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Lane Kiffin is officially in mid-season form, and we haven’t even hit spring ball yet. The new LSU football head coach turned heads on social media this week, offering a cryptic but hilarious reaction to the ongoing legal drama surrounding his former quarterback, Trinidad Chambliss. For those who haven’t been glued to the Lafayette County […]

On Thursday, a judge granted an official injunction to allow Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss to play a sixth year. Afterward, the NCAA put forward an official statement defending its eligibility rules, per Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. “We will continue to defend the NCAA’s eligibility rules against repeated attempts to rob future generations of […]

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss got what he wanted. He is now eligible to play for a sixth season in the college ranks after scoring a legal win against the NCAA. “Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss has been GRANTED a preliminary injunction, giving him an additional year of eligibility. The NCAA is likely to appeal […]

Ole Miss head coach Joe Judge went viral for his remarks during a court hearing for quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Thursday. Chambliss filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, hoping to get one more year of eligibility with Ole Miss, as his current status has expired. He helped lead the Rebels to the semifinals of the […]

The Michigan football program has faced numerous challenges over the last three seasons. One of the biggest issues involved Connor Stalions and the alleged sign-stealing scandal he allegedly led. Michigan won a national championship that same year despite the ongoing scandal. Stalions was given an eight-year show-cause for his involvement, but he recently appealed; however, […]

As the 2026 NFL Draft inches closer, the news that no HBCU player was invited to the NFL Combine has shocked the athletic community. The combine is a showcase for draft-eligible players to showcase their speed, strength, agility, and specific positional talent in the hopes of potentially hearing their name called on draft day. FCS […]

BYU Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston has been charged with one count of first-degree felony rape, the Washington County (Utah) Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. The 21-year-old was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Washington County Jail, where he is being held without bail. He is scheduled to appear in Utah’s Fifth Judicial District Court on […]

Episode 2 of The Coach Vick Experience, chronicling Michael Vick’s time at Norfolk State, was really fast-paced. It’s a different experience from the first episode, which was more artful in how the narratives were woven together as we led up to the first game against Towson. It seemed as if this episode, from the start […]

The nephew of former NFL star Tyrann Mathieu has found a home at an HBCU. Tyrone Mathieu III is taking his talents to Prairie View A&M to join the reigning SWAC champions under the direction of head coach Tremaine Jackson. Mathieu III looks to make his mark on defense the same way that his uncle, […]

Another HBCU alumnus is getting a major job in the NFL this offseason, as Anthony Levine Sr. has been named Special Teams Coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens. Levine is no stranger to the Ravens, as he served as a long-time safety for Baltimore, spending 10 seasons with the team from 2012 to 2021 and serving […]

USC football is not going to return to national championship contention until it significantly upgrades its defense, but the wide receiver position has long been a central component of the program’s identity. A strong aerial attack boosted Lincoln Riley to four Big 12 championships at Oklahoma and is a major reason why the Trojans won […]

Former Edward Waters head coach Toriano Morgan is headed back to Florida, as he’s been hired by Quinn Gray to join his Florida A&M coaching staff. Football Scoop’s John Brice reported that Morgan, who served as co-offensive coordinator and defensive back at Tennessee State last season, has agreed to join the Rattlers in a significant […]

Alabama gained a significant addition to its defensive line in the 2026 college football transfer portal when Kedrick Bingley-Jones committed to the Tide from Mississippi State. They had to wait for him to receive an NCAA eligibility waiver, which has evidently been processed. Bingley-Jones has been cleared to return for a seventh season of college […]

Former Southern University head coach Dawson Odums has officially been named head football coach of Bowie State University. The athletic department announced his hire on Monday morning in a statement. “To the Bowie State University community, I am honored and grateful to formally accept the position of head football coach,” Odums said in the statement. […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are maintaining a relentless focus on returning to the CFP National Championship in 2026, even as the roster continues to evolve through the transfer portal. The wide receiver room recently lost a depth piece as Bodpegn Miller committed to Big Ten rival Washington. Miller, a former four-star recruit who transitioned from […]

Ole Miss made a run to the College Football Playoff semifinals, led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. The quarterback was hoping to make a return to the Rebels in 2026, but Chambliss had his appeal for another year of eligibility denied. Now, the school is making another move on behalf of their quarterback. On Monday, Ole […]

The Illinois football program is making a massive hire for its future. Head coach Bret Bielema announced that former Montana head coach Bobby Hauck is joining the Fighting Illini as their new defensive coordinator. The move is significant for both parties because Illinois is getting a great defensive mind, and Hauck is returning to coaching […]

Curt Cignetti has redefined the Indiana football team by masterfully utilizing the transfer portal to secure a national title and consecutive playoff berths. While the program initially relied on a large number of transfers to jumpstart its turnaround, the head coach is now shifting toward elite high school recruiting as the team’s reputation grows. Cignetti […]

A city official is pushing for funding to build a new stadium for Jackson State. In comments obtained by WPLT, Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes urged Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, as well as school officials, to work together to build a new stadium. Stokes isn’t only talking about football in his push to get a […]

The Georgia Bulldogs have secured a massive victory in the 2027 recruiting cycle by landing five-star running back Kemon Spell. The McKeesport, Pennsylvania native chose the Bulldogs over powerhouses like Ohio State and Miami, continuing Georgia’s long lineage of legendary backs like Sony Michel and Nick Chubb. Spell, who stands 5-foot-10 and weighs 210 pounds, […]

