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Following a 2022 season that saw Caleb Williams lead USC to an 11-3 record and a trip to the Cotton Bowl, the team is looking to once again turn heads in 2023. After hiring head coach Lincoln Riley following the 2021 season, USC attacked the transfer portal. This included adding a star quarterback in Caleb […]

As CJ Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the rest of the Ohio State Buckeyes took the field for their Pro Day on Wednesday, one player, who is not in this year’s draft class, managed to turn heads. This being standout wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. During Wednesday’s Pro Day, as Stroud performed the throwing portion of […]

The Texas Longhorns are gearing up for the looming 2023 college football season, and they have an interesting battle under center going on. At the moment, Texas football has three players in its quarterback room. At the top of the pecking order, for now, is Quinn Ewers, but he will have to prove himself this […]

The 2023 NFL offseason is officially underway. Free agents are coming off the board very quickly, with some of the biggest impact players available finding new homes. With the biggest free agency moves already having been made, the next big event on the NFL calendar that deserves extra attention is the 2023 NFL Draft. ESPN’s […]

Ohio State football junior receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will be one of quarterback C.J. Stroud’s receivers during his workout on Wednesday, NFL Network reporter James Palmer wrote in a pair of Wednesday tweets. “We will get a Marvin Harrison Jr. preview today in Columbus as the unanimous All-American will be one of C.J. Stroud’s receivers […]

With the release of his fourth NFL mock draft of the 2023 cycle, ESPN’s Mel Kiper has Ohio State playing a big role in the first round. Over the 31 selections in round one, Kiper has three Buckeyes being selected, all on the offensive side of the ball. The three Ohio State players selected in […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes have just lost what would have been a great addition to the program, with Jordan Marshall opting to go somewhere else. What makes Marshall’s decision more painful for Ohio State football is the fact that he’s chosen to give his verbal commitment to the Michigan Wolverines despite being from Cincinnati. This […]

The Michigan Wolverines secured a commitment Tuesday from four-star running back Jordan Marshall. They beat out Ohio State in the recruitment and used Marshall’s commitment to stoke the rivalry on twitter. 😏 pic.twitter.com/Ktr2toxABv — Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) March 21, 2023 The rivalry between the two Big Ten powerhouses has been set ablaze over the last […]

With star quarterback CJ Stroud headed to the NFL, Ohio State must now figure out who will be their next QB1. At the moment, it appears that former-five-star Kyle McCord could be set to take on the job. Based on his connection with star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. he could be the ideal choice. […]

Deion Sanders is preparing for his first fall as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team. He left Jackson State after an undefeated season for what many assumed to be just for a bigger program. Sanders appeared on “The Pivot Podcast” and said it was more than that, reports USA Today’s J.T. Keith. […]

USC football wide receiver Jordan Addison did not appear to run the 40-yard dash amid weather conditions at USC’s Pro Day, NFL Network reporter Bridget Condon wrote in a Tuesday tweet. In early March, Jordan Addison ran a 4.49 40-yard dash at the NFL Draft combine. “Not exactly ideal weather for USC’s Pro Day,” Los Angeles Times USC beat […]

Ohio State Buckeyes star CJ Stroud is making waves and could be the first quarterback taken in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. With Ohio State’s Pro Day taking place on Wednesday, Stroud is bringing back a favorite target to throw passes to: Marvin Harrison Jr. Justin Fields did the same thing with Garrett Wilson and […]

Nick Saban and Alabama have suspended incoming freshman Tony Mitchell after his recent marijuana arrest. More details about Mitchell’s arrest have been revealed, including the shocking amount of marijuana the Alabama recruit actually had on him. Mitchell had 226 grams of marijuana in the car at the time of the arrest, via Mike Rodak of […]

It’s been a couple of seasons since Alabama has been at the top of the college football world. The fact this is being mentioned speaks volumes to how much success head coach Nick Saban has had since becoming the man in charge before the 2007 season. With six national titles won since his initial hire, […]

Whether or not Alabama football coach Nick Saban intentionally took a shot at Crimson Tide basketball coach Nate Oats, that’s certainly how many people are taking his latest comments. Saban announced that Alabama football player Tony Mitchell has been suspended after he was arrested last week and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to […]

Tony Mitchell was expected to be one of the stars of this year’s Alabama recruiting class. But a recent arrest has put him in the cross-hairs of head coach Nick Saban. Mitchell’s tenure at Alabama has not started the way all parties hoped. Mitchell has been suspended from the team as Alabama gathers more information […]

As Alabama prospects get ready for the 2023 NFL Draft, the school’s Pro Day will give scouts an opportunity to see all of the Crimson Tide talent in this year’s class. However, Alabama will have more than just draft hopefuls participating at this year’s Pro Day. DJ Fluker will workout at Alabama’s Pro Day, via […]

As Georgia gears up to go for a third straight national championship, head coach Kirby Smart is left to see how he and the Bulldogs can put themselves in the best position to do so. Anyone who has watched Smart knows about his defensive background, being the coordinator under Alabama coach Nick Saban before taking […]

When it comes to the offensive gameplan for the Texas A&M Aggies, head coach Jimbo Fisher is not planning to dominate the show. Instead, he plans to leave that aspect and the play calling to new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, who has a high level of skill on the offensive end. "Plan on [Petrino] making […]

Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables had some strong words about how his defense played last season. With spring camp starting on Wednesday for the Sooners, Venables spoke with reporters on Monday. One of the things he harped on was his urge for Oklahoma’s defense to improve drastically from its performance in 2022. As reported […]

The spring semester is up and running, which means college football teams are also back to work. Programs are seeing what they can do to take the next step and make it to the College Football Playoff. This is the case for Florida football. In 2022, the Gators had their ups and downs. They started […]

Will this be the year for LSU football? In the first year under former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, the Tigers earned a 10-4 record and faced off against the Purdue Boilermakers in the Citrus Bowl. As the Southeastern Conference changes around it, the Tigers will look to keep the same mentality that brought […]

As the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, Alabama’s Bryce Young and Ohio State’s CJ Stroud are considered the two best quarterbacks in the class. But while Young and Stroud might be the leaders in 2023, NFL teams appear to already have their eye on USC’s Caleb Williams and UNC’s Drake Maye. NFL scouts are already “enamored” […]

Although the 2023 college football season is still months away, programs are already up and running with spring practices. Teams have the hope of finally taking the next step to make it to the College Football Playoff, as is the case for Texas football. In 2022, the Longhorns entered the season unranked in the Associated […]

The Notre Dame football program unveiled that the team would wear green jerseys against the Ohio State Buckeyes in September, the team revealed in a St. Patrick’s Day tweet. “Irish Wear Green. Today and on September 23rd,” the tweet read. The Irish unveiled a special uniform for their annual “Shamrock Series” game hosted in a […]

Michigan football cornerback Amorion Walker made a bold claim after switching from wide receiver to cornerback, Michigan staff writer Austin Meek wrote in a Friday article. “I definitely believe I’m one of the best athletes in the country, for sure,” Walker said. Michigan head football coach talked about Amorion Walker’s potential at the beginning of spring practices in late […]

Among many other high-level football players, Georgia football cornerback Christopher Smith had high NFL draft praise for Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud, Carolina Panthers staff writer Augusta Stone wrote in a Friday article. “He gave it to us,” cornerback Christopher Smith said. “He made a lot of big plays… a h**l of a player. Great quarterback. Definitely […]

Freshman Tony Mitchell just enrolled at Alabama back in January. However, Mitchell’s time with Alabama has already gotten off to a rocky start. The freshman defensive back’s latest miscue is sure to catch the attention of head coach Nick Saban. Mitchell was recently arrested for marijuana possession with intent to sell/deliver, via BamaOnLine’s Charlie Potter. […]

In the 2022 college football season, everything was out in front for Michigan and quarterback JJ McCarthy. The Wolverines defeated Ohio State, won the Big Ten conference title and they were favored to beat TCU in the College Football Playoff semifinal. What happened in the game against the Horned Frogs was a swift reality check, […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes have extended an offer to the nation’s number nine athlete Brandyn Hillman. Set to play safety, Hillman was let out of his national letter of intent to play for Notre Dame. Hillman would be a strong get for OSU. A highly sought after recruit, Hillman has received other offers from Boston […]

Nothing can better define college football than the storylines it forges with every passing season. From the missed kick in the College Football Playoff to the hard-fought battle quarterback Max Duggan and the TCU Horned Frogs faced in the Big 12 championship, the 2022 college football season was molded by the numerous storylines that made it truly […]

With an experienced and solid returning roster, the Michigan Wolverines are poised to push for a third straight Big Ten football championship in 2023. Here we will look at four way-too-early Michigan football predictions for the 2023 season as spring practice kicks off. Despite making consecutive trips to the College Football Playoff, the offseason is […]

In the world of college football, a program becomes elite when it’s determined they never rebuild, they just reload every season. The Georgia football program, under the direction of head coach Kirby Smart, has officially reached that status. Winning the last two national championships speak louder than anything else would for reaching reload territory. Knowing […]

USC football was nearly there last season. In Lincoln Riley’s first season with the squad, they earned an 11-3 record and an 8-1 showing against conference opponents. The Trojans were up by 15 points against the Tulane Green Wave before falling in a 46-45 loss in the Cotton Bowl. USC head football coach Lincoln Riley […]

The thing about Texas football is that, in their mind, they’re never truly “down;” instead, they’re temporarily embarrassed champions. Despite a decade of uninterrupted mediocrity, Longhorns are evidently feeling  oats as they prepare for their final season as a member of the Big 12 before joining the SEC in 2024. With an away game at […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide did not have a dominant season on both sides of the ball in the 2022 campaign. Alabama still managed to emerge as a contender for one of the four spots in last season’s College Football Playoff. Even though USC and TCU failed to win their respective conference title games, the College […]

Miami football is looking to get back on track in 2023 after the Hurricanes replaced multiple coaches ahead of the season. The scheme changes that Miami is expected to have this season under former Houston Cougars offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson will definitely make them more dangerous in the passing game. The primary benefactor of the […]

Illinois football cornerback Devon Witherspoon is not taking part in Friday’s pro-day, former NFL scout Jim Nagy wrote in a Friday tweet. “NFL scouts have been informed the projected first-round pick, who has not done anything so far in pre-draft process, will have his own personal workout on April 5th,” continued Nagy. Devon Witherspoon did not participate in […]

Roman Wilson and Michigan saw their National Championship hopes vanquished via a loss to TCU in the College Football Playoff semifinal. While Wilson was in the middle of a controversial call that hurt Michigan, the wide receiver is looking to put his best foot forward. Trailing in the second quarter 14-3, Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy […]