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It’s fair to say not everyone is a fan of USC football coach Lincoln Riley. While Riley is particularly unpopular in the state of Oklahoma, there are likely quite a few in Southern California who don’t feel quite positively about the Trojans’ head coach either. And that’s because Riley has not delivered much since arriving […]

As Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day has integral decisions to make ahead of the 2025 season, the goal is to repeat the success the program had last year, which culminated in winning a national championship. While the Ohio State football team’s ranking in the AP Top 25 list will be hotly debated, the […]

The 2025 offseason quarterback battle within the Notre Dame football program has been much closer than many anticipated. While redshirt freshman CJ Carr looked like the clear answer in the fall, sophomore Kenny Minchey has taken a late lead two weeks ahead of Week 1. Many fans immediately pegged Carr as Riley Leonard’s successor, but […]

The Georgia football team is currently preparing for the upcoming 2025 season, which is slated to begin in just over two weeks. Head coach Kirby Smart is looking to get the Bulldogs back on a championship track after two straight seasons without a playoff win on the heels of national championships in 2022 and 2023. […]

One of the biggest questions for the Colorado football team heading into the upcoming 2025 college football season is what they will do about their quarterback position. Head coach Deion Sanders is currently weighing his options between Kaidon Salter and Julian Lewis, each of whom is vying to replace his son Shedeur Sanders, who departed […]

The biggest question for the Ohio State football program heading into the upcoming 2025 season is what the team will do about their quarterback competition. Head coach Ryan Day and company will once again be trotting out one of the most talented rosters in college football on the heels of their 2025 national championship, but […]

Notre Dame football comes into the season ranked sixth in the preseason AP Top 25. After finishing the season with a loss to Ohio State in the National Title Game, hopes are high in South Bend. As they get ready to open the season against Miami (FL) on August 31, there are still position battles […]

The Michigan football team still hasn’t received its punishment from the NCAA regarding the team’s sign-stealing investigation, but it is coming soon. According to a report from Pete Thamel, the punishments will be publicly released on Friday afternoon. It’s still unclear how harsh the punishment will be for the Wolverines. The rumors that have floated […]

DeSean Jackson and the Delaware State Hornets have landed another former FBS prospect who could bolster their chances of becoming an immediate contender. Former Oregon wide receiver Ryan Pellham has committed to Delaware State, according to a report by Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. Pellham was a highly touted prospect, rated as a four-star recruit […]

Hampton University is the latest HBCU to add key Power Five games to its schedule, the first such games in its history. On Wednesday, the institution announced that they’ve scheduled games against Maryland, Georgia Tech, and Old Dominion. The institution announced the major game additions in a statement. On September 5, 2026, Hampton will face […]

The Michigan Wolverines football program has produced another starting quarterback — but not in Ann Arbor. Former Michigan football signal-caller Jayden Denegal has been named the starting quarterback for the San Diego State Aztecs football program, winning the preseason competition in head coach Sean Lewis’ second year with the program. The announcement comes less than […]

The AP Top 25 was released on Monday, and you know what that means: The college football season is right around the corner. Fans start to get the itch as soon as summer begins, but it really starts to feel real when the AP Poll comes out. There weren’t a ton of surprises in the […]

The University of Tennessee football program, along with the rest of the athletics department, is making its first major branding change in over a decade. The Volunteers will end their long-running partnership with Nike and return to Adidas once their current deal expires after the 2026 season. ESPN’s Chris Low reported the news on X […]

The California quarterback class is loaded for 2028. Powers like SMU, Penn State and Georgia are already courting one on the college football recruiting trail: Treyvone Towns from Southern California powerhouse Oaks Christian. Towns took over the starting reins as a varsity freshman at the prestigious private school in Westlake Village. Even playing with future […]

The AP Top 25 was released on Monday, and you know what that means: The college football season is right around the corner. Fans start to get the itch as soon as summer begins, but it really starts to feel real when the AP Poll comes out. There weren’t a ton of surprises in the […]

There is a case to be made that Alabama football is under the most pressure in the country coming into 2025 after a very disappointing result last season. Despite the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams, Alabama still shockingly missed out after losing three games in the regular season in its first year without […]

USC football restocked ahead of a crucial 2025 season. Lincoln Riley is hearing hot seat chatter. But his 2025 and 2025 college football recruiting classes are fueling renewed optimism in the Land of Troy. Riley still has multiple position groups to address, though. Especially before Missouri State strolls inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on […]

Becasue of an article from The Athletic stating that the Texas football team is the “new Alabama” in college football, there has been a lot of discourse about the Longhorns in the past couple of days. While head coach Steve Sarkisian has put together a couple of good seasons in a row, a lot of people think […]

The 2025 Oregon football team is expected to reload after last year’s magical season. They are loaded with talent, especially on defense. The offense also has a lot of talent but more questions to answer, with a new quarterback under center after Dillon Gabriel graduated. However, due to off-field issues, they might be without Jurrion […]

Colorado football rebranded itself as a brash and unapologetic team under Deion Sanders. Even young freshmen aren’t shy to express their confidence in the Buffaloes. Including one wide receiver getting real about a national championship. Quentin Gibson arrives to Boulder as a four-star college football recruiting find for CU. He’s part of a new, younger […]

