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Purdue Boilermakers head football coach Ryan Walters ensured he would become a fan and player favorite when he “pulled rank” during his first move as the lead man in West Lafayette. First order of business, @Coach_Walters had an announcement to make 👀 pic.twitter.com/0m5BeWvm3x — Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) December 14, 2022 Sophomore running back Devin Mockobee, […]

When Ohio State takes on Georgia in the opening round of the College Football Playoff, they will be without a key playmaker on offense. Running back TreVeyon Henderson will not be taking the field. Throughout this season, TreVeyon Henderson has been dealing with a foot injury. Earlier in the season, he announced that he suffered […]

On Monday, longtime Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall entered the transfer portal. He now appears set to take a visit to Auburn University, According to Brandon Marcello of 247 sports, McCall hasn’t yet decided when he will visit, but Auburn believes it will likely happen. Marcello wrote, “Former Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall has not […]

The Matt Rhule era is underway at Nebraska, with hopes and dreams filling the hearts and minds of Cornhusker faithful across the country unlike any time in quite a while. However, there is work to do. There’s a reason Scott Frost was let go, and a reason Mickey Joseph wasn’t given the full-time job. This […]

The Mississippi State Bulldogs will play in the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Illinois Fighting Illini after the passing of head football coach Mike Leach, ESPN Senior Writer Chris Low wrote in a Tuesday tweet. “The players are 100 percent behind playing this bowl game and doing what coach Leach would expect them to do,” Mississippi […]

With the 2022 college football regular season over, schools are already thinking about 2023. It all began on December 5th with the opening of the transfer portal. Many players entered their names in the portal and are looking for new homes in this upcoming season. One program they could take into consideration is Tennessee. After […]

Clemson football junior defensive end Myles Murphy will skip the opportunity to face the Tennessee Volunteers in the Orange Bowl and declare for the 2023 NFL Draft, ESPN college football senior writer Pete Thamel said in a Tuesday report. The time between his commitment to the Tigers in early 2019 and the opportunity to declare […]

The college football regular season has concluded, and now most teams are looking towards the offseason. Recruiting and coaching changes are very important on their own, and are the foundation of building a program. However, nothing can transform a team as quickly and radically as the transfer portal can. One team that should be very […]

Former Texas Tech quarterback and Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury released a statement on former football head coach Mike Leach’s death over an hour after Alabama head coach Nick Saban made a statement of his own. “There is no way I would be where I am today if not for Mike Leach and everything […]

There is a new sheriff in town for the Purdue Boilermakers, with Purdue football finally finding a successor to Jeff Brohm.  Sources tell Brett McMurphy of the Action Network that Illinois Fighting Illini defensive coordinator is the next head coach of the Boilermakers. Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters is the new coach at Purdue, sources […]

Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin is expected to leverage the college football transfer portal to increase the depth and caliber of the Rebels. That’s not unexpected given his conviction that using the portal to recruit a sizable number of new players will help the squad surpass its 2022 performance. Here we will discuss […]

In a heartfelt message on Twitter, USC Trojans football head coach Lincoln Riley expressed his sadness over the death of Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach. Riley also did not forget to thank Leach for helping him get his coaching career started. Coach- You will certainly be missed, but your impact on so many […]

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban released a statement following the passing of Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach on Tuesday morning. “Mike Leach was a friend, and we are deeply saddened by his unexpected passing,” the Alabama football statement from Nick Saban read. “I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Mike over the last several […]

To improve the depth and caliber of the Tigers, LSU football head coach Brian Kelly will be using the college football transfer portal. That’s not surprising considering his optimism that the team would improve on its decent performance in 2022 by bringing in a large number of fresh players via the portal. Here we will […]

The entire football world is in mourning with the news confirming the death of legendary college football coach Mike Leach. Mississippi State, the school Leach last coached for, announced that he died Monday night due to complications related to a heart condition. Twitter immediately got flooded with reactions to the passing of Mike Leach, with […]

The college football world has lost a great one, as Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach passed away Monday night at the age of 61. The school put out an announcement on Leach’s death Tuesday morning. Leach coached Mississippi State football from 2020 to 2022, but his impact goes away beyond what he did as […]

Dabo Swinney, head coach of Clemson football, may have to use the college football transfer portal to increase the Tigers’ depth and quality. That’s hardly unexpected, given his expectations that adding numerous new players via the portal will help the squad improve on their respectable showing in 2022. Here we will discuss the four players whom […]

Former Michigan Wolverine and new Iowa Hawkeyes starting quarterback Cade McNamara is ready to prove everyone wrong. In the past, the Hawkeyes have been heavily criticized for poor production on the offensive side of the ball. During the 2022 season, they averaged just 17.4 points per game. This ranked 123rd in the country out of […]

Auburn Tigers football head coach Hugh Freeze wants to use the college football transfer portal to improve the team’s depth and quality. That’s not surprising, of course, as he hopes that acquiring several new players from the portal will help the team bounce back from a subpar season in 2022. Here we will discuss the […]

The Jackson State football program were left without a head coach after Deion Sanders left to take the Colorado job. Now, the school looks to name the man Sanders recommended as his successor. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports Jackson State will hire TC Taylor as its next head football coach. Taylor served as the wide receivers […]

