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The college football offseason is in full swing, but on Wednesday the potential candidates for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in the class of 2026 was revealed. Plenty of stars such as Cam Newton and Aaron Donald both made the list, along with a number of other legends of the sport. The […]

The Michigan football team is hoping to land a commitment from one its top offensive targets, and it won’t be long before we hear a decision. Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell is down to eight schools, and he will announce his commitment on July 5th. “BREAKING: Elite 2026 WR Calvin Russell will announce his Commitment […]

Oregon football delivered a new splash Sunday. One 2027 recruit dropped a “cannonball” counter at USC. The Trojans took a dig at their Big Ten rival with a clip from “Anchorman” in helping announce the Mark Bowman commitment. But Oregon’s newest verbal commit countered and took his swipe at USC. Edge rusher Prince Tavizon revealed […]

When Enow Etta was a recruit, one of the biggest reasons why he chose the Michigan football team was because he could play EDGE. A lot of other schools wanted him to be a tackle. So, Etta started his career at Michigan as an EDGE, but after some big DT departures, he became the best […]

Miami (FL) football could shake up the college football recruiting world to start June. One 2026 visitor is hinting at commitment — following his meeting with Mario Cristobal. Four-star running back Derrek Cooper reopened his recruiting process one year ago, decommitting from Georgia. But he delivered a glowing review of Miami via Hayes Fawcett of […]

Florida football yielded quiet college football recruiting results for the 2026 class. But that changed in a massive way Sunday. Billy Napier and company beefed up their offensive line by beating out Georgia and Alabama for this recruit. Florida received a new verbal commitment from G’Nivre Carr — who stars for national powerhouse IMG Academy. […]

USC football handed the offensive keys over to Jayden Maiava toward the end of 2024. Lincoln Riley has complete trust in the quarterback moving forward. Including setting out a “big goal” for him. Riley dove into what that “goal” is via ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy. He spoke to the former Alabama quarterback on […]

Before the 2025 NFL Draft, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was a highly debated prospect. Some, like Mel Kiper Jr., believed Sanders was the best player in the draft. Others were bearish on his potential as a pro. Ultimately, he had a historic slide, falling to the fifth round. And Deion Sanders, Shedeur’s father and Colorado […]

Arizona State football ignited a new confidence not seen in several years. Kenny Dillingham reinvented the Sun Devils as a first-time College Football Playoff qualifier. Dillingham is brimming with confidence — and making a new “blue blood” claim. The incoming third-year head coach dropped a big claim to Pete Nakos of On3 released on Saturday. […]

Ole Miss football has built stout recruiting classes under Lane Kiffin. The Rebels do their part to keep up in a competitive Southeastern Conference. But they sustained a massive college football recruiting loss Saturday. Two-way athlete Zion Legree has decommitted from Ole Miss and Kiffin, Hayes Fawcett of On3 learned on Saturday. The Pensacola, Florida […]

It’s always funny when I see people talk about television ratings, especially sports TV ratings. For the past few months, the NBA social media fandom has been obsessing over the rise and fall of NBA TV ratings relative to the matchups that are shown.  A lot of people are using the ratings to say that […]

Another big commitment could be coming soon for the Michigan football team. The Wolverines had a solid month on the recruiting trail in May, and they are hoping to see the momentum carry over into the summer. One player that is high on Michigan is four-star defensive lineman Alister Vallejo. Vallejo is down to three […]

The Michigan football team is expected to have a big summer on the recruiting trail, and one its top targets is four-star EDGE Titan Davis. Davis recently trimmed his list of college options down to four, and the Wolverines made the cut. However, the competition here is very stiff. The Missouri native is also considering […]

Only weeks after losing a transfer quarterback, Florida A&M has landed a star JUCO quarterback who hopes to be a huge addition to their offense. Long Beach City College star Jett Peddy announced his commitment to the Rattlers on his social media accounts on Thursday afternoon. Peddy arrives at FAMU with an impressive resume, having […]

The USC football team landed a massive commitment on Friday as five-star tight end Mark Bowman announced that he will play for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans. USC is recruiting at an absurd level as they now have 27 commitments already. There is still a lot of time for USC to bring in even more […]

Who knows how good this North Carolina football team will be this season, but the Tar Heels are definitely going to be one of the most-watched teams in the country. Bill Belichick is the new head coach at North Carolina, and he has been dominating headlines all offseason. Most of the talk has more to […]

The old saying is, “When one door closes, another one opens.” For USC Football, a door closed when five-star LB Xavier Griffen decommitted earlier this month.  But that door was opened up again on Friday. The No. 1 TE Mark Bowman officially committed, per Hayes Fawcett of On3Sports. The top pick in the class of […]

These last few days, much has been made about what a 16-team College Football Playoff would look like and what the power conferences want to do. The Big Ten wants a 4-4-2-2-1-3 format with each conference guaranteeing a certain number of teams. The other format gaining traction recently is a 5+11 format for every conference […]

College football, as it has been for numerous years now, is in a precarious place. Many of the stakeholders have different agendas and visions for college football in the immediate and long-term future, and that may lead to some even more significant changes, specifically to the College Football Playoff (CFP). A growing divide in the […]

