Matt Fortuna
@mattfortuna.bsky.social
Founder of The Inside Zone, college football’s newest online community. Co-host of The Independent. Contributor to CHSN. Past: The Athletic, ESPN, FWAA Prez
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman on Jeremiyah Love's Heisman case beyond #s:
"As special of a football player as I've been around. Every time he has the ball in his hands he can make something positive happen. He is as dangerous of an offensive weapon probably as I've been around."
"As special of a football player as I've been around. Every time he has the ball in his hands he can make something positive happen. He is as dangerous of an offensive weapon probably as I've been around."
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman on Jeremiyah Love's Heisman case beyond #s:
"As special of a football player as I've been around. Every time he has the ball in his hands he can make something positive happen. He is as dangerous of an offensive weapon probably as I've been around."
"As special of a football player as I've been around. Every time he has the ball in his hands he can make something positive happen. He is as dangerous of an offensive weapon probably as I've been around."
Marcus Freeman on Jaden Greathouse:
"JG is putting in so much work on trying to get that hamstring to where it needs to be. We last week had to extract some blood from his hamstring ... Mentally, he's been in a good place. He's as frustrated as anybody."
"JG is putting in so much work on trying to get that hamstring to where it needs to be. We last week had to extract some blood from his hamstring ... Mentally, he's been in a good place. He's as frustrated as anybody."
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Marcus Freeman on Jaden Greathouse:
"JG is putting in so much work on trying to get that hamstring to where it needs to be. We last week had to extract some blood from his hamstring ... Mentally, he's been in a good place. He's as frustrated as anybody."
"JG is putting in so much work on trying to get that hamstring to where it needs to be. We last week had to extract some blood from his hamstring ... Mentally, he's been in a good place. He's as frustrated as anybody."
Notre Dame injury report for Saturday's game at Pitt:
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Notre Dame injury report for Saturday's game at Pitt:
Notre Dame-Pitt will now also be the site of ESPN's "College GameDay," in addition to ACC Network's "The Huddle."
This is GameDay's first trip to Pitt since the 2022 opener vs. West Virginia.
This is GameDay's first trip to Pitt since the 2022 opener vs. West Virginia.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Notre Dame-Pitt will now also be the site of ESPN's "College GameDay," in addition to ACC Network's "The Huddle."
This is GameDay's first trip to Pitt since the 2022 opener vs. West Virginia.
This is GameDay's first trip to Pitt since the 2022 opener vs. West Virginia.
Notre Dame dominates as Chris Ash passes the Navy test with flying colors.
Pete and I talk that and more on our postgame edition of The Independent.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Notre Dame dominates as Chris Ash passes the Navy test with flying colors.
Pete and I talk that and more on our postgame edition of The Independent.
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Notre Dame-Pitt will be called by Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer and Katie George (noon ET, ABC).
ACC Huddle — with Taylor Tannenbaum, Eddie Royal, Eric Mac Lain and Jimbo Fisher — will air at 10 a.m. ET on ACC Network.
ACC Huddle — with Taylor Tannenbaum, Eddie Royal, Eric Mac Lain and Jimbo Fisher — will air at 10 a.m. ET on ACC Network.
November 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Notre Dame-Pitt will be called by Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer and Katie George (noon ET, ABC).
ACC Huddle — with Taylor Tannenbaum, Eddie Royal, Eric Mac Lain and Jimbo Fisher — will air at 10 a.m. ET on ACC Network.
ACC Huddle — with Taylor Tannenbaum, Eddie Royal, Eric Mac Lain and Jimbo Fisher — will air at 10 a.m. ET on ACC Network.
NEW: The Big Ten has released a statement on USC's fake punt Friday vs. Northwestern, saying that a "Team Unsportsmanlike Conduct" penalty should have been issued.
The Big Ten says it is continuing to review the situation with both schools.
The Big Ten says it is continuing to review the situation with both schools.
November 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
NEW: The Big Ten has released a statement on USC's fake punt Friday vs. Northwestern, saying that a "Team Unsportsmanlike Conduct" penalty should have been issued.
The Big Ten says it is continuing to review the situation with both schools.
The Big Ten says it is continuing to review the situation with both schools.
Fortuna Files: Weekend thoughts on the Big Ten and beyond.
🦁 PSU's crunch time D
❤️ Jeremiyah Love's Heisman case
🐢 Maryland's 9-34 Nov/Dec record in B1G era
🎩 Jake Dickert's magic act
... and much more!
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🦁 PSU's crunch time D
❤️ Jeremiyah Love's Heisman case
🐢 Maryland's 9-34 Nov/Dec record in B1G era
🎩 Jake Dickert's magic act
... and much more!
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Fortuna Files: Same old story for Penn State
Plus thoughts across the Big Ten, and whatever's left of the ACC.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Fortuna Files: Weekend thoughts on the Big Ten and beyond.
🦁 PSU's crunch time D
❤️ Jeremiyah Love's Heisman case
🐢 Maryland's 9-34 Nov/Dec record in B1G era
🎩 Jake Dickert's magic act
... and much more!
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🦁 PSU's crunch time D
❤️ Jeremiyah Love's Heisman case
🐢 Maryland's 9-34 Nov/Dec record in B1G era
🎩 Jake Dickert's magic act
... and much more!
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Let's go live after Notre Dame's win over Navy.
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The Independent Postgame: Notre Dame beats Navy, 49-10
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November 9, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Let's go live after Notre Dame's win over Navy.
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Vanderbilt survives Auburn in OT, 45-38, to improve to 8-2.
In its first game without Hugh Freeze, Auburn has more points at halftime vs. Vanderbilt than it had total in 5 of its first 6 SEC games.
