NCAA Football Articles - Page 35

Utah head football coach Kyle Whittingham made headlines after the Utes head coach said he’s stepping down as the team’s coach. However, although Whittingham is stepping down at Utah, he hasn’t ruled out a return to coaching someday, either. “I don’t know if it’s ever out of your system,” Whittingham said in his first media […]

As Vanderbilt football star Diego Pavia was up for the Heisman Trophy this season, he would ultimately lose out on it to Indiana Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza. There’s no denying that the Vanderbilt football quarterback’s reaction was a fiery one, a moment that garnered the reaction of head coach Clark Lea. On social media, Pavia […]

Fresh off an ACC Championship, Duke is set to run it back in the 2026 college football season. The Blue Devils managed to keep Manny Diaz through the head coaching carousel and received even better news with star quarterback Darian Mensah returning to the team. Mensah, a redshirt sophomore, briefly explored the possibility of entering […]

An 11-year-old boy just proved that sometimes it truly does “just mean more” in the SEC. The unnamed child, who was visibly a Georgia football fan, went viral for his blatant refusal to sing the Tennessee fight song, ‘Rocky Top,’ during an organized performance. While the rest of his peers sang the song for a […]

For the first time since 2004, Kyle Whittingham does not know what his next step will be. Many assumed the 66-year-old would be retiring after stepping down as head coach at Utah, but he instead views himself as a “free agent” in the college football transfer portal. Whittingham, who has been coaching since 1985, does […]

The Texas football program is stoked to have Arch Manning back for the 2026 season. Manning could have declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, and likely would have been the No. 1 overall pick. Instead, he heads back to the Longhorns for another championship run. It seems Manning is willing to do whatever it takes […]

Another year, another lost season for the New York Giants, whose focus has been on the 2026 NFL Draft since November. The pre-draft process is still a couple of months away, but the Giants’ front office still needs to keep a close eye on the 2025-2026 College Football Playoffs. Assuming Joe Schoen does not lose […]

Legendary head coach Urban Meyer reached the pinnacle of his sport by guiding Florida and Ohio State through what are arguably the two most demanding conferences in the country, so he is not going to have much sympathy for Group of Five teams. The three-time national champion does not believe James Madison should have a […]

There is a highly coveted job to be filled in Ann Arbor following the controversial ending of Sherrone Moore’s stint as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football program. As such, several names have been linked to that gig, including none other than Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham. Although Dillingham had already addressed […]

After a memorable senior year in Baton Rouge, LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported on Thursday night. Moving from Virginia Tech to LSU for his final year, Delane proved himself as one of the nation’s elite defensive backs, earning unanimous All-America honors and putting himself […]

The transfer portal chaos is officially underway, and Indiana football is reportedly right in the thick of it for one of the biggest names on the market. According to 247Sports and CBS Sports reporter Chris Hummer, Indiana is an “early school to watch” for TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, who officially announced his intention to transfer […]

Grambling State pulled off a huge win in the Chris Paul HBCU Classic, putting up a dominant performance in their out-of-conference matchup against reigning MEAC Champions Norfolk State. Although the Spartans’ roster has undergone a few changes since their championship season last year, they still remain among the best programs in HBCU basketball. But, Crarey […]

Texas A&M football enters unfamiliar territory even inside Kyle Field. The Aggies will taste the College Football Playoff atmosphere for the first time ever. But so are the Miami Hurricanes. Both kickoff the second-ever 12-team CFP this weekend. A&M is the favorite, but only slightly at 3.5-points. Although Aggies head coach Mike Elko knows his […]

Nick Saban might have traded his headset for a microphone, but the legendary former coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide is still making waves in the SEC. In a recent appearance, Saban didn’t hold back when discussing one of the most hostile environments in college football: Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. While acknowledging the venue’s reputation, […]

No. 8 Oklahoma is preparing to take on No.9 Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoffs on Friday. At the same time, they are wrestling with injuries to notable players.  Among those is starting QB John Mateer, who is battling a thumb injury. Additionally, their starting center, Jake Maikkula, has been downgraded […]

Colorado football ushers in a new offense soon following a big Deion Sanders hire. The move comes after removing Pat Shurmur. But the Buffaloes lose their interim play-caller in the process — who’s off to Nevada. Bret Bartolone is taking the offensive coordinator position for the Mountain West Conference university, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports […]

The college football transfer portal window opens on January 2, 2026. There should be plenty of solid players around the nation available, as teams will try to sign as many transfers as possible. Any program seeking an upgrade at quarterback is going to be excited once the window opens, as it appears Josh Hoover is […]

Miami (FL) football is carrying the Atlantic Coast Conference on its back, despite not winning the ACC. Duke claims conference glory, yet Mario Cristobal never wavered from his belief Miami would earn a playoff bid. Now Texas A&M and an electric Kyle Field await the Hurricanes for their College Football Playoff opener. Miami is the […]

The 2025 Purdue football season was a disaster. The Boilermakers won their first two games, then lost 10 straight to close out the year. It was a bad first season for Barry Odom after he came over from UNLV. The Boilermakers were in desperate need of a complete makeover, and when doing that, there were […]

