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Ohio State football took three losses after winning the national championship. The Buckeyes lost both coordinators Chip Kelly and Jim Knowles, plus their offensive line coach Justin Frye. But OSU filled an important position on Wednesday — poaching from Virginia Tech. Ohio State will hire Hokies offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen, per Pete Nakos of On3.com. […]

Ohio State football sustained a massive loss after its national title win by losing offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Head coach Ryan Day, however, now has Kelly’s replacement in place. And it’s a Buckeyes legend who’ll now call the plays. Day is elevating wide receivers coach Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator, per Pete Nakos of On3.com […]

The Maryland football team picked up a massive commitment on National Signing Day as four-star EDGE Zahir Mathis announced his commitment to the Terrapins. Mathis is one of the top EDGE recruits in the entire country, and he was originally committed to Ohio State. He was one of the final top recruits in the 2025 […]

Wednesday is National Signing Day for the 2025 recruiting class, but the Texas football team made a splash in the 2026 class instead. Three-star offensive tackle Max Wright announced his commitment to the Longhorns as he picked Texas over Michigan, SMU and others. He holds an impressive list of offers. The 2025 recruiting cycle is […]

Two-time NFL coach of the year Ron Rivera is returning to his alma mater, as he is expected to take a general manager-like role with the Cal football program, according to Jonathan Jones of NFL on CBS. Rivera referenced Bill Belichick becoming the head coach at North Carolina football when he revealed his feelings on […]

The Michigan football team ended the 2025 recruiting cycle with a bang on Wednesday as the Wolverines landed a commitment from four-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood. Haywood was originally committed to Alabama before decommitting back in January. Michigan has been making a strong push for the last few months, and their efforts paid off on […]

As the Penn State football team looks to dominate on the recruiting trail, they still have to recover from their College Football Playoff loss against Notre Dame in the semifinals. Part of recovering was the Penn State football team hiring Jim Knowles to be their defensive coordinator as he speaks about the possibility of the […]

For the first time in 35 years, Tennessee State University will no longer play in the Southern Heritage Classic. Interim President Dwayne Tucker shared the news in a meeting with alumni last week. During the meeting, President Tucker shared that the university was not offered enough money from the promoter to accept a new contract. […]

Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day broke down the play that clinched the National Championship game victory over Notre Dame. The 34-23 win gave the program its ninth title in school history and capped off a remarkable turnaround. The game-clinching play came on a 56-yard reception by freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith on a third […]

Fort Valley State University has announced the hiring of Marlon Watson as its new head football coach. Watson, who previously served as the defensive backs and special teams coach for Prairie View A&M University, succeeds Shawn Gibbs, who recently departed to lead North Carolina A&T University. “We are excited to welcome Marlon Watson to the […]

The LSU football team has named its new director of football operations as former director of recruiting JR Belton is stepping into the role. Belton has been with the Tigers since 2021 and he has had a lot of success on the recruiting trail since joining the program. Now, Belton’s role is expanding as he […]

There seems to be a general understanding that Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders will be the first two quarterbacks off the board in the 2025 NFL Draft, but beyond that, there’s hardly a consensus of where the remaining signal-callers will fall, and in what order. Some scouts love Jaxson Dart, others are drawn […]

Ahead of National Signing Day, several of the top programs in the country are expected to make one final run at the remaining prospects in the recruiting pool. In a pivotal 2025 offseason for Penn State football, the program has the No. 14 class in the nation, and No. 4 in the Big Ten according […]

The Florida football team landed yet another impressive commitment for its 2025 recruiting class on Tuesday as four-star cornerback Onis Konanbanny flipped his commitment from Tennessee. Konanbanny had been committed to the Volunteers since August, but he has decided to change things up right before National Signing Day. At the last second, the Gators added […]

Despite just 90 pass attempts during the 2024 season, Texas Longhorns redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning is currently the betting favorite to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy Award. There are a couple of factors in play here… first, the last name, which we can’t just ignore since it’s steeped in college football history. Second, and […]

This offseason has been a wild one for former Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook. Cook entered the transfer portal after the regular season came to a close, and he did not participate in the College Football Playoff with the Longhorns. He ended up committing to Washington, but after less than 48 hours with the Huskies, […]

The Louisville football team is making a big addition to their staff as former Cardinal Deion Branch is expected to be the new wide receivers coach. Branch played for Louisville back in 2000 and 2001, and then he went on to spend over 10 years in the NFL. He won two Super Bowls during his […]

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George was asked to do an interview with the Chicago Bears last month as they looked to find their next head coach to fill their open vacancy. At first, George thought it was only Chicago fulfilling the Rooney rule requirement. The Rooney Rule, introduced in 2003, originated from recommendations by the […]

There’s something about the sound of a marching band that hits differently when you’re an HBCU alum. For Loreal Sarkisian,  the First Lady of the Texas Longhorns and a proud North Carolina A&T graduate, the connection to her alma mater runs deeper than just school spirit. Recently, Loreal shared a piece of her heart on […]

USC football hosted a deep lineup of talent for its junior day during the weekend of Feb. 1. The Trojans now offered one prominent local four-star wide receiver. But one already targeted by high-profile programs like Oregon and Colorado. Kayden Dixon-Wyatt of Mater Dei High in Santa Ana revealed USC offered, which he announced on […]

