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In a move that seemed inevitable for quite a while, Caleb Williams transferred to USC in early February. While he had interest from schools such as UCLA and would have been welcomed back at Oklahoma, he opted to reunite with his former Sooners head coach, Lincoln Riley. As Williams noted during USC spring practice earlier […]

USC Trojans new head coach Lincoln Riley is hoping to make a good first impression in Southern California. After joining the Trojans on a massive deal, the former Sooners coach is starting to get to work at USC. The Trojans had their first practice of the season on Tuesday, and early on, the reviews have […]

The Tennessee Volunteers made some serious waves on Monday when they received a huge commitment from 5-star quarterback Nicholaus Iamaleava, widely considered to be one of the better overall prospects in the recruiting class. Iamaleava announced the major move on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. Iamaleava spoke about the decision via 247sports, citing the Volunteers’ […]

One of the top prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft will now be out for the foreseeable future. Michigan Wolverines linebacker David Ojabo suffered a torn Achilles at Pro Day. Via Adam Schefter: Tests confirmed that LB David Ojabo tore his Achilles, per a Michigan source. Doctors expect a full and complete recovery. Rams’ RB […]

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud orchestrated a standout 2021 campaign in what was his redshirt freshman year. After what he saw from Stroud last year, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day sees that the sky is the limit for the passer. Day took some time to speak at Ohio State spring practice earlier this week, […]

Jackson State head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders recently underwent foot surgery which resulted in the loss of two toes. The 54-year-old spent a total of three weeks in a Mississippi hospital before going under the knife for the procedure. The whole journey was detailed on an episode of the SMAC […]

Kirk Herbstreit is about to become the busiest person in the world come August. The famous ESPN analyst known for commentating on the most important college football games has made a huge move in his career. It sounds like Amazon is going to make some noise in the sporting world later in the year. According […]

After a roller-coaster 2021 season in what was his first year as the starting quarterback for the Clemson Tigers, D.J. Uiagalelei still has the backing of head coach Dabo Swinney heading into the 2022 campaign. Clemson entered the 2021 campaign as a serious contender to not only win the ACC but also to clinch a […]

The world of college football is filled with what-if moments. The 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs sure has plenty of what-ifs across the board. For one, Alabama quarterback Bryce Young entered the contest without his star wideout in John Metchie III, as the wide […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers continuing to spiral this season, superstar LeBron James might be looking elsewhere for some inspiration. Maybe a lot of inspiration. Well, he might have found one at the NFL Combine. The Lakers forward found himself being in awe of the time of Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave in the […]

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, teams across the league are finalizing their scouting searches among the incoming prospects. Matt Corral is expected to be one of the top quarterbacks available, but some are concerned about the ankle injury he sustained during the Sugar Bowl. According to ESPN, Matt Corral “has ‘no regrets’ about playing […]

Former Cleveland Browns head coach and current Grambling State Tigers coach Hue Jackson made headlines for his questionable decision to hire Art Briles as his offensive coordinator. Briles, formerly at Baylor, was coaching at the university during a time where there were many cases of sexual assault against players on his team. This resulted in […]

Former Cleveland Browns head coach and current Grambling State Tigers leader Hue Jackson was in the news recently for accusations that he was forced to tank during his time with Cleveland. Now, Jackson is in the news once again, this time for his recent Grambling State hire of controversial coach Art Briles, who was accused […]

The offseason is in full swing as each franchise prepares to make roster adjustments. The NFL Draft Combine is set to begin soon, but one of the top prospects won’t be attending. Alabama Crimson Tide star Evan Neal has come up with a decision on how he wants to approach entering the league. According to […]

Auburn University and the Los Angeles Chargers lost a legend as news that Lionel ‘Little Train’ James passed away on Friday at the age of 59. Legendary former Auburn football and NFL running back Lionel James, nicknamed "Little Train" for his unstoppable motor despite a 5-foot-6 frame, died Friday. He was 59. https://t.co/9dwWWvZJtO — USA TODAY Sports […]

The College Football Playoff  has been the center of controversy since its inception back in 2014. On Friday, it was announced that there are not going to be any changes to the format until at least 2026. According to The Athletic’s Nicole Auerbach, the College Football Playoff will remain at four teams through the rest […]

Rumors of Jim Harbaugh leaving the Michigan Wolverines for the NFL blew up this coaching cycle, and Harbaugh even had a dalliance with the Minnesota Vikings before announcing his return to Ann Arbor. Harbaugh also just signed a contract extension with Michigan. While the Wolverines head coach has seemingly committed himself to Michigan, the buyout […]

Arch Manning is one of the most heavily recruited college football players of all time, and it’s not just because of his name. The nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning is ranked as the No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2023, and has been linked to many of the top schools […]

Despite interest from various NFL teams, the Michigan Wolverines managed to keep head coach Jim Harbaugh in Ann Arbor. Harbaugh was heavily linked to both the Raiders’ and Vikings’ vacancies at separate points of the head coach hiring cycle, but both teams elected to hire different candidates. Thus, Harbaugh returned to Michigan, who welcomed him […]

