(BCSNN) — Jake Dickert’s first season at Wake Forest ended the same way it unfolded from the start - with history. The Demon Deacons closed out the greatest debut campaign by a head coach in program history Friday night, defeating Mississippi State 43–29 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium to secure just the fourth nine‑win season in school history.

(BCSNN | UPI) - As the rest of the country counted down the final hours of 2025, Miami gave its fans a celebration of its own - a College Football Playoff upset that will echo through program history.

How about them Rainbow Warriors, huh? A Hawai‘i Bowl already loaded with storylines delivered its most unforgettable twist in the final seconds. Backup quarterback Luke Weaver lofted a 22‑yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds remaining, lifting Hawai‘i to a stunning 35–31 win over California on Wednesday night before a sold‑out crowd at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex.

The University of Louisville football team secured its ninth win of the season, defeating Toledo in the Bush's Boca Raton Bowl, 27-22. The Cards (9-4) have now notched their third consecutive nine-plus win season for the first time since 2012-2014.

No. 13 Vanderbilt men’s basketball went wire-to-wire in a dominating, 98-67, victory at Wake Forest Sunday afternoon.

(BCSNN) - For the first time in more than six decades, Duke football stands alone atop the ACC. The Blue Devils defeated No. 16 Virginia 27–20 in overtime Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium to capture their eighth ACC title and first outright crown since 1962.

(BCSNN) -- Tosh Lupoi, a former California defensive lineman and assistant coach known for his dynamic recruiting and defensive acumen, has been named the Travers Family Head Football Coach, Cal football general manager Ron Rivera announced Thursday.

(BCSNN) - Trevon Brazile scored 21 points and freshman Darius Acuff Jr. delivered a double-double as No. 25 Arkansas defeated No. 6 Louisville, 89–80, Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena in the third annual ACC/SEC Challenge.

(BCSNN) -- The Cardinals saved their best for last. Louisville closed the regular season with a dominant 41–0 shutout of in-state rival Kentucky on Saturday at L&N Stadium, marking the largest margin of victory in Governor’s Cup history.

(BCSNN) -- On a frigid night at Scott Stadium, Virginia football warmed its fans with a dominant 27–7 victory over rival Virginia Tech, reclaiming the Commonwealth Cup and ending a four-game losing streak in the series.

(BCSNN) — California men’s basketball delivered its biggest win in years, defeating No. 18 UCLA 80–72 at Chase Center in the finale of the Empire Classic. The victory marked the Golden Bears’ first triumph over a ranked opponent since 2020 and improved their record to 6–1, while the Bruins dropped to 5–2.

(BCSNN) — Clemson men’s basketball outlasted Georgia in overtime to capture the 2025 Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic Championship, the program’s second title in five tournament appearances. The Tigers previously won the event in 2008.

(BCSNN) — California football announced Sunday that it has parted ways with Head Coach Justin Wilcox after nine seasons at the helm. General manager Ron Rivera confirmed the move, citing the need for new leadership as the program looks ahead.

(BCSNN) — Louisville was overwhelmed on both sides of the ball Saturday, falling 38–6 to SMU at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The Cardinals managed just two field goals while the Mustangs rolled to 485 total yards, including 307 through the air.

(BCSNN) - NC State capitalized on four Florida State turnovers and rode a historic defensive performance to secure a 21-11 victory under the Friday night lights at Carter-Finley Stadium. The win makes the Wolfpack bowl eligible for the sixth straight season and the 11th time in 13 years under head coach Dave Doeren. He now sits just one shy of the program record for consecutive bowl appearances, set between 1988–1994.

(BCSNN) — Virginia Tech announced Friday that new head coach James Franklin has signed a contract worth at least $41.75 million over the next five years, a deal that runs through 2030 and reflects both the rising costs of elite coaching and the ACC’s evolving revenue model.

JT Toppin went for 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead No. 15 Texas Tech to an 84-83 win over Wake Forest at the Baha Mar Championship on Thursday at the Baha Mar Convention, Arts and Entertainment Center. The Red Raiders (4-1) will now play No. 1 Purdue (5-0) at 8:30 p.m. (CST) on Friday in the Baha Mar Championship final after the top-ranked Boilermakers earned an 80-71 win over Memphis in the first game of the event.

The top three teams in the College Football Playoff rankings remained unchanged Tuesday night, with Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M holding steady after Week 12 wins. But the biggest headline came from Tuscaloosa, where Alabama dropped six spots to No. 10 following a 23–21 home loss to Oklahoma, which climbed to No. 8.

(BCSNN) — In a move that many saw coming, thanks to all of the "big time" head coaching jobs opening up, Virginia Tech announced Monday the hiring of James Franklin as its next head football coach - just five weeks after Franklin was fired by Penn State amid a disappointing 3–3 start. The Hokies are banking on Franklin’s long-term track record over his rocky exit, signaling an aggressive new chapter for a program hungry to reclaim national relevance.

(BCSNN) — The University of Miami men’s basketball team battled but couldn’t overcome No. 10 Florida, falling 82-68 Sunday night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Hurricanes cut the deficit to three early in the second half, but the Gators pulled away behind a balanced attack and strong shooting.