Indiana football secured another cornerstone of its continued rise Thursday, finalizing a new three-year contract extension with offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan. The move reinforces head coach Curt Cignetti’s commitment to staff continuity as the Hoosiers prepare for their second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance. The Hoosiers moved swiftly to secure Shanahan amid growing national interest […]

Oregon football returns to the College Football Playoff spotlight for the second straight year. This time Dan Lanning and the Ducks have one of the Cinderella teams in James Madison on deck. JMU is a massive underdog here — entering Autzen Stadium with the Ducks favored by nearly 22 points. It’s also the first time […]

With the College Football Playoff getting ready to kick off, there has been a lot of discussion about the field and who belongs in it. The debate started with Notre Dame being snubbed, but then moved on to the fact that James Madison and Tulane both got in from the Group of Five conferences. There […]

Marshall Faulk is working to build his coaching staff at Southern University and is making some big moves. Faulk wanted no expense spared on the staff around him, as he negotiated an assistant salary budget pool of $950,000 in his contract, per a report by WRBZ. First, Faulk is reuniting with an old teammate from […]

Two weeks after placing head football coach Brian Smith on indefinite leave, Ohio fired him with cause on Wednesday. It has since been reported that the 45-year-old was relieved of his duties after just one year due to allegedly having an intimate relationship with an undergraduate student. The Bobcats noted in their initial statement that […]

College football teams around the nation are re-signing some of their key players to new NIL deals before the transfer portal officially opens in early January. The No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies managed to bring back one of their top wide receivers, Mario Craver, after he agreed to sign a historic contract. Reports indicate that […]

Mark your calendars and start getting your fits together—because North Carolina A&T State University is about to shut it all the way down. The university will celebrate the 100th edition of its iconic homecoming, better known as the Greatest Homecoming On Earth (GHOE), during Halloween weekend next year. The centennial milestone promises a historic mix of nostalgia and next-level celebration, […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian is revamping his staff with past Southeastern Conference rivals. Sarkisian already grabbed Florida associate head coach Jabbar Juluke to lead the running backs. But now he’s bringing in a former SEC head coach via Georgia — who happens to have Texas ties. Will Muschamp is leaving the Bulldogs and […]

This offseason has seen one of the most fervent coaching carousels in recent memory in HBCU football and Howard University appears close to finding its next head football coach. The Bison head coaching job became open after longtime head coach Larry Scott departed the program to join Auburn as tight ends coach. Now, per prominent […]

The Colorado Buffaloes saw another offseason roster shift Thursday as defensive lineman Brandon Davis-Swain announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The move marks another notable departure for Colorado football as the program continues to navigate the aftermath of a difficult 3-9 2025 season. Colorado confirmed the change shortly after the regular season […]

The 2025 College Football Playoff field is set. We have the final 12-team field, and it includes some great teams. The selection process was not without controversy, with Notre Dame being left out and two Group of Five teams making it. However, the field we have is littered with talent, and many different teams could […]

It is a rematch of an earlier season contest as Tulane visits Ole Miss in the first round of the College Football Playoff. As Tulane looks to pull the upset in the first round, it is time to make three bold predictions on the game. Tulane has a new head coach as Jon Sumrall has […]

Recently, Lane Kiffin shook up the college football world when he decided to depart Ole Miss and take the head coaching job with the LSU football program. Kiffin is hoping to turn the Tigers around after a few years of being out of legit contention for a college football playoff berth. During his time in […]

Ohio State football has been on an incredible run in the past two seasons. They won the National Championship in 2024 and are the second seed in the College Football Playoff this season. The Buckeyes have also had great play from the receiver position, with junior Carnell Tate and true sophomore Jeremiah Smith. They will […]

The 2025 Missouri football season was a solid one, considering some of the injuries that the Tigers dealt with, mainly at quarterback. They finished with an 8-4 record and are playing Virginia in the Gator Bowl. Before the game kicked off, Beau Pribula announced his intention to transfer from Missouri following his leg injury, so […]

It was a disappointing season for Kansas State, as they finished 6-6 with a 5-4 record in conference play. While bowl eligible, Kansas State declined a bowl invite and will also have a new head coach next season. As part of all of this, Kansas State has seen players enter the College Football Transfer Portal. One of […]

Just a day after dropping out of the Alabama lieutenant governor race, former Crimson Tide football star AJ McCarron has revealed his new job. On Thursday, Dec. 18, it was revealed that McCarron would be taking the reins as the next head coach of the Birmingham Stallions, marking his return to Alabama football. TAKING THE […]

The College Football Playoff bracket has never been as disputed as it is in 2025, with two Group of Five programs and a three-loss team in Alabama making the cut. However, through the chaos, coaches are still doubting Ole Miss and Alabama more than any other team in the field. The majority of coaches were […]

The Oklahoma Sooners’ preparation for the College Football Playoff included encouraging news regarding quarterback John Mateer. The Sooners used the extended break between the end of the regular season and the CFP to focus on recovery and game planning for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and all eyes have been on Mateer. The 21-year-old injured his throwing […]

2025 was a disastrous season for Penn State football. The Nittany Lions came into the year with massive expectations, with fans expecting a run to the College Football Playoff. After all, Penn State returned a large part of a core that went all the way to the semifinals in 2024, coming within a few plays […]