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Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin already has a lot on his plate, with a matchup against Mississippi State and questions about his future employment dominating conversations throughout Oxford. Now, he must also devote attention to an alleged theft. “Lane Kiffin in a SEC Network interview says Mississippi State fans broke into their locker […]

Oregon State’s push into a new era under head coach JaMarcus Shepard began with a difficult roster setback. Junior tight end Riley Williams entered the transfer portal, giving the Beavers their first departure since hiring Shepard to lead the program. Williams is open to a return, according to reports. But his decision underscores the uncertainty […]

Florida football fired Billy Napier on October 19. Florida has a list of candidates for the job, but the top name on the list was Lane Kiffin, the current Ole Miss head coach. It is now being reported that the Gators may be out of the Kiffin sweepstakes. According to Zach Abolverdi of Gators Online, […]

Mississippi State will be facing Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl, and they will be getting a key player back on the field. Isaac Smith missed last week, but he’s returning in a big matchup for his team, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: Mississippi State star safety Isaac Smith is set to return today […]

Vanderbilt football is in the midst of one of the best seasons in program history. Vanderbilt is 9-2 and could still make a run at the College Football Playoff. After rumors that Clark Lea could leave for a new job, Vanderbilt and the head coach have agreed to a new six-year deal. According to Pete […]

Oregon State football fired Trent Bray on October 12 after an 0-7 start.  After striking out on other targets, such as Tim Polasek of North Dakota State, the Beavers have found the new man to lead their program. According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, JaMarcus Shephard has agreed to a five-year deal with Oregon State […]

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare for their final home test of the season against the Kansas State Wildcats (5-6), one storyline has steadily dominated the backdrop of the week, the potential status of standout sophomore tackle Jordan Seaton, whose recent absence has forced Colorado to rethink its offensive stability up front. Buffs insider Brian Howell’s […]

After a historic win over Queens University and a victory against the Duke Blue Devils,  No. 2 South Carolina women’s basketball suffered a Thanksgiving Day stunner at the hands of the No. 4 Texas Longhorns in the Players Era Championship – Championship on Thursday at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. Texas senior guard Rori […]

The Big 12 enters the final regular season week as the second conference with two 10-1 teams. Texas Tech is the highest ranked one in the College Football Playoff rankings among the conference representatives. BYU can still crash the CFP party by advancing on then winning the conference title. Their scenarios are highlighted along with […]

Virginia Tech football added to its growing Penn State representation post James Franklin. The former Nittany Lions head coach is reeling in past PSU commits. That now includes a four-star tight end who decided on Thanksgiving that Blacksburg, not State College, was home. Pierce Petersohn is the newest member of the Hokies’ growing 2026 class, […]

Oregon State football lost out on landing Brent Vigen of Montana State. Tim Polasek of North Dakota State was another who took himself out of the Beavers’ running. But an Alabama assistant looks like the top target in Corvallis. Crimson Tide co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard is trending up as the next Beavers head coach, per […]

Illinois football swooped up a huge Thanksgiving Day upset — on the college football recruiting trail. The Illini even grabbed a talent originally heading to the No. 5 ranked Big Ten team USC. Top-ranked junior college cornerback Jakwon Morris is heading to Champaign instead of Los Angeles, flipping to Illinois Thursday. Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals […]

Oklahoma football wrapped up a huge Thanksgiving Day gift Thursday. The Sooners reeled in a wide receiver who can instantly help John Mateer and company. Especially with Mateer admitting the offensive struggles at Oklahoma. Four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit revealed his commitment to OU, pivoting out of Wisconsin in the process. Petit decommitted from the […]

In a move that could reshape the perception of Virginia Tech Hokies football recruiting and shape the early trajectory of the program under new head coach James Franklin, the former Penn State Nittany Lions leader made one of his first major splashes in Blacksburg by flipping 2026 offensive tackle Roseby Lubintus from his original commitment […]

The college football coaching carousel is beginning to spin rapidly. James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, and Lane Kiffin has been involved in rumors at LSU, Florida and Ole Miss. Now, a big domino has dropped with Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz. While his name was also discussed in other rumors, he is staying […]

It is Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate on Black Friday to keep Week 14 of the college football season rolling as Georgia faces Georgia Tech. Georgia looks to cap off an 11-win season and secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech looks to avenge last year’s eight overtime loss. Georgia is 10-1 this […]

The UConn Huskies football program is entering a pivotal transition, and the first major roster shock arrived when defensive back Cam Chadwick officially entered the NCAA transfer portal. The news broke just hours after Jim Mora revealed he was leaving to become the next head coach at Colorado State, immediately raising questions about how his […]

Thanksgiving week doesn’t just promise treats in Big Ten country. It crystalizes the conference title picture, let alone the College Football Playoff race. Ohio State and Michigan hand the nation post Turkey Day leftovers on Saturday, while Indiana also awaits its fate for Dec. 6 as we launch our Week 14 rankings. 1. Ohio State […]

College football legend Nick Saban had some advice to give to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin as the coaching carousel rumors vehemently surround the latter. Kiffin finds himself in a tough situation, having significant success at Ole Miss as they are on pace to reach the College Football Playoff. However, Florida and LSU present […]

Alabama football started Iron Bowl week with a strange twist. Not just limited to the stunning Crimson Tide recruiting loss. This one involving the CFB injury front ahead of the Auburn matchup. Eight different players are out for Saturday’s contest — with Pete Thamel of ESPN revealing the names Wednesday. Among the injured include Dre […]