The Cincinnati Bengals just suffered a heartbreaking Super Bowl 56 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. With the season now over, one of Zac Taylor’s assistant coaches is jumping to college to take on an important role at Notre Dame. That would be Al Golden, who’s leaving his post as Bengals linebackers coach to be […]

The Auburn Tigers will not be firing embattled head football coach Bryan Harsin, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Chris Low. The university is expected to make an announcement on the decision Friday. Harsin came under fire after a rocky first season as the head coach. He replaced Gus Malzahn following the 2020 season. Auburn […]

Michigan Wolverines defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is projected to be one of the top picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Hutchinson spoke to the media on Wednesday and was asked to assess his feeling of how well his game will translate to the NFL. Hutchinson boldly claimed that he’ll ‘light up’ NFL quarterbacks. Here’s why […]

Malik Willis is a projected first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and could very well be the first quarterback taken off the board. Coming from a smaller school like Liberty, Willis may be a more difficult talent to evaluate heading into the draft process. Despite having made a name for himself at Liberty, Willis’ […]

To say the least, the Michigan Wolverines football team has had an unusual off-season. They’ve had to deal with reports that Jim Harbaugh might return to the NFL and maybe take over the Minnesota Vikings’ coaching position. Fortunately for Michigan, he elected to return to the Wolverines and try to help them win a National […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to lose a handful of key players to the 2022 NFL Draft. Among the most notable players set to join the pros include projected first-round picks, wide receivers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson, but the team also stands to lose a lot of talent from the defensive side of […]

The Minnesota Vikings seemed to be closing in on Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh to be their next head coach. Despite the Wolverines’ success, rumors had been swirling seemingly all year about Harbaugh and a potential return to a head coaching job in the NFL. The Wolverines head coach interviewed with the Vikings- and was seemingly interested […]

After a notable wait, Caleb Williams officially announced earlier this week his decision to transfer to the USC Trojans to reunite with former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley. Williams had a multitude of options on the table once he opted to enter the transfer portal, from returning to Oklahoma to play under new head […]

Amid the head coaching carousel that has transpired over the past few months in the world of college football, Ohio State can at least feel assured that Ryan Day will not be leaving the program anytime soon. Over the 2021 regular season, Day was often in the rumor mill regarding a potential move to the […]

Joe Burrow is an Ohio kid through and through. He grew up in The Plains in Athens County, attended Athens High School, and even went off to Ohio State University before his transfer to LSU. And of course, Burrow is playing for his home state’s NFL team, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to their first Super […]

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Pete Golding was arrested and jailed on a DUI charge early Thursday, according to Carol Robinson of AL.com. The arrest occurred at 1 a.m. local time, and Golding is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail. There have been no other details released yet. Alabama hasn’t commented on the arrest […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is considered relatively weak when it comes to the depth of talent at quarterback. However, there is one clear choice that most people believe will be a solid player at the next level. Former Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett is likely going to be drafted in the first round and might […]

Jimbo Fisher and the Texas A&M Aggies made waves at National Signing Day, bringing in a whopping total of four five-star recruits and 22 players ranked in the ESPN 300. It was the number-one signing class, but many were skeptical of how the Aggies got it done. An anonymous message board poster by the name […]

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh has long been linked with a return to the NFL. After interviewing with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday, Harbaugh finally made the long-awaited decision on his future. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Harbaugh called Michigan after his interview with the Vikings to inform the university he would be returning […]

On Wednesday, the Texas Longhorns received some exciting news when they learned that five-star offensive tackle Devon Campbell has committed to the program. Devon Campbell chose the University of Texas over the University of Oklahoma. Campbell is the Longhorns’ third offensive line recruit from the top-100 players in the country. Texas did not enjoy the […]

Brian Kelly, the new head football coach at LSU, received some exciting news on Wednesday. Harold Perkins, a five-star linebacker, has chosen LSU over Texas A&M and Florida as his college choice. According to 247sports, Harold Perkins is the number five player in the top 247. The Tigers’ coaching staff made a wonderful decision with […]

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal hasn’t hesitated to leave his mark on the program, as he has been very active as a recruiter since his arrival. Entering Wednesday, Cristobal had landed nine ESPN 300 recruits in the coach’s first class with the Hurricanes, one of the better showings in the SEC. The former Oregon […]

By now, most football fans have caught a glimpse of the now-viral video featuring LSU head coach Brian Kelly and 3-star tight end prospect Danny Lewis awkwardly dancing together. The video surfaced in late January and has since made the rounds, mostly due to the incredibly cringe nature of Kelly’s dance moves. Well, after that […]

The Ole Miss Runnin’ Rebels college football program has had a great offseason already. They landed a top-25 recruiting class, and also were able to bring in two of the biggest transfers. Former USC quarterback Jaxson Dart and TCU running back Zach Evans left their former schools to join Lane Kiffin in Mississippi. Even though […]

When Lincoln Riley bolted the Oklahoma Sooners to be the next USC Trojans head coach, speculation followed that star quarterback Caleb Williams would follow Riley to Southern California. It took a bit of time, but Williams has indeed decided to join Riley at USC. Williams spoke to ESPN’s Pete Thamel about the decision: “I wanted […]