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The 2026 Senior Bowl is now in the books. Although it was not the game many had hoped for, several players improved their NFL Draft stock throughout the week, namely Garrett Nussmeier, Diego Pavia, and Jaydn Ott. The Senior Bowl annually kicks off NFL Draft season, which begins in January and ends when Roger Goodell […]

LSU football has produced the 2026 Senior Bowl Most Valuable Player. It also caps off what became a rough 2025 for Garrett Nussmeier. The right-handed quarterback only threw eight times down in Mobile. Yet completed five passes for 60 yards and tossed one touchdown — earning the game’s MVP honor. Nussmeier, though, didn’t just reach […]

Ty Simpson faced a historic crossroad this offseason, ultimately deciding to turn professional rather than accepting lucrative NIL opportunities to remain in college. Despite reported offers from programs like Miami and Tennessee that reached 6.5 million, the star quarterback felt that playing for another school would jeopardize the reputation he built with the Alabama football […]

The LSU Tigers football program is seemingly finalizing its staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season. On Saturday, reports indicate that the Tigers are expecting to name a new assistant general manager to work alongside head coach Lane Kiffin. JR Belton, who has been a staffer at LSU since 2021, is expected to be promoted to […]

The Ohio State football team is entering the 2026 season with a singular focus on returning to the CFP National Championship. This goal has prompted significant shifts in both the coaching staff and the roster. To stabilize the offense following Brian Hartline’s departure to USF, head coach Ryan Day hired former NFL head coach Arthur […]

The LSU Tigers have become the first publicly known major athletics program to face an investigation from the College Sports Commission (CSC), the new enforcement body created to oversee revenue sharing and third-party Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements under the House settlement approved in 2024. The inquiry centers on whether LSU failed to properly […]

As Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza has made history in what was his final season with the program, there’s no doubt he learned a whole lot during that time. With the Indiana football star looking ahead to the NFL Draft, another person he learned from is former quarterback Peyton Manning. Speaking with Andrew Chernoff, Mendoza […]

The transfer portal in college football has led to plenty of added craziness over the last few seasons. The most recent move of the season was the shocking decision by Duke football quarterback Darian Mensah. He initially committed to returning to the Blue Devils, but just before the portal closed, he decided to enter, prompting […]

Indiana football wouldn’t have won the national championship without QB Fernando Mendoza. In December, he was honored with the Heisman Trophy, and the honors didn’t stop coming. On Friday, Mendoza became the first Big Ten QB to win the coveted Manning Award, given to the nation’s top QB, per Brett McMurphy of On3Sports. The award […]

Former Southern University and Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odums is reportedly closing in on becoming the next head coach of Bowie State. John Brice of Football Scoop reported that Odums has been offered the position at Bowie State and will most likely take the position. This brings Odoms back to the sidelines after a […]

In perhaps the biggest move of the offseason, Andrew Body is departing the transfer portal to return to Alabama State for his senior season. Hornet head coach Eddie Robinson Jr., in a quote obtained by journalist Jayla Brown, announced that Body would be returning to the team. He also laid out the benefit of continuity […]

Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners are doing some early building for the 2028 recruiting class, earning the commitment of running back Micah Rhodes. Rhodes announced his commitment to the Sooners on Thursday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Houston, Texas, he chose the program over the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies. “Let’s […]

The Oregon Ducks added experienced depth to their 2026 roster on Thursday, signing former Colorado running back Simeon Price out of the NCAA transfer portal. Price entered the portal on Jan. 14 and will arrive in Eugene for his final season of eligibility as a sixth-year senior. Price played the first four games of the […]

After a year at Tennessee State under Reggie Barlow, Director of Football Recruiting Kevin Mashack looks poised to become the Director of College Scouting at Texas. CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz brought the news on their social media accounts. Mashack is not a stranger to FBS football, as he served as Director of Player Personnel at […]

The brother of former NFL star Adrian Peterson is taking his talents to an HBCU. Nelson Peterson Jr., Adrian Peterson’s younger brother, has announced his commitment to Texas Southern University. The NFL star posted about his brother’s commitment on his Instagram account, which featured a picture of Nelson with Michael Strahan, a Texas Southern University […]

As we move closer to National Signing Day, one of the biggest storylines of the college football offseason is the future of Andrew Body. Body just finished a historic season at Alabama State in which he was regarded as the best quarterback in HBCU football this fall and one of the best in the FCS. […]

The biggest topic of discussion in college football over the last few weeks has been what will happen to the College Football Playoff. The Big Ten and the SEC want control over the playoff, but neither has been able to reach an agreement on its future. Expansion is coming, but after missing the most recent […]

By the end of the 2025 college football season, Arkansas did not have any prominent prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, quarterback Taylen Green and running back Mike Washington Jr. have been impressing scouts at the Senior Bowl. Among the Razorbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft pool, Green and Washington were always the two […]

The Hooisers are coming off a National Championship, and Indiana is expected to contend again in 2026. They will be replacing many parts, including players graduating from the program and heading to the NFL. One of those stars decided to go from winning a title to the Senior Bowl, deciding against skipping a chance to […]

Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire was not surprised to see his former star linebacker dominate at the 2026 Senior Bowl. After coaching Jacob Rodriguez for the last four years, McGuire has come to expect nothing less than seeing him be the best player on the field. Rodriguez, the 2025 Bronko Nagursky Trophy winner […]

