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As we move closer to National Signing Day, one of the biggest storylines of the college football offseason is the future of Andrew Body. Body just finished a historic season at Alabama State in which he was regarded as the best quarterback in HBCU football this fall and one of the best in the FCS. […]

The biggest topic of discussion in college football over the last few weeks has been what will happen to the College Football Playoff. The Big Ten and the SEC want control over the playoff, but neither has been able to reach an agreement on its future. Expansion is coming, but after missing the most recent […]

By the end of the 2025 college football season, Arkansas did not have any prominent prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, quarterback Taylen Green and running back Mike Washington Jr. have been impressing scouts at the Senior Bowl. Among the Razorbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft pool, Green and Washington were always the two […]

The Hooisers are coming off a National Championship, and Indiana is expected to contend again in 2026. They will be replacing many parts, including players graduating from the program and heading to the NFL. One of those stars decided to go from winning a title to the Senior Bowl, deciding against skipping a chance to […]

Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire was not surprised to see his former star linebacker dominate at the 2026 Senior Bowl. After coaching Jacob Rodriguez for the last four years, McGuire has come to expect nothing less than seeing him be the best player on the field. Rodriguez, the 2025 Bronko Nagursky Trophy winner […]

Michigan Wolverines continue to round out their 2026 coaching staff under new head coach Kyle Whittingham, with another veteran addition confirmed on Wednesday. Michigan is hiring longtime Air Force assistant Brian Knorr, who is expected to work with special teams alongside coordinator Kerry Coombs, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Knorr arrives in Ann Arbor […]

Diego Pavia has never lacked confidence, but his first days at the Senior Bowl have put his resolve under a brighter spotlight than ever. The star Vanderbilt field general arrived in Mobile with huge momentum from a historic college season, and immediately found himself defending more than just his play. During his first practice session, […]

Before he was a Super Bowl champion and a household name in the NFL, Tyrann Mathieu was one of the most electric players in college football. The “Honey Badger” was a turnover-generating machine for LSU football, a player so dominant he finished fifth in the 2011 Heisman Trophy voting. But behind the highlight-reel punt returns […]

Texas football continued reshaping its defensive infrastructure this offseason with a targeted addition that aligns closely with its recent staff overhaul and long-term vision. The Longhorns hired Garrett Cox as a senior defensive analyst, poaching the veteran staffer away from the Georgia Bulldogs. Will Muschamp, who returned to Austin in December to be the program’s defensive […]

The emergence of the transfer portal in college sports, combined with the NIL era, has made everything extremely chaotic. One of the biggest issues is that tampering continues across the country, and there is no way the NCAA can enforce it everywhere at once. Now, the Ole Miss football program is under fire after Dabo […]

On Wednesday, North Carolina A&T defensive back Aaron Harris is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. Harris announced his intentions via his social media platforms in a letter. The letter read: “First and foremost, I would like to thank the man up above for giving me the abilities to play this sport that I love […]

Ohio State is focused on getting back to the CFP National Championship in 2026. Ohio State is projected as one of the top teams in the nation heading into next year. While the team is loaded with talent, they did just lose a player in the College Football Transfer Portal. Ohio State transfer wide receiver […]

After an unlikely run to the national title game, Mario Cristobal and Miami football are looking to retool their roster to get back to that point and get over the hump next season. The Hurricanes took a big step toward goal when they landed a commitment from Duke quarterback Darian Mensah to come in and […]

Lincoln Riley is continuing to make key changes to USC’s defensive coaching staff for the 2026 college football season. In his latest move, Riley has officially added accomplished Baylor assistant Paul Gonzales. Gonzales has been linked to USC for a few days due to his history with new Trojans defensive coordinator Gary Patterson. No contract […]

Former NBA standout Reggie Theus is set to stay committed to Bethune-Cookman for the long haul. Per a report by HBCU Gameday, Theus has signed a contract extension that sees him promoted to Vice President of Athletics as he retains his role as head coach of the men’s basketball team. Theus was hired by Bethune-Cookman […]

The East-West Shrine Bowl features several of the best college football players in the nation, but HBCU standout Jarod Washington is leading the pack. The fastest players from Day 3 at the East-West Shrine Bowl per @ZebraTechnology 1️⃣ @jaro0d_, @SCState_Fb 2️⃣ @ftfzayy_, @LSUfootball 3️⃣ @AverySmith2022, @ToledoFB Check out all the data from practice here 📊⤵️https://t.co/k4DCt5ACRE […]

Florida A&M announced the schedule for the 2026 football season on Monday. The slate of games features several interesting matchups to start the season that surely will grab the attention of the HBCU football world. Quinn Gray starts his first season at the helm of his alma mater with a game against his former team, […]

The Duke football program has navigated a tumultuous roster crisis following Darian Mensah’s sudden decision to enter the transfer portal, a move that initially triggered a fierce legal battle. As reported by Pete Thamel on X, the university entered this confrontation to ensure Mensah honored a multi-year contract reportedly worth $8 million. While Duke initially […]

One week after delivering the first national championship in program history, Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti experienced a more personal celebration of the College Football Playoff title run. As the historic season continued to resonate across the fan base, a family moment shared on social media offered a glimpse into the emotional payoff behind […]