Shortly after the Ohio State football team became the kings of college football, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles made a surprising move. He took the defensive coordinator job at Penn State. Knowles didn’t move into a higher position, and he went to a conference rival. It was surprising to see, but it didn’t surprise the Buckeyes […]

In a couple of months, the Tennessee Titans — or another team if new general manager Mike Borgonzi wants to acquire a haul for the first pick — will be making the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, and there’s been plenty of speculation on who will hear their name called first. Will […]

The LSU football team lost an important commit from their 2026 recruiting class on Monday as four-star defensive lineman JaReylan McCoy decommitted from the Tigers. McCoy committed to LSU in early January, but there is still a lot of time left for him to explore his options before he makes a decision regarding where he […]

The Michigan football team has made an important edition to the 2025 coaching staff as Biff Poggi is returning to the Wolverines. Poggi was on the staff under Jim Harbaugh as the associate head coach, and he was most recently the head coach for the Charlotte football team. Poggi was fired during the middle of […]

Ohio State football wideout Jeremiah Smith gave a heartbreaking reaction to offensive coordinator Chip Kelly’s departure for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Buckeyes OC is leaving for the same position in the NFL as Ryan Day’s team begins their quest for a second-straight national title. Smith will be heading into his sophomore season for the […]

As National Signing Day closes in, the Alabama Crimson Tide is locked in a battle with Texas for a recruit. Also, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer reunited with Ryan Grubb, adding him to the staff, according to a post on X by Adam Rittenberg. Sources: Alabama is set to hire Ryan Grubb as offensive […]

Ohio State football will need a new offensive play caller to defend its national title. Chip Kelly is officially returning to the NFL and leaving the champs plus head coach Ryan Day behind. Kelly is heading to the Las Vegas Raiders, opening up the Buckeyes’ offensive coordinator position on Sunday afternoon. Kelly’s name surfaced as […]

The Michigan football team landed the #1 player in the 2025 recruiting class, and they are hoping to do the same in 2026. Offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell is the top player in the 2026 class, and he has now narrowed his list of college options down to six schools. The Wolverines are still in the […]

Nebraska football is getting some good news. The Cornhuskers are picking up a veteran offensive lineman, per On3. Former Notre Dame starter Rocco Spindler is coming to Lincoln. Spindler is one of the top three interior offensive linemen available in the portal, per the outlet. He’s started 23 games for Notre Dame over the last […]

Bill Belichick and North Carolina football aren’t just pursuing 2026 talent. The new Tar Heels head coach secured a major early recruiting victory for the 2027 class out in California. Already proving he’s thinking ahead on the recruiting trail. The new UNC head coach swooped up dynamic West Coast talent Skylar Robinson Saturday morning. The […]

Just under two weeks after coming up short to Ohio State in the College Football National Championship Game, Marcus Freeman made his triumphant return to television – okay, Peacock – at the 2025 Royal Rumble, sitting ringside for the show in Indianapolis, Indiana. A lifetime fan of professional wrestling who grew up watching shows before […]

Illinois football rarely swoops up recruiting wins over Texas A&M and Big 10 rival Michigan. Yet the Fighting Illini delivered a massive coup on Saturday involving an elite four-star cornerback talent. Illinois earned a verbal commitment from Victor Singleton of Toledo, Ohio, with Hayes Fawcett of On3.com confirming the move. Singleton becomes a rare four-star […]

When it comes to the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl, no player who took the field had as much experience as Dillon Gabriel… literally. That’s right, breaking Bo Nix’s record for the most games played in an NCAA career, hitting 63 over his half-decade in the trenches for Central Florida, Oklahoma, and Oregon, Gabriel is one […]

TCU football wide receiver Jack Bech entered the 2025 Senior Bowl with a heavy heart. Bech tragically lost his brother, former Princeton wide receiver Tiger Bech, in the Jan. 1 New Orleans attack. The wide receiver, though, believed his late sibling was with him during the biggest highlight of the Mobile, Alabama contest. Bech scored […]

As the Nebraska football team plans to dominate the transfer portal, the program would also look ahead to the annual spring game, but there is a question if it will even take place. After the Nebraska football team ended their season with a bowl win, fans might not even see the team play for a […]

On paper, Dillon Gabriel’s resume reads like one that any NFL team would be intrigued by. The Oregon Ducks quarterback played in more games than any other QB in college football history, and he won 73 percent of his starts. He’s second all-time in NCAA history in passing yards and first in career touchdowns. He’s […]

Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables is making a major play-calling decision ahead of the 2025 season. The Sooners have had a successful offseason, which has led some experts to believe they could be a dark horse College Football Playoff slot. Hopefully, those predictions are correct, as the fourth-year head coach needs a much better […]

Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson looks set to build out his coaching staff, as 247 Sports reporter Brad Stainbrook reports that Cleveland Browns staffer Nemo Washington is set to become the Hornets offensive coordinator. Jackson has been tight-lipped about the members of his new coaching staff, but now a clearer picture is emerging of […]

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard is one of six QBs taking part in the Senior Bowl, joining Jalen Milroe (Alabama), Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss), Dillon Gabriel (Oregon), Seth Henigan (Memphis) and Tyler Shough (Louisville) as the seasoned signal-callers who are now preparing for the NFL Draft. Riley Leonard is considered a day three prospect, someone […]