During our holiday, ESPN released a 30 for 30 titled, Paid to Play: Understanding College Sports in 2025. In this documentary episode, ESPN records and examines college athletes with NIL money and more importantly, the transfer portal. If you have an interest in sports, especially for our Golden Grizzly athletes, I highly suggest watching this intriguing 30 for 30. Over the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Is the transfer portal breaking college sports?
Oakland Basketball mid-season report card
As the Horizon League schedule intensifies, the Oakland University men’s basketball program stands at a critical juncture defined by both statistical promise and structural challenges. Following a non-conference slate that tested the roster against elite programs like Michigan, Houston, and Purdue, the identity of this team has been forged in high-pressure environments. While … [Read more...] about Oakland Basketball mid-season report card
A new era: Miami and Indiana set to clash for the 2025–26 National Championship
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff marks a turning point in the sport, delivering one of the most unpredictable and wide-open postseasons in recent memory and setting up a national championship matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers. With the expanded 12-team format fully in place, the playoffs rewarded conference champions while also allowing strong … [Read more...] about A new era: Miami and Indiana set to clash for the 2025–26 National Championship
Fernando Mendoza makes history after being awarded the 2025 Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Trophy is the biggest honor awarded in college football. Established in 1935, the award is given to the top player in college football after the conclusion of the regular season in December each year. This year, the trophy went to Fernando Mendoza, a junior quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers—someone many have considered not worthy of the trophy. Some people … [Read more...] about Fernando Mendoza makes history after being awarded the 2025 Heisman Trophy
Grizzlies show grit in Motor City clash with No. 9 Spartans
DETROIT — For a significant stretch of Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena, it looked like the Golden Grizzlies were about to pull off another signature upset in front of a stunned crowd of 15,789. With an 11-3 run fueled by pure adrenaline and sharpshooting, Oakland silenced the green-and-white faithful to take a commanding 16-9 lead early in the first half. The atmosphere … [Read more...] about Grizzlies show grit in Motor City clash with No. 9 Spartans