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The Virginia Tech football team’s quarterback situation in 2024 was unstable, but the team is already looking forward to a more consistent season in 2025. As the team announced on social media on Friday, quarterbacks Kyron Drones and William ‘Pop’ Watson III will both return to the program in 2025 and not enter the transfer portal. Both Drones, […]

Ole Miss football is picking up a solid player from the transfer portal. The Rebels are getting a commitment from the top offensive lineman in the portal, per 247 Sports. That lineman is Arkansas transfer Patrick Kutas, who plays tackle. Kutas started for the Razorbacks the last two seasons. He visited Ole Miss in the […]

A Big Ten quarterback in the transfer portal is getting a lot of interest from other league schools. Michigan football and Wisconsin are interested in Maryland transfer Billy Edwards Jr., per 247 Sports. Edwards has a visit set up this coming weekend with Wisconsin. The quarterback threw for 2,881 yards and 15 touchdowns this year. […]

While Steve Sarkisian and the Texas football program have mostly avoided a quarterback controversy between starter Quinn Ewers and backup Arch Manning, the Longhorns seemingly won’t have to risk it another year. According to Texas football reporter Anwar Richardson, Ewers is set to declare for the NFL Draft after this season, which means Manning is […]

As it prepares for the College Football Playoff, Penn State football will host one of the top defensive linemen in the transfer portal. Head coach James Franklin had a successful eleventh year in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions went 11-2 and 8-1 in the Big Ten. As the No. 6 seed in the twelve-team playoff, […]

Memphis and West Virginia will square off in the second Bowl of the season. The teams will square off at Toyota Stadium in the Frisco Bowl. Memphis was 10-2 this season, finishing fourth in the AAC, while West Virginia barely got into the bowls with a 6-6 record and ninth-place finish in the Big 12. […]

Colorado football wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter won a major award Thursday night. Amid a competitive Heisman Trophy race ending on Saturday, the two-way player’s recent honor is an excellent indication of his chances for college football’s most prestigious award. Hunter has taken the college football world by storm alongside Colorado head coach Deion Sanders and quarterback […]

Miami (FL) football has two major events involving star quarterback Cam Ward still to come. The Heisman Trophy ceremony and the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Iowa State. Ward, however, claimed one major award Thursday. The Hurricanes star won the Davey O’Brien Award, with Brett McMurphy of The Action Network confirming the news. The hardware honors the […]

If you’re Florida State, the clock striking midnight on January 1 will symbolize something much-needed—a chance to start over. For head coach Mike Norvell, however, the New Year’s resolutions began weeks ago as he started reshaping his staff while bidding farewell to one of the worst seasons in Seminoles history. Florida State wrapped up the […]

Texas Tech football received some great news in the transfer portal recently. The Red Raiders are signing the No. 1 offensive tackle in the transfer portal. The move, along with the recent addition of safety Cole Wisniewski, are signs that head coach Joey McGuire’s team is on the rise. Texas Tech can now legitimately contend […]

Indiana football is a popular destination for talent now. More five or four-star prospects will view Bloomington as a potential landing spot. That includes transfer portal players seeking a new home. Head coach Curt Cignetti built his first Hoosiers team with predominantly transfers. But that approach fueled the 11-1 run and College Football Playoff appearance. […]

Thursday night was historic for North Carolina football when they officially announced Bill Belichick as their new head coach, giving him his first collegiate coaching opportunity. While Belichick may have overextended himself at times, he earned significant recognition for his regular appearances on ESPN, including spots on The Pat McAfee Show and the ManningCast alongside […]

Florida State is having an unsatisfying holiday season for the second straight year, albeit for much different reasons. The College Football Playoff selection committee spoiled the Seminoles’ 2023 campaign by leaving the then-undefeated team out of the field of four. Now, Mike Norvell is contending with significant roster turnover following a brutal 2-10 showing in […]

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy has hired a new offensive coordinator after a very disappointing season in Stillwater. The Cowboys opened the season 3-0 and were ranked as high as No. 13 in the country. Unfortunately, the program closed the season, losing nine straight games and not winning a single game in the Big […]

Oregon football is entering the first-ever College Football Playoffs as the top contender. Meanwhile, one assistant under head coach Dan Lanning is his own favorite to win a new coaching role. Ducks running backs coach Ra’Shaad Samples has Sam Houston State in the mix. Samples reportedly is the frontrunner for the Bearkats’ opening now, per […]

Under first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer, who was fresh off of a National Championship Game appearance with Washington last season, the Alabama Crimson Tide finished the 2024 regular season with a 9-3 record. Down to the wire, the Tide were in the mix for a College Football Playoff berth, but on Selection Sunday, the SMU […]

SMU football has established new momentum heading into its historic first College Football Playoff appearance. The Mustangs locked in a key assistant for years to come. Defensive coordinator Scott Symons agreed to a multi-year contract, per ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel Thursday. The move comes nine days before SMU takes on Penn State in […]

The Georgia football program is currently preparing for its Sugar Bowl matchup vs either Indiana or Notre Dame following their thrilling win over Texas in the SEC Championship. Georgia is expected to be without quarterback Carson Beck for at least the first round of the playoffs after he sustained an injury at the end of […]

The Nebraska football program is looking to make moves in the college football transfer portal. However, Nebraska is losing some players to the transfer portal as well. On Thursday, the transfer portal was Nebraska’s friend, though, as the team received a commitment from Williams Nwaneri, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. “BREAKING: Missouri True Freshman Transfer […]

When Florida International University began its 2024 head coaching search, they were looking for the ultimate winner, and Willie Simmons is just that. The FIU Panthers announced their hiring of Simmons on December 7th, shortly after the end of the CFB regular season. Simmons’ hire comes as a splash move for a football program that […]

Nic Anderson could catch the attention of multiple teams in the transfer portal.

