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Penn State Football made the decision to fire head coach James Franklin after a three-game losing streak, and there may be a chance for him to tell his side of the story. Franklin is set to make an appearance on Game Day in Athens ahead of UGA and Ole Miss facing off, according to ESPN. […]

The Indiana football team is rolling after a stunning win over Oregon in Eugene in Week 7. As such, the momentum is building, and head coach Curt Cignetti was rewarded with a massive eight-year, $93 million contract extension. The Indiana head coach saw his name pop up in Penn State rumors, and rightfully so, after […]

When Ole Miss hired Lane Kiffin as its next football coach in 2020, it was taking a gamble on someone who had previously developed a reputation for falling short of expectations. The investment has evidently paid off, as Kiffin has turned the Rebels into what he calls an NFL-like program. Kiffin joined Ole Miss just […]

Lane Kiffin has become one of the most intriguing figures in college football’s coaching carousel — and for good reason. Two months ago, ESPN’s Ryan McGee suggested that while Kiffin has been linked to Florida amid uncertainty around Billy Napier’s future, the Ole Miss head coach would only consider leaving Oxford for one destination: Alabama. […]

The No. 20 USC Trojans enter Week 8 with a tough road game against No. 13 Notre Dame in South Bend in the rivalry game. USC just defeated Michigan in Los Angeles, 31-14, and Notre Dame has won four in a row after starting the year with losses to Miami and Texas A&M. Notre Dame-USC […]

The Clemson Tigers football team is having a disappointing year. Going into Week 8, Clemson is 3-3 with losses to LSU, Georgia Tech and Syracuse. As such, head coach Dabo Swinney’s name has popped up in hot-seat rumblings, especially with loads of preseason hype along with quarterback Cade Klubnik garnering Heisman Trophy buzz. Still, there’s […]

The Indiana Hoosiers have gone all-in on head coach Curt Cignetti after an unprecedented two-year turnaround. Cignetti, who turned the Indiana football team into a Big Ten powerhouse and national contender, recently agreed to an eight-year, $93 million contract extension that includes a substantial buyout increase. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the deal raises Cignetti’s […]

As the Arkansas Razorbacks search for a new head football coach following the departure of Sam Pittman, one familiar NFL name has entered the conversation. Former Super Bowl champion and longtime NFL coach Jon Gruden has been linked to the Razorbacks, with reports suggesting he has shown genuine interest in the opening. Gruden, who last […]

The Texas Longhorns are riding high after their 23-6 victory over Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. Quarterback Arch Manning showed his best form of the season with 21-of-27 passing for 166 yards and a touchdown without a turnover. Now the No. 21 Longhorns travel to Lexington for their first-ever visit to Kentucky’s Kroger Field. […]

Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders made a quiet, classy move this week that has since gained traction on social media: he staged a full scrimmage for players who haven’t seen much game action, many of whom are considering the transfer portal, giving them live reps and fresh film to shop around. The gesture aimed to […]

Tennessee football has lost 60 times to Alabama in program history. Yet the Volunteers claimed the last meeting in 2024 — fueling the intrigue for this rematch during Southeastern Conference (SEC) play. The Crimson Tide carries the 60-40-7 overall series advantage. ‘Bama also hasn’t lost to the Vols in Tuscaloosa since 2003. Still, this version […]

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning offered a raw take on the harsh realities of major college football after Penn State fired James Franklin. His comments show the unforgiving nature of coaching at the highest level.​ “That’s the business that we’re in. It’s a heavy pressure position, there’s high expectations, fanbases want to win — they […]

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide are expressing interest in wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers following his decommitment from the Penn State Nittany Lions after they fired James Franklin. Alabama made an offer to Rogers on Thursday, just days following his decision to reverse his pledge to Penn State. This came after the program fired […]

LSU football coach Brian Kelly spent part of his Thursday praising Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea, calling Lea’s steady vision for the Commodores a blueprint for how program building should work. “It’s a great question,” Kelly said via Thomas Goldkamp of On3, noting that when coaches take over programs and “they took their lumps early on, […]

Alabama football has three ranked obstacles left, starting with No. 11 Tennessee. The same Volunteers that knocked off the Crimson Tide in Knoxville last year. Except this time Ty Simpson leads this ‘Bama offense. He’s got a new, rare mismatch target in tackle Kadyn Proctor. Running back Jam Miller has also received an injury upgrade. […]

LSU football coach Brian Kelly likely will be without starting defensive tackle Bernard Gooden when the Tigers visit Vanderbilt on Saturday, according to the latest injury flags that have the LSU defensive front juggling availability late in the week. Gooden, a transfer from the University of South Florida who has been a steady interior presence, […]

The Florida Gators football team faces a crucial SEC matchup this weekend with growing uncertainty around the status of one of its top defenders. Starting cornerback Cormani McClain is listed as questionable for Saturday’s home game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, adding to an already lengthy injury report for a Florida team under pressure to […]

Alabama football boasts a highly capable offense, with Heisman Trophy contender Ty Simpson leading the way, but it can potentially reach elite status if Jam Miller is operating at full force. The explosive running back has played in just three total games this year and most recently suffered a concussion in last Saturday’s 27-24 victory […]

It appears the Clemson Tigers may have to play in the Week 8 matchup against the SMU Mustangs without quarterback Cade Klubnik. After suffering an ankle injury in the 41-10 Week 7 victory over the Boston College Eagles, the Tigers revealed Klubnik’s official status for the upcoming contest. Reports indicate that the 22-year-old quarterback is […]

