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With the Wake Forest job now open, names are already starting to circulate for the Demon Deacons’ next head football coach. Former West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and Washington State head coach Jake Dickert are just two of the intriguing names floated by Chris Vannini and Ralph Russo of The Athletic. Their report also […]

The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff is almost here. The regular season is done, conference champions have been crowned, and the field is set. This is a major change in college football that fans have been excited about, and on December 20th, the playoff will get underway. Things will start with first-round games being on […]

The college football transfer portal has caused quite a stir this month due to the timing. It opened on December 9 and closes on December 28, which means the portal disrupts the team’s preparations for the College Football Playoff. That’s been a complaint from many coaches across the country, and Penn State football boss James […]

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award handed out in college football. It signals the best player in the sport each season, regardless of position group. The 2024 race for the Heisman was unlike anything we’ve seen before. Travis Hunter, the receiver/cornerback for Colorado, won the award because he was the first true two-way […]

The 2024-2025 College Football Playoffs might get off to a sloppy start. As the first-round matchups approach, early weather reports indicate that three of the four host schools — Ohio State, Penn State and Notre Dame — are all expecting snowy conditions, CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello pointed out. With the new 12-team CFP format, the […]

Washington State quarterback John Mateer is reportedly in the transfer portal and he may soon play his football games in Norman, Oklahoma. On3 reporter Pete Nakos predicted Mateer to land with the Oklahoma Sooners, which would give OU perhaps the most coveted player available in the portal. A third-year Cougar, Mateer just completed his first […]

After a very disappointing season, Wake Forest head football coach Dave Clawson made a stunning move. Clawson is stepping down from his position as head coach after 11 seasons, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Clawson will remain with Wake Forest in an advisory role, so he will still be involved in football operations and […]

Mac Jones has a surprising car collection. Jones currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL as a quarterback. In the 2021 NFL Draft, Jones was a first-round draft pick, after being selected by the New England Patriots with the 15th-overall selection. Since then, Jones has earned PFWA All-Rookie Team honors and a Pro […]

New North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick made his first appearance on The Pat McAfee Show since officially accepting the job, and he detailed what it has been like in his first week on the job as he tries to put together a roster for next season. “You know what, I feel like it’s […]

The underclassmen of Ohio State football lost a very notable name as freshman quarterback Air Noland officially enters the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.com. This comes two weeks before the Buckeyes clash with Tennessee football in the College Football Playoff. Noland isn’t the first player to enter the portal after the conclusion […]

After a lengthy college career that spanned seven seasons, Oklahoma State football quarterback Alan Bowman has decided to take the next step in his football journey. Bowman announced on Monday that he will declare for the 2025 NFL draft. Here is his statement posted on social media: “First, I want to take a moment to […]

While Virginia football (5-7, 3-5 ACC) had a forgettable 2024 campaign, the program has something to look forward to at quarterback. The Cavaliers have already landed one of the country’s top transfers at the position, even over another program that had a better season. North Texas signal-caller Chandler Morris chose Virginia partially because of head […]

The Colorado football community should be brimming with jubilation after posting a 9-3 campaign and seeing wide receiver/cornerback hybrid Travis Hunter become only the second Buffaloes player to win the Heisman Trophy. But the celebratory mood is being halted by a surprising defection. Linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green is transferring, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and […]

Much of the conversation surrounding what turned out to be the tightest Heisman Trophy race in fifteen years rightfully centered around Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty, a pair of transcendent superstars who delivered once-in-a-generation campaigns that were hardware-worthy in any season. But lost in the noise of this tight race was Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, […]

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said that he is comfortable with where quarterback Quinn Ewers and left tackle Kelvin Banks are health-wise, according to Anway Richardson of Orangebloods.com. Sarkisian also said that Ewers did not wear a brace last week, which is an encouraging sign, according to Richardson. The status of Ewers and Banks are […]

Defensive tackle Walter Nolen’s first season with Ole Miss will end up being his last. Two weeks after the conclusion of the 2024 regular season, Nolen announced on Monday that he will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft on Instagram. The announcement was not a surprise, as the junior is currently the fifth-best defensive […]

Bowl Season continues in Los Angeles as Cal and UNLV face off in the Art of Sport LA Bowl. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Cal-UNLV Art of Sport LA Bowl prediction and pick. Cal-UNLV Last Game – Matchup History Cal comes into the game at 6-6 on the […]

Even the NCAA’s top squads can’t keep their teams together nowadays, and Miami football is no exception. While the No. 13 Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2 ACC) are having their best season since 2017, it still wasn’t enough to retain a key offensive piece. Sophomore wide receiver Isaiah Horton will hit the transfer portal, via On3’s Hayes […]

Following his Heisman trophy victory on Saturday, Travis Hunter responded to the online criticisms of his girlfriend Leanna Lenee. During his emotional acceptance speech, Hunter thanked Lenee and his mother, crediting their unwavering support throughout his career. “First, I want to thank my fiancée and my mother,” Hunter said. “They’ve been with me since the […]

Having struggled on defense all year long, LSU landed a major commitment from the transfer portal. Junior defensive end Jack Pyburn will spend his final year of eligibility with the Tigers after three years with Florida. Pyburn committed to LSU from the transfer portal on Monday, Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports reported. His 60 tackles […]

