Amid coaching upheaval and national scrutiny, Michigan football players say strong relationships and staff support helped them stay unified.

"I feel like you could either go one of two ways," Michigan football LB Cole Sullivan said. "Stay together or break apart."

Jacoby Brissett has been a steady force since taking over at quarterback for the Cardinals in Week 6. In ten starts during his 2025 campaign, Brissett has thrown for 2,911 yards and 19 touchdowns. He has also added 149 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry confirmed to WAFB's Jacques Doucet prior to kickoff that new LSU football coach Lane Kiffin will be in attendance inside NRG Stadium for the Tigers' contest against Houston in the Texas Bowl, and will be doing some "media coverage."

Cam Buffington is a name that keeps popping up for the Hawkeyes during Iowa football bowl prep vs. Vanderbilt.

Godspower Nwawuihe, a 5-11, 211-pound, bruiser from Garland, Texas, rushed for 171 yards on 12 carries and two touchdowns for the Black Knights.

Missouri football lost the Gator Bowl to Virginia with a stale offensive performance. The Tigers finished the 2025 season 8-5.

The Clemson Tigers faced mockery on social media after a fake punt on their first drive failed to be executed. Penn State ended up winning the game.