(BCSNN) - Texas didn’t flinch. Not when Michigan punched first. Not when the Wolverines reclaimed the lead in the fourth quarter. And certainly not when the game demanded a quarterback capable of lifting a program on his shoulders.

The 23rd-ranked University of Iowa football team defeated No. 14 Vanderbilt, 34-27, in the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl on Wednesday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium.

(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.

(BCSNN | UPI) - Illinois closed out the most successful two‑year stretch in program history with a finish worthy of the moment. David Olano drilled a 29‑yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Illini to a 30–28 win over No. 23 Tennessee in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl on Wednesday night.

(BCSNN) - The Alamo Bowl has a way of turning TCU quarterbacks into legends. On Friday night, in his first start and final game as a Horned Frog, Ken Seals added his name to the lore.

(BCSNN) — Northwestern didn’t just win the GameAbove Sports Bowl - it delivered the most lopsided bowl victory in program history. Behind a ferocious defense, a turnover avalanche, and a career‑closing performance from quarterback Preston Stone, the Wildcats rolled past Central Michigan 34–7 on Friday afternoon at Ford Field.

(BCSNN) — Minnesota didn’t dominate. It didn’t overwhelm. It simply survived - and in the postseason, that’s all that matters. Jalen Smith’s diving 12‑yard touchdown catch in the first overtime lifted the Gophers to a 20–17 win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl on Friday, extending the program’s postseason winning streak to nine games.

(BCSNN) - After finishing the regular season 9–3, No. 16 USC will make its first‑ever appearance in the Alamo Bowl when it faces TCU on Dec. 30 in San Antonio. The Trojans are seeking their third straight bowl victory and their second 10‑win season in four years under head coach Lincoln Riley.

No. 20 Illinois cruised to a 91-48 win over Missouri in the annual McBride Homes Braggin' Rights game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Monday night.

(BCSNN) - No. 2 Michigan didn’t waste time reminding everyone why it’s one of the nation’s most complete teams. The Wolverines doubled up La Salle 102–50 on Sunday afternoon at Crisler Center, extending their unbeaten start to 11–0 with another overwhelming, methodical performance.

(BCSNN) - James Madison made the College Football Playoff. That part deserves to be remembered. The rest of Saturday night - a 51-34 loss to No. 5 Oregon - is something the Dukes will gladly leave behind.

USC Men's Basketball (10-1, 1-1 Big Ten) pulled out a gritty 68-61 win against the Washington State Cougars (3-8) in the Galen Center on Sunday, Dec. 14.

(BCSNN) - No. 6 Purdue improved to 9-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play with an emphatic 85-57 victory over Minnesota Wednesday night at Mackey Arena.

(BCSNN) - Michigan football has parted ways with head coach Sherrone Moore after a university investigation found “credible evidence that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member,” athletic director Warde Manuel confirmed Monday.

(BCSNN) - Junior Elliot Cadeau and the second-ranked Michigan men’s basketball team delivered another statement win Tuesday night, dismantling Villanova 89-61 before a sold-out Crisler Center crowd.

(BCNN) -- Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Pat Fitzgerald has returned to the Big Ten spotlight. Michigan State University announced Monday that one of the conference’s winningest coaches will take over as the Spartans’ 27th head football coach, signaling a bold new era in East Lansing.

(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) — Richie Saunders matched his season-high with 26 points and Robert Wright III recorded his second career double-double as No. 9 BYU rolled past No. 23 Wisconsin 98–70 Friday afternoon at the Delta Center.

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.

From Heisman winners to NFL stars, USC has long been a quarterback factory — a place where talent, swagger, and championship expectations collide under the bright lights of the Coliseum. These five signal-callers didn’t just lead the Trojans; they helped shape the identity of one of college football’s most storied programs. Here’s a look at the top five quarterbacks to ever wear the cardinal and gold.