NCAA Football Articles - Page 18

Ole Miss has not won a national championship since Johnny Vaught led them to a 10-0 season and a national title in 1962. It was long enough ago that they defeated Southwest Conference opponent Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, and Tulane was an SEC rival. They are now one game away from getting to play […]

The Ohio State football team is continuing its rebuild for the 2026 season. The Buckeyes are getting the commitment of defensive tackle John Walker, per On3. Walker was a star for UCF these last few college football seasons. “He’s totaled 59 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF, and 2 PD in 2 seasons with the Knights,” […]

Nebraska football finally found its transfer quarterback in Kenny Minchey, but he flipped to Kentucky a day after, forcing Matt Rhule to pivot fast. The Cornhuskers stayed calm, but they also stayed aggressive. The search now widens after Dylan Raiola left the Nebraska football program, and the next move at quarterback will shape everything that […]

The current roster overhaul in Baton Rouge has left Lane Kiffin facing significant gaps as foundational players like Caden Durham and Michael Van Buren search for new homes. Durham, who earned All-SEC Freshman honors, departs after totaling 1,609 scrimmage yards, leaving the backfield understrengt for the LSU football team. Meanwhile, Van Buren’s move to the […]

The Florida State football team is trying to rebuild. The Seminoles missed a bowl game in 2025 for the second consecutive season. As a result, the Seminoles are searching for talent in the transfer portal. Florida State is getting the commitment of Auburn transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels, per On3. Daniels totaled 1,077 yards in the […]

Alex Golesh is working to reshape the roster of the Auburn football team, and part of that effort has involved utilizing the College Football Transfer Portal. The team has already brought in two former players from South Florida to join Golesh at Auburn. They have now added another former player from the USF roster. Former […]

The Ole Miss Rebels have secured a massive internal victory by convincing star running back Kewan Lacy to remain in Oxford for the 2026 season. Despite the uncertainty following Lane Kiffin’s departure to LSU and running backs coach Kevin Smith following him, the Rebels managed to keep their offensive centerpiece. Lacy, an All-SEC performer who […]

A whirlwind of roster and coaching maneuvers has taken over the headlines in Baton Rouge as the program transitions into a new era under Lane Kiffin. The internal roster saw a brief scare when former five-star offensive lineman Weston Davis entered the transfer portal on Sunday, only to withdraw his name roughly thirty minutes later […]

The University of Washington has turned to a familiar local name as it looks to stabilize a position that caused issues last season. On Monday, multiple reports confirmed that San Diego State transfer punter Hunter Green will join the Huskies ahead of the 2026 campaign, giving UW an experienced, proven option in the transfer portal. […]

Minnesota football addressed a major offseason need by adding a former SEC wide receiver through the transfer portal. The Golden Gophers landed Perry Thompson, a highly regarded former Auburn standout, in a move that immediately upgrades the receiving corps. Minnesota’s transfer portal strategy paid off by securing a player with size, pedigree, and remaining eligibility. […]

Ole Miss Rebels has delivered a major off-field win by keeping one of the SEC’s most productive offensive players in Oxford, even amid the coaching turnover that’s made the program nervous at one point, the move come at a time when Rebels are facing huge outside pressure from LSU Tigers. On Monday, ESPN’s Max Olson […]

Auburn Tigers’ defense took a massive hit in the transfer portal on Monday night, as starting linebacker Robert Woodyard Jr. officially chose to continue his career with an SEC rival. The news was first reported by On3, confirming that one of Auburn’s most productive defenders from the 2025 season is headed to Missouri Tigers. “Auburn […]

Oklahoma football experienced another offseason roster change as a young quarterback found a new home through the transfer portal. The Sooners lost Michael Hawkins Jr., who committed to continue his career with West Virginia ahead of the upcoming season. The move adds to the Sooners’ ongoing transfer portal activity as the program reshapes its quarterback […]

Miami (FL) football is igniting national championship chatter for the first time since the early 2000s. The Hurricanes toppling defending champ Ohio State has fans visualizing a sixth title. But a red-hot Ole Miss squad now awaits in the Fiesta Bowl Thursday. The Rebels are riding their own destiny here too. Ole Miss came together […]

Iowa State football continued reshaping its roster Monday by landing a veteran offensive lineman through the transfer portal. The Cyclones added experience and size to the trenches with the commitment of former Oklahoma lineman Jake Taylor. The move reflects an aggressive transfer portal approach under new head coach Jimmy Rogers. Taylor arrives after four seasons […]

Florida football fans watched DJ Lagway visit rival Florida State in the portal. Now they won’t like his glowing take following the College Football Transfer Portal visit. Lagway caught up with Noles 247 after his trip to Tallahassee Monday. The dual-threat’s words to Chris Nee paint the picture that he likes FSU way more than […]

Mississippi State football made a notable roster addition Monday by securing a veteran quarterback through the transfer portal. The Bulldogs addressed a key offseason need by adding AJ Swann, a passer with extensive experience and familiarity with SEC competition. Head coach Jeff Lebby identified quarterback depth as a priority following the season, and Mississippi State’s […]

Rutgers football gained a valuable weapon back with KJ Duff opting to stay in Piscataway. However, another key Scarlet Knights wide receiver bolted for Cal. Ian Strong is heading to Berkeley, Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals revealed on Monday evening. Strong originally was set to visit Notre Dame, though, per Fawcett on Sunday. Now that won’t […]

Michigan football received major clarity at the most important position on the roster Monday night, as star quarterback Bryce Underwood confirmed he will return to Ann Arbor for the 2026 season. The sophomore signal-caller’s decision comes during a period of transition for the Wolverines, following the program’s surprising coaching change earlier this offseason. Underwood’s return […]