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has a way with words and deeds. Last year, Bielema extended a T-Bar gesture to South Carolina coach Shane Beamer during the Citrus Bowl in a perceived taunt. Now, he is taking his ire out on the SEC, with his fingers on a keypad doing the talking. On Friday, Bielema […]

Big changes are coming to college football in the near future. From College Football Playoff expansion to scheduling partnerships, things could look very different in a few years. One change that has been discussed is an alliance between the Big Ten and SEC. The two teams are discussing a model that would give each team […]

The Notre Dame football team has a quarterback competition on its hands this offseason as Riley Leonard was taken in the sixth round of the NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Leonard led the Fighting Irish to the national championship game last year. Now, sophomore Kenny Minchey and redshirt freshman CJ Carr are competing for […]

The College Football Playoff has dominated the discussion around the sport this offseason as talks of expansion and a potential monopoly for the Big Ten and the SEC begin to heat up. The CFP just expanded to 12 teams last season, but more change already seems to be on the horizon. Talks of a 16-team […]

Texas football quarterback Arch Manning got a surprising comparison to Trevor Lawrence and was recently called the second-best quarterback in the country by an acclaimed analyst. The former 5-star recruit is heading into the 2025 season with massive hype. Head coach Steve Sarkisian’s team is coming off two straight College Football Playoff appearances and is […]

The Michigan football team has a heated battle with Ohio State on the gridiron every season, but the two teams are always competing in the recruiting world. These two schools consistently finish with top recruiting classes, and a lot of top prospects consider both programs. That is the case with four-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton, […]

After winning the national championship in 2023, the Michigan football team took a step backwards last season. The Wolverines did lose a lot of their top talent, and also their head coach. Michigan finished the season with an 8-5 record, but wins over #2 Ohio State and #11 Alabama gave the program some momentum, along […]

Alabama football is in dire need of college football recruiting momentum for the summer. Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide have delivered quiet recruiting results for the 2026 cycle. And now the nation’s No. 4 cornerback isn’t considering ‘Bama — despite having a prominent family connection there. Four-star cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick unveiled his top five […]

New Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson has only been at the job for a few months, but he already has experience with the ever-changing NIL landscape in the college football world. Jackson, an accomplished NFL star who retired in 2022, joined the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams and made an interesting comparison between […]

North Carolina football is entering a pivotal summer stretch with Bill Belichick at the controls. The Tar Heels will learn which top recruits will choose them on the college football recruiting trail. Including the nation’s No. 4 ranked wide receiver who named UNC to his top eight — despite heavy SEC interest. Calvin Russell of […]

The well-anticipated matchup between Howard University and Florida A&M in the Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic has a new time and broadcast home.  The game between the two institutions will take place on Saturday, August 30th at 4 PM EST from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, and will be broadcast on ESPNU. The new […]

The rivalry between the Notre Dame football team and USC is one of the most iconic in college football, but there is a chance that the 2025 edition is the last one for a while. The two teams don’t have an agreeement locked in for future matchups, and the Trojans are reportedly concerned about continuing […]

It’s been almost three years since Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach passed away at 61. Three years later, he’s on the verge of being cemented among the games’ greats. On Thursday, Leach officially became eligible for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame thanks to a technicality, per Brett McMurphy of Action Network. […]

The SEC meetings are going on this week as the country’s top college football conference weighs a variety of changes and buzz of potential College Football Playoff expansion pervades the college football world. However, there is one other major issue that everyone is waiting to hear about outside of the CFP talk. Many college football […]

Oregon football and head coach Dan Lanning entered the picture for the nation’s No. 2 safety Wednesday. The news comes following some unrest involving a prized five-star Ducks pledge, who’s since decommitted. But now Oregon is in the lone Big Ten finalist amid SEC interest. Safety Jireh Edwards from St. Francis Academy in Maryland placed […]

It sounds like the College Football Playoff will be expanding past 12 teams, but it’s still unclear when a change will happen and how many teams will qualify. One potential format is a 16-team CFP with five automatic qualifier spots for conference champions, and 11 at-large bids. The Big Ten and SEC have been in […]

The College Football Playoff committee is currently undergoing conversations about potentially expanding the 12-team playoff format to 14 or 16 teams. Nothing is decided yet, but many expect the postseason to expand yet again after just moving from four teams to 12. With everything up in the air, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey put some pressure […]

The PGA Tour is at Jack’s Place this week, as the 50th anniversary of The Memorial Tournament will be held. On the eve of the tournament teeing off, PGA Tour professionals play alongside amateurs in the pro-am. On Wednesday, that included Justin Thomas playing with Ohio State football coach Ryan Day and college football legend […]

The everchanging landscape of college football has sparked a lot of debate regarding what is right and wrong for the sport. The current chatter is primarily surrounding the College Football Playoff. Last season was the first year of the 12-team CFP, but it seems like we are trending in the direction of further expansion. We […]

We are getting news from the SEC’s spring meetings in Destin, Florida, and no one has been shy about opening their mouth and making headlines. That started with Commissioner Greg Sankey dropping some fiery takes aimed at the other conferences, but more recently, that includes Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin. He has never been […]