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Central Michigan football has made a pivotal decision for the program, following its 4-8 conclusion to the season. Former Army defensive line coach Sean Cronin will take over as the new defensive coordinator for the Chippewas, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and 247 Sports. Cronin is coming off his third season coaching the Black […]

One of the biggest names in the transfer portal is former USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who announced that he would be looking for a new home in 2025 after spending the last two seasons in Los Angeles. Branch immediately becomes one of the top options on the market and will be highly coveted by […]

Boston College football just landed a talented ex-Alabama quarterback in the transfer portal. The Eagles are looking to find stability at the sport’s most important position after the starter for most of the year, Thomas Castellanos, transferred to Florida State. Overall, BC’s first year under head coach Bill O’Brien was successful. The program has a […]

Travis Hunter has taken home the Heisman trophy, but his role when he eventually hits the NFL remains up for debate. Colorado football is set to face BYU in the Alamo Bowl on December 28, which could mean that fans will get to see Hunter play in his final collegiate game. Hunter has excelled at […]

With just a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season, it looked bleak for the Clemson Tigers to make the College Football Playoff. Yet here they are, making their return—albeit in the new 12-team format—for the first time since 2020. That was thanks to a late-season push and an ACC Championship Game victory over […]

The Florida football team still has one more game this season as the Gators did qualify for bowl season, but offseason preparation is well underway because of the transfer portal. The transfer portal has been open for around a week now, and it will be a very useful tool for the Gators this offseason. Billy […]

San Jose State football wideout Nick Nash is opting out of his team’s upcoming bowl game after his Biletnikoff Award snub. The Spartans will play South Florida in the Hawaii Bowl on December 24. Former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo was hired over the offseason and has put together a solid first year in the Mountain […]

For the first time on one of their home turfs, Tennessee and Ohio State will meet this Saturday in a first-round College Football Playoff matchup. The No. 9-seeded Volunteers will head into “The Horseshoe” to take on the No. 8-seeded Buckeyes, marking only the second meeting in history between these two storied programs. Out of […]

One of the more high-profile moves of this transfer portal season actually came from a team that is preparing for the College Football Playoff. Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula announced that he was leaving the Nittany Lions to enter the portal and would not be sticking around for the CFP. Pribula is a talented […]

As one of the first Power Five schools to begin bowl season, Florida (7-5) will end the year against Tulane (9-4) in the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Tulane-Florida prediction and pick. Florida is coming off a dominant win over rival Florida State to end […]

Ron Rivera knows a thing or two about being a great coach and achieving success at the NFL level. The 62-year-old is best known for leading both the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders as the head coach of both franchises. It was with the Panthers where he won the NFL Coach of the Year award […]

NFL great and current Fox Sports NFL analyst Michael Vick has been hired as the next head coach of Norfolk State University, per multiple reports. The move follows reports that Sacramento State University looked to secure his services, touting FBS ambitions and an expansive NIL budget. The chatter of Vick being in the running to […]

Ahead of Penn State football’s battle with SMU on Dec. 21, the program has lost one of its most exciting quarterbacks in the rotation. Beau Pribula has hit the transfer portal as the Nittany Lions get ready for Saturday’s matchup at Beaver Stadium. The College Football Playoff is about to heat up, and this was […]

Colorado football player Travis Hunter is getting the respect and praise from an opposing coach. BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick is in awe of Hunter, and said as much before the upcoming Alamo Bowl. post practice interviews 🎙️@CoachRoderick pic.twitter.com/nY3iGPEXpV — BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 17, 2024 “I mean he’s an unbelievable player, to play a […]

Alabama cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe is sending a clear message, after deciding to return to school. Mbakwe announced Tuesday he would be withdrawing from the transfer portal, per On3. The cornerback posted on Instagram with the news. Jaylen Mbakwe on Instagram pic.twitter.com/2uxuygBE1C — Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) December 17, 2024 Mbakwe’s message said “I’m not leavin,” a […]

It’s common for coaches to bounce around different schools, but Alex Grinch takes it to another level. The former Wisconsin, USC, and Oklahoma defensive coordinator now joins UCF football in the same role. Grinch released a statement on Tuesday, via the program’s website. “I’m honored and excited to join UCF as the defensive coordinator,” said […]

The college football offseason isn’t quite here yet, but one of the most important aspects of it is. The transfer portal opened up on December 9th, and it will be an important tool for the Missouri football team this offseason. Head coach Eliah Drinkwitz led the Tigers to another solid year this season as they […]

Two conference champions hit the field as Ohio faces Jacksonville State. It is time to continue our college football odds series with an Ohio-Jacksonville State prediction and pick. Ohio-Jacksonville State Last Game – Matchup History Ohio comes into the game at 10-3 on the year. They opened up with a loss to Syracuse before two […]

Heading into the 2024 Heisman Trophy ceremony, it was widely assumed that it would be a closely contested race between Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty. Hunter had an unprecedented season, as he was a true two-way player who excelled at both receiver and cornerback. Jeanty, meanwhile, had one of the best rushing seasons ever, all […]

The winter transfer portal woes continue for universities, with this instance happening to USC football. The Trojans are losing Zachariah and Zion Branch to the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The tweet also mentions how the brothers are expected to go to their next destination together. USC football went 6-6 on the year […]