Oklahoma football witnessed some 2024 Sooners added to the transfer portal Thursday. OU and head coach Brent Venables lost not one, but three different players to portal entries all in a matter of minutes. Wide receiver Brenen Thompson emerged as the first entry out of Norman, per 247Sports reporter Chris Hummer at 12:39 p.m. PT. […]

The College Football Transfer Portal is in full effect, as several hundreds of players have already entered as of Thursday afternoon. Day by day, that number will grow larger, likely eclipsing the 3,000+ players who were in the transfer portal between the end of the 2023 season and the beginning of the 2024 season. By […]

Although Bill Belichick is the newest head coach for North Carolina football, there’s an interesting caveat for him if he desires to make an NFL return. USA Today reporter Steve Berkowitz broke down what Belichick will receive regarding his salary. He has a five-year, $10 million deal with some incentives inside. Belichick has $10 million […]

As many expected, the Texas Longhorns are back in the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive year. Last season, Texas reached the four-team playoff, and this year, in the new 12-team format, they enter as the fifth seed, hosting a first-round home game against 12th-seeded Clemson (10-3). The Longhorns had hoped to secure a […]

As the 2025 NFL Draft creeps closer with each day that passes, Arizona football star and one of the top receivers across the nation— Tetairoa McMillan— officially declared to make the next step in his football journey, per Jason Scheer on X. Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has officially declared for the NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/VxHzyCT1vV […]

Bill Belichick’s hiring at UNC has sparked widespread discussions in the sports world, but few takes are as unique as Stephen A. Smith’s perspective on his anticipated arrival with the Tar Heels. On the latest edition of First Take ffollowing Belichick’s hire to UNC, Smith said that the job was beneath him. “I do think […]

On Wednesday, Bill Belichick shocked the football world by agreeing to become the next head coach for North Carolina football, two years after his tenure with the New England Patriots came to an end. Belichick is widely considered to be one of the, if not the greatest coach in the history of the sport, making […]

North Carolina football will undergo a roster makeover soon now that Bill Belichick is in place. The newest Tar Heels head coach looks bound to hit the transfer portal to fill out his first UNC roster. However, Belichick already received some mixed transfer portal news Thursday. Wide receiver Kobe Paysour entered the portal, he told […]

North Carolina football made one of the most surprising moves, hiring NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick to be their next head coach of the program. Everyone seems to be excited about the move, including Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. On Instagram, Hudson showed her approval for the move, writing “We are onto Chapel Hill!!!” After taking the […]

The Texas football team is preparing for the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns begin the newly expanded tournament with a matchup against Clemson on December 21 in Austin in a 5-12 matchup. On top of that, the college football transfer portal is swirling and Early Signing Day came and went, so there has been a […]

It’s been over 24 hours since Bill Belichick accepted the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina, and it still does not yet feel totally real. The 72-year-old Belichick taking over for an established NCAA powerhouse would’ve been a big enough surprise, but if you squint your eyes hard enough, you could probably […]

Colorado football is lucky to have Travis Hunter in the program. The sensational wide receiver and cornerback is arguably the best player in college football. He has already won the Paul Hornung Award and has received an endorsement deal from Adidas. Now Hunter has won another major award as he continues to add to his […]

Coach Bill Belichick’s foray in college football brought responses from basketball legend Rick Pitino and boisterous football personality Deion Sanders. And Belichick flat-out denied any likelihood he would ditch North Carolina for a return to the NFL, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “Will Bill Belichick leave for the NFL if he […]

North Carolina football is wasting little time in getting rolling under Bill Belichick. Now that the eight-time Super Bowl winner is in place, Belichick didn’t take long to announce his first coaching hire. Addressing reporters one day his stunning hire, Belichick has his first assistant coach in place, per ESPN’s Andrea Adelson. “Bill Belichick says […]

As the news confirms, Bill Belichick will be the next coach of North Carolina football. After succeeding Mack Brown, he’ll be the oldest coach in college football. Despite any doubts or criticisms about the move, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is one of those who embraces the move. He spoke about the move and […]

This isn’t an alternate universe—the news is real. Bill Belichick is officially the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football team. And no matter how many times it’s said or written, it’s a headline that will feel surreal for quite some time. UNC agreed to a three-year deal with the 72-year-old NFL legend, […]

Over six-plus seasons as the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, head coach Ryan Day has accumulated a 66-10 record. At first glance, any fanbase would sign up for a .868 winning percentage over a half-decade-long span, but four losses in a row to the hated Michigan Wolverines and the inability to bring a National […]

New North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick dropped a hilarious response when asked about why he wants to keep coaching. “It beats working,” Belichick said, via Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports. The former New England Patriots head coach is likely referring to a sentiment echoed throughout society. If you love what you do, then […]