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Oklahoma football secured two significant spots Sunday. The Sooners learned they’ll be the eighth seed in the College Football Playoffs. But OU additionally defeated USC, Nebraska and CFP representative Oregon — by landing a four-star defender. Hours after learning their CFP fate, OU landed defensive lineman Elija Harmon out of Inglewood High in California. Harmon […]

Indiana football steered to a historic Big Ten title Saturday behind the composure of Fernando Mendoza. The Hoosiers quarterback executed some big strikes to will IU to the 13-10 win over Ohio State. But his initial reaction got fans “flippin.” An emotional Mendoza, fighting back tears in his eyes, let his soul come out in […]

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza put his body and arm on the line Saturday. Ohio State delivered a viscous hit on Mendoza which concerned IU fans as he left momentarily. But he showed grit after the head blow — by playing hero ball in the 13-10 upset. Mendoza and the IU offense struggled against a […]

Georgia football stood in the confetti and celebrated a Southeastern Conference title. The Bulldogs pummeled Alabama on the field in their 28-7 demolition. But also savagely trolled the Crimson Tide — by busting out the belts. Georgia players gleefully put belts in their hands. All to commemorate the beatdown ‘Bama received. Georgia players brought out […]

Ohio State football quarterback Julian Sayin rarely turns the ball over, entering Saturday with five picks. Sayin entered Lucas Oil Stadium fresh off beating Michigan despite tossing one pick. But interception No. 6 came at a costly time against Indiana — with the Big Ten title on the line. Facing third-and-six, IU brought a delayed […]

Georgia football silenced the “Alabama to the playoffs” chatter in a big way Saturday. The Crimson Tide sparked conversations for the College Football Playoffs before facing the Bulldogs. Nate Frazier spearheaded a punishing Bulldogs ground game in the Southeastern Conference title game in response. But one touchdown left ‘Bama fans speechless. Frazier found a wide […]

Mississippi State football changed defensive coordinators on Saturday. Zach Arnett became rumored to fill the vacancy for the Bulldogs. Now the two sides have agreed to a new deal following the departure of Coleman Hutzler. The Bulldogs handed the former head coach and DC a three-year deal, ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel reported. Head […]

One College Football Playoff pairing witnessed a shakeup. But this one arrived in the Fargodome — as powerhouse North Dakota State took a massive upset against Illinois State 29-28. And the Bison’s loss comes nearly two weeks after locking in a seven-year contract for head coach Tim Polasek. The Bison have built themselves as a […]

The Green Bay Packers welcomed a big boost ahead of their rivalry matchup Sunday. Jayden Reed had been absent from the Packers due to his NFL injury. But he’s good to go versus the Chicago Bears. The wide receiver is activated from injured reserve, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Saturday afternoon. Reed hasn’t played […]

The Los Angeles Lakers witnessed a rare, historic moment on the side of LeBron James. The NBA legend watched his 10-point streak snap against the Toronto Raptors Thursday. But still became part of a moment where the “basketball Gods” intervened as JJ Redick put it. James handed the ball to Rui Hachimura instead with time […]

Kentucky football busted out the pyrotechnics and sea of blue and white to welcome Will Stein Thursday. The former Oregon offensive coordinator is taking over the head coaching reins in Lexington. The sparklers energized the spectators inside Nutter Field House on the UK campus. But Stein’s message via ESPN SEC personality Paul Finebaum fired up […]

The Dallas Cowboys walked into Ford Field with a confident Dak Prescott. But Jerry Jones sounded off on a key NFL injury on their side — with Jadeveon Clowney out against the Detroit Lions. Clowney has a hamstring ailment and was ruled a no go for the Thursday Night Football showdown. The owner/general manager Jones […]

Dak Prescott isn’t one to plant bulletin board material for any team. But the Dallas Cowboys quarterback fired off a bold promise during walk-throughs. Words that’ll grab the attention of Dan Campbell, Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions before their Thursday Night Football clash. NFL Network reporter and longtime Cowboys insider Jane Slater caught […]

UCF football is undergoing roster attrition now that the offseason is here. Scott Frost and the Knights did win over four-star quarterback Rocco Marriott. But UCF just took their first major College Football Transfer Portal loss. Tight end Kylan Fox is searching for a new CFB home, he confirmed to Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals Thursday. The […]

UAB football overheard Alex Mortensen wanting the Blazers’ head coaching job three days ago. The American Athletic Conference school has canceled its head coaching search. Mortensen indeed will lead Blazers football into 2026, that’s why. Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals revealed the job elevation Thursday afternoon on the social media website X, formerly Twitter. Chris Low […]

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders fired off a bold message following the Buffaloes’ 3-9 season. He has let it be known he’s not going anywhere. “Coach Prime” has locked in on a massive offensive coordinator move to start the building back-up process. Sanders fired off the signal he could be plucking from the Football […]

The Las Vegas Raiders watched a former franchise head coach land a high-profile gig. Let alone someone with USC ties to Pete Carroll in Lane Kiffin — who landed at LSU Sunday. Carroll once saw a 31-year-old Kiffin go from USC to the Raiders during a time they were in Oakland. He even got asked […]

Alabama football claimed 30 conference championships in its illustrious gridiron history. However, Saturday presents the first opportunity for Kalen DeBoer to bring his first Southeastern Conference title back to Tuscaloosa. And standing in the way is a familiar nemesis to the Crimson Tide in Georgia. DeBoer now gets to tangle with a hurdle his predecessor […]

Oregon football locked in a top five college football recruiting class Wednesday. All during the Ducks’ push to the College Football Playoffs. However, one four-star signing revealed Texas attempted to flip him through a five-month long push. Ventura High edge rusher/linebacker Tristan Phillips spoke exclusively with ClutchPoints on his signing day. He joins his quarterback […]

UCLA football navigated past a torrid start with Tim Skipper leading the way. Now Skipper has found a new role: Cal Poly football head coach at the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level. ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel dropped the news on Wednesday afternoon. “Source: Former UCLA interim coach Tim Skipper has agreed to a […]

Iowa football won’t hire a new head coach for the first time in the 2000s decade. Even in a season that saw a botched upset attempt against Oregon. Head coach Kirk Ferentz is on board for a 28th season. Ferentz, who took the job in 1999, revealed his intentions to return via Chad Leistikow of […]

Kentucky football is bringing back a Bluegrass State native home to lead the Wildcats. After firing Mark Stoops following a 13-season run, Will Stein is stepping in at Lexington. He’ll leave his post as Oregon offensive coordinator — where he ignited Dante Moore this season and molded Dillon Gabriel plus Bo Nix into NFL-caliber quarterbacks. […]

Monday Night Football couldn’t have started any worse for the New York Giants. The New England Patriots built an astonishing 30-7 lead early featuring a botched Giants field goal. But the overall effort left Brian Burns furious. The star edge rusher was seen showing his frustration by ESPN Giants reporter Jordan Raanan. “The entire Giants […]

USC football celebrated the Los Angeles bragging rights over UCLA on Saturday. Lincoln Riley let it be known he’s staying with the Trojans. But a running back is bolting and entering the portal. Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals revealed Bryan Jackson is entering the College Football Transfer Portal. He’ll enter with two years of eligibility. Jackson […]

Kentucky football has the replacement for Mark Stoops lined up. Stoops’ firing Sunday opened the door for a high-profile assistant from Oregon to come over. Multiple reports Monday revealed Ducks offensive coordinator Will Stein is off to Lexington. Pete Nakos and Chris Low of On3/Rivals revealed a deal is indeed in the works to lure […]

Virginia Tech football is swiping away recruits from other power conference representatives under James Franklin. Not just limited to Penn State commits either. Franklin and company just siphoned a former Kentucky commit. Defensive lineman Garrett Witherington is heading to the Hokies, Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals confirmed on Monday. He fired off a message to Virginia […]