Former NFL star and current Fox Sports analyst Michael Vick has attracted interest from two FCS programs looking to bring him on as their next head coach. Earlier today, Michael Sauls and David Teel of the Virginian Pilot reported that Vick has interviewed for the position as the next head coach of Norfolk State University, […]

Washington State football quarterback John Mateer is moving out of Pullman via the transfer portal. “The current expectation is that Washington State star QB John Mateer is going to enter the transfer portal, sources tell me and @chris_hummer for @CBSSports/@247Sports,” Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports shared via X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. “Mateer ranks fifth […]

While Penn State football is getting ready for one of the biggest games in program history, the Nittany Lions got some massive news regarding next season. Starting quarterback Drew Allar told the team that he will be returning to play his senior season for Penn State in 2025, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. He quickly […]

After another season of uninspiring quarterback play, Wisconsin could begin 2025 with an incoming transfer under center for the third straight year. Head coach Luke Fickell landed another signal-caller from the transfer portal with former San Diego State quarterback Danny O’Neil expected to commit to Wisconsin, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. O’Neil started all […]

Alabama football quarterback Jalen Milroe has been involved in NFL Draft discussions. However, there’s a catch to it. Milroe is expected to declare for the draft once the season concludes. The Crimson Tide have one more game this season, and it’s against Michigan football in the ReliaQuest Bowl. After missing out on the College Football […]

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-5) take on the James Madison Dukes (8-4) in the Boca Raton Bowl! It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Western Kentucky-James Madison prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Western Kentucky-James Madison Last Game – Matchup History This is […]

When the Heisman Trophy winner is announced at the end of the 2024 season, it will mark the 25th winner since the turn of the century. The Heisman Trophy – which denotes the best player in each season in college football – has been handed out every season since 1935. Over that course of time, […]

Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell just made a generous move, as he looks to continue mentoring the Seminoles. The 43-year-old Norvell has reportedly restructured his contract with Florida State and part of the process is an agreement that he would contribute $4.5 million to the “Vision of Excellence,” according to the school’s website. […]

Alabama football faces a critical offseason ahead of the 2025 campaign. Head coach Kalen DeBoer is already dealing with players exiting through the transfer portal. The Crimson Tide’s playoff snub adds to the restlessness in Tuscaloosa. Alabama, however, still boasts the resources and appeal to win over recruits. And the Tide look bound to attract […]

Texas A&M football just delivered the biggest portal coup of the 2024-25 cycle. The Aggies landed one of the more high-profile players available in Micah Hudson. And they beat out numerous powers like Oregon and others to land the former five-star. The wide receiver officially accepted his offer to join the Aggies Sunday, per Matt […]

North Carolina football has newly reenergized recruiting momentum in this new era led by Bill Belichick. The newest head coach already won over one longtime UNC verbal commit, four-star quarterback Bryce Baker. But Belichick’s hire has attracted one more four-star — this one a transfer portal talent from Texas. Former Longhorns linebacker Derion Gullette has […]

Penn State football created a playoff-ready roster ahead of the upcoming 12-team tournament. But the Nittany Lions sustained one loss in the quarterback room Sunday. Dual-threat passer Beau Pribula is on his way out. Pribula is heading towards the transfer portal, per 247Sports reporter Matt Zenitz. He won’t be able to play in the SMU-Penn […]

There hasn’t been a better team in college football this season than the Oregon Ducks. Their perfect 9-0 record speaks for itself, along with their No. 1 ranking in the College Football Playoff, which has remained unchanged since the initial rankings were released back in Week 10. In a season where perfection was rare and […]

Notre Dame football won’t have to worry about any NFL team plucking away Marcus Freeman anytime soon. The Fighting Irish locked him in for years to come, especially amid Chicago Bears rumors. Freeman agreed to a massive long-term extension Sunday, per NBC Sports college football insider Nicole Auerbach. She added Freeman’s contract “will make Freeman […]

A few seasons ago, if someone had asked whether the Clemson Tigers would be part of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, the answer would have been a resounding “absolutely.” However, recent seasons have painted a much less certain picture for Clemson football. Until this year, Clemson hadn’t made the College Football Playoff since 2020, […]

The college football bowl season gets into full swing during the week of Dec. 16. Miami (FL) football and Iowa State football fans, however, have to wait until Dec. 28 for their contest: The 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl. The bowl game already comes with a unique sponsor, but now an unreal trophy. The 2024 hardware earned a […]

As the LSU football program moves towards their New Year’s Eve bowl matchup against the Baylor Bears, today was a reminder that recruiting never stops. National Signing Day came and went a few days ago, but head coach Brian Kelly and his program reportedly picked up a recruit from the transfer portal on Sunday. Quarterback […]

Oregon football is getting a major commitment, as the school prepares for the College Football Playoff. Cornerback Theran Johnson is pledging to the Ducks, per On3. Johnson is a Northwestern transfer and one of the top defensive backs in the transfer portal. Johnson got All-Big Ten honors this season, and was On3 recruiting services’ no. […]

If you told North Carolina football fans a few months ago that Bill Belichick would be their next head coach, they’d probably have laughed in your face. No fortune teller or bold sports predictor could have possibly envisioned arguably the greatest NFL head coach in league history making the jump to college football—let alone to […]