November 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Vanderbilt survives Auburn in OT, 45-38, to improve to 8-2.
Wisconsin snaps a 10-game Big Ten losing streak and upsets Washington at home, 13-10.
November 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Wisconsin snaps a 10-game Big Ten losing streak and upsets Washington at home, 13-10.
The Heisman is Fernando Mendoza's to lose.
Column from State College ⬇️
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Column from State College ⬇️
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The Heisman Trophy is Fernando Mendoza's to lose
Indiana isn't a perfect team. But its record still is thanks to its resilient QB.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The Heisman is Fernando Mendoza's to lose.
Column from State College ⬇️
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Column from State College ⬇️
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Oregon may have won the Big Ten in its first year in the conference, but it didn't become an official league member until today, when the Ducks beat Iowa at Iowa's own game, 18-16 in the rain.
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Oregon may have won the Big Ten in its first year in the conference, but it didn't become an official league member until today, when the Ducks beat Iowa at Iowa's own game, 18-16 in the rain.
Iowa's team total is 16.5, because there wasn't already enough drama in this game.
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Iowa's team total is 16.5, because there wasn't already enough drama in this game.
A 58-yard FG in a 15-10 game.
So Iowa it hurts.
So Iowa it hurts.
November 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A 58-yard FG in a 15-10 game.
So Iowa it hurts.
So Iowa it hurts.
In its first game without Hugh Freeze, Auburn has more points at halftime vs. Vanderbilt than it had total in 5 of its first 6 SEC games.
November 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
In its first game without Hugh Freeze, Auburn has more points at halftime vs. Vanderbilt than it had total in 5 of its first 6 SEC games.
Hoosiers LB Aiden Fisher on Fernando Mendoza:
“Anybody looking for a Heisman moment, there it is. That dude’s earned it. He’s the best player in the country and he showed that today.”
“Anybody looking for a Heisman moment, there it is. That dude’s earned it. He’s the best player in the country and he showed that today.”
November 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Hoosiers LB Aiden Fisher on Fernando Mendoza:
“Anybody looking for a Heisman moment, there it is. That dude’s earned it. He’s the best player in the country and he showed that today.”
“Anybody looking for a Heisman moment, there it is. That dude’s earned it. He’s the best player in the country and he showed that today.”
Asked Hoosiers WR Omar Cooper Jr. how bad he wants the Heisman for Fernando Mendoza.
Mendoza interrupted him, saying it’s the same way he wants the Biletnikoff for his receivers, the Joe Moore Award for his O-line and the Doak Walker Award for his running backs.
Mendoza interrupted him, saying it’s the same way he wants the Biletnikoff for his receivers, the Joe Moore Award for his O-line and the Doak Walker Award for his running backs.
November 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Asked Hoosiers WR Omar Cooper Jr. how bad he wants the Heisman for Fernando Mendoza.
Mendoza interrupted him, saying it’s the same way he wants the Biletnikoff for his receivers, the Joe Moore Award for his O-line and the Doak Walker Award for his running backs.
Mendoza interrupted him, saying it’s the same way he wants the Biletnikoff for his receivers, the Joe Moore Award for his O-line and the Doak Walker Award for his running backs.
Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza says the last drive was “90 yards with my boys,” joking that he’s recycling that line from Cal.
He calls this the best win of his career. He says he would die for his brothers on the field.
He calls this the best win of his career. He says he would die for his brothers on the field.
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza says the last drive was “90 yards with my boys,” joking that he’s recycling that line from Cal.
He calls this the best win of his career. He says he would die for his brothers on the field.
He calls this the best win of his career. He says he would die for his brothers on the field.
Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti, with a smile on his face:
“The most improbable victory I’ve ever been a part of. And there couldn’t have been a better place to make it happen.”
“The most improbable victory I’ve ever been a part of. And there couldn’t have been a better place to make it happen.”
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti, with a smile on his face:
“The most improbable victory I’ve ever been a part of. And there couldn’t have been a better place to make it happen.”
“The most improbable victory I’ve ever been a part of. And there couldn’t have been a better place to make it happen.”
Aiden Fisher to Fernando Mendoza: “LET’S GO, HEISMAN!”
November 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Aiden Fisher to Fernando Mendoza: “LET’S GO, HEISMAN!”
Indiana's last 3 snaps:
Dani Dennis-Sutton sack
Delay of game
Incomplete
Will punt with 4 minutes and 3 timeouts left, down 24-20
Dani Dennis-Sutton sack
Delay of game
Incomplete
Will punt with 4 minutes and 3 timeouts left, down 24-20
November 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Indiana's last 3 snaps:
Dani Dennis-Sutton sack
Delay of game
Incomplete
Will punt with 4 minutes and 3 timeouts left, down 24-20
Dani Dennis-Sutton sack
Delay of game
Incomplete
Will punt with 4 minutes and 3 timeouts left, down 24-20
Nick Singleton has a season-high 93 yards from scrimmage.
November 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Nick Singleton has a season-high 93 yards from scrimmage.
Have yourself a day, Nick Singleton.
His THIRD TD of the game puts Penn State ahead of Indiana with 6:27 to go.
His THIRD TD of the game puts Penn State ahead of Indiana with 6:27 to go.
November 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Have yourself a day, Nick Singleton.
His THIRD TD of the game puts Penn State ahead of Indiana with 6:27 to go.
His THIRD TD of the game puts Penn State ahead of Indiana with 6:27 to go.
King Mack with the pick of Fernando Mendoza and this place has come alive in a hurry. Holy cow.
November 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
King Mack with the pick of Fernando Mendoza and this place has come alive in a hurry. Holy cow.