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After Dave Clawson stepped down from Wake Forest football, they immediately found their replacement, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Former Washington State head coach Jake Dickert will replace Clawson in Winston-Salem as the Demon Deacons’ next head coach. Dickert helped lead the Cougars to an 8-4 record and the 11th-best offense in the country. As […]

Bowl season is officially underway in college football and the chaos is already in full swing. There are already a few bowl games that have been finished up, but No. 25 Memphis and West Virginia really got fans into the swing of the postseason on Tuesday night. After Memphis controlled most of the game and […]

The transfer portal opened up on December 9th, and the Michigan football team has lost some talent since then. Most of the players that the Wolverines have lost were in backup positions this past season, but they did lose their top wide receiver, Tyler Morris. Tyler Morris is entering the transfer portal after being the […]

A big name hit the transfer portal on Wednesday as USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch entered his name. Branch is one of the most explosive playmakers in the country, and he makes plays on special teams as well. Branch is already getting a lot of attention, and the Michigan football team has been dubbed a […]

Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko made an honest request amid a chaotic transfer portal season. The NCAA set new rules for this year, opening the portal on December 9th and closing it on December 28th. These restrictions ushered in chaos for many programs and student-athletes. Plenty of teams are having to prioritize recruiting prospective transfers […]

The Nebraska football team has usually started their offseason at this point, but the Cornhuskers are going bowling for the first time since 2016. Still, Nebraska has started offseason work as the transfer portal is open. Year two for head coach Matt Rhule in Lincoln didn’t go as well as Cornhuskers fans hoped, but it […]

After weeks of speculation, Michael Vick issued his first statement after becoming head coach of Norfolk State University. The Virginia native confirmed the news on his Facebook page, announcing he is the new coach of the Spartans. He also shared his excitement about the opportunity to lead the program. “It’s an honor to announce that […]

After an up-and-down season that saw it operate in the shadows for most of the fall, Clemson football is back in the College Football Playoff. Dabo Swinney and company are back on top of the ACC and earned the final automatic berth into the 12-team bracket, marking the first time that they have played in […]

As the Purdue football program looks to move ahead under new head coach Barry Odom, building out the right staff is of utmost importance. Well, one key position has now been filled, as Odom has tapped current USC Trojans offensive coordinator Josh Henson to take the same role with the Boilermakers. Henson, who was Odom’s […]

LSU football has earned a huge win in the transfer portal. Former Oklahoma wide receiver Nic Anderson has announced his commitment to join the Tigers in 2025. Anderson missed all of last season because of injury, but was one of the top wideouts in the portal. Anderson has racked up 38 catches for 798 yards […]

Alabama football added an ex-Florida defender in the transfer portal on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide are about to finish a trying first year under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Alabama was the last team left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff and instead will try to win its tenth game of the season against Michigan […]

Sacramento State lost out in the Michael Vick sweepstakes, as he’s set to become the head coach of Norfolk State but they have brought on another promising coaching candidate. Per a report by CBS Sports writer Cameron Salerno, the Hornets are set to hire UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion as the next head coach. Marion […]

Washington football head coach Jedd Fisch just finished up his first regular season as the head coach of the Huskies, and it is already time to start focusing on next year as the transfer portal is open. Washington still has one more game this season as they will take on Louisville in the Sun Bowl, […]

Central Michigan football has made a pivotal decision for the program, following its 4-8 conclusion to the season. Former Army defensive line coach Sean Cronin will take over as the new defensive coordinator for the Chippewas, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and 247 Sports. Cronin is coming off his third season coaching the Black […]

One of the biggest names in the transfer portal is former USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who announced that he would be looking for a new home in 2025 after spending the last two seasons in Los Angeles. Branch immediately becomes one of the top options on the market and will be highly coveted by […]

Boston College football just landed a talented ex-Alabama quarterback in the transfer portal. The Eagles are looking to find stability at the sport’s most important position after the starter for most of the year, Thomas Castellanos, transferred to Florida State. Overall, BC’s first year under head coach Bill O’Brien was successful. The program has a […]

Travis Hunter has taken home the Heisman trophy, but his role when he eventually hits the NFL remains up for debate. Colorado football is set to face BYU in the Alamo Bowl on December 28, which could mean that fans will get to see Hunter play in his final collegiate game. Hunter has excelled at […]

With just a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season, it looked bleak for the Clemson Tigers to make the College Football Playoff. Yet here they are, making their return—albeit in the new 12-team format—for the first time since 2020. That was thanks to a late-season push and an ACC Championship Game victory over […]

The Florida football team still has one more game this season as the Gators did qualify for bowl season, but offseason preparation is well underway because of the transfer portal. The transfer portal has been open for around a week now, and it will be a very useful tool for the Gators this offseason. Billy […]

San Jose State football wideout Nick Nash is opting out of his team’s upcoming bowl game after his Biletnikoff Award snub. The Spartans will play South Florida in the Hawaii Bowl on December 24. Former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo was hired over the offseason and has put together a solid first year in the Mountain […]

