The Inside Zone

The Inside Zone

Home
Fortuna Files
Game Coverage
CFB Forecast
Archive
About

Game Coverage

Ohio State beats Michigan, ends the streak and now eyes history
Ryan Day can exhale. The Buckeyes' defense is the biggest reason why.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
Bowl-bound Northwestern lets loose in comeback win over Minnesota
The Wildcats had an offensive explosion. They got to six wins. They also won their Wrigley Field finale, removing their goose egg at the Friendly…
 • 
Matt Fortuna
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.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
Notre Dame answers the bell in physical win over USC
The football gods fired a warning shot with this rivalry on the fritz.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
Ohio State stays true to its script at Illinois
The Buckeyes' defense somehow keeps getting better and better.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
Notre Dame has more questions than answers after 0-2 start
The Irish excelled on the margins last season. That hasn't been the case in season-opening losses to Miami and Texas A&M.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
Oregon, Dan Lanning save their best for last in win at Northwestern
The fourth quarter was forgettable for the Ducks. The postgame remarks were not.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
Notre Dame down but far from out after loss at Miami
The Irish got pushed around by the Hurricanes. But the promise of a special season was enough to keep everyone grounded after defeat.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
The Arch Manning Era begins in underwhelming fashion
Manning didn't exactly live up to the hype. But there is a long way to go for him and this Texas team.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
Wisconsin is starting to look like Wisconsin again
The Badgers' defense turned in its third straight dominant performance. And had quite the celebration afterward, too.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
No complacency here: No. 2 Oregon continues to look like a championship contender.
The Ducks dominated Purdue after a quick turnaround, reminding the Big Ten of their might presence.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
Alabama (still) looks like Alabama in throttling of Wisconsin
The Kalen DeBoer Era is off to a great start, as the Crimson Tide are 3-0 after dominating the Badgers at Camp Randall.
 • 
Matt Fortuna
© 2025 Matt Fortuna
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture