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Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon headline the 2026 wide receiver class for many fans, but teams who are looking to find a first-round steal in the 2026 NFL Draft may zero in on KC Concepcion. The 6-foot pass-catcher displayed outstanding playmaking skills for Texas A&M football last season and is one of this […]

One of the biggest talking points in the college football landscape is whether or not the college football playoff will continue to expand from its current 12-team format. This year, the Indiana Hoosiers took home the national championship, marking the third straight season in which the SEC did not attain championship glory. In 2026, the […]

Will Donald Trump actually make a positive impact on collegiate athletics? SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey certainly seems to think so. On3 reports that Sankey took part in Trump’s roundtable about NIL issues. According to the report, Trump stated that he would be writing an executive order that would address the ongoing issues that may affect […]

The Dallas Cowboys already have an interesting HBCU legacy, but they’ve bolstered it with the latest addition to their free agency class. The Cowboys have signed former HBCU star Cobie Durant to their roster on a one-year, $5.5 million contract, per a report by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Durant, who played college football at South Carolina […]

USC football ended a three-week verbal commitment drought in a big way Saturday. One five-star just chose the Trojans over heavyweights LSU, Miami and Oregon. Honor Fa’alave-Johnson is the latest huge College Football Recruiting win for USC. Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals dropped Fa’alave-Johnson’s commitment graphic in revealing his decision to join the Land of Troy. […]

Fort Valley State University alumnus and former Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson has signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, per a report by ESPN. Wilson is set to receive a deal worth $2.1 million in a move that solidifies the Seahawks’ running back room after the departure of Super Bowl MVP […]

The Oregon Ducks added another highly rated defender to their 2027 recruiting class when four-star defensive lineman Zane Rowe announced his commitment on Friday. The Denton, Texas prospect selected Oregon over finalists North Carolina Tar Heels, Oklahoma Sooners, and Washington Huskies after recently visiting Eugene. Rowe plays for Denton Guyer High School and is one […]

So, episode six of BET’s The Coach Vick Experience showcased a lot. First, we got a chance to see the flow of the game during Norfolk State’s Homecoming matchup. We saw in last week’s episode that Michael Vick was confident they could upset the reigning MEAC champions, but the reality was a little bleaker than […]

Syracuse sports do not carry the same cachet as they once did, with the men’s basketball team specifically falling into obscurity over the last five seasons. Finding the next Jim Boeheim and sustaining a culture of success on the football squad are obviously crucial objectives, but reviving those programs and the others representing the Orange […]

One of the biggest stories of the last college football season was what happened with the Notre Dame football program. The Fighting Irish lost their first two games of the season, but won out and looked to be in the College Football Playoff before Miami got in ahead of them due to a tiebreaker that […]

Missouri Football was not immune to losing players in the College Football Transfer Portal. They lost plenty of players, including quarterback Beau Pribula, to Virginia. They did not lose star running back Ahmad Hardy to the portal, and he is speaking out about that, according to Chris Low of On3. “I won’t spread any names […]

It was a disappointing season for Appalachian State in 2025. New head coach Dowell Loggains led them to a 5-7 record, but they did receive a bowl bid due to opt-outs. Still, in the NIL and transfer portal landscape, it is becoming harder for small schools to build contenders. Country music star Luke Combs understands […]

It is a new era of football at USF. After nine years as an assistant at Ohio State, Brian Hartline is now the head coach at South Florida. Spending nine years in one place is sure to lead to some solid relationships, especially with players Hartline recruited. One of those players was Jeremiah Smith, and […]

The fallout from the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal just took a litigious turn. Former Michigan Wolverines linebackers coach Chris Partridge is officially punching back after the university fired him in November 2023, filing a lawsuit against the school on Wednesday. Partridge, who spent years building his reputation as an elite recruiter, claims Michigan wrongfully terminated […]

Urban Meyer has never been one to shy away from a big stage, but his latest play didn’t happen on a football field. Instead, the former Ohio State Buckeyes coach took his talents to the White House for a high-stakes Saving College Sports roundtable hosted by President Donald Trump. His mission? To convince the Commander-in-Chief […]

The change of date for the Cricket Celebration Bowl elicited heavy discussion to start the 2024 season. Due to the expansion of the College Football Playoff and the earlier start to bowl season, the Cricket Celebration Bowl was moved a week earlier than normal, causing the SWAC champions to have to play the SWAC Championship and the […]

Former Jackson State quarterback JaCobian Morgan was arguably one of the best quarterbacks in HBCU football. A native of Mississippi, Morgan started his career at Syracuse University, even starting for the Orange as a true freshman. But, his move to Jackson State via the transfer portal was intentional. He wanted to return home and also […]

Anticipation for the 2026 NFL Draft is focused on Lucas Oil Stadium this week, where the Ohio State football team defender Arvell Reese has emerged as the most intriguing “position-less” prospect in the class. While analysts struggle to categorize his unique frame, combining the build of a linebacker with the speed of a defensive back, […]

The UCLA Bruins found a new head coach in Bob Chesney, as the program hopes he can help right the ship. With the offseason in full swing, it sounds like Chesney is already impressed with quarterback Nico Iamaleava. In an interview with media members, the 48-year-old coach claims he is ultimately impressed with Iamaleava’s leadership […]

New UCLA coach Bob Chesney is determined to turn around the long-middling football program. Chesney pretty much only knows how to win, considering he has eight conference championships to his name, including six in the last seven years, as well as a 132-52 career record. So it’s no surprise that he is not content with […]

Preparation for the 2026 NFL Draft is reaching a fever pitch for Indiana football team legend Fernando Mendoza, who recently found an elite training partner in Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard. According to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, the last two national champion signal-callers have been sharpening their skills together as Mendoza solidifies his […]

Norfolk State’s 2026 schedule is out, and the HBCU football world is highly anticipating how Michael Vick rebounds in his second season with the program. When Vick was hired in December 2024, there were high hopes for his homecoming to Virginia. Building on the Deion Sanders blueprint at Jackson State, Vick seemingly had an advantage […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State have officially unveiled their 2026 football schedule. Following a 1-11, with the only win coming against Division II contender and rival Virginia State University, the Spartans look to turn the corner and emerge as a contender in the MEAC. To start the season, Norfolk State hosts Winston-Salem State University, now […]

Long before his latest movie Sinners was up for 16 Oscars, acclaimed director Ryan Coogler was a standout college football player at Sacramento State. This put him on the path to success he’s currently on. In CBS Sports’ latest piece on Coogler, they broke down his story from his beginnings to the Oscars. While at […]

The Cincinnati football program went on a historic run to the College Football Playoff in 2021. They made the playoffs as a non-power-five team in the era when there were still four teams, and it was a huge boost for the Group of Five members. Cincinnati was an extremely talented team that season, but the […]

In a recent show of HBCU support, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders invited Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson to Colorado during the team’s spring practices. Jackson emerged as one of the biggest coaching stories in college football, leaving Valdosta State after leading them to a Division II National Championship appearance to join Prairie […]

In Michael Vick’s first season at Norfolk State, his Spartans went 1-11. Now, Vick looks ahead, detailing a four-phase plan to make his team a contender in the MEAC in a recent interview with Kyle T. Moseley of HBCU Legends. Vick has been making the rounds over the past couple of months promoting his BET […]

On Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, Ohio State president Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. resigned from his position, which the Board of Trustees accepted. His resignation comes after he had an “inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources to support her personal business and offered to resign,” as the press release (via 10 WBNS) stated. The chair […]

The 2026 college football season is still months away from kicking off, but coaches are already hitting the College football Recruiting trail for players in the class of 2027. Oklahoma has already landed some talented players. Now, they have added another solid player, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. Athlete Greydon Howell, rated as a […]

Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners landed a talented prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, earning the commitment of safety Jaylen Scott. Scott announced his pledge to the Sooners on Saturday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, he chose the Sooners over the Florida Gators, Tennessee Volunteers, and Georgia Bulldogs among others. […]

Oklahoma football delivered an aggressive Saturday on the College Football Recruiting trail. The Sooners lured in more than four-star quarterback Jamison Roberts. But OU also hands him an intriguing tight end target courted by Kentucky and Notre Dame. OU and head coach Brent Venables helped reel in the nation’s No. 1 TE Seneca Driver. The […]

Oklahoma football eventually must replace John Mateer after the 2026 season. Looks like Brent Venables and company found their guy via the College Football Recruiting trail. Four-star Jamison Roberts verbally committed to OU, with Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals confirming the move on Saturday. “From The Land to The Palace, Sooner Nation I’m home,” Roberts shared […]

Donald Trump is ready to shake up the college sports world. On Friday, the President hosted a high-profile “Saving College Sports” roundtable at the White House, featuring heavy hitters like legendary football coach Nick Saban and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. While the main focus was on the “SCORE Act” and stabilizing a chaotic landscape, Trump […]

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs just landed a talented prospect in the 2027 class, seeing cornerback Jerry Outhouse commit to them. Outhouse announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Friday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, he chose the Bulldogs over the Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Florida Gators, […]

Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes are building their future in the 2027 class, landing a talented recruit in receiver Nick Lennear. Lennear announced his commitment to the Hurricanes on Thursday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Opa Locka, Florida, he’s the No. 4 WR in the 2027 Rivals300. Lennear stands out as a […]

This week’s episode of The Coach Vick Experience started with Michael Vick being a man of his word. He placed a wager with his wife, Kijafa Vick, that if Hampton were to win the “Battle of the Bay” over his Norfolk State Spartans, he would rock Hampton University gear. Vick paid his end of the […]

The ongoing case with Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss gets another update on Thursday from Pete Thamel. “The NCAA is appealing the Trinidad Chambliss preliminary injunction, which granted him eligibility for the 2026 season. In a 658-page filing to the Mississippi State Supreme Court today, the NCAA is asking the court to overrule the injunction […]

The Notre Dame football program is hoping to bounce back in 2026 after a 2025 season that saw the team miss out on the college football playoff in controversial fashion. The Fighting Irish closed out the regular season on a 10-game winning streak, but ultimately, their opening two losses to Miami and Texas A&M were […]

The NFL Combine has finished, and it allowed the top prospects in the NFL Draft to show off their skills and measurements. Following the combine, the biggest buzz centers on Notre Dame football running back Jeremiyah Love. He had a fantastic college career and was going to be drafted high based on that, but his […]