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The Green Bay Packers officially released star cornerback Jaire Alexander in early June, making him a free agent for the first time in his career. With his future hanging in the balance, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made it clear that he wants general manager Eric DeCosta to sign Alexander to the team. While meeting […]

One of the best players in all of college football last season was Ohio State football wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Smith was only a true freshman, but he still dominated just about every team that the Buckeyes played. It was an unreal season, and he will spend at least two more in Columbus before he […]

2024 was a successful season for Texas A&M football, even though it didn’t come to the end that Mike Elko and company were certainly hoping for. After having a chance to reach the College Football Playoff, late losses to Auburn and Texas ended the Aggies’ national title hopes. Still, it’s hard to take anything away […]

As Vanderbilt football quarterback Diego Pavio looks to lead his team in the SEC and have a season that puts the whole college football world on notice, there’s no doubt he has high expectations going into this year. With Pavia declaring Vanderbilt football the best team in Tennessee, he also believes the program has a […]

It’s been a wild ride this offseason for North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick. Belichick is about to enter his first season leading North Carolina, following months of rumors and press about his personal relationships. Belichick is focusing on football though, and the guys he is about to lead. “These are great kids to work […]

One of the biggest debates in the college football world is the SEC vs. Big Ten battle. These two conferences are definitely the two best in the sport, but which one is the best? For a while, most people agreed that the SEC had the edge. However, ever since the NIL era began, the Big […]

The Alabama football team pulled off a big win on the recruiting trail on Tuesday as the Crimson Tide flipped four-star quarterback Jett Thomalla from Iowa State. Thomalla committed to the Cyclones back in April, but an offer from Alabama in May made him rethink his decision. Thomalla did take an official visit to Iowa […]

The Vanderbilt football team made much more noise than anyone anticipated in 2024, going 7-6 and winning their first bowl game in over a decade. After being granted a sixth year of eligibility, Diego Pavia believes the Commodores’ momentum will continue in 2025 as he aims to take over the state of Tennessee. Pavia predicts […]

SMU football is establishing itself as a force on the college football recruiting trail. Especially as they attempt to capitalize on its College Football Playoff appearance. Now the Mustangs are inching closer at landing a top 25 wide receiver from within the state. Proving Rhett Lashlee and his staff are winning over the best recruits […]

Texas A&M football beefed up its offense in a massive way Monday. Beating out rival Texas and Ohio State for this talent too. The Aggies landed four-star offensive lineman Samuel Roseborough as their latest recruit. Hayes Fawcett of On3 confirmed the defending national champs plus the Longhorns were in the final running. “Next chapter: College […]

The Penn State football team added to its 2026 recruiting class with a big commitment from four-star linebacker Elijah Littlejohn on Monday. Littlejohn had previously narrowed his list of college options down to four as he was considering Penn State, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech and NC State. Head coach James Franklin ended up finding a […]

South Carolina football quarterback LaNorris Sellers is walking around wealthy on campus. Sellers inked a blockbuster deal with South Carolina’s NIL collective around Christmas. But he’s since reeled in his million in endorsements. Sellers’ father Norris opened up about the son’s high volume of offers. Turns out one was worth $8 million — which was […]

With Fall fast approaching and Michael Vick gearing up for his debut season with Norfolk State, ticket prices to watch the Spartans are anticipated to rise significantly. In April, Norfolk State released its full football schedule, including five home games. The announcement revealed that season tickets will cost $200 in 2024, an 82% increase from […]

The Michigan football team has added to its 2025 quarterback room as the Wolverines landed a commitment from East Carolina transfer Jake Garcia on Monday. Garcia recently took a visit to Ann Arbor to meet with the Wolverines, and he is now committed to the program. This is the third time that Garcia has been […]

Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman is now in a reflective state. The head coach is five months removed from Notre Dame losing the national title game. Freeman even made a guarantee after the loss. But what is he wishing he could’ve done differently against Ohio State? Freeman opened up about the loss with […]

Nebraska football claimed a rare win over a Southeastern Conference foe Monday. More so on the college football recruiting trail. The Cornhuskers beat out Ole Miss for a talented 2026 lineman. The Big Ten university nabbed 6-foot-5, 310-pound lineman Hayden Ainsworth. Hayes Fawcett of On3 confirmed the Biloxi, Mississippi native was courted by Lane Kiffin […]

The Florida football team is having a terrific Monday as the Gators have landed two commitments to start the week. The first prospect that announced his commitment to the Gators was three-star offensive tackle Javarii Luckas. Luckas was down to four schools as he was considering Florida, Miami, Penn State and West Virginia. Head coach […]

Continuing its program rebuild, Duke made one of the biggest splashes in the college football transfer portal when they landed former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah. Despite inking a monstrous $8 million NIL deal, the decision was still a difficult one for Mensah. Mensah was not heavily recruited out of high school, forcing him to fly […]

The Notre Dame football program is a unique one for a lot of reasons. It is one of the most storied programs in college football, and there aren’t a lot of others that have experienced the success that the Fighting Irish have seen. The big difference between Notre Dame and the other elite programs in […]

After a year away from football, Ron Rivera is returning to the industry as California’s general manager in 2025. Following former athletic director Jim Knowlton’s retirement, Rivera will now oversee most of California’s football operations. Knowlton, who has been the California’s athletic director since 2018, officially retired on Monday. Moving forward, the California football team, […]