Despite just barely getting into the College Football Playoff as the No. 10 seed and the last at-large spot in the College Football Playoff, Miami football made its mark on the CFP with a magical run to the national championship game. The Hurricanes beat Texas A&M on the road in the first round before knocking […]

It was a historical season for Vanderbilt football and Diego Pavia. Vanderbilt had their most wins in school history, while Pavia finished as the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. Now, Pavia is getting ready for the NFL Draft, and part of that is participating in the Senior Bowl. With that, his height has been given […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide are closing in on a key coaching appointment at Tuscaloosa as Kalen DeBoer continues reshaping his staff following a disappointing end to the 2025 season. According to CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz, the Crimson Tide are expected to bring in Adrian Klemm from the USC Trojans to take over as offensive […]

Miami is coming off a loss in the CFP National Championship. They will still be a solid program in 2026. Miami will probably be in the Top 15 to start the season and be the favorite in the ACC, but they have lost players in the College Football Transfer Portal. Now, one had confirmed his […]

The Seattle Seahawks are set to play in the Super Bowl, and Sam Darnold is a major reason why. It has been a historic turnaround for Darnold after being drafted with the third overall selection of the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Now, Darnold will be making more history when he takes […]

Washington football ended up dealing with Demond Williams and his 2026 status. Now that things simmered there, the Huskies have now added depth to the quarterback room via Stanford: Landing Elijah Brown. The former Cardinal four-star signing has chosen UW as his next destination, Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals confirmed on Monday afternoon. Brown once rose […]

The Quinn Gray era at Florida A&M has kicked into full gear as Gray has announced his coaching staff for his inaugural season. On January 25th, Gray formally announced several positions on his staff, including several familiar faces and high-profile names in HBCU football. The list is below, per a post on Gray’s Facebook account: […]

As the 2025 college football season has come to an end, it is time to focus on 2026. Way-too-early Top 25 rankings have come out for 2026, and multiple outlets have put out their rankings. Now, a composite of many of those rankings has been compiled, with Indiana being dethroned at number one. Ohio State […]

HBCU cultural legend Lee Fobbs has passed away at the age of 75. Fobbs had over a four-decade career in coaching across various levels, making his name in HBCU football with Grambling State. He started his football journey as a running back for Grambling State under legendary head coach Eddie G. Robinson. He was among […]

Recently, the Indiana football program completed its dream 2025 season with a national championship win over the Miami Hurricanes in narrow fashion. The win gave Indiana its first national title in school history, and cemented several lifelong legends in Bloomington, including head coach Curt Cignetti. In the days since their national championship victory, the program […]

After helping lead South Carolina State to a Celebration Bowl victory, Bulldogs defensive coordinator Jordan Odaffer is departing the program. Odaffer posted about his departure on his Facebook account. “All Glory To God! The last 6 years at Benedict College and South Carolina State University have been amazing. I want to thank Coach Berry for […]

Lane Kiffin’s leap from Ole Miss to the LSU football team stands as a defining moment in recent collegiate history, fueled by a high-stakes conversation with his former mentor. Kiffin revealed that Nick Saban played a pivotal role in his decision, advising him that he would regret passing up what Saban called the best job […]

The College Football Playoff National Championship didn’t just crown a champion. It also detonated the most explosive transfer portal stretch of the year. Within days of the title game, contenders reloaded and fallen giants recalibrated. Of course, rising programs also doubled down on momentum. As NIL resources, coaching movement, and championship ambition collide, the portal […]

Indiana just completed the first 16-0 season since the 1894 Yale Bulldogs completed that feat. It took just two years of the 12-team College Football Playoff to see a team win 16 straight games, and in 2026, the CFP will remain at 12-teams.  At some point, the playoff will expand, and a team could be […]

The book has closed on the 2025 college football season. Indiana came away with the National Championship, but that was not expected in the pre-season rankings.  Texas, Penn State, and Ohio State opened up as the top three teams in the AP and Coaches polls. Indiana was ranked 20th. By the end of the season, […]

Expectations are high for Texas and for Arch Manning in 2026. Manning decided to return to school, foregoing the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, his dad, Coope,r is speaking about expectations, the Heisman, the future of Texas, and the future of his son, Arch. The hype for Manning was massive heading into 2025, his first season […]

The College Football Transfer Portal movement is coming to its end. There have been winners and losers in the portal this year, but there are also some moves still to be made. Tennessee just made another move, adding a player from Miami. Miami transfer defensive back Jadias Richard has committed to Tennessee, per Hayes Fawcett […]

Darian Mensah entered the transfer portal pretty much in the last minute, shortly after agreeing to a two-year, $8 million NIL deal with the Duke Blue Devils. Since then, the University has filed a lawsuit against Mensah to keep him at the school. New rumors suggest that the resolution of this entire scenario could be […]

Baylor received a key commitment from the college football transfer portal on Sunday, but it has to wait for a court date before adding him to its roster. Until then, former Indiana defensive tackle Hosea Wheeler, who is a plaintiff in Diego Pavia’s lawsuit against the NCAA, will tentatively join the Bears. Wheeler signed with […]

Junior linebacker Raul Aguirre Jr. of the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Hailing from Fayetteville, Georgia, the 6-foot-2, 233-pound Aguirre featured prominently in Miami’s linebacker rotation during the 2025 season and now has one year of eligibility remaining. Aguirre appeared in all 16 games […]