College Football

Kalen DeBoer had to make a tough decision.He had just taken Washington to the College Football Playoff National Championship in only his second year with the program. Sure, the Huskies lost to the Michigan Wolverines in the title game, but it appeared as if DeBoer had established something special in …

It’s a big recruiting win for Kentucky. There’s no doubt about that.Despite facing stiff competition in the form of Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and Notre Dame, the Wildcats have secured the commitment for four-star running back Marquise Davis.Davis, who checks in at 6-foot, 210 pounds, is ranked as the …

It’s never too early to look ahead. For NFL Draft analysts, preparations for 2025 are already underway.Here’s a glimpse at five 2025 draft-eligible quarterbacks (in alphabetical order) who are in the mix to be named QB1 on big boards next year.Carson Beck, GeorgiaArguably the most underrated quarterback in 2023, Beck …

Colorado coach Deion Sanders responded to criticism of his treatment of a former player on Wednesday with a circuitous post on “X.” “Folks don’t hate u because they really don’t know u,” he tweeted. “They admire u in a Negative way. They realize they can’t be u, think like u, …

The NFL last season ordered the University of Houston to stop wearing light blue uniforms, but the Cougars are no longer going to oblige.In October, the NFL sent the University of Houston a cease-and-desist letter ordering the school to stop any further use of the Houston Oilers’ trademarked “Luv Ya …

Colorado was, for a time, one of the most hyped teams in college football last season.It made sense, too. The Buffaloes brought in Deion Sanders (aka Coach Prime) to turn things around and he started out hot and heavy — with wins against national champion runner-up TCU and two major …

Travis Hunter is a phenomenal athlete. Calling him a wide receiver wouldn’t do him justice. Calling him a cornerback wouldn’t do him justice.He can do it all for Colorado, which is why coach Deion Sanders uses him on both sides of the ball. Hunter is both a star wideout and …

University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has a penchant for rubbing some people the wrong way.One of those Deion seems to have affronted is former Buffaloes defensive back Xavier Smith, who recently told The Athletic that the boisterous head coach was “destroying guys’ confidence and belief in themselves” with …

Deion Sanders faced some criticism this week from a former Colorado player, and Shedeur Sanders has come to his father’s defense.In a story that was published by Max Olson of The Athletic on Monday, defensive back Xavier Smith said he was one of several players who were pushed to transfer …

Jalen Milroe and the Alabama Crimson Tide were on the business end of the Michigan Wolverines this past season.The Tide and Wolverines met in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl, with Michigan advancing to go on and win the CFP national championship over Washington.Milroe didn’t throw a …

Shedeur Sanders was a revelation for Colorado.Deion Sanders’ first year as head coach in the Power Five didn’t ultimately live up to the hype, but that’s not to say his quarterback (and son) didn’t turn heads. Shedeur threw for 3,230 yards and 27 touchdowns with just three interceptions in 2023.There’s reason …

Quarterback Spencer Rattler has been the subject of some speculation after he fell to the fifth round of the NFL Draft, and his college coach is not happy about it. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer responded on social media to some narratives that have reportedly surrounded Rattler. In response …

It seems the honeymoon phase between head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes is over. ESPN’s Andrea Adelson reported Colorado’s spring game attendance fell from more than 47,000 in 2023 to 28,424 on Saturday. While it was the second-largest crowd for a spring game in school history, it’s a …

The Colorado Buffaloes held their spring game on Saturday and head coach Deion Sanders used the occasion to set something of a target for the 2024 season. Speaking to the crowd, Sanders took time to address 99-year-old Colorado fan Peggy Coppom, who was in attendance. Sanders made a pledge to …

Much-maligned former Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has landed a new job in college football.Ferentz is joining the Maryland coaching staff as an offensive analyst, according to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic. Ferentz has coached virtually every offensive position during his career and will serve in a background role for …

After trading back earlier tonight, the Cowboys have managed to add to their offensive line. The team has selected ex-Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton with the No. 29 pick.Guyton played almost exclusively at right tackle with the Sooners, but there were plenty of draft pundits who believed he could eventually develop …

Former LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers brought receipts to the 2024 NFL Draft.  The 2023 Associated Press first-team All-American looked dapper in his custom suit, but the real showstopper was when he revealed the lining of his jacket, which featured highlights of his college career.  Nabers could …

Depending on which scout you ask, it wouldn’t be surprising if LSU’s Malik Nabers was the first wide receiver taken in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. Some believe Nabers is a better pro prospect than Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., who began the draft process …

When the Alabama Crimson Tide want a recruit, they tend to get said recruit. That was certainly the case in the Nick Saban era, and we’ve already seen new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer have significant success on the recruiting trail.As such, it’s going to be worthwhile to keep an …