Father of five kids, including Cleveland Browns star Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders sent a Father’s Day message to his fans. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to send appreciation to all dads. “Lord[,] thank you for FATHER’S DAY and our Unsung heroes known as fathers that they were recognized and appreciated […]

2028 quarterback Brady Quinn is named after Notre Dame legend Brady Quinn, but he just received an offer from one of the Fighting Irish’s rivals. The Michigan football team extended an offer to the youngster after a recent camp, and it is an early team to watch for this prospect with a bright future. “WOW! […]

The long college football offseason is slowly nearing an end as the beginning of the highly anticipated 2025 season is about two and a half months away. One of the most intriguing teams to watch this year will be the Michigan football team. After winning it all in 2023, the Wolverines went 8-5 last year. […]

Oregon football engaged itself in a fierce battle with USC on the college football recruiting trail. Cannonball references have centered around the Oregon-USC rivalry. But one ex-Ducks star has heard enough from USC and defended Dan Lanning. Kenjon Barner called out the rival on the Ducks of a Feather podcast. Barner joined fellow former Oregon […]

Ole Miss football endured a pivotal college football recruiting loss to end May. Zion Legree left Oxford and Lane Kiffin to reopen his recruiting process. Wisconsin has now swooped him up. Legree officially announced his decision to join the Badgers, with Hayes Fawcett of On3 confirming the move Sunday evening. The Badgers gain a versatile […]

USC football battled rival UCLA down the stretch for a four-star talent. Talanoa Ili presented a vision of bringing championships back to Hollywood. The linebacker will attempt that in the Land of Troy. Ili. joined by his parents and younger sister, picked the Trojans over the Bruins on Father’s Day. The Kahuku, Hawaii linebacker revealed […]

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly enters a pivotal fourth season with the Tigers. He sent shockwaves in Dec. 2021 by leaving Notre Dame for the Southeastern Conference power. Turns out there was a “surprise” on Kelly’s end, too. More so on the adjustment side of things. Kelly made this admission in a conversation with […]

The top priority for the Michigan football team on the recruiting trail right now is the 2026 class, but the Wolverines are doing some work with 2027 prospects as well. In fact, one 2027 player that Michigan recently offered is three-star offensive lineman Louis Esposito. Does the name sound familiar? That is because Louis is […]

The Michigan football team has hosted some important targets so far this month, but none have been bigger than five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo. Ojo is one of the best players in the 2026 recruiting class, and Texas and Ohio State are both high on his list. However, the Wolverines are right there with them […]

North Carolina football and head coach Bill Belichick bolstered the edge rush room for 2026 Saturday. UNC landed a towering 6-foot-4 talent courted by several power conference schools on the college football recruiting trail. Including Penn State and UCLA. The Tar Heels and the incoming head coach grabbed Ashton Blatt for their growing ’26 class. […]

Florida football cranked the heat up with its recruiting methods Saturday. The Gators landed multiple recruits on the college football recruiting trail. Even beating out three Southeastern Conference rivals for a 6-foot-6 talent. Florida and head coach Billy Napier received a verbal commitment from wide receiver Marquez Daniel. The Tuskegee, Alabama native turned down Auburn, […]

Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks scored a pivotal recruiting victory this week, landing four-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton. Heavily recruited by top programs across the country, Hampton drew strong interest from Michigan, Miami, Penn State, and Syracuse. Ultimately, the highly touted Class of 2026 wide receiver chose Oregon, further strengthening the Ducks’ position as […]

Florida football is picking up another strong recruit, and adding to their rich 2026 recruiting class. Four-star running back Carsyn Baker is committing to the Gators, per On3. Baker chose Florida over Florida State, South Carolina and Ohio State. He had multiple other offers from power 4 programs. The four-star rusher said there are multiple […]

After an underwhelming 7-5 season in 2024, Florida A&M has added another talented quarterback to an already competitive QB room. Lawrence Wright IV, the son of Florida Gators legend Lawrence Wright III, is joining the Rattlers after leaving the Gators in the transfer portal. He announced his commitment to FAMU on his social media account. […]

2024 was more rocky than Alabama football is used to, as the first season without Nick Saban at the helm didn’t necessarily go how it was supposed to. The Crimson Tide missed out on the College Football Playoff after finishing the regular season 9-3 with ugly losses to Vanderbilt and Oklahoma. Now, Jalen Milroe is […]

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are preparing for a big season-opener against the Clemson Tigers to kick off the 2025 season. Kelly will begin his fourth season as the Tigers’ head coach, having elevated the program into a solid status as SEC powerhouses. He understands the importance of starting the season strong, which is […]

Prairie View A&M University announced on Friday the passing of former football player Jackson Bailey, who played for the Panthers in 2023. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Prairie View A&M announced his passing on their social media accounts, saying: “🕊️ In Loving Memory: Jackson “Jacks” Bailey 🕊️ The PVAMU Athletics family […]

The Michigan football team hosted multiple top targets on official visits over the weekend, and one of them is four-star safety Donovan Webb. Webb is one of Michigan’s top defensive targets, and he will announce his commitment on July 2nd. During his official visit with the Michigan football team, Donovan Webb received some high praise […]

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian took the Longhorns to newer heights post Tom Herman and Mack Brown. Sarkisian is now hitting the recruiting trail hard, including landing a new weapon for Arch Manning. But now “Sark” received an honor similar to what his predecessors earned. Sarkisian is now the sixth Texas coach to grace the […]