NCAA Football Articles - Page 138

Ex-Auburn standout defensive tackle Derrick Brown reacted to the news of Cam Newton’s jersey retirement at Auburn, calling the 2010 season “legendary” and expressing pride in sharing those special moments. “Everyone says it’s just one season, but it was a legendary one, I know the school cherished the moments he made and I’m ready to […]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football program may have officially turned the page to a new era under Kalen DeBoer, but former head coach Nick Saban is still finding ways to dominate headlines. Just weeks before the 2025 season kicks off, rumors of a potential Saban return made waves—fueled by none other than former […]

Stillwater is no longer a college football home for defensive back Zaquan Patterson after the safety was reportedly let go by the Oklahoma State football program just before the start of the 2025 season. Patterson’s dismissal from the Cowboys was reported on Monday by Brett McMurphy of On3, though no specific reason behind Oklahoma State’s […]

Florida football fans started holding their breaths for DJ Lagway. The health of the star Gators quarterback rose as a new concern. But Billy Napier delivered a promising injury update on Lagway’s calf. The dual-threat passer was seen throwing the ball around in Gainesville. Plus took part in various drills. Zach Abolverdi of On3/Rivals dropped […]

Georgia football is witnessing camp practices intensify with the 2025 season arriving in 12 days. The Bulldogs still have multiple positions to finalize. One other open spot is strong safety. K.J. Bolden is hailed to rise as the free safety starter. But even his starting role isn’t guaranteed per his own words. Which he shared […]

The 2025 Notre Dame football team was interesting because it made a big run to the National Championship before losing to Ohio State. The Fighting Irish bring back 11 starters from last year’s squad, highlighted by a Heisman-caliber running back in Jeremiyah Love in the backfield. The quarterback position is a massive question mark that […]

The start of the college football season is less than one week away, and while the Texas football team doesn’t play this weekend, a massive matchup looms the following week. The Longhorns will hit the road to take on No. 3 Ohio State to begin the season, and we now know what the quarterback matchup […]

2025 will be a pivotal season for the Texas Tech football program. Head coach Joey McGuire enters year four of his time in charge of the Red Raiders. While the Texas Tech football team looks to climb up the standings this season, that task did get a bit tougher on Monday. Via CBS Sports’ Matt […]

Michigan football is historically defined by physicality in the trenches and a powerful rushing attack. When those qualities shine through, this program is hard to beat. When those areas are question marks, an acutely distressing campaign tends to follow. The latest injury news could severely limit the Wolverines’ ceiling for the 2025 campaign. Freshman five-star […]

The Michigan football team has been the talk of the town as of late after the NCAA officially handed out its punishment regarding the sign-stealing investigation. The Wolverines were hit with a fine, a suspension for head coach Sherrone Moore, some show-cause penalties and more. However, rival fans wanted to see vacated wins and postseason […]

Ben Gulbranson shattered Stanford football with a miracle 56-yard touchdown pass in a 2022 meeting. The former Oregon State Beavers quarterback will now aim to lead the Cardinal. As the official QB1 for interim head coach Frank Reich. Gulbranson landed at Stanford in April 2025 via the College Football Transfer Portal. The ex-Stanford rival later […]

Penn State football holds this No. 1 ranking: Sitting at the top of the 2027 college football recruiting class already. Now they’ve landed a four-star representing the next cycle. Head coach James Franklin and his staff landed Gabriel Jenkins Monday — who hails from Pittsburgh. He’s also the third talent from Imani Christian High to […]

There are many questions surrounding the 2025 Cal football team. Due to the transfer portal, the team underwent some significant changes in the offseason. The changes came after Fernando Mendoza transferred to Indiana, so true freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele will start under center. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is a former five-star recruit from Hawaii’s 2024 class. After starting […]

The Colorado Buffaloes are set to begin the 2025-26 season against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. It should be a fun matchup, as Deion Sanders aims to coach a team without his son, Shedeur Sanders, on the roster for the first time. However, it sounds like the program might be without a running back in […]

Even before the Spartans kick off their 2025 season, Michael Vick and Norfolk State are already preparing for a matchup with an HBCU power in 2028. An appearance on the HBCU Sports Podcast, hosted by Ken Rashad, featured MEAC/SWAC Challenge director John Grant announcing that Norfolk State and Jackson State will be featured in the […]

As the Texas Longhorns football program enters the new season atop the AP Poll, its athletic director, Chris Del Conte, is about to get a major raise. Del Conte, who has been at the helm in Austin since 2017, is on the verge of signing an 11-year, $38.8 million contract with the university, according to […]

2025 will bring a new beginning for the Stanford football program. Former head coach Troy Taylor was fired by program GM Andrew Luck after two disappointing 3-9 seasons and amid a scandal. After Taylor’s dismissal, Luck lured new head coach Frank Reich to the program for the upcoming season. Although Reich will only be in […]

The Stanford football program is in a unique position for the 2025 season. They made the unprecedented move of firing their head coach, Troy Taylor, in March, and then hired a temporary coach for the season due to the move happening so late in the offseason. Andrew Luck returned to his old NFL coach, Frank […]

Recently, the NCAA handed down its punishment as a result of the sign-stealing investigation regarding the Michigan football program. Among other things, head coach Sherrone Moore will serve a suspension for a portion of the upcoming season, and the team will also lose scholarship money and other assets to their program. It brings a saga […]

