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Andrew Luck was recently inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The Stanford product gave a special shoutout to former Cardinal and current Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh, per Maize n Brew’s Trevor Woods. “My Stanford experience was no exception. It was littered with exceptional coaches. A massive, massive thank you to them, […]

Tyler Buchner hasn’t played for Notre Dame football since the team’s loss to Marshall on September 10. Buchner, who suffered a shoulder injury, underwent surgery and was expected to miss the rest of the year. But Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman recently revealed that he could play in a bowl game if healthy. Well, […]

CJ Stroud is a long-shot to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday. The Ohio State quarterback has the fourth-best odds at winning college football’s top individual honor at +4000, according to FanDuel, far off prohibitive favorite Caleb Williams of USC and also behind TCU’s Max Duggan and Georgia’s Stetson Bennett. Don’t take Stroud’s current standing […]

Stanford football has found their man, as the program has hired Sacramento State Hornets coach Troy Taylor to be their next head coach, sources told Bruce Feldman of The Athletic. The Cardinal had been linked to former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, though he announced on Twitter that he would not be taking the […]

USC quarterback Caleb Williams isn’t taking the moment for granted. All of his life, the sophomore quarterback has dreamed of putting himself in position to go up to the podium to receive the Heisman trophy. He has done just that this season after leading the Trojans to an 11-2 record while throwing 37 touchdowns and […]

While many college football teams have begun looking toward the offseason, Georgia football is not one of them. The Bulldogs just capped off another perfect regular season, won the SEC championship in dominant fashion, and earned the top seed in the College Football Playoff. With just two more wins, the Bulldogs would become the first […]

Country music star Zach Bryan is unsurprisingly backing Navy football for the Army-Navy clash on Saturday. “go navy beat army,” Bryan wrote on Twitter. Zach Bryan is quickly emerging as one of the most popular stars in country music. However, he was also a military member who served in the Navy. In fact, he recorded […]

Now that the 2022 college football regular season has concluded, offseason activities have officially begun. This includes the coaching carousel, recruiting and, most notably, the transfer portal. Below, we’ll take a look at some targets for Alabama football. The transfer portal has turned college football upside down since its introduction in 2018, and this cycle […]

CJ Stroud has led Ohio State to a College Football Playoff berth while emerging as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy for the second straight year. While that’s impressive, it’s perhaps even more impressive that Stroud has managed to accomplish these feats largely without the services of arguably his best wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who […]

The college football transfer portal has over 1,000 players. Spencer Sanders could choose to give Florida football a fresh look for 2023. What other things might happen? It is natural to think about the 2023 landing spots for a number of high-profile quarterbacks. Let’s make some predictions for the current transfer portal cycle. *Watch college […]

USC football star Caleb Williams went viral on Friday after his rather spicy take on his comparisons to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. And sure enough, while some loved his confidence, there are several others who took issue with what he said. For those who missed it, the Heisman trophy frontrunner shared his belief […]

After a successful 6-year stint spearheading Purdue football where he finished with a 36-34 record including 4 bowl appearances, and an appearance in the Big 10 Championship this season, Jeff Brohm is off to take the head coaching position at his alma mater of Louisville. Reports suggest that Purdue offered Brohm the proverbial blank check, […]

There is a wide-open race for the Heisman Trophy this year that includes Stetson Bennett of Georgia, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State, Caleb Williams of USC and Max Duggan of TCU. On the surface, a case can be made for any of these candidates. However, when all the intangibles are included, Bennett must win the […]

Following the success of his 2022 campaign, USC starting quarterback Caleb Williams has been compared to one of the NFL’s most prolific passers, Kansas City Chiefs QB1 Patrick Mahomes. In recent weeks, Caleb Williams has been labeled as the second coming of Patrick Mahomes. He is likely to be one of the first players taken […]

Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud is once again a finalist for the Heisman award. After finishing fourth in voting last season, he now has his sights set on taking the award home this 2022. The 2022 Heisman class features several elite talents. Stroud will be going against TCU’s Max Duggan, Georgia’s Stetson Bennett, and USC’s […]

After five years at Louisville, Malik Cunningham has decided to enter the NFL Draft. He’ll look to be the first Cardinals quarterback drafted since Lamar Jackson in 2018. The Action Network’s Brett McMurphy was the first one to report on Cunningham’s decision. McMurphy also noted that the fifth-year senior will sit out of the upcoming […]

Dametrius “Meechie” Walker, a Michigan high school standout and an honorary captain for the Michigan Wolverines, died Friday after a two-year battle with bone cancer. Walker was a 3-star prospect on the defensive line who played with Muskegon (Mich.) High School. He was a 6-5, 260-pounder with an exciting future when he was diagnosed with […]

As new Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield crafted his coaching staff, many wondered if he would retain interim head coach Kerry Coombs. Satterfield appears to have made a decision that shows he is willing to keep some parts of the old regime. According to Justin Williams of the Athletic, Coombs will remain on Cincinnati’s staff […]

Jimbo Fisher knows the Texas A&M football offense must improve in 2023 if the team is going to rebound from their 5-win season. Fisher let offensive coordinator Darrell Dickey go- and the search for his replacement is beginning to heat up. Ex-Atlanta Falcons and Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino has emerged as a candidate in […]

Stetson Bennett gets no respect. The Georgia football quarterback has authored a worthy sequel to the Bulldogs’ 2021 national title, as he has led the program to an undefeated season and their second straight College Football Playoff berth. All the while, Bennett has produced quality numbers and has earned a place as a Heisman Trophy […]

