Sam Fariss

Sam Fariss

Joined: Jan 8, 2024

Sam Fariss is a staff writer for our NCAA team. She attended the University of Oregon (Go Ducks) where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Sam has covered college football and other collegiate sports for six years now. Her favorite teams are the Ducks (of course) and the Texas Longhorns because she was raised in Austin!

Sep 7, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Kyle McCord (6) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Syracuse breaks the spell of Georgia Tech's fairy tale start to the season

Sep 7, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Bowling Green Falcons quarterback Connor Bazelak (7) looks to throw a pass during a warm-up prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium.

Connor Bazelak and Bowling Green Flacons are outplaying Penn State Nittany Lions

Aug 31, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue (23) before a game against the Colorado State Rams at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Meullion-Imagn Images

One of Texas' few remaining running backs Jaydon Blue went out with an injury

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore with offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart (52) and Trevor Keegan (77) against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The internet is insanely jealous after seeing Michigan's locker room on College GameDay

91st Rose Bowl Game, Texas vs. Michigan

The best ESPN College GameDay signs from Week 2 at Texas vs. Michigan

Michigan football analyst Connor Stalions stands on the sideline during the team's game against Rutgers, Sept. 23, 2023 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

Without signs to steal, Connor Stalions is floundering as a high school head coach

Aug 29, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Dacari Collins (4) holds the football during the first half of the game against Western Carolina Catamounts at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Who is playing college football on Saturday? 2024 Week 2 game schedule

Sep 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Theran Johnson (10) tackles Duke Blue Devils running back Jaquez Moore (9) during the first half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

In the Battle of the Brains, Duke and Northwestern defenses dominated

Charlotte v SMU

SMU fails to take down BYU once again but at least Collin Rogers got a career record

Indiana's Kurtis Rourke (9) passes during the second half of the Indiana versus Florida International football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Kurtis Rourke leading Indiana Hoosiers to rout over W Illinois and it's only halftime

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore speaks to the media after defeating Fresno State, 30-10, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Sherrone Moore tries to squash reports that he doesn't have a contract with Wolverines

Aug 31, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; The Northwestern Wildcats take the field against the Miami (Oh) Redhawks at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Who is playing college football on Friday? 2024 Week 2 game schedule

Jul 28, 2024; Nanterre, France; Michael Phelps waves to the crowd ahead of the night round of competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Paris La Défense Arena. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-Imagn Images

Michael Phelps joins College GameDay, Derek Jeter is Honorary Captain: Texas vs. Michigan

Nov 18, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Jim Mora watches from the sideline as they take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The UConn Huskies remain out of the Big 12... for now

Sat., Nov. 20, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) practices on the sideline during a break in play in the second quarter of a NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua A. Bickel/Columbus Dispatch via USA TODAY Network.

Cfb Michigan State Spartans At Ohio State Buckeyes

Quinn Ewers' return to Michigan could be the greatest victory lap of all time

Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) runs with the ball against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Could DJ Lagway be the saving grace for Billy Napier's job at Florida?