Can you name every Heisman Trophy winner since 2000? Quiz clue: Year / School / Position. Good luck! SCORE:0/24 CHALLENGE A FRIEND QUIT & SEE ANSWERS 2023 / LSU …

USC Trojans star quarterback Caleb Williams became a target of online trolls earlier this spring when he sported painted fingernails at a basketball game. Williams spoke with Armando Salguero of Outkick and other reporters at a pre-draft event on Wednesday and addressed what’s become somewhat of a controversial topic. “It’s one thing …

Jayden Daniels spoke with reporters at a pre-draft event on Wednesday and insisted he “100 percent” would happily join the Washington Commanders if they make him the second pick of the player-selection process on Thursday night. “I’m blessed to go wherever I’m called,” Daniels explained, according to Eric Edholm of the …

The defending national champion Michigan Wolverines set an NFL Scouting Combine record with 18 participants, setting the stage for history to be made Thursday through Saturday at the NFL Draft in Detroit. The Wolverines could easily top Georgia’s 2022 record for most players taken in a draft (15). Quarterback J.J. McCarthy will …

The defending national champion Michigan Wolverines set an NFL Scouting Combine record with 18 participants, setting the stage for history to be made Thursday through Saturday at the NFL Draft in Detroit. The Wolverines could easily top Georgia’s 2022 record for most players taken in a draft (15). Quarterback J.J. McCarthy will …

Reggie Bush has his Heisman Trophy back, and no fellow recipient of the award seems happier about that than Johnny Manziel. The Heisman Trophy Trust on Wednesday announced that Bush’s 2005 Heisman Trophy has been reinstated in large part because of the “enormous changes in the college football landscape.” In …

The Heisman Trust just stiff-armed the NCAA.ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Wednesday that the Heisman Trust will return Reggie Bush’s 2005 Heisman Trophy to him and invite him to future Heisman ceremonies.During his Heisman-winning season, Bush had 200 carries, 1,740 yards and 16 touchdowns while adding 37 receptions for 478 …

Reggie Bush has been fighting for years to get his Heisman Trophy back, and it is finally happening.The Heisman Trust is expected to announce on Wednesday that Bush’s 2005 Heisman Trophy has been reinstated, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The decision was made in large part because of the “enormous …

Jayden Daniels was one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country last season, and the former LSU star is hoping to showcase that same playmaking ability in the NFL. In fact, he wants to be better at it than any player before him.During an interview with Bryan DeArdo of …

Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola has absolutely revitalized the Nebraska fan base.The Cornhuskers have been looking for a “savior,” and outside of new head coach Matt Rhule, Raiola likely provides them the most hope. According to 247Sports, Raiola was a five-star quarterback, ranked as the No. 2 player at his position …

It’s shaping up to be a big-time recruiting battle for four-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn, and by all accounts, he’s worth the attention.Per 247Sports, Pettijohn is the No. 4 linebacker in the 2025 class. He’s 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, and per On3, he just ran a 10.7 in the 100-meter dash, which …

It certainly seems at this point of the process that North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye will become, at worst, the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft this Thursday night. League personnel voiced final concerns about what Maye will and won’t be at the highest level for a …

Well-known NFL writer Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated dove headfirst into the “silly season” portion of the calendar when he predicted on Tuesday that Oregon quarterback Bo Nix will be drafted ahead of Michigan signal-caller J.J. McCarthy Thursday night. Orr’s updated mock draft included the Denver Broncos moving up from overall …

Orji’s pocket presence and footwork are a work in progress — that’s two areas where former walk-on Davis Warren excels. Warren threw for 136 yards and two touchdowns, tossing his hat into a four-man QB race among Orji, Jayden Denegal and a banged-up Jack Tuttle, who did not play Saturday. 2. Can …

Colorado scored an impressive transfer portal commitment on Monday when former Ohio State running back Dallan Hayden announced he’s headed to Boulder.  As a freshman in 2022, Hayden was part of a three-headed backfield that also included Miyan Williams and TreVeyon Henderson. Hayden ranked second on …

The son of former NFL All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates has entered the transfer portal. Antonio Gates Jr. was a redshirt-freshman wide receiver at Michigan State last season. He had five catches for 82 yards and a touchdown in 12 games, and he appears to be looking for a …

Cormani McClain did not have the type of freshman season he was hoping for at Colorado and it sounds like the talented young cornerback feels that it was in part because of how Deion Sanders runs his program.McClain, a former five-star cornerback, was the top recruit at his position in …

If the Texas Longhorns spring game is any indication, fans have a lot to look forward to if and when Arch Manning gets a chance to see the field. Manning came in to quarterback the white team late in the first quarter on Saturday and he wasted no time impressing. …