For the first time on one of their home turfs, Tennessee and Ohio State will meet this Saturday in a first-round College Football Playoff matchup. The No. 9-seeded Volunteers will head into “The Horseshoe” to take on the No. 8-seeded Buckeyes, marking only the second meeting in history between these two storied programs. Out of […]

One of the more high-profile moves of this transfer portal season actually came from a team that is preparing for the College Football Playoff. Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula announced that he was leaving the Nittany Lions to enter the portal and would not be sticking around for the CFP. Pribula is a talented […]

As one of the first Power Five schools to begin bowl season, Florida (7-5) will end the year against Tulane (9-4) in the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Tulane-Florida prediction and pick. Florida is coming off a dominant win over rival Florida State to end […]

Ron Rivera knows a thing or two about being a great coach and achieving success at the NFL level. The 62-year-old is best known for leading both the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders as the head coach of both franchises. It was with the Panthers where he won the NFL Coach of the Year award […]

NFL great and current Fox Sports NFL analyst Michael Vick has been hired as the next head coach of Norfolk State University, per multiple reports. The move follows reports that Sacramento State University looked to secure his services, touting FBS ambitions and an expansive NIL budget. The chatter of Vick being in the running to […]

Ahead of Penn State football’s battle with SMU on Dec. 21, the program has lost one of its most exciting quarterbacks in the rotation. Beau Pribula has hit the transfer portal as the Nittany Lions get ready for Saturday’s matchup at Beaver Stadium. The College Football Playoff is about to heat up, and this was […]

Colorado football player Travis Hunter is getting the respect and praise from an opposing coach. BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick is in awe of Hunter, and said as much before the upcoming Alamo Bowl. post practice interviews 🎙️@CoachRoderick pic.twitter.com/nY3iGPEXpV — BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 17, 2024 “I mean he’s an unbelievable player, to play a […]

Alabama cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe is sending a clear message, after deciding to return to school. Mbakwe announced Tuesday he would be withdrawing from the transfer portal, per On3. The cornerback posted on Instagram with the news. Jaylen Mbakwe on Instagram pic.twitter.com/2uxuygBE1C — Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) December 17, 2024 Mbakwe’s message said “I’m not leavin,” a […]

It’s common for coaches to bounce around different schools, but Alex Grinch takes it to another level. The former Wisconsin, USC, and Oklahoma defensive coordinator now joins UCF football in the same role. Grinch released a statement on Tuesday, via the program’s website. “I’m honored and excited to join UCF as the defensive coordinator,” said […]

The college football offseason isn’t quite here yet, but one of the most important aspects of it is. The transfer portal opened up on December 9th, and it will be an important tool for the Missouri football team this offseason. Head coach Eliah Drinkwitz led the Tigers to another solid year this season as they […]

Two conference champions hit the field as Ohio faces Jacksonville State. It is time to continue our college football odds series with an Ohio-Jacksonville State prediction and pick. Ohio-Jacksonville State Last Game – Matchup History Ohio comes into the game at 10-3 on the year. They opened up with a loss to Syracuse before two […]

Heading into the 2024 Heisman Trophy ceremony, it was widely assumed that it would be a closely contested race between Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty. Hunter had an unprecedented season, as he was a true two-way player who excelled at both receiver and cornerback. Jeanty, meanwhile, had one of the best rushing seasons ever, all […]

The winter transfer portal woes continue for universities, with this instance happening to USC football. The Trojans are losing Zachariah and Zion Branch to the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The tweet also mentions how the brothers are expected to go to their next destination together. USC football went 6-6 on the year […]

Penn State football will be without backup quarterback Beau Pribula after he entered the transfer portal. Nittany Lions alum Micah Parsons spoke on his podcast about his problem with the NCAA and the transfer portal this time of year. “Our backup QB Beau (Pribula) is leaving with an impossible decision,” Parsons said. “He’s going to […]

Former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka is still looking for a new home. Sluka has a visit set to Memphis, per 247 Sports. Sluka also visited Liberty. He also played at Holy Cross in his college career. The quarterback has thrown for more than 6,000 yards in college, while also rushing for more than 3,000 yards. […]

Tennessee makes their College Football Playoff debut as they visit Ohio State in the first round. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Tennessee-Ohio State prediction and pick. Tennessee-Ohio State Last Game – Matchup History Tennessee comes into the game sitting at 10-2 on the year. They won their first […]

Clemson stole a bid when they beat SMU in the ACC Championship and is excited to be here. Then, Texas is in line for a revenge spot after losing in the SEC Championship to Georgia. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Clemson-Texas prediction and pick. Clemson-Texas Last Game – […]

Two conference runner-ups face off as SMU faces Penn State in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. It is time to continue our college football odds series with an SMU-Penn State prediction and pick. SMU-Penn State Last Game – Matchup History SMU enters the game at 11-2 on the year. They lost their […]

The offseason isn’t quite here yet for the Michigan football team, but they are already focusing on one of the most important aspects of the offseason: the transfer portal. The transfer portal will be huge for Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines as they had a lot of inexperienced players starting this year, and they will […]