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Conference realignment and expansion in college sports have become prominent in recent years with no sign of it slowing down any time soon. The Big 12, SEC and Big Ten all will have new members in 2023 and 2024 and the Big 12 is apparently looking toward adding more schools after Oklahoma and Texas leave […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day discussed the 12-team College Football Playoff that will be introduced in 2024, specifically with how teams will approach the season. Via “The Joel Klatt Show”: “I think so many of those games, one or two games could ruin your entire season right now the way we have it set […]

One day after Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald was fired amid allegations of hazing within the program, University president Michael Schill and athletic director Derrick Gragg met with the team. The players asked Schill about Fitzgerald’s firing and expressed their opinion about the next coach, according to On3. Schill admitted it was a mistake to […]

After Pat Fitzgerald said on Monday that he and his team are exploring their legal options to address his firing as Northwestern football head coach, his attorney Dan Webb commented more on the issue and slammed the university for its decision. Fitzgerald has been fired by the university amid the hazing, sexual misconduct and racism […]

The University of Georgia has sent a demand for the retraction of a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution article by investigative reporter Alan Judd that detailed allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence within UGA’s football program. The letter from UGA states that “none of the three examples support Mr. Judd’s claims” that the university rallies for […]

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum had a controversial take on Urban Meyer’s tenure with Ohio State football. While appearing on “The Matt Barrie Show,” Finebaum revealed that he believes Urban Meyer “underachieved” during his time as head coach for Ohio State, per Daniel Bates of The Spun. Finebaum said, “I would argue going back in time, […]

The college football recruitment cycle is never ending, even in the middle of the summer. Moreover, high school players have gotten more and more creative with commitment announcements. In one of the most creative commitment videos in recent memory, four-star Class of 2024 player Anelu Lafaele announced his destination and made Luke Fickell and the […]

The NFL Supplemental Draft is helpful for college football hopefuls to make a jump in the NFL. This is an opportunity for standouts to get a second chance at getting to live their dream in professional sports. Individuals like Jackson State football’s Malachi Wideman and Purdue football’s Milton Wright got that opportunity. Malachi Wideman and […]

Georgia football has been at the center of controversy for a few years now. The Bulldogs may be a great team on the field. However, it is their antics off it that make life hard for them. An uptick in speeding and road mishaps has been plaguing Coach Kirby Smart’s roster. He unveiled his internal […]

USC football, and also USC Baseball, is stoked to see dual-sport phenom Duce Robinson go undrafted in the 2023 MLB Draft. Lincoln Riley gets his 5-star tight end, and Andy Stankiewicz gets an elite outfielder without having to use a scholarship on him. Robinson is the No. 1 TE in the class of 2023 and […]

After Northwestern football fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald amid allegations of hazing, questions lingered around the future of the rest of the University’s coaching staff. The Wildcats ended any speculation, as they will be retaining their coaching and support staff for the 2023 season, sources told Adam Rittenberg of ESPN. Northwestern University athletic director Derrick […]

Northwestern football finds itself in unique circumstances following the firing of longtime head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald was fired on Monday after additional information regarding hazing incidents that occurred during his tenure as the Wildcats’ head coach came to light. Northwestern football faces difficult hire Having spent 17 seasons with the program, Fitzgerald’s departure marks […]

In the age of conference realignment, it has become standard practice to expect somewhat unforeseen conference switches by schools. But of all the moves that have taken place in recent years, none was as surprising as UCLA and USC leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten. The move sent the world of college football […]

The Northwestern football program has been in the headlines a ton with Pat Fizgerald’s hazing allegations. On Monday, he was fired as the coach of the program after nearly two decades, and now nobody knows what is next for the Wildcats. However, Bruce Feldman of The Athletic revealed a list of potential candidates, including a […]

Last year was just three wins for Butch Jones and Arkansas State Football. It is now time to continue our college football odds series with an Arkansas State football win total prediction and pick. Arkansas State was once the model for consistency in the Sun Belt. It started with Hugh Freeze in 2011, as they […]

anThe NIL debacle has long been on Capitol Hill. Notable figureheads like NCAA President Charlie Baker and Alabama football’s Nick Saban have promised to take action. While no concrete plan or resolution has been decided on, Ohio State football coach Ryan Day proposes a model similar to the NFL. Ohio State football has been a […]

Texas A&M football recruit Eric Karner is an imposing figure at 6-5, 220 lbs. 247Sports ranks the 4-star as the 20th-best tight end in the class of 2024 and compared him to Detroit Lions second-round draft pick Sam Laporta. The main reason for the Laporta comparison is that Karner plays like more of a big, […]

It’s about to get messier for the Northwestern Wildcats following the dismissal of Pat Fitzgerald from the team due to hazing allegations on the team. The school fired Fitzgerald as head coach of Northwestern football, but some players have also taken direct shots at University President Michael Schill and Athletic Director Derrick Gragg. “To zoom […]

Former Northwestern football head coach Pat Fitzgerald isn’t letting the university off the hook easily with his firing. After the Wildcats decided to part ways with Fitzgerald in light of the recent hazing scandal involving his program, the 48-year-old tactician released a statement sharing his intention to take legal action with regards to his dismissal. […]

As college football undergoes conference expansions, one team that will eventually need to find a conference home is Notre Dame football. While Notre Dame has affiliations with the Big Ten and ACC, the Fighting Irish officially remain an independent team. Being independent has been Notre Dame’s longstanding tradition, so if they do decide to join […]

Pat Fitzgerald was booted from Northwestern football after multiple alleged cases of hazing on the team. The Wildcats coach failed to act on his duty and regulate the players’ behavior off the field. Their administration is now on the hunt for a new coach as David Braun oversees the position for a while. Northwestern football […]

Northwestern football has officially fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald amid the hazing scandal that his program is involved in. Sure enough, plenty of Twitter users and college football fans are relieved with the decision, especially after several calls were made for the team to part ways with the controversial coach. Fitzgerald has been initially suspended […]

Pat Fitzgerald was fired as head coach of the Northwestern football program after allegations of hazing, and former NFL quarterback Danny Kanell put out two tweets regarding the situation that have received a lot of criticism, with one of them being right before Fitzgerald’s firing from the Northwestern football program was announced. “Something feels off […]

Following Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald’s firing Monday, Northwestern president Michael Schill released a public statement condemning the hazing scandal. “The decision comes after a difficult and complex evaluation of my original discipline decision imposed last week on Coach Fitzgerald for his failure to know and prevent significant hazing in the football program,” Schill said. […]

2024 4-star wide receiver David Washington out of Las Vegas Academy has committed to play for Kyle Whittingham and Utah football, according to 247Sports. Washington is the No. 2 ranked player in Nevada and is the No. 46 wide receiver in the country. Washington is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs. As a junior in high […]

The college football season hasn’t begun and the rookies from the 2023 NFL Draft have yet to make their respective debuts, yet eyeballs are starting to glance ahead to 2024, specifically the quarterback prospects. One of the more interesting signal-callers to watch is Texas football’s Quinn Ewers, a former 5-star recruit who seemed poised for […]

Northwestern football has fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald after disturbing details emerged on the hazing incidents and racism that allegedly occurred under his watch, sources told Matt Fortuna of The Athletic. Fitzgerald, the second-longest tenured head coach in the Big Ten, was initially suspended without pay for two weeks after attorney Maggie Hickey of the […]

Conference realignment has become arguably the biggest topic in college sports over the last two years. Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC, USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten and more moves have ushered in a new era of realignment, creating a radically changing landscape in college sports. Clemson football is one program in particular […]

Northwestern football head coach Pat Fitzgerald is facing concerning allegations from former players. Ex-Northwestern players recently accused Fitzgerald of enabling blatant racism, per Nicole Markus, Alyce Brown, and Cole Reynolds of The Daily Northwestern. “I didn’t feel like I could be anything other than white,” Ramon Diaz Jr, a Latino former player, said. “We never felt […]

Ohio State football is preparing for a big season after a disappointing finish to their 2022 campaign. As offseason programming is underway, head coach Ryan Day gave his thoughts on the targeting rule that caused so much controversy last year, via The Joel Klatt Show. Ryan Day discusses where he stands with the targeting rule […]

Conference realignment rumors have been arguably the biggest topic in college sports over the last two years, including Colorado Football, and it’s not hard to see why. With Texas and Oklahoma heading to the SEC, plus USC and UCLA going to the Big Ten next year, the landscape of college sports is rapidly changing. After […]

Jalen Kitna is hoping to continue his college career outside of Gainesville. The former Florida Gators quarterback has made the decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal days after his five child pornography charges were dropped via a plea deal, according to Matt Zenitz of On3. While Jalen Kitna is no longer charged with any […]

A former Northwestern football player who brought hazing allegations within the program to the public eye says Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald should be fired for his negligence. Fitzgerald was suspended for two weeks by the school and said he did not know about the hazing. A university investigation found that coaches did not know […]

4-star 2024 corner back recruit Zabien Brown has picked Nick Saban and Alabama football over USC and Ohio State, according to On3. A Mater Dei product, Brown is the No. 7 ranked cornerback in his class. Saban steals a promising prospect from USC’s backyard. With this pickup, Alabama football’s 2024 recruiting class sits firmly in […]

Nick Saban and Alabama football found their latest 2024 recruit in an unusual place: Germany. The Crimson Tide landed 3-star linebacker Justin Okoronkwo from across the pond and added their 11th commitment in the class. Okoronkwo originally committed to Maryland in November. Despite his commitment, he made four official visits in June to Maryland, Alabama, […]

Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald was recently suspended for two weeks after an investigation into alleged hazing in the program, but more details have come out this weekend that have the university reconsidering the punishment. One former player gave a detailed account of the hazing to The Daily Northwestern, and ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reported Sunday […]

Northwestern football has been suddenly embroiled in controversy in the last week, after shocking hazing allegations were released from an independent investigation, and implicating long time head coach Pat Fitzgerald. The allegations detailed abuse and harassment occurring in the football locker room, and claim that coach Fitzgerald was aware and complicit in these incidents. Fitzgerald […]

James Madison will look to build on what was a succesful season in the Sun Belt. We are here to share our college football odds series by making a James Madison over-under win total prediction and pick for the 2023 season. The James Madison Dukes went 8-3, including a 6-2 conference record, in their debut […]

Sports business reporter Darren Rovell has known Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald for over 27 years now, so when the alleged hazing incidents that happened in the Wildcats under his tutelage surfaced, he isn’t simply believing it. For those who missed it, Fitzgerald has been suspended for two weeks starting Friday due to the hazing […]