Sam Simonic

Sam Simonic

Writer/reporter with experience and knowledge in the background of sports. Covering the most featured storylines, events, and highlights in the College Football world.

Notre Dame v USC

Game Log: Notre Dame punches its ticket to the College Football Playoff

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Georgia Tech v Georgia

8 overtimes later... the Bulldogs come out victorious again

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Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) tackles Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (5) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Ohio State won 38-15.

How Indiana’s loss to Ohio State impacts the Big-Ten Playoff picture

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Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) looks for an open receiver during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Implications behind the Georgia-Tennessee SEC duel

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Nov 2, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) reacts after throwing an interception against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

What to make of Carson Beck’s interception struggles

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Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) celebrates a tackle of Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Ohio State won 20-13.

Some things will never change: Observations after No. 3 Penn State falls to No. 4 Ohio State

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Oct 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA;Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) carries the ball during the first half against the Navy Midshipmen at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Observations after #12 Notre Dame dismantles #24 Navy

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Ohio State v Oregon

Oregon’s win vs. Ohio State & Penn State’s win vs. USC have bigger impacts than you think

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Sep 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Donovan McMillon (3) and linebacker Brandon George (30) and head coach Pat Narduzzi (tie) and offensive lineman Matt Metrosky (69) take the field to play the Youngstown State Penguins against at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pat Narduzzi is embracing the Pittsburgh Panthers' journey to 5-0

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Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates after an upset victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Week 6 Upset Galore: Instant thoughts after an insane slate of college football

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Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA;  Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) celebrates after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

No. 4 Alabama holds off No. 2 Georgia in prime-time thriller

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Kentucky v Ole Miss

Reality Check: Are Ole Miss' Playoff hopes destroyed after loss to Kentucky?

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Alabama v Wisconsin

Three notable match-ups ahead of Week 5: What to watch from the SEC to Big Ten

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Sep 21, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) runs for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Miami Redhawks at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Passing struggles, Running shines: Observations after Notre Dame defeats Miami (OH)

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Sep 14, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell leads his team before a game against the Memphis Tigers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Is Florida State good enough to make a bowl game?

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman jogs the field during warm ups before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend.

Panic time or stay patient? The early season woes of the Fighting Irish have woken up the echoes

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