The USC football is just a couple of weeks away from kicking off its 2025 college football campaign — and the program’s fourth season under head coach Lincoln Riley. But there are still roster decisions to be made for the Trojans, including on the right tackle position, which has the third-year sophomore Tobias Raymond and […]

Duke football brings one of the nation’s most intriguing quarterback newcomers this fall. Darian Mensah agreed to a blockbuster $8 million NIL deal to join the Blue Devils. Mensah arrives as a prized college football transfer portal addition. Chandler Rivers already faces the new QB during practices at Durham. The star cornerback told reporters over […]

It’s been almost two years since the NCAA opened up its investigation on the Michigan football team for illegal in-person scouting. We still don’t know what the punishment will be for the Wolverines, but it sounds like the official NCAA ruling will be public soon. A lot of rumors are floating around regarding when the […]

With the season opener just a couple of weeks away, there are plenty of questions surrounding the Florida football program. The team’s number 15 ranking in the first AP poll of 2025 has built up the hype around the Gators even more. However, the man at the center of that hype, quarterback DJ Lagway, still […]

After a run to the playoffs in 2024, Arizona State football comes into the 2025 season ranked 11th in the preseason AP Top 25 rankings. The Sun Devils are one of the top teams in the Big 12 this season. This is still a deep league, with multiple teams vying for the top spot. If […]

The 2025 LSU football team is primed for a huge season. This is the best collection of talent Brian Kelly has had during his time in Baton Rouge. The offense is getting all the attention thanks to Garrett Nussmeier coming back under center, but there’s a chance that this defense ends up being one of […]

The number three-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes kick off the regular season against the number one Texas Longhorns on August 30. With just over two weeks until toe meets pigskin, Ohio State football still has some questions to answer. The team has multiple position battles still going, with three to watch out for heading into their […]

Duke football is rolling with a motivated newcomer behind center. Darian Mensah is bringing a “chip on his shoulder” to Durham. That “chip” became molded in his hometown on California’s Central Coast. Mensah delivered the bold decision to leave Tulane during the offseason. He entered the college football transfer portal and jumped to the Atlantic […]

The Ohio State football season is about to begin, and the Buckeyes are fortunate enough to have arguably the best player in college football. That player is sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Smith was one of the best players in the country as a true freshman, and expectations for him in year two are through […]

Alabama football has been scrimmaging before the season starts, and one area of concern has been its defense. While they’ve been scrimmaging, there haven’t been a lot of turnovers created by the defense, but coordinator Kane Wommack doesn’t seem too worried, according to Nick Kelly of AL.com. “I think our offense is doing a fantastic […]

One of the biggest stories of the college football offseason was what happened between Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee. He got into an NIL dispute and left the volunteers during the spring portal. He returned closer to home in California and is the starting quarterback for the UCLA football program. So far, early reports say that […]

The majority of the headlines surrounding the Georgia football program as they prepare for the upcoming 2025 season have revolved around quarterback Gunner Stockton. Stockton took over down the stretch of the 2024 season for the injured Carson Beck and produced mixed results in his limited time. However, Stockton is poised to have a lot […]

The NCAA Football season is right around the corner. We are so close. Earlier this week, the AP committee dropped the Preseason Top 25 Poll, which created much controversy. The Penn State Nittany Lions came in at No. 2, behind the Texas Longhorns, who are ranked No. 1. Reigning National Champions Ohio State is at […]

As the college football season nears, speculation has surrounded the highly anticipated Florida A&M and Mississippi Valley State University game, which is set to be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. On Tuesday, Florida A&M alumnus and HBCU Gameday reporter Vaughn Wilson published an article detailing several areas of concern. Wilson noted that Mississippi Valley […]

Ahead of their highly anticipated coaching debuts, NFL legends Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson appeared at a press conference in Philadelphia on Tuesday to promote the October 30th matchup against Norfolk State and Delaware State. The two NFL stars turned HBCU coaches spoke following the Eagles’ practice alongside other Eagles officials and dignataries. “Our city […]

For a 14th consecutive season, Clemson football is ranked in the pre-season AP Top 25. Dabo Swinney’s team comes into the 2025 campaign ranked fourth in the nation. This is their highest ranking since also being ranked fourth in the preseason poll in 2022. As Clemson looks to return to the playoffs for a second […]

This year, Kansas Football begins the season ranked in the top 10 of the Big 12. In the process, they got quite a helping hand. On Wednesday, global investment banker David Booth generously donated $300 million to the football program, per Max Olson of ESPN. Approximately $75 million of that gift will be used to […]

Florida State’s defense has taken a significant hit just weeks before their highly anticipated 2025 season opener against Alabama. Safety Conrad Hussey, a former four-star recruit with a promising freshman résumé, is no longer with the program, the school confirmed on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the Seminoles acknowledged Hussey’s departure but did not provide further […]

One of the best players in the 2022 Michigan football recruiting class was defensive back Keon Sabb. Sabb spent a couple of seasons with the Wolverines and won a national championship with the program before transferring to Alabama. Now, Sherrone Moore is going after his brother, five-star 2027 wide receiver Xavier Sabb. Xavier Sabb is […]