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The Penn State Nittany Lions will be without its most productive offensive player for the Pinstripe Bowl in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium, as senior running back Kaytron Allen will not play vs. the Clemson Tigers this afternoon. Allen, the Nittany Lions’ all-time leading rusher, had been listed as questionable throughout the week, leaving his […]

The Florida State football program could have its new leader soon. Within days of losing general manager Darrick Yray, the Seminoles are expected to replace him with former executive John Garrett. Garrett, 60, is currently the general manager of player personnel at Duke, a position he has held since 2023. He is now returning to […]

The Oklahoma Sooners’ defensive backfield will see an early offseason change as true freshman safety Marcus Wimberly has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. The Bauxite, Arkansas native, a four-star recruit in the 2025 class, confirmed his decision Friday night by sharing a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett on X (formerly Twitter), tagging his father and […]

UTSA football’s remarkable rise under head coach Jeff Traylor reached another memorable milestone Friday night, and this one came with a celebratory twist. After the Roadrunners capped off the 2025 season with a dominant ServPro First Responder Bowl victory against FIU Panthers, Traylor attempted and failed to escape the traditional postgame Gatorade bath, creating a […]

The future of one of college football’s most iconic rivalries has become a flashpoint across the sport, and USC Trojans legendary quarterback Carson Palmer is not hiding his frustration. With USC and Notre Dame Fighting Irish unable to agree on scheduling terms beyond 2025, the annual matchup is officially on pause, ending a tradition that […]

Kyle Whittingham’s long and influential chapter at Utah Utes officially came to a close, as the veteran coach accepted the head coaching job at Michigan Wolverines, and both programs released statements clarifying the transition. The program’s athletic director, Mark Harlan, publicly acknowledged Whittingham’s impact while confirming the university’s cooperation in allowing him to depart immediately. […]

Michigan football officially turned the page on a turbulent offseason by naming Kyle Whittingham its next head coach, and the veteran coach wasted little time addressing the significance of the move. After weeks of speculation following his decision to step down at Utah Utes, Whittingham publicly embraced the challenge awaiting him in Ann Arbor. “Michigan […]

After a period of uncertainty, the Michigan Wolverines hired seasoned Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham as their 22nd leader on Friday. Much of the discussion surrounding the hire has focused on the specifics of Whittingham’s contract, especially the guaranteed portion. Whittingham signed a five-year contract with Michigan that averages $8.2 million per season, totaling […]

Utah football is officially entering a new era, and the transition will begin before the Utes take the field in the Las Vegas Bowl. Longtime head coach Kyle Whittingham will not coach Utah against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, choosing instead to immediately begin his tenure as Michigan’s next head coach following his surprise hiring. The news […]

Oregon Ducks’ College Football Playoff run took a minor but notable roster hit just after Christmas, as reserve offensive lineman Lipe Moala decided to explore new opportunities elsewhere. The timing stood out, coming in the middle of a postseason push, but it also highlighted the depth and competition that currently define the Ducks’ program. “Oregon […]

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have achieved a unique feat following their 20-17 win over the New Mexico Lobos in the Rate Bowl on Friday night. Going into the matchup, the Golden Gophers have won eight straight bowl games. It stood out as one of the longest streaks in all of college football, showing how consistent […]

The New Mexico Lobos got to enjoy a historic kick return touchdown during their matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Rate Bowl on Friday night. Going into the matchup, New Mexico stood out as one of the best teams in the Mountain West Conference. They had an excellent campaign as they secured bowl […]

The Minnesota Golden Gophers saved their best for overtime in their meeting with New Mexico in the Rate Bowl in Phoenix. Jalen Smith brought the Gophers and head coach P.J. Fleck a 20-17 victory with his diving catch in the end zone. MINNESOTA WALKS OFF THE RATE BOWL ON A GAME-WINNING TD 🤯 THE GOLDEN […]

LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin is going viral this holiday season for a reason that has nothing to do with play-calling or recruiting. Instead, it’s a lighthearted grocery store moment that has fans laughing across social media. The viral clip shared on X, formerly Twitter, by Suzie Rizzio, who posted a video showing Kiffin […]

Dave Portnoy is always going to pour it on thick when it comes to the University of Michigan. The man pontificates on the Wolverines like no other, which is a big reason why FOX Sports is now in business with Barstool Sports. But he is turning it up a notch following the news that Kyle […]

Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown will remain with the Gators, announcing his return for the 2026 season following a highly productive true freshman campaign in 2025. Brown revealed his decision on Friday through Florida Victorious, Florida’s primary Name, Image and Likeness partner, while also confirming a new NIL agreement with the program. “I’m extremely excited,” […]

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes lost an offensive weapon in the running back position, seeing Dallan Hayden put his name in the transfer portal. Hayden made the decision to enter the portal on Friday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, he has one year of eligibility remaining in his collegiate career. […]

One of the biggest jobs in all of college football is the head coaching position at Michigan. The Michigan football program is two years removed from winning a national championship, but has been mired in scandal recently. Sherrone Moore was named Jim Harbaugh’s successor but was fired for cause after a relationship with a football […]

The 2025 UNLV football season was a great one. New head coach Dan Mullen came to Las Vegas and, in his first season, won 10 games and made the Mountain West Championship game. A massive key behind the Rebels’ success was how well this offense played under Mullen. They had the skill and talent to […]

