasons and back-to-back 5-3 marks in ACC play, the Yellow Jackets had shown flashes of competence but lacked the consistency and identity of a championship-caliber program.
Josh Allen Shines in Epic Comeback to Outlast Ravens
In a breathtaking Sunday Night Football showdown, Josh Allen delivered a performance for the ages as the Buffalo Bills erased a 15-point deficit to stun the Baltimore Ravens 41–40 in Orchard Park.
Clemson Stages Comeback to Thwart Troy
Clemson rallied from an early 16-point deficit to defeat Troy 27–16 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers (1–1) outscored the Trojans 24–0 in the second half to secure the win and bounce back from a season-opening loss to LSU.
Georgia Tech Rolls to 59–12 Win Over Gardner-Webb in Impressive Home Debut
Georgia Tech’s offense was on full display this weekend, as they crushed Gardner-Webb 59–12 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets electrified fans while showcasing depth, explosiveness, and poise across the board.
NFL KICKOFF WEEKEND FEATURES HISTORIC DIVISIONAL SHOWDOWNS
The NFL's 106th season officially begins Thursday night as the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys in a prime-time NFC East clash at Lincoln Financial Field (NBC, 8:20 p.m. ET).
Brian Kelly Credits Players' Belief and Second-Half Control in LSU's Statement Win Over Clemson
In the aftermath of LSU's impressive Saturday night victory over Clemson, head coach Brian Kelly was quick to deflect praise to his players while highlighting the mental toughness that carried the Tigers to a statement win against a top-five opponent.
The Playmakers Press, Ed. 10
The Playmakers Press, edition 10 dives deep into the College Football season and gives a game day preview. There is NFL and other sports news such as Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open!
GEORGIA TECH STUNS COLORADO IN BOULDER: YELLOW JACKETS GROUND DEION'S DREAM IN THRILLING OPENER
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King transformed Folsom Field into his personal playground, rushing for three touchdowns and leading the Yellow Jackets to a dominant 463 total yards of offense while holding Colorado to just 305 yards.
Tigers Control Hampton, Show Their 2025 Identity
The Tigers opened 2025 with a 28–14 win over Hampton, and it looked exactly like the staff drew it up: control the line, set the pace, finish drives. The box score won’t crown a Heisman, but it tells the right story—composure, balance, and situational poise.
LSU SHOCKS Death Valley: Tigers Pull Off STUNNING Upset Against #4 Clemson
Saturday night lights took on an entirely new meaning when the Tigers prowled onto the field under the blazing Death Valley spotlights. In a top-10 showdown that had college football fans nationwide glued to their screens, the No. 4 Clemson Tigers welcomed the No. 9 LSU Tigers in what promised to be an electric battle between two storied programs.
2025 Black College Football Hall of Fame “Clash at the Classic” Game
The 2025 Black College Football Hall of Fame “Clash at the Classic” will be broadcast live on NFL Network and streamed on NFL+ and HBCUGO.tv on Sunday, August 31 at 4:00 p.m. ET, as No. 19 Virginia Union University takes on No. 24 Miles College at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
MEAC/ SWAC Kickoff Challenge 2025 Post-Game Press Conference: Coaches Address the Battle
Post Game Conference- MEAC/SWAC KICKOFF CHALLENGE 2025: NCCU Eagles dominate Southern Jaguars 31-14 in electric Georgia showdown. Christian Moseley leads Eagles to victory at Center Parc Stadium. Epic HBCU football featuring Human Jukebox vs Sound Machine band battle. Complete game recap with coach interviews and key plays.
NCCU vs Southern: This Wasn't Even Close - Eagles Prove Why They're BACK with Statement Win!
MEAC/SWAC KICKOFF CHALLENGE 2025: NCCU Eagles dominate Southern Jaguars 31-14 in electric Georgia showdown. Christian Moseley leads Eagles to victory at Center Parc Stadium. Epic HBCU football featuring Human Jukebox vs Sound Machine band battle.