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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 […]

Texas A&M football is undergoing roster changes after falling to Miami 10-3 in the College Football Playoff. Star wide receiver KC Concepcion is the newest departure 48 hours after the first round loss. Concepcion won’t enter the College Football Transfer Portal for a second time, though. He instead declared for the NFL Draft Monday, with […]

North Carolina football endured a rigid start to the Bill Belichick era. The offseason already began with losing top defender Tyler Thompson to the College Football Transfer Portal. However, one key offensive performer is likely running it back in Chapel Hill in Gio Lopez. The quarterback Lopez is expected to remain with UNC, per college […]

If there is one thing Curt Cignetti enjoys almost as much as winning, it is keeping his opponents guessing. As Indiana football prepares for the biggest game in program history, a Rose Bowl showdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, Cignetti is refusing to tip his hand regarding his defensive […]

Oregon Ducks delivered a result that was both encouraging and unsettling in its College Football Playoff opener, and head coach Dan Lanning made that duality clear in his postgame assessment. The Ducks advanced, but not without exposing areas that will demand immediate attention heading into the quarterfinals. Speaking during his Monday afternoon press conference, Lanning […]

Oregon football entered College Football Playoff quarterfinal week with uncertainty surrounding one of its most productive offensive players—but optimism soon followed. As preparations for the matchup against Texas Tech intensified, head coach Dan Lanning provided encouraging news regarding freshman running back Jordon Davison, addressing a key storyline in the Ducks’ postseason outlook. Davison exited Oregon’s […]

Biff Poggi has never been one to mince words, and he certainly isn’t starting now. With Michigan football in a state of flux following the firing of Sherrone Moore, the interim head coach is making his case for the permanent job. On Monday, Poggi confirmed he has interviewed multiple times with athletic director Warde Manuel […]

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has spent the past several weeks navigating outside noise, speculation, and scrutiny, but his focus is now locked squarely on what lies ahead — a College Football Playoff quarterfinal showdown against undefeated No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl. Following Alabama’s dramatic first-round playoff victory over the […]

Ole Miss football enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinals with confidence, urgency, and perspective. As the Rebels prepare for a Sugar Bowl rematch vs. the Georgia Bulldogs, head coach Pete Golding addressed the challenge ahead following a decisive first-round victory vs. the Tulane Green Wave that extended Ole Miss’ postseason run and set up a […]

Texas Longhorns saw another key defensive piece move on Monday, as Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad announced he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. The decision comes shortly after Muhammad reportedly opted out of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, a move that initially sparked speculation about his future, and that speculation has now been confirmed. […]

The Tulane Green Wave sustained a loss in the running back room when Javin Gordon showed his intentions to enter the transfer portal after the team’s 2025 season ended. Gordon made the decision to put his name in the portal on Monday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Having been with the program since January, he […]

Division II HBCU football had a historic season this year, with Albany State’s run the regional final in the NCAA Division II Playoffs amid five HBCUs from the SIAC and CIAA making the field. But, Virginia Union Curtis Allen had perhaps the greatest accomplishment in Division II football this year as he became the first […]

Savannah State University has found its latest football coach after former head coach Aaron Kelton stepped down following theend of the season. The Tigers have named former Fayetteville State University defensive coordinator Thomas Howard as head coach, per a statement by the institution. “We are excited to welcome Coach Howard to Savannah State,” said Savannah […]

As the UCLA football program will now be led by Bob Chesney as the new head coach, some believe that massive changes will come with that. While the UCLA football team was led by quarterback Nico Iamaleava last season, the sophomore’s familiar face will stay around the program. According to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, […]

Over the weekend, the Alabama football program punched its ticket to the next round of the college football playoff with a resounding road win over the Oklahoma Sooners. Despite falling behind 17-0 early, Alabama stayed with it, and was able to exact revenge for its loss against the Sooners earlier this year in Tuscaloosa. The […]

Miami (FL) football will watch an abundance of Ohio State playmakers on film including Jeremiah Smith. The difference is, Mario Cristobal and company has Ryan Day to scrutinize too before their College Football Playoff showdown. Day left the offensive play-calling in the hands of Brian Hartline and Chip Kelly the past two seasons. The latter […]

The Miami Hurricanes are feeling good after squeaking by the Texas A&M Aggies in round one of the College Football Playoffs. Led by edge rusher Ruben Bain’s three-sack performance, the Hurricanes set up a pivotal matchup against the No. 2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on New Year’s Eve in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl.  Although Miami is […]

The 2025 Oregon football season continues after a big win this past weekend against James Madison. The Ducks advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals after beating James Madison 51-34. They are playing Texas Tech next in the quarterfinals at the Orange Bowl in Miami, and head coach Dan Lanning says he thinks it is […]

The Washington Huskies quietly put together a strong 2025 season. While Indiana’s resurgence, led by Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, stole headlines in the Big Ten, the Huskies accumulated a 9-4 record. The Huskies turned that success into a dominant 38-10 win vs. the Boise State Broncos in the LA Bowl. A big reason for Washington’s […]

The 2025 Michigan football season was solid on the field, but it quickly got overshadowed by all of the issues off it. Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore was fired for cause after he had an alleged affair with a football staffer. The situation only escalated with Moore’s arrest. Michigan is also still looking for a […]