Alabama had high hopes of playing a competitive game and coming out with a victory over top-ranked Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl. The thought for head coach Kalen DeBoer’s team was that if the Crimson Tide could offer a fairly productive ground attack and hold the Hoosiers in check […]

Ohio State football officially lost Brian Hartline for good after the rough 24-14 loss to Miami. Now the Buckeyes are losing a past highly coveted recruit to his USF team. CBS college football insider Matt Zenitz revealed who’s joining Hartline’s first South Florida team on Monday night. “USF has signed Ohio State linebacker transfer C.J. […]

Ole Miss Rebels continue to balance postseason preparation with aggressive roster building, and the Rebels landed a significant piece in the transfer portal with the addition of defensive tackle Jehiem Oatis. The former Alabama Crimson Tide and the Colorado Buffaloes lineman brings both SEC experience and familiarity with Ole Miss coach Pete Golding as the […]

The 2025 Georgia football season is over after Ole Miss shocked the Bulldogs to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Since the Georgia season ended, the Bulldogs have seen a handful of players put their names in the NFL Draft. The biggest name was Zachariah Branch in the receiving corps, but linebacker CJ Allen […]

Miami (FL) football last delivered consecutive top 10 NFL Draft picks in 2004 and 2005. Rueben Bain wrecked Ohio State to dethrone the defending national champions. And that masterclass should become enough to command high draft praise. Top five chatter at that for the edge rusher. Bain pummeled Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin for 1.5 […]

Notre Dame football quarterbacks have not done well in the NFL over the past several seasons, at least. Following the Indianapolis Colts’ 38-30 loss on Sunday at the hands of the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston with former Fighting Irish star signal-caller Riley Leonard under center, the streak of winless NFL starts by […]

Transfer portal season is upon us, and Marshall Faulk made a huge move to land his possible QB1 for Southern University. Per a report by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, former Houston quarterback Zeon Chriss is joining the Jaguars this Fall. Houston quarterback transfer Zeon Chriss is expected to transfer to Southern under new Jaguars head […]

Clemson football is coming off a horrible season. It all ended at a low not seen since 2010 for Clemson as they fell in the Pinstripe Bowl to Penn State, falling to 7-6. There were some bright spots, including wide receiver T.J. Moore, who has announced he is returning to the school for 2026. Clemson […]

USC football lost one four-star on offense to the portal after the loss to TCU. But Trojans fans are bracing themselves for another potential high-profile departure. Husan Longstreet is considering dipping into the College Football Transfer Portal. CBS Sports college football insider Matt Zenitz revealed Monday that the prized five-star signing is weighing his options. […]

Indiana was dominant in the College Football Playoff at the Rose Bowl victory over Alabama. After the game, Pat Coogan was awarded the Rose Bowl MVP. It is a rarity that an offensive lineman gets an MVP award in any game, much less a playoff game and the Rose Bowl. Now, Kirk Herbstreit, while hosting […]

Georgia football now faces roster attrition after the devastating loss to Ole Miss. That now includes learning the 2026 fate of record-breaking wide receiver Zachariah Branch. The Bulldogs are losing the speedy wideout to the NFL Draft, per league insider Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports Monday. Branch makes his decision four days after the College […]

Florida State finished the season at 5-7, missing a bowl game for a second straight season. Mike Norvell has been retained by Florida State, and now he will need to revamp the roster to win more games to keep his job. The Seminoles have brought in a new star running back in the College Football […]

Only weeks after Quinn Gray was officially announced as head coach of Florida A&M, he’s already found his starting quarterback. As many have speculated since Gray’s name came up as a candidate for the Florida A&M position, former Albany State quarterback Isaiah Knowles has announced his transfer to the Rattlers. Knowles has played under the […]

Texas Tech football is living good in the transfer portal. As was the case earlier this year, the deep-pocketed Red Raiders are feasting as players make decisions about where they will be transferring for the 2026 season. And it’s not just Brendan Sorsby heading to Lubbock. In addition to Sorsby, the highly touted Cincinnati quarterback, […]

North Carolina is coming off a disappointing 4-8 season. Now, Bill Belichick is looking to revamp the offense, firing Freddie Kitchens and bringing in Bobby Petrino to run the offense. North Carolina has brought in Billy Edwards Jr. from Wisconsin in an effort to change the offense. As a response to the move to bring […]

Nebraska is coming off a loss to Utah in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl, finishing its 7-6 season. As Matt Rhule looks to reshape his roster, via the College Football Transfer Portal, he has added a new offensive lineman. While many former Iowa State players are heading to Penn State, this one will be […]

Fresh off a defensive struggle that ended in a 10-3 loss to Miami in the College Football Playoff, roster moves are already reshaping the future in College Station for the Texas A&M football team. Just forty-eight hours after the first-round exit, the offense took a significant hit when star wide receiver KC Concepcion announced his […]

Michigan football desperately needed a credible head coach like Kyle Whittingham following the Sherrone Moore scandal. The program recognizes the 66-year-old as someone who can bring stability amid the recent turbulence. This is not just a one-way street, however. He jumped at the opportunity to represent one of the most iconic brands in the sport. […]

The Alabama football team’s journey through the College Football Playoff came to an abrupt and painful end at the Rose Bowl, falling 38–3 to the Indiana Hoosiers. While the lopsided score made headlines, much of the postgame conversation focused on the health of quarterback Ty Simpson. The fourth-year junior, who started all 15 games this […]

The Auburn football program is entering a period of significant transition as newly appointed head coach Alex Golesh moves to reshape the roster. After moving on from Hugh Freeze, the Tigers are desperate to find stability on the Plains, but that mission has been complicated by high-profile exits. Most notably, star wide receiver Cam Coleman […]