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Northern Illinois looks to cap their season with a Famous Idaho Potato Bowl victory as they face Fresno State. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Northern Illinois-Fresno State prediction and pick. Northern Illinois-Fresno State Last Game – Matchup History Northern Illinois is 7-5 on the year, opening the season […]

NFL legend Rob Gronkowski has watched college football change drastically from his Arizona football days. The words “name, image, and likeness” never lined up together when he was with the Wildcats. The transfer portal never existed either. “Gronk” sounded off on the new era of CFB Wednesday evening ahead of the L.A. Bowl — which […]

The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff is almost here. The regular season is done, conference champions have been crowned, and the field is set. This is a major change in college football that fans have been excited about, and on December 20th, the playoff will get underway. Things will start with first-round games being on […]

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti’s only loss comes against Ohio State this season. On the Pat McAfee Show, Cignetti detailed the main error they made in their loss in Columbus. “We didn’t handle the crowd noise very well and had some communication breakdowns in pass protection,” Cignetti said. “We couldn’t play offense for a while […]

Two 6-6 teams take the field as Coastal Carolina faces UTSA at the Myrtle Beach Bowl. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Coastal Carolina-UTSA prediction and pick. Coastal Carolina-UTSA Last Game – Matchup History Coastal Carolina comes into the game at 6-6 on the year. They opened up the […]

Lawrence Taylor emerged as one of the greatest, if not the greatest defensive player in NFL history under Bill Belichick’s coaching when he was the defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells with the New York Giants, and now the two are tied together again, as Belichick is now the head coach of the North Carolina football […]

As Johntay Cook is still taking visits from teams after entering the transfer portal, his chances of joining Colorado football may have increased. The Buffaloes landed a commitment from Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter recently, as he becomes a leading contender to replace Shedeur Sanders. Cooks posted the picture of Salter’s commitment and responded by saying, […]

As Dan Lanning and the Oregon Football program prepare for the College Football Playoff that approaches, they are hitting the transfer portal to set themselves up for long-term success as well, securing two quality pieces to join the squad for 2025. On Wednesday afternoon, Oregon football secured offensive tackle Alex Harkey, a transfer from Texas […]

The USC football program just got an upgrade at running back, as they landed a 1,000-yard rusher from New Mexico, Eli Sanders, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Sanders hit the transfer portal in early December. The former Lobo running back ran for 1,063 yards at New Mexico last year after transferring from Iowa State. Not […]

Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron likely would not be considered a big fan of former Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold, who is joining the Auburn football program next season. When discussing NIL deals of some of the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal around college football on McCready & Siskey, McCarron was told that Arnold, who […]

The Ohio State football program is currently preparing for its upcoming playoff matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday evening. The Buckeyes reached this point despite a rough loss to the Michigan Wolverines to end the regular season, one that made the seat even hotter for head coach Ryan Day if he isn’t able to […]

Ryan Day’s position as Ohio State football coach would appear to be in question, especially if the Buckeyes fall short Saturday vs. Tennessee, and if Day is ousted, a former OSU player may be returning to Columbus to replace him: ex-Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. After a fourth consecutive loss to archrival Michigan late […]

Colorado football has lost one of their key veterans, as safety Trevor Woods has entered the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. He has 167 career tackles, seven pass deflections, three forced fumbles and three interceptions. During his senior year, he battled injuries and was only able to play in four games. […]

UPDATE: Oklahoma football has officially landed John Mateer from Washington State, according to Hayes Fawcett. After Jackson Arnold left Oklahoma football, the Sooners have found possibly their next two guys in quarterback John Mateer and wide receiver Javonnie Gibson. The Washington State signal-caller is the number one quarterback in the portal and the number one […]

As Colorado football star Shedeur Sanders takes his talents to the NFL, head coach Deion Sanders has possibly found his replacement via the transfer portal in Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter, according to Matt Zenitz. The Colorado football team has lost a four-star signal-caller through the portal but gained a player who looks to fill in […]

Shannon Sharpe didn’t mince words when addressing the controversy surrounding Travis Hunter and his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, per AthlonSports. Since Hunter’s Heisman Trophy win, Lenee has faced intense scrutiny due to videos that triggered criticism of her behavior. Hunter defended Lenee during a Twitch livestream, telling critics to stay out of his personal life and […]