Michigan Wolverines continue to round out their 2026 coaching staff under new head coach Kyle Whittingham, with another veteran addition confirmed on Wednesday. Michigan is hiring longtime Air Force assistant Brian Knorr, who is expected to work with special teams alongside coordinator Kerry Coombs, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Knorr arrives in Ann Arbor […]

Diego Pavia has never lacked confidence, but his first days at the Senior Bowl have put his resolve under a brighter spotlight than ever. The star Vanderbilt field general arrived in Mobile with huge momentum from a historic college season, and immediately found himself defending more than just his play. During his first practice session, […]

Before he was a Super Bowl champion and a household name in the NFL, Tyrann Mathieu was one of the most electric players in college football. The “Honey Badger” was a turnover-generating machine for LSU football, a player so dominant he finished fifth in the 2011 Heisman Trophy voting. But behind the highlight-reel punt returns […]

Texas football continued reshaping its defensive infrastructure this offseason with a targeted addition that aligns closely with its recent staff overhaul and long-term vision. The Longhorns hired Garrett Cox as a senior defensive analyst, poaching the veteran staffer away from the Georgia Bulldogs. Will Muschamp, who returned to Austin in December to be the program’s defensive […]

The emergence of the transfer portal in college sports, combined with the NIL era, has made everything extremely chaotic. One of the biggest issues is that tampering continues across the country, and there is no way the NCAA can enforce it everywhere at once. Now, the Ole Miss football program is under fire after Dabo […]

On Wednesday, North Carolina A&T defensive back Aaron Harris is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. Harris announced his intentions via his social media platforms in a letter. The letter read: “First and foremost, I would like to thank the man up above for giving me the abilities to play this sport that I love […]

Ohio State is focused on getting back to the CFP National Championship in 2026. Ohio State is projected as one of the top teams in the nation heading into next year. While the team is loaded with talent, they did just lose a player in the College Football Transfer Portal. Ohio State transfer wide receiver […]

After an unlikely run to the national title game, Mario Cristobal and Miami football are looking to retool their roster to get back to that point and get over the hump next season. The Hurricanes took a big step toward goal when they landed a commitment from Duke quarterback Darian Mensah to come in and […]

Lincoln Riley is continuing to make key changes to USC’s defensive coaching staff for the 2026 college football season. In his latest move, Riley has officially added accomplished Baylor assistant Paul Gonzales. Gonzales has been linked to USC for a few days due to his history with new Trojans defensive coordinator Gary Patterson. No contract […]

Former NBA standout Reggie Theus is set to stay committed to Bethune-Cookman for the long haul. Per a report by HBCU Gameday, Theus has signed a contract extension that sees him promoted to Vice President of Athletics as he retains his role as head coach of the men’s basketball team. Theus was hired by Bethune-Cookman […]

The East-West Shrine Bowl features several of the best college football players in the nation, but HBCU standout Jarod Washington is leading the pack. The fastest players from Day 3 at the East-West Shrine Bowl per @ZebraTechnology 1️⃣ @jaro0d_, @SCState_Fb 2️⃣ @ftfzayy_, @LSUfootball 3️⃣ @AverySmith2022, @ToledoFB Check out all the data from practice here 📊⤵️https://t.co/k4DCt5ACRE […]

Florida A&M announced the schedule for the 2026 football season on Monday. The slate of games features several interesting matchups to start the season that surely will grab the attention of the HBCU football world. Quinn Gray starts his first season at the helm of his alma mater with a game against his former team, […]

The Duke football program has navigated a tumultuous roster crisis following Darian Mensah’s sudden decision to enter the transfer portal, a move that initially triggered a fierce legal battle. As reported by Pete Thamel on X, the university entered this confrontation to ensure Mensah honored a multi-year contract reportedly worth $8 million. While Duke initially […]

One week after delivering the first national championship in program history, Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti experienced a more personal celebration of the College Football Playoff title run. As the historic season continued to resonate across the fan base, a family moment shared on social media offered a glimpse into the emotional payoff behind […]

Despite just barely getting into the College Football Playoff as the No. 10 seed and the last at-large spot in the College Football Playoff, Miami football made its mark on the CFP with a magical run to the national championship game. The Hurricanes beat Texas A&M on the road in the first round before knocking […]

It was a historical season for Vanderbilt football and Diego Pavia. Vanderbilt had their most wins in school history, while Pavia finished as the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. Now, Pavia is getting ready for the NFL Draft, and part of that is participating in the Senior Bowl. With that, his height has been given […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide are closing in on a key coaching appointment at Tuscaloosa as Kalen DeBoer continues reshaping his staff following a disappointing end to the 2025 season. According to CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz, the Crimson Tide are expected to bring in Adrian Klemm from the USC Trojans to take over as offensive […]

Miami is coming off a loss in the CFP National Championship. They will still be a solid program in 2026. Miami will probably be in the Top 15 to start the season and be the favorite in the ACC, but they have lost players in the College Football Transfer Portal. Now, one had confirmed his […]

The Seattle Seahawks are set to play in the Super Bowl, and Sam Darnold is a major reason why. It has been a historic turnaround for Darnold after being drafted with the third overall selection of the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Now, Darnold will be making more history when he takes […]