The 2022 college football season is coming down to the wire. The College Football Playoff is set and so are the bowls in December. However, there is still something very big up in the air. This is perhaps one of the most competitive Heisman Trophy races in recent memory. After the conference championship games this […]

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney paid a rare compliment to Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and the Tennessee football team ahead of their Orange Bowl matchup in late December, said a Friday report from Fan Nation. “I got to see them several times this year. I mean, they’re unbelievable,” Swinney said. “I mean, I haven’t […]

USC quarterback Caleb Williams has been filling up his trophy cabinet as of late, and he could soon make room for college football’s most prestigious individual honor. Earlier this week, Williams was named as one of the four finalists for the 2022 Heisman Trophy award. The second-year quarterback finished regular season play with 44 total […]

Since its introduction in 2018, the transfer portal has turned college football on its head. The portal opened once again on Monday, and an unprecedented number of players entered their name very quickly. In just barely more than one day, over 1,100 players entered their names into the portal, shattering all previous records. 1. In […]

After three phenomenal seasons with the North Carolina Tar Heels, Josh Downs is declaring for the NFL Draft. Or, in his words, ‘”taking it to the next level.” The two-time All-ACC wide receiver is leaving North Carolina for the NFL, and will be the fourth ranked receiver in next April’s Draft, according to ESPN’s Todd […]

Liam Coen was the man behind the scenes of Baker Mayfield’s standout Los Angeles Rams performance on Thursday Night Football vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. Coen, the Rams offensive coordinator, helped Mayfield prepare speed-round style for the Thursday night game after he touched down in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Now, the Rams coordinator is leaving […]

Deion Sanders, the newest head coach of the Colorado football team, has some unfinished business with Jackson State. The Tigers are playing in the Celebration Bowl against North Carolina Central. Sanders confirmed in a recent interview that he would be coaching the undefeated Tigers in the bowl game. But the ex-NFL star then made his […]

The Purdue Boilermakers may pursue University of Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken as the team’s next head football coach, according to a Friday report from Dawg Nation. Monken’s ability to lead Georgia’s offense to 491.9 yards per game and 61 total touchdowns earned him a spot as one of the five finalists for the Broyles […]

Jason Garrett hung up the head coaching headset in 2019, and it will remain that way after he confirmed he won’t be donning the Stanford Cardinal red this season. “Thanks so much to AD Bernard Muir and everyone at Stanford!” Garrett wrote on Twitter late Thursday night. “While I enjoyed exploring a great opportunity at […]

Marvin Harrison Jr’s ascent to greatness has been a welcome surprise for the Ohio State football fanbase. The wide receiver has filled in nicely for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, helping the Buckeyes offense stay potent despite the latter’s absence. Unfortunately, Harrison Jr. lost out on the Biletnikoff award to another monster WR in Tennessee’s Jalin Hyatt. This […]

USC quarterback Caleb Williams has put together one of the best campaigns of the 2022 season. Now with award season upon us, he is reaping the benefits. Heading into tonight, Caleb Williams had already been named CBS Sports player of the year and AP’s player of the year. Now he has been named both the […]

On Thursday night, TCU quarterback Max Duggan joined an elite group. He was given the Davey O’Brien trophy, naming him college football’s best quarterback. The best passer in all of college football! 🎯 TCU's Max Duggan threw for over 3,000 yards and scored 36 total TDs this season! pic.twitter.com/IMzRt7J0dp — ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December […]

Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith has taken a plea bargain in his felony weapons case, pleading guilty to a misdemeanor firearms weapon charge. Michigan DT Mazi Smith pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge, resulting in the dismissal of a felony charge stemming from his Oct. 7 arrest.https://t.co/e40xTjM0w9 — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) December 8, 2022 […]

While these are among the greatest moments in recent Michigan Wolverines history, the transfer of quarterback Cade McNamara represents a controversial moment for the program and head coach Jim Harbaugh. Lmao dude on the left is literally trying to start drama, shading JJ for what pic.twitter.com/t1ryjcjA3t — . (@1Lamarszn) December 8, 2022 McNamara made his […]

After being fired from the Carolina Panthers, Matt Rhule landed on his feet by being named the new head coach of Nebraska football. Rhule recently brought in a new defensive coordinator as he looks to build the Cornhuskers into a competitive program. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Nebraska has hired Tony White, Syracuse’s former defensive […]

Star Notre Dame edge rusher Isaiah Foskey has decided on whether or not he will enter the NFL draft. On Thursday, Isaiah Foskey, a former four-star recruit, sent out a tweet speaking about his time at Notre Dame. Foskey wrote, “I will always love and respect Notre Dame for helping me grow over the past […]

In one of college football’s best annual traditions, the Navy Midshipmen will take on the Army Black Knights in the “Army-Navy Game” at Lincoln Financial Field. It’s time to continue our college football odds series with a Navy-Army prediction and pick. Navy has gone 4-7 in another down year, the third straight season that Navy will […]

Jason Garrett has been working as a color analyst for the Notre Dame games on NBC Sports’ broadcast, as well as a color analyst for Sunday Night Football. Garrett, the former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, could soon be recognized in another role. Garrett has emerged as a finalist for the Stanford football head […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide finally received some promising news for the 2023 season. On Wednesday, reports surfaced that Jermaine Burton has opted against declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft, and he will return to Alabama for its campaign next year. According to former Alabama wide receiver Donnie Lee Jr., there are several reasons behind Burton’s […]