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is a man of his word. The 2023 NCAA national championship-winning coach commemorated his former team’s perfect 15-0 season with a tattoo on Saturday, making good on a previous promise. Per ESPN, Harbaugh told Michigan players he’d get a tattoo “on my …

Junior quarterback Alex Orji was certainly treated as the heir apparent to J.J. McCarthy, as he took the lion’s share of the snaps for the Blue team. He led an early touchdown drive and almost added another in the fourth quarter, but his second touchdown rush was whistled dead.Highly touted …

The Michigan football team received its championship rings on Saturday to honor its national championship, but that was not all Jim Harbaugh walked away with. Harbaugh had said in October that he would get a tattoo if the Wolverines won the championship. The former Michigan coach seemingly made good on …

While LSU’s top-ranked duo of Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. have garnered plenty of press so far and Florida State’s duo of Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson have seen a drop in their respective draft stocks, it might be time to shine a spotlight on the two receivers coming out of Austin who …

It’s been said throughout April that up to six quarterbacks could become first-round picks during the 2024 NFL Draft that gets underway next Thursday night. According to a Friday afternoon report shared by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Bo Nix of the Oregon Ducks could be the noteworthy player at …

Under new head coach Sherrone Moore, reigning champion Michigan will play its spring game Saturday at noon ET.Although veterans will get much of the playing time, underclassmen – including freshmen from the Wolverines’ 16th-ranked 2024 recruiting class (per 247Sports) – will also get a chance to shine.The Wolverines must replace …

Under new head coach Sherrone Moore, reigning champion Michigan will play its spring game Saturday at noon ET.Although veterans will get much of the playing time, underclassmen – including freshmen from the Wolverines’ 16th-ranked 2024 recruiting class (per 247Sports) – will also get a chance to shine.The Wolverines must replace …

The NCAA approved several NFL-style rule changes on Friday to be implemented for the 2024 college football season. Those rule changes will include adding a two-minute warning at the end of each half, the ability for helmet communication from the sidelines and the ability for players to use tablets to …

Rashada isn’t new to changing schools, as he was committed to both the University of Miami and the University of Florida before landing with the Sun Devils out of high school after a failed NIL deal with Florida.While he would have liked for a player with Rashada’s talent to stick …

The recruiting trail can be a fickle beast, with decommitments being just as common as commitments – especially in 2024’s NIL and transfer portal-obsessed college football environment.As such, Florida head coach Bill Napier likely isn’t surprised that four-star lineman recruit Peyton Joseph has decommitted. That won’t make the loss sting …

University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has been outspoken about the NFL futures of quarterback Shedeur Sanders (his son) and cornerback Travis Hunter.However, Sanders denied a report from last March claiming that he would only allow the duo to play for one of six NFL teams – a group …

Spring is in the air, and with it is college football fans’ first glimpse of several quarterbacks stepping into the massive shoes left behind by future NFL pros.LSU and USC, which meet in the 2024 season opener in Las Vegas, must replace Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks, while Michigan moves on from …

Even at a place like Michigan, which has tradition as well as extremely recent national championship history, in-state recruiting is vital.Sure, the Wolverines can pull top recruits from anywhere, but keeping the talent in your own backyard within state lines is a tried-and-true winning strategy on the recruiting trail.As such, …

The NFL Draft is almost here. With only about a week until the Bears are officially on the clock, let’s examine which players are receiving positive stock updates and who is trending in the wrong direction.Stock upGeorgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey: Buzz has mounted that McConkey, whose “ceiling is like …

Oregon defensive back Daylen Austin has reportedly been arrested and charged with a felony for his alleged involvement in a fatal hit and run accident in Eugene that occurred on Monday night.According to James Crepea of “Oregon Live”, Austin, 19, was taken into custody at Lane County Jail and at …

NFL Network draft analyst Charles Davis remains convinced the New England Patriots should make North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye the third pick of the 2024 draft as some continue to link New England with Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy.”It’s not that I wouldn’t be happy with J.J. McCarthy, but I would take …

Deion Sanders’ son Shilo had a message for potential Colorado transfers via social media on Tuesday. Shilo posted the Colorado Buffaloes’ logo on his Instagram story along with a note. His note instructed defensive transfer players to send him a message, and offensive transfer players to send his brother …

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders has built his team largely through the transfer portal.But now, Sanders is feeling the repercussions of losing players as well. Several players, including prized 2023 five-star cornerback Cormani McClain, entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett.Beyond McClain, other players to leave Colorado …

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy departed college with a 27-1 record as a starter, two wins over Ohio State and a national championship. On April 25, he’s expected to go in the first round of the NFL Draft. But who will replace him as quarterback for the Wolverines, who will play their …

