The (officially apparent) practice of faking injuries in college football is as old as the game itself. For instance, liberal (again, apparent) use of the practice during a game against Iowa in 1953 won Notre Dame the moniker "Fainting Irish.

The ESPN' "College GameDay" crew made their projections for who they think will College Football Playoffs this season. Here's who Kirk Herbstreit picked:

Jeremiah Smith has made a remarkable start to his college football career as a wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes, showcasing his exceptional talents as the top-ranked overall player in the 2024 class.

The Sun Devils are 3-0 on the season, ahead of its Big 12 opener against Texas Tech, and national analysts are starting to take notice.

College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit is highly suspicious of players who claim to be injured just when it appears their opponent is trying to play a little faster on offense. Herbstreit called such injuries “unethical as hell” and “pathetic” during Tennessee’s win against Oklahoma on Saturday night.