NCAA Football Articles - Page 68

Texas football doesn’t have to worry about a quarterback competition. Not with Arch Manning mania sweeping the Austin campus and nation. But the Longhorns have other positions to settle on before Week 1. Two involves an area impacting Manning. The other resides on the defensive side. Particularly one that’ll deal with high-octane talent Jeremiah Smith […]

The Michigan football team is clearly very focused on adding wide receiver talent in the future as the Wolverines are recruiting numerous top wideouts in the 2027 class hard. One player to watch is five-star Quentin Burrell. Sherrone Moore and Michigan could have a leg up on the Chicago native, because of his sister, who […]

One of the Michigan football team’s top targets in the 2027 recruiting class is four-star athlete Colt Lumpris. Lumpris is a guy that head coach Sherrone Moore is hoping to land, and so far, offensive line coach Grant Newsome is leading the way in his recruitment. Grant Newsome and Colt Lumpris share one thing in […]

Alabama football knows who’ll guide them behind center. Ty Simpson is spearheading the offense as the starting quarterback. But other battles are ongoing ahead of Week 1. Simpson paid his dues in Tuscaloosa. Going from one of the last five-star college football recruiting additions from Nick Saban, to transitioning to Kalen DeBoer. Simpson even sat […]

As the Kennesaw State football program is looking for a stunning season ahead of the opener nearing closer and closer, the latest reporting suggests that the team has decided on a starting quarterback. While fans lock in their predictions for the Kennesaw State football team, it’s important to know who will be under center for […]

At the moment, the Big Ten holds NCAA football’s top prize: the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy. The golden piece of hardware resides in Columbus, Ohio, home of the Ohio State football program. The Buckeyes won the CFP’s first 12-team playoff in January, defeating Tennessee, Oregon, Texas and Notre Dame to capture the title. […]

Alabama football enters the new season with urgency after debuting at No. 8 in the 2025 AP Top 25 preseason poll, its lowest start since 2008. The program received a major boost in its future secondary when five-star safety Jireh Edwards announced he is shutting down his recruitment. The highly touted prospect confirmed that his […]

Last season, Texas A&M football came out of the blue and nearly made it to the College Football Playoff. Many people wrote the Aggies off after an early-season loss to Notre Dame, but Texas A&M found itself right near the top of the rankings before a pair of late-season losses against Auburn and Texas doomed […]

The University of Michigan football program has been hit with a multi-million dollar fine by the NCAA and head coach Sherrone Moore has received an additional game suspension for the team’s involvement in a sign-stealing scandal involving a former Michigan staffer. Statement from former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge, who was fired by Michigan during the […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide may have their starting quarterback in Ty Simpson. However, that doesn’t mean that offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb doesn’t have high remarks towards Keelon Russell. Russell joined the Crimson Tide as a freshman, standing out as a five-star prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. Of course, he competed with Simpson for the […]

Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels got another great prospect to add to the 2026 class in CJ Sadler. Sadler announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on Friday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, he chose the Tar Heels over the Michigan Wolverines, Colorado Buffaloes and Maryland Terrapins. “Stayed […]

One of last week’s biggest stories was what happened with new Oklahoma football transfer quarterback John Mateer. He was a massive pickup from the portal after the Sooners needed help on offense, and they lured his offensive coordinator from Washington State to Norman. This week was all about the potential that he might have gambled […]

The 2025 Illinois football team has high expectations for this season after finishing the 2024 season well. One of the biggest reasons the Fighting Illini have such high expectations this year is that Luke Altmyer is back under center after having a stellar year in 2024. Head coach Brett Bielema has a loaded team, and […]

After going just 9-4 in 2024, Alabama earned its lowest placement in the Associated Press’ 2025 preseason college football rankings since 2008. Entering Kalen DeBoer’s second year at the helm, the Crimson Tide will begin the year at No. 8, making them the third-highest-ranked team in the SEC. DeBoer’s first season would have been seen […]

With the 2025 college football season rapidly approaching, Josh Heupel’s Tennessee football program will be without defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs after he suffered a foot injury and is expected to be out multiple weeks, sources told VolQuest, a setback that comes amid added drama for the Vols this offseason following the Nico Iamaleava transfer situation. […]

The 2025 Notre Dame football team is set for a big year in South Bend. Last season, they ran to the national championship before ultimately losing to Ohio State. This year, the biggest key for the Fighting Irish will be what the ground game looks like, thanks to Jeremiyah Love, who will carry this offense […]

The Michigan football team received its punishment from the NCAA on Friday regarding its sign-stealing investigation. The Wolverines were handed a hefty fine, a suspension to head coach Sherrone Moore, and more. However, Michigan does not have to vacate wins or face a postseason ban. That only happens when ineligible players are involved. The punishment […]

With the 2025-26 season approaching, the BYU Cougars are in the midst of ironing out their roster. All eyes are on the quarterback position, and it sounds like the program has a standout candidate for the starting role. Reports indicate that Stanford transfer Bear Bachmeier is turning heads in BYU’s preseason, according to Pete Nakos […]

The 2025 Texas A&M football team improved even more than last year after spending a lot of money in the transfer portal. The Aggies have a loaded roster of talent this season. In particular, they boosted the expansive receiver room after adding Mario Craver and KC Concepcion to help Marcel Reed develop even more. This […]