Penn State football will be without backup quarterback Beau Pribula after he entered the transfer portal. Nittany Lions alum Micah Parsons spoke on his podcast about his problem with the NCAA and the transfer portal this time of year. “Our backup QB Beau (Pribula) is leaving with an impossible decision,” Parsons said. “He’s going to […]

Former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka is still looking for a new home. Sluka has a visit set to Memphis, per 247 Sports. Sluka also visited Liberty. He also played at Holy Cross in his college career. The quarterback has thrown for more than 6,000 yards in college, while also rushing for more than 3,000 yards. […]

Tennessee makes their College Football Playoff debut as they visit Ohio State in the first round. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Tennessee-Ohio State prediction and pick. Tennessee-Ohio State Last Game – Matchup History Tennessee comes into the game sitting at 10-2 on the year. They won their first […]

Clemson stole a bid when they beat SMU in the ACC Championship and is excited to be here. Then, Texas is in line for a revenge spot after losing in the SEC Championship to Georgia. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Clemson-Texas prediction and pick. Clemson-Texas Last Game – […]

Two conference runner-ups face off as SMU faces Penn State in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. It is time to continue our college football odds series with an SMU-Penn State prediction and pick. SMU-Penn State Last Game – Matchup History SMU enters the game at 11-2 on the year. They lost their […]

The offseason isn’t quite here yet for the Michigan football team, but they are already focusing on one of the most important aspects of the offseason: the transfer portal. The transfer portal will be huge for Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines as they had a lot of inexperienced players starting this year, and they will […]

Just days after incumbent starter Michael Van Buren left Mississippi State for Georgia, Jeff Lebby already has a new quarterback to work with. After a 2-10 finish in 2024, the Bulldogs landed former Florida State quarterback Luke Kromenhoek from the transfer portal, per On3 Sports. Kromenhoek started three games for the Seminoles as a freshman […]

Nebraska football is on the verge of losing one of its best players from the 2024 season, with star running back Dante Dowdell leaving the Cornhuskers via the transfer portal, according to Steve Wilfong of On3. “On3 has been told that Nebraska sophomore running back Dante Dowdell has taken the steps towards entering the Transfer […]

While the SEC is college football’s best conference, Auburn football (5-7, 2-6 SEC) is a prime example that not all of its teams are top-notch. The Tigers were one of the conference’s weakest squads in 2024, but their transfer class should improve things next year. Auburn landed USC offensive tackle Mason Murphy in the portal, via […]

Bill Belichick is hitting the recruiting trail as head coach of North Carolina, something Tom Brady said earlier this month that he could never envision him doing. On an appearance on FOX NFL Kickoff, Brady, Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski poked fun at the idea of their former New England Patriots head coach recruiting teenagers. […]

The No. 10 seed Indiana Hoosiers head to South Bend to take on the No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish for round one of the College Football Playoff! Below we will continue our college football odds series with an Indiana-Notre Dame prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the […]

Missouri football landed a very talented player from the transfer portal. Former West Virginia linebacker Josiah Trotter committed to the Tigers, per ESPN. Trotter is the son of former Philadelphia Eagles star Jeremiah Trotter, a NFL Pro Bowler. Josiah Trotter posted 92 tackles in the West Virginia football program. He played just one season for […]

Clemson football doesn’t take too many transfers. The Tigers coach Dabo Swinney has been vocal in the past about his reservations with them. Things however may soon be changing. Clemson is taking a transfer this offseason, in wide receiver Tristan Smith from Southeast Missouri State. Smith is making a promise to Tigers fans. “I’ll make […]

With all of the news surrounding Bill Belichick joining North Carolina football, the former New England Patriots head coach had another shot taken at him by a former player. Ross Tucker went on the Dan Patrick Show and explained why he believes Belichick will not coach a single game for the Tar Heels. “Looking at […]

Michigan football is adding two new players from the transfer portal. The Wolverines are picking up former Arkansas defensive backs Tevis and TJ Metcalf, per On3. Both players will add some depth to the Michigan secondary. TJ especially put together a solid tenure in Fayetteville, recording 71 total tackles. He also posted three interceptions. Tevis […]

Sam Houston plays in their first FBS Bowl game as they face Georgia Southern in the R&L Carriers New Orleans bowl. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Georgia Southern-Sam Houston R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl prediction and pick. Georgia Southern-Sam Houston Last Game – Matchup History Georgia Southern comes […]

Ohio State football star wideout Jeremiah Smith is generating buzz with a social media post hyping up the Buckeyes’ clash against Tennessee. The College Football Playoff showdown will pit two historic programs against each other in “The Horseshoe.” Despite the fallout from the loss against Michigan, Ryan Day has a chance to prove himself in […]

A credible college football insider revealed why Georgia football is primed for a deep run despite the injury to Carson Beck. The Bulldogs are unsure when their star quarterback will return from his UCL injury. Sophomore quarterback Gunner Stockton stepped in for Beck to lead Georgia to an SEC championship victory over No. 3 Texas. […]

The offseason isn’t here yet for the Ohio State football team as they are in the College Football Playoff, but the Buckeyes need to juggle an important part of the offseason with their playoff preparation. That important aspect is the transfer portal. The portal is always crucial as it allows teams to bring in experienced […]