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After two weeks of chaos since firing Sherrone Moore, Michigan might finally have its next head football coach pinned down. The Wolverines are bringing in former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham on a five-year deal to be their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Whittingham emerged as a late candidate after most of […]

Everyone is in agreement that the Texas offense requires a tune-up in 2026, but there was debate about if personnel changes were needed or if scheming adjustments would suffice. Well, it has become clear by now that the Longhorns’ roster will be quite different next season. They will have almost an entirely new backfield following […]

At the beginning of December, Ohio football coach Brian Smith was placed on indefinite leave, with reports later revealing that Smith was fired due to “serious professional misconduct” after a relationship with an undergrad student. As the Ohio football team prepared for the Frisco Bowl, it named defensive coordinator John Hauser as the interim coach, […]

With the college football season starting to wind down, there is one head coaching search still going. That would be in Ann Arbor, where Michigan football still has not found the next man to lead the Wolverines after the firing of Sherrone Moore. Now, they may be closing in on a candidate. Former Utah head […]

It wouldn’t be Christmas in the SEC without a little petty rivalry drama, and naturally, Lane Kiffin is right in the middle of it. The new LSU Tigers head coach, who recently departed Oxford for Baton Rouge in a move that set the college football world on fire, found himself tagged in a viral X […]

South Carolina football received the early Christmas present with LaNorris Sellers announcing his return. His top target announced his return too three days after Sellers decided to run it back. Top wide receiver target Nyck Harbor announced he’s returning. He also sent a “run it back” message like his QB. Merry Christmas From 🎱 pic.twitter.com/R8Nyh7TEn8 […]

The USC Trojans football team faces another offseason turning point as running back Eli Sanders informed the program of his intentions to enter the 2026 NFL draft. The fifth-year senior back’s departure reshapes the roster. The running back made a definitive decision that impacts depth, recruiting priorities, and the Trojans’ immediate future. Sanders officially declared […]

Ole Miss is still active in the 2025-2026 College Football Playoffs, but many are already keeping an eye on their offseason quarterback situation. Trinidad Chambliss’ pursuit of an additional year of NCAA eligibility has quickly become one of the biggest storylines of the offseason, particularly with the 23-year-old also potentially eyeing the 2026 NFL Draft. […]

Interest from NFL teams in Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is expanding, and it is not only the New York Giants, who are tied-at-2-13 for the league-worst record, interested in the 39-year-old’s services. The Giants fired Brian Daboll after the 24-20 Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears. While New York was the first […]

Hawaii football looked dead on the island and in front of its home crowd. California even watched Jacob De Jesus hit a backflip for the first touchdown, then raced to a 21-0 lead at the Hawaii Bowl. But the Rainbow Warriors sparked the most online postgame reactions — thanks to an epic comeback. Starting quarterback […]

California football and Hawaii became the Christmas Eve entertainment on the gridiron. Even during a time Cal builds its first Tosh Lupoi led coaching staff. Except a Golden Bears wide receiver delivered the most electrifying moment — on a backflip. Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele returned to his native state for the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. “JKS” […]

The future of one of college football’s most iconic rivalries remains uncertain, and former USC Trojans’ field general and Heisman winner Matt Leinart has stepped into the conversation with a strong defense of his alma mater’s position. USC and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, longtime rivals dating back to World War II, currently have no games […]

The Michigan football program has been thrown into chaos after Sherrone Moore was unexpectedly fired. Moore was fired for cause over an alleged relationship he had with a football staffer. As Moore’s behavior became more and more erratic, rumors of the affair started to swirl around the building. That scrutiny seemed to be there, but […]

The 2025 Michigan football season was a solid one on the field, with the Wolverines finishing with a 9-3 record; however, it quickly unraveled off the field. Sherrone Moore was fired for cause over an alleged relationship with a football staffer. Since the firing, more stories have continued to emerge from Moore’s unraveling, and the […]

The Alabama football program is currently gearing up for their Rose Bowl matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. The Crimson Tide are coming off a huge win against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first round of the playoffs, rallying from an early 17-point deficit to get the victory in relatively […]

It has been nearly two weeks since Michigan fired Sherrone Moore in the middle of another scandal for the program. Biff Poggi has made his case to have the interim tag removed from his title. Regardless, soon-to-be former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham remains a name that frequently surfaces as a potential candidate to fill […]

Head coach Matt Campbell’s first Penn State football team staff build is starting to look like a direct extension of what he trusted at Iowa State, with reports indicating he’s bringing offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser, offensive line coach Ryan Clanton, and secondary coach Deon Broomfield to State College as the new regime moves quickly to […]

Oregon football team just locked in a major piece of its 2026 foundation, with starting center Iapani Laloulu announcing he’ll return next season right as the Ducks ramp up for the Orange Bowl against Texas Tech. Those moves keep a key leader in place up front and stabilize the offense beyond this playoff run. That […]

Michigan’s football team coaching search is starting to move beyond internal housekeeping, as interim head coach Biff Poggi has confirmed he’s interviewed with athletic director Warde Manuel multiple times and is openly campaigning to be the full-time answer amid the program’s post-Moore reset. Behind the scenes, the candidate board appears to be widening. FootballScoop reported […]

No. 5 ranked Oregon football received a key boost to its future roster Tuesday, as starting center Iapani Laloulu announced his decision to return for the 2026 season ahead of the Orange Bowl vs. the No. 4 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders. The move strengthens the football program’s continuity and reinforces the Ducks’ emphasis on […]