LSU football landing Lane Kiffin Sunday sparked countless of conversations — including from heated Ole Miss fans. The fans booed Kiffin and his family as he left for Baton Rouge. Those jeers “jarred” Kiffin, as he addressed the Louisiana media for the first time Monday. “That affects you. That airport scene, all the things being […]

Virginia Tech football is building out its first official recruiting class after hiring James Franklin. That includes flipping past Penn State commits like tackle Roseby Lubintus. One four-star made it official that he’s dipping out of the Nittany Lions — becoming a local win for the Hokies. Linebacker Mathieu Lamah will head to Blacksburg, Hayes […]

UAB football watched power conference teams fill its head coach openings post Thanksgiving. The Blazers turned to Alex Mortenson who responded with a bonkers winning debut. But is he the guy to replace Trent Dilfer? Mortenson, the son of the late NFL insider Chris, is lobbying for the job according to Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals. […]

The Seattle Seahawks unleashed a defensive clinic on the Minnesota Vikings Sunday. Seattle’s 26-0 romp marked the first shutout in 10 years for the Seahawks. The performance became enough for DeMarcus Lawrence to send a warning to future offenses. An NSFW warning that is. Lawrence fired off the blunt warning via longtime Seahawks reporter John […]

Kentucky football will search for its 23rd head coach in program history. Mark Stoops is out following the 41-0 loss to Louisville. But UK also learned a pivotal update on the college football recruiting trail after Stoops’ dismissal. Quarterback Matt Ponatoski rose as one of the last four-star commits under Stoops — choosing UK in […]

Kentucky football surfaced as the sixth different Southeastern Conference program to make a coaching change. And the Wildcats’ decision comes 24 hours after Mark Stoops refused to walk away. UK ends up firing Stoops — ending his 13-season run at Lexington Sunday. ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel first reported the departure. The Wildcats shot […]

LSU football turns the page to the Lane Kiffin era. Kiffin ended weeks of speculation and accepted LSU’s offer Sunday. Turns out, though, a conversation with Pete Carroll sparked the move out of Ole Miss. Kiffin chatted one-on-one with Marty Smith of ESPN while on his way to the airport. The incoming Tigers leader shared […]

Ole Miss football is now dealing with the ripple effects of the Lane Kiffin departure. Kiffin accepted LSU’s massive offer Sunday morning after weeks of speculation. His exit is immediately impacting recruiting — with a 2027 commit reopening his process. Interior offensive lineman Shavezz Dixon decommitted from Ole Miss hours after Kiffin left — with […]

Count Cooper Kupp as one unsatisfied about the 26-point beatdown the Seattle Seahawks handed on Sunday. Even after delivering their first shutout in 10 years against the Minnesota Vikings, Kupp outlined where the offense can improve. The veteran wide receiver stood in front of the podium to verbally illustrate how Seattle is in a good […]

The San Francisco 49ers watched Christian McCaffrey hit a Marshall Faulk accolade on Sunday. But more important, S.F. witnessed its playoff hopes ascend after thrashing the Cleveland Browns. The Niners once saw themselves behind the rival Los Angeles Rams in two areas: The NFC West and the conference’s top seed. But the Carolina Panthers shook […]

St. John’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino talking college football wasn’t on anyone’s minds Sunday. Yet Lane Kiffin bolting from Ole Miss to LSU sparked quite the conversations — including from Pitino himself. Pitino shares this commonality with LSU’s future leader: The basketball legend also has coached at multiple places. Yet he summed up Kiffin’s […]

Ole Miss football watched its fans switch moods immediately 48 hours after Black Friday. Lane Kiffin opened up the head coaching position in Oxford, bolting to LSU officially on Sunday. Rebels fans managed to give him this send off: By booing him as he and his family boarded a plane. John Talty of CBS Sports […]

SMU football appeared to have the stars aligned for another conference title game appearance. A victory over the Justin Wilcox-less California Golden Bears sends the Mustangs back to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. But Cal left SMU fans in shambles. All because Cal avoided blowing a 17-point lead in the end. SMU first erased […]