NCAA Division I News
Texas Tech’s Cameron Dickey Named Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week
Texas Tech sophomore running back Cameron Dickey has been named the Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week following his exceptional performance against Kansas on Saturday, where he racked up 263 rushing yards. This honor comes after also being named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week and Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week.
- Source: Texas Tech Red Raiders Athletics
- Link: https://texastech.com/news/2025/10/14/football-dickey-named-doak-walker-national-running-back-of-the-week
No. 1 Ohio State Travels to Madison for Contest at Wisconsin
The No. 1/1 Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten), riding a 10-game winning streak, are set to face the Wisconsin Badgers (2-4, 0-3) in Madison, Wisconsin this Saturday. The Buckeyes’ 10-game streak is tied for the longest in the nation.
- Source: Ohio State Buckeyes Athletics
- Link: https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/news/2025/10/14/football-no-1-ohio-state-travels-to-madison-for-contest-at-wisconsin
Pitt Finding a Spark with Heintschel and Reid Ahead of Syracuse Matchup
Pittsburgh (4-2, 2-1 ACC) is showing new life with the emergence of quarterback Mason Heintschel and the return of running back Desmond Reid from injury. The Panthers head to Syracuse (3-3, 1-2) this Saturday with a chance to climb back into the wide-open ACC mix.
- Source: Associated Press (AP) News
- Link: https://apnews.com/article/pittsburgh-panthers-football-79132473119ec0a1fffd6ec034b2502e
Cal Hosts North Carolina for First Time Since 2018 in ACC Matchup
The California Golden Bears (4-2, 1-1 ACC) will host North Carolina (2-3, 0-1 ACC) this Friday night in Berkeley. This marks the first time the two programs meet as conference opponents and the first time UNC visits Cal since 2018.
- Source: California Golden Bears Athletics
- Link: https://calbears.com/news/2025/10/14/football-bears-host-tar-heels-in-berkeley.aspx
Penn State Athletic Director Details Decision to Fire James Franklin
Following a 3-game skid that saw the Nittany Lions drop out of the rankings, Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft detailed the “toughest decision of his career” to fire coach James Franklin. Interim coach Terry Smith will now lead the team.
- Source: Times Leader Online (AP Story)
- Link: https://www.timesleaderonline.com/sports/local-sports/2025/10/penn-state-athletic-director-details-decision-to-move-on-from-james-franklin/
NCAA Division II News
D2 Football Rankings 2025 Week 7: UTPB Falls, CWU Surges, Ferris Holds
New FloCollege D2 Football Rankings for Week 7 see Ferris State and Harding hold their spots, while UTPB drops and Central Washington surges, reflecting the chaos of the past weekend’s games.
- Source: FloCollege
- Link: https://www.flocollege.com/
Former Wildcat Quarterback Steve Mariucci’s NMU Jersey Retired
Northern Michigan University (NMU) retired the jersey of former Wildcat quarterback Steve Mariucci, who played an integral role in the storied 1975 football season.
- Source: Northern Today
- Link: https://news.nmu.edu/mariuccis-jersey-retired
NCAA Division III News
Utica’s Jordyn Davis Named to D3football.com Team of the Week
Utica University junior defensive lineman Jordyn Davis earned a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week after racking up nine tackles in a 27-21 win against SUNY Morrisville.
- Source: Empire 8 Athletics
- Link: https://empire8.com/news/2025/10/14/jordyn-davis-of-utica-unversity-named-to-d3football-com-team-of-the-week.aspx
SJU’s Joey Gendreau Named to D3football.com National Team of the Week for a Third Time
Saint John’s University senior tight end Joey Gendreau has been named to the D3football.com National Team of the Week for the third time this season. He leads all tight ends at any level of NCAA Football in receiving yards per game (117.4) and receptions per game (7.40).
- Source: Saint John’s University Athletics
- Link: https://gojohnnies.com/news/2025/10/14/football-sjus-gendreau-named-to-d3football-com-national-team-of-the-week-for-a-third-time.aspx
Union College’s Flanagan and Miller Named to D3football.com Team of the Week
Union College’s Flanagan and Miller have also been honored by D3football.com, earning spots on the Team of the Week.
- Source: Union College Athletics
- Link: https://unionathletics.com/news/2025/10/14/football-flanagan-and-miller-named-to-d3football-com-team-of-the-week.aspx
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