Even with Miami football quarterback Cam Ward soon to declare for the NFL Draft, the Hurricanes landed a star, former LSU football wide receiver, CJ Daniels, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.com. He has 148 receptions for 2,434 yards & 21 touchdowns in his college career. Daniels entered the transfer portal from LSU after their […]

The college football transfer portal continues to shift rapidly in less than two weeks after it first opened. While teams are preparing for bowl games and the College Football Playoff, the portal is still going on, which has sparked controversy on the timing of the college football calendar. Nonetheless, teams are still working hard on […]

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick played in the NFL for 13 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers. On Tuesday, Vick was hired as the head football coach at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. As a native of the area, he will be right at home. Vick made […]

Michael Penix Jr.’s net worth is $1.2 million. Penix is the new starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons after they drafted him eighth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft despite having signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract. Penix, the quarterback out of Washington, was one of the best signal-callers in one of […]

After Dave Clawson stepped down from Wake Forest football, they immediately found their replacement, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Former Washington State head coach Jake Dickert will replace Clawson in Winston-Salem as the Demon Deacons’ next head coach. Dickert helped lead the Cougars to an 8-4 record and the 11th-best offense in the country. As […]

Bowl season is officially underway in college football and the chaos is already in full swing. There are already a few bowl games that have been finished up, but No. 25 Memphis and West Virginia really got fans into the swing of the postseason on Tuesday night. After Memphis controlled most of the game and […]

The transfer portal opened up on December 9th, and the Michigan football team has lost some talent since then. Most of the players that the Wolverines have lost were in backup positions this past season, but they did lose their top wide receiver, Tyler Morris. Tyler Morris is entering the transfer portal after being the […]

A big name hit the transfer portal on Wednesday as USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch entered his name. Branch is one of the most explosive playmakers in the country, and he makes plays on special teams as well. Branch is already getting a lot of attention, and the Michigan football team has been dubbed a […]

Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko made an honest request amid a chaotic transfer portal season. The NCAA set new rules for this year, opening the portal on December 9th and closing it on December 28th. These restrictions ushered in chaos for many programs and student-athletes. Plenty of teams are having to prioritize recruiting prospective transfers […]

The Nebraska football team has usually started their offseason at this point, but the Cornhuskers are going bowling for the first time since 2016. Still, Nebraska has started offseason work as the transfer portal is open. Year two for head coach Matt Rhule in Lincoln didn’t go as well as Cornhuskers fans hoped, but it […]

After weeks of speculation, Michael Vick issued his first statement after becoming head coach of Norfolk State University. The Virginia native confirmed the news on his Facebook page, announcing he is the new coach of the Spartans. He also shared his excitement about the opportunity to lead the program. “It’s an honor to announce that […]

After an up-and-down season that saw it operate in the shadows for most of the fall, Clemson football is back in the College Football Playoff. Dabo Swinney and company are back on top of the ACC and earned the final automatic berth into the 12-team bracket, marking the first time that they have played in […]

As the Purdue football program looks to move ahead under new head coach Barry Odom, building out the right staff is of utmost importance. Well, one key position has now been filled, as Odom has tapped current USC Trojans offensive coordinator Josh Henson to take the same role with the Boilermakers. Henson, who was Odom’s […]

LSU football has earned a huge win in the transfer portal. Former Oklahoma wide receiver Nic Anderson has announced his commitment to join the Tigers in 2025. Anderson missed all of last season because of injury, but was one of the top wideouts in the portal. Anderson has racked up 38 catches for 798 yards […]

Alabama football added an ex-Florida defender in the transfer portal on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide are about to finish a trying first year under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Alabama was the last team left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff and instead will try to win its tenth game of the season against Michigan […]

Sacramento State lost out in the Michael Vick sweepstakes, as he’s set to become the head coach of Norfolk State but they have brought on another promising coaching candidate. Per a report by CBS Sports writer Cameron Salerno, the Hornets are set to hire UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion as the next head coach. Marion […]

Washington football head coach Jedd Fisch just finished up his first regular season as the head coach of the Huskies, and it is already time to start focusing on next year as the transfer portal is open. Washington still has one more game this season as they will take on Louisville in the Sun Bowl, […]

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 […]