South Carolina football continued reshaping its coaching staff Tuesday, moving toward the hiring of Deion Barnes as the program’s next EDGE coach. The addition marks a notable move for the Gamecocks coaching staff as Shane Beamer looks to strengthen player development following a difficult season. The Barnes hire fills the vacancy left by Sterling Lucas, […]

Iowa State Cyclones is facing another major roster shakeup as All-Big 12 running back Carson Hansen has officially decided to enter the transfer portal, marking a significant loss for a program already navigating a turbulent offseason. The news was first reported by CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz, who highlighted Hansen’s production and impact over the […]

Oregon Ducks is back in the College Football Playoff, but head coach Dan Lanning believes this year’s Ducks are entering the postseason with a noticeably different mindset than the group a season ago. That shift in approach, according to Lanning, could be the key as Oregon prepares for a quarterfinal showdown against Texas Tech Red […]

Michigan Wolverines remain in limbo nearly two weeks after the program fired head coach Sherrone Moore, a move that followed yet another controversy surrounding the Michigan football. With uncertainty hanging over Ann Arbor, fans and insiders alike are anxiously awaiting clarity on who will be tasked with stabilizing one of college football’s most scrutinized programs. […]

Florida State Seminoles star quarterback Tommy Castellanos has officially closed the door on his college career, announcing his decision to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. The move ends weeks of uncertainty surrounding his future after the NCAA denied him an additional year of eligibility, a ruling he had been in the process of appealing before […]

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals open on New Year’s Eve with a marquee Cotton Bowl matchup between No. 10 Miami Hurricanes and No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, setting the stage for a clash between contrasting strengths and rising stars. Miami enters the postseason with huge momentum after a gritty 10-3 road win over Texas A&M […]

Alabama football received a major boost Tuesday, as the Crimson Tide are set to regain one of their most impactful defensive contributors ahead of their College Football Playoff matchup vs. the Indiana Hoosiers. Defensive lineman LT Overton has been medically cleared and is expected to play in the CFP quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl. Overton’s […]

South Carolina football secured a key offseason win Tuesday, as defensive end Dylan Stewart confirmed his return for his junior season. The move followed the recent decision by quarterback LaNorris Sellers to stay, locking in stability on both sides of the roster during a critical reset. The former five star recruit and rising SEC pass […]

The Michigan football program is still missing a head coach after Sherrone Moore was fired for cause. Moore was fired over an alleged affair with a football staffer, leaving Michigan without a head coach late into the season. Michigan’s move has a chance to change the college football landscape completely. The move happening so late […]

As the Georgia football program prepares for its College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup against SEC rival Ole Miss, the team received some unwelcome news. According to ESPN’s Dan Murphy, ex-Bulldogs edge rusher Damon Wilson II is counter-suing the SEC champions in Missouri state court. “Former Georgia pass rusher Damon Wilson II says the school’s athletic […]

The week started with Oregon getting a needed dose of optimism on offense, as Dan Lanning suggested freshman running back Jordon Davison should be in good shape for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Texas Tech after leaving the James Madison game late while favoring his right foot. That injury update now sits alongside a […]

Marshall Faulk is fortifying his offensive attack at Southern, as he has identified his offensive coordinator. Per CBS Sports, Faulk is adding former Sacramento State OC Ken Merchant to the new role. Merchant served as offensive coordinator under former Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion, who is known for his high paced “go-go offense”, a […]

After a historic first season, DeSean Jackson has inked an extension with Delaware State. Per a statement released by the institution obtained by ClutchPoints, Jackson is set to stay with the football program until 2028. Jackson spoke about the extension in a statement, saying, “Just two days before Christmas last year, I began the next […]

Recently, one of the most legendary players in Ole Miss football history, Archie Manning, appeared at the school alongside his youngest son and former Rebels quarterback, Eli Manning. A user on X, formerly Twitter, snapped a photo of Archie and Eli Manning, seemingly after the former’s appearance at Ole Miss. Archie was using a cane […]

After weeks of speculation, Quinn Gray has officially been announced as the 20th head coach of Florida A&M University. Following the approval of his coaching contract with the Florida A&M Board of Trustees, the university announced his hire via a statement. Gray reacted to his hire via a statement released by the institution, saying, “I’m […]

The quarterback room in Ames is suddenly staring at a full reset, because the Iowa State football team is losing the face of its offense right as the program transitions into a new era. Rocco Becht made his transfer decision official with a heartfelt goodbye message, thanking Iowa State for the opportunity and explaining he’s […]

New information about Sherrone Moore’s mental state is coming to light following emergency dispatch audio from his wife that revealed he was “suicidal” before he was arrested. Two individuals called 911 following his firing within minutes of each other on Dec. 10, according to People. The first call came at approximately 4:15 p.m., which was […]

James Madison Dukes’ historic College Football Playoff debut came with plenty of emotion, but for defensive lineman Andrew Taddeo, it also came with unexpected viral attention after the Dukes’ loss to Oregon Ducks. Following No. 5 Oregon’s dominant 51-34 win over No. 12 James Madison in the CFP opening round, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy […]

South Florida football dealt with rumors of Byrum Brown playing his final game with the Bulls. The rumblings rose the moment Alex Golesh accepted Auburn’s head coach position. Now Brown is officially leaving Tampa, which he announced Monday. He’s now the joining a stellar College Football Transfer Portal QB class. Names like Dylan Raiola, DJ […]