Ever since news was reported a few days ago that the Big Ten was exploring a College Football Playoff that is expanded to 24 or 28 teams, the college football world has been abuzz with possibility. Although a lot of executives aren’t in favor of the expansion proposed by the Big Ten, not all of […]

Big Ten officials want to pitch an idea that would expand the College Football Playoff from its current 12 team format to potentially up to 28. The problem is that administrators around the college football landscape aren’t thrilled with the league’s execution. News of the Big Ten’s plan leaked before commissioner Tony Petitti was able […]

As analyst Joel Klatt is going all-in on the Clemson football team this season, the hype around the team continues as the former quarterback for the University of Colorado makes a bold prediction for the program. Correspondingly, with the Clemson football team looking to rank high on the AP Poll throughout the season, Klatt would […]

Stephen A. Smith and ESPN are providing another huge platform for HBCUs on one of the biggest shows on their network. ESPN’s hit morning show, First Take, has spotlighted HBCUs over the past few years with special live shows featuring institutions such as Florida A&M, Howard University, Tennessee State, and the AUC Consortium. Now, First […]

Former Oregon State wide receiver Ryan Pellum has broken his silence about his huge move to Delaware State. Pellum’s move was reported by Pete Nakos of On3 Sports on Friday. In a quote released by the marketing agency, “Network”, Pellum expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play with Jackson and the Hornets. “I’m thankful for […]

Auburn football legend Cam Newton has been ranked the top post-2000 talent and one of college football’s most dominant players. This season, the Tigers will honor him by officially retiring his iconic No. 2 jersey, according to FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman. With this milestone, his legacy is cemented, as he becomes only the fourth player […]

With the LSU football team preparing for Week 1 at the start of the regular season, some interesting news has come up regarding a former head coach. While the LSU football program is led by head coach Brian Kelly, fans will no doubt remember Ed Orgeron, as his recent statements could be eye-opening. While appearing […]

The Ohio State football officially has a starting quarterback for the 2025 season, with Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day announcing Julian Sayin will have that role for the team going forward. “No. 3 Ohio State has named redshirt freshman Julian Sayin the starting quarterback, per coach Ryan Day. He’ll make his first career start against […]

No one has previously changed the landscape of college football quite like Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders after joining the University of Colorado Football program. From leading the Buffs to a winning record and ensuring his son Shedeur Sanders played on a national stage, Coach Prime is gearing up for another successful season from Boulder. Nike […]

One of the rising teams in college football is Syracuse football under Fran Brown, as the Orange look to continue their upward trajectory in 2025 after a strong 2024 campaign. Of course, Syracuse was led last season by the stellar play of quarterback Kyle McCord, who is now looking to find his footing in the […]

The countdown to Michigan football’s season opener just got more interesting. The Wolverines, coming off another successful campaign and aiming to cement their place among college football’s elite, now know who will be lining up under center for their first opponent of 2025. New Mexico has officially named Caleb Layne as its starting quarterback for […]

Notre Dame football starts its march back to the national title picture at No. 6 overall. Head coach Marcus Freeman and company face renewed expectations and enthusiasm in South Bend. Especially after landing in the top 10 of the AP Top 25 rankings. There’s not just national championship thoughts in the atmosphere on campus. Returning […]

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers have finally made their decision at starting quarterback, selecting Joey Aguilar to command the offensive snaps. The program announced the news on Sunday, per On3’s Brent Hubbs. This comes after Tennessee spent multiple weeks of getting themselves adapted throughout fall camp while figuring out their strengths and weaknesses. “I […]

Colorado football holds 11 current verbal commits for 2026. The Buffaloes sit at 78th overall for the college football recruiting rankings per 247Sports, plus 65th via On3/Rivals. National analysts and fans don’t sound high on the 2026 class at CU — except the nation’s No. 1 junior college edge rusher. Domata Peko Jr. shut his […]

The Michigan football team has consistently had one of the best rushing attacks in college football, and that is a big reason why the Wolverines won it all back in 2023. Now, Michigan is trying to get back to the top, and the ground game is expected to be exceptional once again. The Wolverines are […]

The last time the Michigan football team played Notre Dame was back in 2019. The Wolverines completely thumped the 8th ranked Fighting Irish, winning the game 45-14. The two teams won’t meet again until 2033, so until then, Michigan will have to settle for wins on the recruiting trail over its rival. The Wolverines got […]

Sherrone Moore and the Michigan football team are in good shape with a number of top wide receivers in the 2027 recruiting class, and one of them is Jaden Upshaw. Upshaw has a ways to go before he needs to make a decision, but it sounds like the Wolverines are firmly in the mix right […]

Georgia football comes back loaded at virtually every position for 2025. But it doesn’t mean that every spot on the field is solidified. Georgia has areas to address before facing Marshall in Week 1. The Bulldogs once again enter with national championship aspirations. This time incoming quarterback Gunnar Stockton ignites the hype in Athens. Stockton […]

Few coaches are as notoriously tough on their players as Dabo Swinney has been. Former March Madness star Ian Schieffelin is no exception, as the Clemson tight end was arrested on Saturday amid his attempt to join the 2025 football team after a four-year basketball career. Schieffelin, who has not played football since high school, […]

Oregon football will enter 2025 on a mission. The Ducks will aim to reclaim the Big Ten title, which they snatched in year one as a member. But they have key positions to fill before hosting Montana State in Week 1. Quarterback rose as a major opening once Dillon Gabriel left for the NFL. But […]