LSU football already awaits the fate of Lane Kiffin ahead of Oklahoma week. But the Tigers immediately decided who leads the offense on Saturday. And it won’t be Garrett Nussmeier with Michael Van Buren stepping in. Van Buren will earn starting quarterback duties with John Mateer on the opposite side. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports […]

Brian Kelly’s long, awkward breakup with LSU football is finally official, and very expensive. Louisiana State University sent Kelly a formal termination letter Wednesday night, firing him without cause and triggering the full $54 million buyout left on his 10-year deal, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports and Pete Thamel of ESPN. The money […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are again facing the possibility of losing quarterback Dylan Raiola via the college football transfer portal. With just a game left on their regular-season schedule in the 2025 season, the buzz about Raiola leaving Lincoln has apparently gotten more amplified, especially after his brother decided to decommit from Nebraska football last week. […]

Oregon State football continues searching for a new head coach after Tim Polasek scratched his name off. But Brent Vigen isn’t leaving Montana State either. Vigen, long linked to the Beavers’ opening amid some CFB rumors, released a statement revealing his desire to stay in Bozeman. “I’m honored for the opportunity to keep leading this […]

The Caleb Wilson Foundation has launched a new anti-hazing campaign in honor of the beloved Southern University student whose life was tragically cut short due to hazing. Wilson’s death brought national attention to the issue of hazing on college campuses. The initiative focuses on education, awareness, and prevention, aiming to protect students and ensure that […]

The 2025 Texas football season has fallen short of expectations, considering that they opened as the top team in the country. However, they still have a long shot chance at making the College Football Playoff. Off the field, Steve Sarkisian has continued to prove himself a great recruiter, and recently, the Longhorns picked up a […]

Arkansas football appears to be targeting Alex Golesh for its open head coaching job. Buzz has built for Golesh jumping to the Southeastern Conference since Wednesday morning. Now the USF athletic director has broken his silence. Rob Higgins posted a lengthy response to the Golesh-to-Arkansas chatter on the social media website X, formerly Twitter. Higgins […]

Pro Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk has been hired as the next head coach of Southern University. Faulk is the fifth head coach to lead Southern University following the departure of former head coach Dawson Odoms to become the head coach of Norfolk State University in 2021. Odoms was ultimately let go following the 2024 […]

The 2025 Ole Miss football season quickly went from one of the best seasons in school history to very cloudy. Lane Kiffin is on the radar of two different jobs next to Ole Miss, with Florida and LSU vying for his services as their next head coach. A decision is coming after the Egg Bowl, […]

Ole Miss football is 10-1 on the season, and could be making a run at the College Football Playoff. The backdrop of this game will be the future of Lane Kiffin with Ole Miss. Now, the Rebels need to focus on the game on Friday, as it is the 122nd meeting between Ole Miss and […]

Although he doesn’t want to talk about it anymore, Lane Kiffin’s impending decision about where he will coach next season is one of the biggest stories in college football. And predictions on where that will be have been diverse. The prevailing opinion is that Kiffin will be heading to Baton Rouge to become the next […]

The College Football coaching carousel is in full swing. Some jobs have been filled, while many are still open. Meanwhile, some coaches, such as Lincoln Riley, have committed to their current teams. As the regular season comes to an end, we predict who will be landing new jobs in the near future. The filled jobs […]

Florida’s football team coaching outlook still centers on Lane Kiffin, even as he sidesteps every question about it. Asked again this week about reported interest from Florida and LSU, the Ole Miss coach repeated that he expects to be on the Rebels’ sideline for the Egg Bowl and won’t discuss other jobs. During Tennessee’s blowout […]

Arkansas football is in the midst of a 2-9 season. After being blown out at home by Notre Dame on September 27, dropping the team to 2-3 on the year, Arkansas fired head coach Sam Pittman. Now, the Razorbacks are rumored to be zeroing in on their next head coach, looking to hire Alex Golesh […]

Everyone is waiting for the Lane Kiffin decision on where he will take his coaching talents. Ole Miss AD Keith Carter noted that an announcement on Kiffin’s future will come after the Egg Bowl when they face Mississippi State. There are a few teams that believe they have a shot at landing Kiffin, but there […]

Much was expected of South Carolina football and head coach Shane Beamer in 2025, but not much has actually gone right for the Gamecocks. Beamer, who is in his fifth season as the South Carolina coach, entered 2025 coming off his best season in Columbia; in 2024, the Gamecocks went 9-4 overall and 5-3 in […]

On Tuesday night, a report came out that UConn football head coach Jim Mora is going to Colorado State to be the Rams’ new head coach. Colorado State fired Jay Norvell after losing seasons, and Mora has brought UConn back-to-back nine-win seasons for the first time since 2007. A 31-19 home loss to Hawaii was […]

Missouri football (7-4) appears ready to act decisively to secure the long-term future of head coach Eli Drinkwitz in Columbia. USC, Florida, LSU and Penn State have dominated national coaching narratives for weeks, but in the midst of the carousel, the Tigers are quietly positioning themselves to prevent uncertainty from lingering inside their own walls. […]

Texas (8-3) will likely fall short of the College Football Playoff even if it upsets Texas A&M in the Lone Star Showdown this Friday, as it currently sits at No. 16 in the latest rankings, but this program could still gain great satisfaction by potentially denying its rival a chance to compete for the SEC […]