North Dakota State football spent Saturday in “serious dialogue” about potentially joining the Mountain West Conference. Now that’s become a reality. ESPN College Football insider Pete Thamel revealed NDSU making the elevation on Super Bowl Sunday. “North Dakota State has agreed to a deal to join the Mountain West in football only for 2026. The […]

Super Bowl LX is today. And like most Super Bowls, it is filled with HBCU excellence. HBCU alumni have been significant in the NFL since the early days of the league. From Robert “Stonewall” Jackson being the first player drafted out of an HBCU in 1950, to Doug Williams being the first Black quarterback to […]

Trinidad Chambliss had an amazing season for Ole Miss football, coming in as a transfer from Ferris State. After redshirting in 2021, he missed all of 2022 with an injury, prompting a claim that he should have one more year of eligibility due to a medical redshirt. Still, the NCAA has declined Chambliss’s claims. Now, […]

Boston College football has endured roster turnover, including losing quarterback Dylan Lonergan. But now an Ivy League star via Harvard is coming to Bill O’Brien and company. The Eagles are reeling in defensive end transfer Alex DeGrieck on Saturday, with Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports revealing the move Saturday. BC will be landing a first-team […]

Texas football continues to bolster its program for the long term, making significant moves on both the recruiting trail and the coaching staff. Last month, head coach Steve Sarkisian and newly returned defensive coordinator Will Muschamp finalized a key addition to the defensive department by hiring Garrett Cox as a senior defensive analyst. Cox was […]

After a disappointing season in Reggie Barlow’s first year, Tennessee State is shaking up its coaching staff by hiring an NFL legend. Per a statement by Tennessee State, the program is hiring alumnus and former Super Bowl MVP Richard Dent. Dent will serve the program as a special advisor to the football team. In a […]

Michael Vick shocked the world when he became an HBCU coach after a thrilling NFL career last season. Now, ironically enough, he’s starting his second season facing another former NFL star who was once on his coaching staff. Norfolk State is set to start the season against Winston-Salem State University on August 29th. Winston-Salem State […]

After a successful season in which they contended for the MEAC championship, DeSean Jackson and Delaware State have retooled their roster ahead of National Signing Day. Jackson didn’t go for a structural overhaul in his second recruiting cycle. He looked to find talent that filled the gaps on an already talented roster. Delaware State announced […]

The Mountain West Conference is in ‘serious dialogue’ to bring North Dakota State University (NDSU) into the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as a football-only member starting this upcoming season, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported Friday. A deal could be finalized as early as this weekend, concluding more than a year of negotiations between the Bison and […]

Head coach Greg Schiano’s sixth season at the helm was a bit disappointing, as the Rutgers football program finished 5-7, missing out on a bowl game. As Schiano looks to get the Scarlet Knights back on track in year seven of his second tenure at the school, an overhaul on defense was needed. Now, it […]

The Indiana football season is over, and it ended in a magical run to a national championship. The Hoosiers shocked everyone and went on to win a national championship in Miami. They did so thanks in large part to the play of Fernando Mendoza under center, and to the fact that he won the Heisman […]

During this offseason, Stanford football is adding new faces to their coaching staff. On Friday, they decided to hire former NFL defensive coordinator Kris Richard as their defensive coordinator, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Richard is a former player and coach. As a player, he was with the Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, […]

Notre Dame football running back Jeremiyah Love has the NFL awaiting him. Turns out one college tried to nab him, though, through a tampering attempt. Love admitted the stunning ordeal to ESPN’s Kevin Clark during Super Bowl week. “They keep it very simple, it’s not complicated,” Love said in revealing he received a phone call […]

Miami (FL) football took a major loss on their 2026 roster Tuesday. And this move comes one week after reeling in the Duke stars. Except this loss involves Mario Cristobal and his coaching staff. The National Championship game runner ups will lose this assistant to the NFL, per Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals Thursday. “Miami RBs […]

Following his injury against Jackson State, Grambling quarterback Czavian Teasett is raising money for spinal cord surgery. During the Las Vegas HBCU Classic, Teasett ran for a first down to keep the offense on the field in a tight ball game. But, he was hit as he was going down after a tackle and was […]

The NCAA has denied Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ appeal for a sixth year of college eligibility, leaving his immediate football future dependent on an upcoming court ruling in Mississippi. The decision, confirmed on Wednesday, by ESPN’s Pete Thamel, upholds the NCAA’s original denial issued on January 9 by the athletics eligibility staff. Chambliss […]

The Atlanta Falcons are spotlighting the impact of HBCUs during Black History Month, honoring wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge for his HBCU background and journey to the NFL. The recognition celebrates Hodge’s path through Black college football while underscoring the vital role HBCUs continue to play in developing elite talent, leadership, and opportunity within professional sports. […]

The first episode of The Coach Vick Experience aired on BET tonight, and it’s certainly going to be an amazing experience. The show is beautifully shot, and the storytelling is masterful, peeling back the curtain on Michael Vick’s first year coaching at Norfolk State. While I expected to get answers to certain football questions about Norfolk State, […]

Ole Miss football faced a major setback late Wednesday night after a ruling reshaped the program’s outlook for the 2026 season. A decision tied to NCAA eligibility has introduced uncertainty around one of the Rebels’ most important pieces and could significantly impact their championship aspirations. The university learned that the NCAA Athletics Eligibility Subcommittee denied […]