The self destruction of Penn State football stretched to Thursday. PSU firing James Franklin left ripple effects on the college football recruiting trail for Nittany Lions commits. Now a prized four-star quarterback reopened his process. Troy Huhn of San Marcos, California is back on the market searching for his next CFB home. He confirmed his […]

The 2025 North Carolina football team has been nothing short of an embarrassment and a disaster. The Tar Heels are 2-3 this year, but have been blown out in all three games against power conference opponents. The disaster has expanded to off-the-field issues. A coach was suspended due to recruiting violations, and there were rumors […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions lost security from one of their recruits from the 2026 class after the program moved on from head coach James Franklin. That player turned out to be pass rusher Elijah Littlejohn. Littlejohn announced that he has reopened the doors for teams to recruit him to their program via social media […]

The 2025 Indiana football season has been magical so far. Head coach Curt Cignetti has been the architect of reviving Indiana football and turning it into a powerhouse. Indiana is not known as a football powerhouse at all, and because of that, he has been speculated to move on to a better job. However, Indiana […]

Indiana football squashed any thought of Curt Cignetti bolting Bloomington Thursday. IU locked in Cignetti with a massive eight-year extension. The move eliminates Cignetti leaving for Penn State or any other high-profile opening across the college football landscape. Plus he can refocus on leading the new No. 3 team in the nation. Yet, say things […]

Quarterback Drew Allar made a big update regarding the season-ending injury he suffered in the Penn State Nittany Lions’ matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats last Saturday. Allar broke his left ankle during the contest, taking him out for the rest of the day and the season. This dealt a major blow to the Nittany Lions’ […]

Notre Dame plays host to one of their rivals on Saturday as USC comes to town in the Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh. Both teams are hoping to make the College Football Playoff, but a loss could knock either one of them out of contention. As the two set to face for the 96th time, […]

Scratch Curt Cignetti off the list of potential Penn State football head coaching options in 2026. The Nittany Lions now must look elsewhere to find the replacement for James Franklin. PSU relieved Franklin of his head coach role on Sunday — ending a 12-season run together. The Indiana head coach Cignetti immediately skyrocketed as a […]

The 2025 Indiana football team has been one of the biggest surprises in the country. They shocked everyone last season after making the College Football Playoff, but this season, it’s different. They are a better team from top to bottom, and the credit goes to Curt Cignetti and their Heisman-caliber quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, after he […]

Prior to the 2025 college football season, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning was widely viewed as a Heisman Trophy candidate and potentially the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, recently, the Texas QB was not even on Mel Kiper Jr.’s 2026 NFL Draft Big Board. It’s been an up-and-down season for Manning, […]

USC football landed a local talent who originally committed to a past conference rival. This Thursday decision completes a 180 flip by a cornerback once heading to Cal. The Trojans completed the pivot for Jayden Crowder, with the CB confirming to Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals his intentions of joining USC. “Blessed and excited to be […]

The coaching carousel around Penn State continues to heat up following James Franklin’s dismissal, and Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has done little to quiet the rumors. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, the Hoosiers’ head coach praised interim Penn State coach Terry Smith, calling him “a great football coach” and adding that he’ll “do […]

The Indiana Hoosiers are one of the hottest teams in college football so far this season. However, the drama surrounding James Franklin’s exit as the Penn State Nittany Lions head coach stirred up drama. Rumors flew around that Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti was a leading candidate to take the position next year. However, Indiana […]

The Indiana Hoosiers are making it clear they plan to remain a powerhouse in college football. Following their upset win over Oregon, Indiana locked in head coach Curt Cignetti with a massive new deal, one that now places him among the nation’s elite in earnings. According to CBS Sports’ Chris Vannini, Cignetti has agreed to […]

Michigan State’s breakout season under head coach Jonathan Smith continues to turn heads across college football and could soon have implications beyond East Lansing. Last month, CBS Sports reported that Smith had emerged as a potential candidate for the UCLA head coaching job following the firing of DeShaun Foster. Smith, a Pasadena native, led Oregon State […]

The No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers are going all in on head coach Curt Cignetti, not long after the 30-20 Week 7 win over the No. 8 Oregon Ducks. With the Hoosiers becoming a powerhouse in just two years under Cignetti, the program is rewarding him with a new contract extension. Reports indicate that the 64-year-old […]

Since firing James Franklin as head coach after the 22-21 Week 7 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats, speculation has grown about who will take the Penn State job. Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti has emerged as a popular name for the Penn State Nittany Lions, and he added fuel to the flames about that […]

The 2025 Penn State football season devolved into a disaster after all of the preseason expectations. James Franklin was fired after their third straight loss to Northwestern. The move was shocking but decisive and sent shockwaves across college football. However, in all of the madness of this news, Franklin himself has been very silent when […]

The conversation surrounding Tennessee State University joining an HBCU conference has been fervent for years. HBCU football fans, desiring strengthened Black college conferences, have consistently called for programs like TSU to return to their traditional roots. TSU is currently a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, a conference it joined in 1986 and became a […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish face a difficult test against the No. 20 USC Trojans this Saturday, with two key defensive linemen sidelined due to injuries. Head coach Marcus Freeman confirmed the absences on Thursday, adding to the challenges for the Fighting Irish in what could be the final scheduled meeting of this historic rivalry. […]