Ryan Montgomery is currently an undecided 2025 four-star quarterback recruit, which makes him the apple of many programs’ eyes across college football.That said, the four-star from Findlay, Ohio isn’t planning on being out in the wind for long. He’s down to three schools — South Carolina, Georgia and Florida — …

Former Michigan quarterback and current Wolverines staff member Denard Robinson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), according to multiple reports.Robinson was involved in a single-car crash at E. Eisenhower Parkway and S. State at approximately 3:05 am on Monday morning, according to the …

Leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, there has been a lot of talk about how many quarterbacks, wide receivers and offensive tackles could be selected in the first round.However, Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson is flipping that discussion and believes there’s one position that won’t be selected until the …

The Arkansas Razorbacks held their annual spring game on Saturday, and there were plenty of storylines to follow throughout. From a new OC-QB combination in Taylen Green and Bobby Petrino to an offensive line searching for answers, there are a lot of questions heading into a pivotal 2024 season. Here’s …

Iowa has been a bit of a surprising team of late with a number of former Hawkeyes going pro and making a big impact in the NFL. Joining the ranks of Lukas Van Ness, Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta, Tyler Linderbaum and Tristan Wirfs, junior cornerback Cooper DeJean is expected to be the next …

Kalen DeBoer’s first spring game as Bama head coach is in the books. Following Nick Saban’s retirement in January, everyone has been wondering what the Tide will look like without the all-time great roaming the sideline.We got our first glimpse of Bama football post-Saban during Saturday’s spring game, and here …

Is LSU the next QBU? Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier appears ready to fill the shoes left by 2023 Heisman winner Jayden Daniels after going a perfect 7-of-7 for 187 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers’ spring game. His best throw of the day came on his first touchdown when he …

Ohio State showed why it’s a 2024 title contender during its spring game on Saturday.The Buckeyes’ talent was undeniable, both on defense and at the skill positions. However, one massive question must still be answered.Here are five takeaways from Ohio State’s spring game. Will a starting quarterback please stand up?The Buckeyes …

Clemson has produced some of this century’s best college football players. However, the program has long been a football factory for individual talent dating back to the 1930s.Here is our list of 25 great players that have made their way through the annals of Clemson football. Listed in chronological order. …

Nebraska might be the one school that is best known for producing some of the greatest linemen — on both sides of the ball — in college football history. But the Cornhuskers have also churned out some legendary skill performers.Here’s our list of 25 great players to come out of …

One of the most storied college football programs of all time, as a winner of 11 recognized national championships, USC has produced its fair share of gridiron legends. Trimming it down to the 25 best is a chore, but we did it so you don’t have to. Here they are, …

There have been plenty of exceptional athletes to come through UCLA’s football program. It can be tricky to narrow it down to the 20 best in school history, but we gave it a go. Here they are, listed chronologically.   1 of 20 Kenny Washington, Running …

The University of Florida has produced some of the greatest football players, so trying to determine the top 20 Gators in program history is not easy. We gave it a shot. Here we go, listed in chronological order.   1 of 20 Dale Van Sickel, End …

Making a condensed list of the best players in Florida State football history can be challenging. We gave it a go, featuring some of the greatest players to grace any college gridiron. Our list is in chronological order.   1 of 20 Fred Biletnikoff, Wide Receiver …

Oklahoma has built one of the most successful college football programs, with seven official national championships and the same amount of Heisman Trophy winners. It takes great players to enjoy that kind of success. Here are 25 of the best players in Oklahoma Sooners’ history listed chronologically. …

When it comes to storied college football programs, the University of Texas has plenty to brag about. Sure, times have been a little lean in recent years, but its football tradition is second to none.  Here’s our look at the 20 best football players in the history of the Texas …

Perhaps the best part of each college football season is the collection of rivalries that feature rabid fans, packed stadiums and hot tempers on the field. Starting toward the end of November, it’s all about the rivalries — with cool trophies and funny names.Here’s our ranking of the top 25 …

Michigan football appears to have regained its prominence — at least for the time being. Maybe that’s a good thing for college football purists, who value tradition and legendary players.The Wolverines certainly have their fair share of both. In terms of the latter, here are our choices for the 25 …

Ohio State has released the salaries of its coaching staff ahead of the 2024 season. That includes a $2 million pay day for offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.The Athletic, who obtained the contract information through public records requests, reports that Kelly will see a mild increase over the next few years. …

Could a star Michigan cornerback add a new dimension for the defending national champions as a kick and punt returner? Will Johnson — a popular pick for All-American honors heading into his junior season — is working as a return man in preparation for his team’s title defense, which begins …