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The LSU football team is navigating a challenging offseason as star running back Caden Durham has officially decided to enter the transfer portal. This departure is a significant blow to the Tigers, especially since the backfield has already seen players like JuJuan Johnson and Kaleb Jackson move on. Durham, a former top recruit who earned […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide had some kind of divine help when the 12 teams that were selected to compete in the College Football Playoffs were revealed in early December. No doubt that Kalen DeBoer had a good team but the Crimson Tide was not a great unit by any stretch. At the time of their […]

Within days of losing to TCU in the Alamo Bowl, USC has already been gashed by the college football transfer portal. Lincoln Riley suffered yet another loss, with former four-star offensive line recruit Alex Payne leaving Los Angeles. Payne, one of the top offensive tackles in the class of 2025, entered the portal on Saturday, […]

Penn State is officially turning the page. 2026 is going to feel weird for this program without James Franklin running the show. Matt Campbell is now the leader and is going to bring in a lot of talent. He is one of the rising coaches in the sport. One of Penn State’s first transfers from […]

On Wednesday, Duke football closed out their season with a 42-39 win over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl. As a result, there is bound to be room for promotions for those who helped get them there. On Saturday, Duke’s Director of Football Strategy, Binuk Kodituwakku, was upgraded to general manager, per Peter Thamel of […]

After a phenomenal season as a key contributor for Jackson State’s championship puzzle, Travis Terrell Jr. has entered the transfer portal. Terrell announced his intentions to depart the Tigers on his social media accounts, saying: “This was a hard decision to make just because the type of love I received & got from Coach TC […]

Head coach Kyle Whittingham is officially taking the reins at the Michigan football team, bringing a wealth of experience to a program looking for stability after the departure of Sherrone Moore. Following a twenty-one-year tenure at Utah, Whittingham noted that only a premier opportunity could have convinced him to return to the sidelines. He views […]

Many fans billed Arch Manning as the next big thing entering the 2025 season, a notion that quickly unraveled in just a few games. Now, after ending the year by dismantling Michigan in the Citrus Bowl, the Texas quarterback is back on top of the college football world. As the preseason No. 1-ranked team, Texas […]

Following the departure of Larry Scott to Auburn, Howard University appears to have found its next leader of the football program in a decorated Bison alumnus. Howard University interim president Wayne A.I. Frederick announced that the institution has offered former Bison quarterback Ted White the position. Fredrick said in an Instagram post: “Bison Community, I […]

For the second consecutive offseason, Georgia Tech is losing a key starting receiver to the college football transfer portal. After two seasons in Atlanta, sophomore Isiah Canion will look to exhaust his eligibility elsewhere. Canion appeared in all 12 regular season games for the Yellow Jackets, but he did not play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. […]

LSU football enters a pivotal offseason moment as the transfer portal delivered its most consequential blow since opening Friday, January 2. With running back depth already thinned by recent departures, Saturday’s portal news alters the Tigers’ offseason outlook and drew national attention to Baton Rouge. LSU starting running back Caden Durham is entering the NCAA […]

Syracuse football has entered a pivotal offseason moment as roster movement begins to reshape the program’s future. With the winter transfer portal window now open, the expected departure of wide receiver Johntay Cook has become a central storyline, highlighting both the challenges of roster turnover and the realities of competing in the modern ACC landscape. […]

The Texas football team missed the College Football Playoff in 2025, despite being one of the best teams in the SEC. A loss to Florida ultimately hurt the team’s chances of getting in the field. This offseason, Texas is working hard to return to the CFP. Texas is working to host top offensive line prospect […]

The UCF football team had a frustrating 2025 campaign, and the team is losing a key player to the transfer portal. Quarterback Cam Fancher is expected to enter the portal during this window, per On3. “Fancher won the UCF starting QB job out of training camp. Former FAU and Marshall transfer,” Pete Nakos reported on […]

The Sugar Bowl was billed as a heavyweight bout between two playoff-ready powers. For much of the night, it lived up to the hype. When the dust settled in New Orleans, though, the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs were left stunned, eliminated, and searching for answers. This wasn’t a collapse born of panic or luck. It […]

SMU football walked into the Holiday Bowl against Arizona football with questions swirling and answered them with force. Kevin Jennings set the tone. The Mustangs jumped on Arizona early, played fast, and never looked intimidated under the bright January lights. By halftime, SMU led 24–0 and looked completely in command. Jennings attacked downfield and stayed […]

SMU football overwhelmed Arizona early in the Trust & Will Holiday Bowl. Fans believed the rout was on when the Mustangs jumped out to a 24-point lead at halftime. But SMU went nowhere in a turnover-plagued second half. Head coach Rhett Lashlee implored his team to finish strong. But the Mustangs were shut out over […]

Mississippi State struck first in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday, scoring a field goal on the opening possession. However, Wake Forest football answered right back. Koredell Bartley ripped off a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown and the Demon Deacons went up 8-3 after a successful two-point conversion. Wake Forest never gave up the lead after […]

Wake Forest football entered the Duke’s Mayo Bowl as the team many expected to win, and by the fourth quarter it played like it. Ty Clark III took a short pass, turned upfield, and exploded for a 62-yard catch-and-run touchdown that broke open the night. Mississippi State football watched him sprint past angles and then […]

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs sustained two losses from the defensive unit as they enter the transfer portal. The players in question are Jaden Harris and Kris Jones. Harris and Jones revealed their plans to enter the transfer portal on Friday, per 247Sports insider Matt Zenitz. The former would depart the program after one […]

Heading into the final non-College Football Playoff bowl game of the season, the No. 17-ranked Arizona football program looked to be the favorite against the SMU Mustangs. The Holiday Bowl would be the final game of the season for any team not competing for a national championship. Despite their current ranking, the Arizona football team […]

Mississippi State football walked into the Duke’s Mayo Bowl facing expectations tilted the other way. Wake Forest football was expected to win. However, Kelley Jones delivered the night’s shock of energy. The Bulldogs then turned a routine PAT into chaos and, ultimately, into points. The kick was blocked, the ball skidded loose, and Jones reacted […]

Rutgers football will have one of its premier offensive weapons back for the 2026 season, as star wide receiver KJ Duff officially announced his return to the Scarlet Knights on Friday evening for his third consecutive year with the program. The announcement came during Rutgers’ men’s basketball game against Ohio State at Jersey Mike’s Arena, […]

SMU football seized control even on a night when Arizona football was expected to win, as Rhett Lashlee steadied the sideline in the Holiday Bowl and the Mustangs carried a 24–6 lead into the fourth quarter. The setup felt charged. Underdog energy on one side. Pre-game expectations on the other. With one quarter left, the […]

Arizona football walked into the Holiday Bowl with expectation and pressure, then crashed into a 24-0 halftime wall against SMU football. The Wildcats looked stunned early. The Mustangs dictated tempo, hit throws, and owned field position. Arizona fans waited for something, anything, to snap the silence. Then the spark arrived late in the second half, […]

Alabama Crimson Tide’s season ended with a 38–3 loss to the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Thursday, and roster movement followed almost immediately. When the NCAA transfer portal opened Friday for undergraduate entries, Alabama offensive lineman Olaus Alinen confirmed he would be entering his name, according […]

If the Citrus Bowl loss wasn’t enough of a headache for Michigan football fans, the offseason just got off to a rocky start. According to a report from On3’s Pete Nakos, Michigan offensive lineman Andrew Sprague has officially entered the transfer portal. The news comes as a significant blow to the Wolverines’ offensive front, especially […]

Husky Nation, breathe a sigh of relief. The future of Washington football is staying right where he belongs. According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, star quarterback Demond Williams Jr. has agreed to a new deal to return to the Washington Huskies for the 2026 season. In an era where the transfer portal turns […]

Looking to cap off a strong first season under new head coach Jake Dickert, the Wake Forest football program is currently locked in a clash with SEC school Mississippi State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. At halftime, the Demon Deacons lead the Bulldogs 15-9. The big blow? This insane 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown […]

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jalen Hale has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Hale spent three seasons at Alabama after signing with the program as part of the 2023 recruiting class. A four-star prospect from Longview High School in Texas, Hale was one of the top receivers in his […]

The Georgia Bulldogs were eliminated from the College Football Playoff after suffering a 39-34 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in the Sugar Bowl. Shortly after Thursday’s loss, reports indicate that two coaches are leaving the program for new opportunities. Georgia’s player connection coordinator/assistant running backs coach, David Hill, is being hired as the running […]

After the 2025-26 season concluded, the Texas Longhorns football program made some changes to the coaching staff. Head coach Steve Sarkisian decided to change his defensive coordinator, firing Pete Kwiatkowski and replacing him with Will Muschamp. On Friday, the team found a high-level assistant to help Muschamp with the defense. Reports indicate that Texas is […]

The Oregon Ducks advanced to the semi-finals of the College Football Playoff after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0 in the Orange Bowl. With the program set to take on the Indiana Hoosiers next, it appears the Ducks’ defense is losing one of its defensive backs in the transfer portal. Reports indicate that Daylen […]

College football players are making some big decisions right now with the transfer portal open and the 2026 NFL Draft just months away. On Friday, it was announced that one of Arch Manning’s top weapons for the Texas Longhorns is leaving the program to go pro. Reports indicate that Jack Endries officially declared for the […]

Avery Johnson will run it back and return to Kansas State for the 2026 college football season. The Wilcats quarterback has one season of NCAA eligibility remaining, which he will use to remain in Manhattan. Johnson’s return, along with each of his teammates, was put in question when head coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement […]

Oregon football got a big win against Texas Tech, shutting them out and advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals. The important thing for them is focusing on how far they can make it in the playoffs, but the future should also be on their mind when thinking about who will be on the roster. […]

As the Indiana football team routed the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday night, 38-3, in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff (CFP), there is no doubt that attention is being brought to head coach Curt Cignetti. While Cignetti has led the Indiana football team on the CFP stage well so far, what he’s done […]

The 2025 Ole Miss football season has been chaotic and a roller coaster, but they made the College Football Playoff and won two games in the postseason. The Rebels are on a magical run because Lane Kiffin left the Rebels to go coach LSU during their run. However, Ole Miss keeps winning, and now things […]

As the Ole Miss football team stunned the Georgia Bulldogs in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff (CFP) on Thursday night, 39-34, it came with a great performance from quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. With Chambliss and the Ole Miss football team winning epically, news has dropped on one of their quarterbacks entering the transfer portal. […]