The college football transfer portal received a captivating new addition on Friday in James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III. The veteran joins an intriguing portal class after a first-round loss to Oregon in the College Football Playoffs. Although the Dukes suffered a 17-point beatdown from the Ducks, Barnett proved to a number of people that […]

The 2025 Ole Miss season was great on the field. The Rebels finished 11-1 and got a spot in the College Football Playoff. However, their season showed cracks off the field with Lane Kiffin leaving for the LSU job before Ole Miss could finish their season. The Rebels hired defensive coordinator Pete Golding as head […]

After two weeks of chaos since firing Sherrone Moore, Michigan might finally have its next head football coach pinned down. The Wolverines are bringing in former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham on a five-year deal to be their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Whittingham emerged as a late candidate after most of […]

Everyone is in agreement that the Texas offense requires a tune-up in 2026, but there was debate about if personnel changes were needed or if scheming adjustments would suffice. Well, it has become clear by now that the Longhorns’ roster will be quite different next season. They will have almost an entirely new backfield following […]

At the beginning of December, Ohio football coach Brian Smith was placed on indefinite leave, with reports later revealing that Smith was fired due to “serious professional misconduct” after a relationship with an undergrad student. As the Ohio football team prepared for the Frisco Bowl, it named defensive coordinator John Hauser as the interim coach, […]

With the college football season starting to wind down, there is one head coaching search still going. That would be in Ann Arbor, where Michigan football still has not found the next man to lead the Wolverines after the firing of Sherrone Moore. Now, they may be closing in on a candidate. Former Utah head […]

It wouldn’t be Christmas in the SEC without a little petty rivalry drama, and naturally, Lane Kiffin is right in the middle of it. The new LSU Tigers head coach, who recently departed Oxford for Baton Rouge in a move that set the college football world on fire, found himself tagged in a viral X […]

South Carolina football received the early Christmas present with LaNorris Sellers announcing his return. His top target announced his return too three days after Sellers decided to run it back. Top wide receiver target Nyck Harbor announced he’s returning. He also sent a “run it back” message like his QB. Merry Christmas From 🎱 pic.twitter.com/R8Nyh7TEn8 […]

The USC Trojans football team faces another offseason turning point as running back Eli Sanders informed the program of his intentions to enter the 2026 NFL draft. The fifth-year senior back’s departure reshapes the roster. The running back made a definitive decision that impacts depth, recruiting priorities, and the Trojans’ immediate future. Sanders officially declared […]

Ole Miss is still active in the 2025-2026 College Football Playoffs, but many are already keeping an eye on their offseason quarterback situation. Trinidad Chambliss’ pursuit of an additional year of NCAA eligibility has quickly become one of the biggest storylines of the offseason, particularly with the 23-year-old also potentially eyeing the 2026 NFL Draft. […]

Interest from NFL teams in Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is expanding, and it is not only the New York Giants, who are tied-at-2-13 for the league-worst record, interested in the 39-year-old’s services. The Giants fired Brian Daboll after the 24-20 Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears. While New York was the first […]

Hawaii football looked dead on the island and in front of its home crowd. California even watched Jacob De Jesus hit a backflip for the first touchdown, then raced to a 21-0 lead at the Hawaii Bowl. But the Rainbow Warriors sparked the most online postgame reactions — thanks to an epic comeback. Starting quarterback […]

California football and Hawaii became the Christmas Eve entertainment on the gridiron. Even during a time Cal builds its first Tosh Lupoi led coaching staff. Except a Golden Bears wide receiver delivered the most electrifying moment — on a backflip. Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele returned to his native state for the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. “JKS” […]

The future of one of college football’s most iconic rivalries remains uncertain, and former USC Trojans’ field general and Heisman winner Matt Leinart has stepped into the conversation with a strong defense of his alma mater’s position. USC and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, longtime rivals dating back to World War II, currently have no games […]

The Michigan football program has been thrown into chaos after Sherrone Moore was unexpectedly fired. Moore was fired for cause over an alleged relationship he had with a football staffer. As Moore’s behavior became more and more erratic, rumors of the affair started to swirl around the building. That scrutiny seemed to be there, but […]

The 2025 Michigan football season was a solid one on the field, with the Wolverines finishing with a 9-3 record; however, it quickly unraveled off the field. Sherrone Moore was fired for cause over an alleged relationship with a football staffer. Since the firing, more stories have continued to emerge from Moore’s unraveling, and the […]

The Alabama football program is currently gearing up for their Rose Bowl matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. The Crimson Tide are coming off a huge win against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first round of the playoffs, rallying from an early 17-point deficit to get the victory in relatively […]

It has been nearly two weeks since Michigan fired Sherrone Moore in the middle of another scandal for the program. Biff Poggi has made his case to have the interim tag removed from his title. Regardless, soon-to-be former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham remains a name that frequently surfaces as a potential candidate to fill […]

Head coach Matt Campbell’s first Penn State football team staff build is starting to look like a direct extension of what he trusted at Iowa State, with reports indicating he’s bringing offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser, offensive line coach Ryan Clanton, and secondary coach Deon Broomfield to State College as the new regime moves quickly to […]

Oregon football team just locked in a major piece of its 2026 foundation, with starting center Iapani Laloulu announcing he’ll return next season right as the Ducks ramp up for the Orange Bowl against Texas Tech. Those moves keep a key leader in place up front and stabilize the offense beyond this playoff run. That […]