As the Fighting Irish scout the available talent in the college football transfer portal, head coach Marcus Freeman is aiming to increase the depth and quality of his squad. There’s no reason the Fighting Irish shouldn’t nab a number of these guys to improve their team and build on the gains of their 2022 season. […]

On Monday, Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners had a big day without even needing to take the field. Through the transfer portal, and with a big signing, Oklahoma added two four-star recruits in a pair of brothers. Daeh and Dasan McCullough both made the decision to join the Sooners. Sooners recruiting haul: OU picks […]

As a four-star recruit, Aaron Anderson had the looks of yet another talented Alabama wide receiver. However, after just one year on campus, Anderson has decided to leave the Crimson Tide. Max Olson of The Athletic was the first to break the news of Anderson’s decision to enter the transfer portal. Olson added that Anderson […]

Longtime Navy football head coach Ken Niumatalolo was fired on Sunday following his team’s double overtime loss to Army. But what people might not know is that Niumatalolo was fired immediately after the loss in the Navy football locker room. The Midshipmen head coach was sitting in the locker room when Navy athletic director Chet […]

Tennessee Volunteers star wide receiver Cedric Tillman has made a decision regarding his collegiate career. On Monday, Cedric Tillman announced that he would enter the 2023 NFL draft. Along with his decision, he also revealed that he would not be taking the field for the Orange Bowl, when Tennessee takes on Clemson on December 30th. […]

Auburn Tigers star running back Tank Bigsby has made a decision regarding the 2023 NFL draft. Bigsby, a three-year starter at Auburn, is headed to the NFL. He announced his decision to enter the 2023 NFL draft through a message sent on social media. By entering the draft, Bigsby will be foregoing his senior season. […]

Grayson McCall has made a shocking move, as the three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year and Coastal Carolina football quarterback has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to Max Olson of The Athletic. In a statement posted on his Twitter account, McCall said the following, “Nothing I can put into words can truly […]

Jim Harbaugh is doing everything he can to put Blake Corum’s injury concerns to rest. The Michigan football head coach shared high praise for running back Donovan Edwards, per 247Sports. “This guy (Edwards)has 401 yards in the last two games,” Harbaugh said. “You want to talk about big games? This guy comes alive in the […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program has landed a huge commitment from 5-star recruit and top pass-rushing prospect Keon Keeley, beating out fellow powers Ohio State and Notre Dame for his services, according to Hank South of 247 Sports. Keeley, a standout defensive end at Tampa Berkeley Prep, said the following in a statement posted […]

As soon as former NC State quarterback Devin Leary announced his intention to enter the College Football transfer portal, he became perhaps the most intriguing signal-caller available. Teams like Alabama and Tennessee instantly made sense for Leary, as well as quarterback-needy teams like Notre Dame. Well, as it turns out, the Fighting Irish, as well […]

Dylan Edwards made a huge decision for his future when he announced his commitment to Deion Sanders and Colorado football on Saturday. Edwards had previously been committed to Notre Dame before decommitting on Thursday- and it didn’t take him long to land with Sanders. Not only that, but Dylan Edwards might not be the only […]

The Utah football program is gearing up for its Rose Bowl clash against Penn State, but they will be without a key player for their clash on Jan. 2. Star cornerback Clark Phillips III announced his decision to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft on Monday, posting a heartfelt statement on Twitter. In his address, […]

Sunday was a very scary day for Mississippi State football head coach Mike Leach, who suffered a heart attack in Starksville and was immediately transferred to hospital. Per the Clarion Ledger, he collapsed at his home and didn’t receive any treatment for between 10 and 15 minutes. And according to sources, Leach has had seizures […]

The Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns are still members of the Big 12, but it’s no longer a secret that they will most likely shift conference allegiances from the Big 12 to the SEC. The expectation is that that the transfer will come to fruition in 2025, but that could come even earlier, sources […]

Mississippi State football head coach Mike Leach was reportedly rushed to a hospital due to an undisclosed reason. As of this writing, the only information about Leach’s status is that he suffered a “personal health issue” on Sunday, per Chris Low of ESPN. Leach, according to the release, was transported by ambulance to the University […]

As the Trojans look at the available talent in the college football transfer portal, USC football head coach Lincoln Riley, like last year, is open for business on all accounts. The portal is already brimming with high-level talent, and there’s no reason the Trojans shouldn’t snag a few of these players to bolster their roster […]

LSU football junior defensive end BJ Ojulari announced his intent to declare for the 2023 NFL draft, he said in a Sunday afternoon tweet. “To my coaches, staff members, trainers, nutritionist and all who have dedicated countless hours and instilled greatness into me since the first day I stepped on campus. Thank you for believing […]

Michigan football is enjoying its best stretch in a long time. The Wolverines have not only won back-to-back Big Ten titles, but also trounced arch-rival Ohio State twice after over a decade of misery. The Wolverines are making their second straight College Football Playoff appearance, and have their sights set on something bigger. That said, […]

If he can land some big transfers, Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day has a chance to prove his doubters wrong this offseason. The portal is already loaded with high-level talent, and there’s no reason the Buckeyes shouldn’t be in on a few of these guys to improve the roster and make up for […]