The USC Trojans are expected to be a talented football program in 2025. Head coach Lincoln Riley is trying to put this team back in contention, but it has not gone the Torjans’ way the past couple of seasons. USC has not participated in the College Football Playoff, however, that could change this season. Jayden […]

The Miami football program has big plans ahead of the 2025 college football season. Miami football ranks No. 10 in the AP Top 25 poll to start the season, and Carson Beck is a big reason why. Beck transferred to Miami from Georgia back in January after Cam Ward declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. […]

Nick Brooks returned to practice with Texas football this week after last week’s injury scare, giving the Longhorns a major boost. The timing is crucial as Texas football prepare for a high-stakes opener against Ohio State. His return is a significant lift for the team and its fans. Brooks is expected to play a key […]

The North Carolina football program is preparing for the upcoming season with Bill Belichick leading the way as head coach. Many expected South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez to be the outright starting quarterback for the Tar Heels. However, it sounds like competition is heating up, and now Lopez is being pushed for the starting role. […]

It is year two for Indiana football under Curt Cignetti. The first year was a massive success. It was the first time Indiana had ever won 11 games in a season, and they would qualify for the College Football Playoff. The Hooisers would fall to Notre Dame in the first round of the playoffs. Indiana […]

Miami (FL) Football is entering the season at No. 10 in the AP Top 25 rankings. A pretty good start, but not satisfacory to QB Carson Beck. He went out on a limb to say that he and the Hurricanes are destined for greater things, per Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. “The goal is […]

There was a time when Johnny Manziel dominated the college football world. He is remembered as one of the best college football quarterbacks of all-time, as he emerged as a Heisman-caliber talent at Texas A&M. His NFL career did not follow the same path, however. Although rumors of a Manziel return have swirled over the […]

The Florida football program ended the 2024 season on a hot streak. Once veteran starting quarterback Graham Mertz was lost for the season, head coach Billy Napier turned to stud freshman DJ Lagway to take over the role. Lagway ran with it, and proved that this program is now his to lead. Lagway is just […]

It is year three of the Matt Rhule era for Nebraska football. The team has improved in the time Rhule has been running the Cornhuskers. After not having a winning season from 2017 through 2023, the Huskers won seven games in 2024, capped off by a win in the Pinstripe Bowl. Expectations for Nebraska are […]

Following an extensive investigation into the Connor Stalions allegations, the Michigan football program knows the fallout it will face. Although former head coach Jim Harbaugh and Stalions will face sanctions, the Wolverines will keep their 2023 College Football Playoff national championship. The Athletic’s Nicole Auerbach shared the thoughts of NCAA president Charlie Baker via X […]

The 2025 college football season is right around the corner, but the recruiting trail is still active for the Class of 2026 and beyond. On Thursday, the Florida State football program saw three-star lineman James Carrington decommit from the program in a surprising move. That departure came shortly after Florida State safety Conrad Hussey left […]

After almost two years, the Michigan football team is finally receiving its punishment regarding the program’s sign-stealing scandal. Connor Stalions resigned during the 2023 season once the investigation came to light. Stalions was accused of illegal in-person scouting. Stealing signs is legal during games and from film, but actually attending games of future opponents is […]

LSU football fields a roster loaded on newcomers. The Tigers put together the nation’s top college football transfer portal class. With a good number of them creating pivotal position battles ahead of Week 1. Garrett Nussmeier won’t face any challengers behind center, though. The LSU quarterback is dealing with a knee ailment. But head coach […]

LSU football enters inside the top 10 to kickoff the 2025 season. The AP Top 25 handed Brian Kelly and company a No. 9 ranking to start the season. The Tigers bring hype and a potential Heisman Trophy finalist in tow. Garrett Nussmeier is generating buzz for the coveted award — which means he could […]

Colin Simmons and the Texas Longhorns are ready to kick off the 2025 season against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Simmons is coming off the first season of his collegiate career with the Longhorns, cementing himself as one of their most productive defenders. After 16 games, he made 48 tackles, 14 TFLs, nine sacks, three forced […]

Colorado football practices will turn the volume up ahead of a highly anticipated 2025 season. One without Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter or even Shedeur Sanders. Deion Sanders needs to decide who replaces his son behind center. Plus find his next breakout wide receiver and lockdown cornerback — with Hunter vacating two spots there. All […]

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden is rumored to want to become a college coach. This comes as he is in the midst of a lawsuit against the NFL over leaked emails.  However, ESPN analyst Pete Thamel refutes the notion that any college team will hire Gruden given the circumstances, per Sean Keeley of Awful Announcing.  […]

The 2025 Oregon football team has a lot of intrigue this year, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The offense is going to look different after Dillon Gabriel got drafted. However, they have enough on defense, from the front seven to the back end in the secondary, that should help keep the Ducks […]

Colorado football secured Julian Lewis as the future of the Buffaloes. Pulling off the massive college football recruiting flip in December from Lincoln Riley and USC. Now he’s opening a can of Gym Weed — as his newest NIL deal. Lewis inked a deal with the energy drink per Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals Thursday. The […]

After years of middling production, junior wide receiver Semaj Morgan believes that Michigan will have a much-improved receiving corps in the 2025 college football season. While all the team’s hype is behind Bryce Underwood and the quarterback room, Morgan sees the team’s receivers making a similar leap. The speedster firmly believes that Michigan’s 2025 receiving […]