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The Florida State Seminoles are going to be out for revenge in 2024. Sure, it’s a different team that got snubbed from the College Football Playoff last season, but this is a hungry program that head coach Mike Norvell has been building. The Seminoles may not have Jordan Travis …

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney having a high opinion of himself probably isn’t news to most people.But Swinney’s latest remarks during a radio interview on SiriusXM’s “College Sports” explaining why Clemson hasn’t gone after many players in the NCAA transfer portal shows that he certainly has delusions of grandeur about …

It was always going to be heated. Nebraska versus Colorado may not reach the heights that Michigan versus Ohio State or Auburn versus Alabama do, but this is a rivalry that goes all the way back to 1898. There’s no love lost between the Buffaloes and Cornhuskers.Add Deion “Coach Prime” …

Michigan football’s first year head coach Sherrone Moore has his work cut out for him this season with the Wolverines’ 2024 schedule consistently ranked as one of the nation’s toughest. This fall, Michigan will take on Texas, USC, Ohio State, Penn State and Oregon, with last year’s runner-up and National Championship …

College football spring practices and games have passed, but there is plenty to discuss. Here are some notable happenings from 2024’s spring action. Statistics in parenthesis are from 2023 unless otherwise noted.   1 of 18 Portal happenings Soobum Im/USA TODAY Sports …

Yes, we’re early into 2024, and a lot has happened in the college football world that can shape the upcoming season. So, it’s actually never too early to offer up our initial Top 25 for the 2024 campaign.Statistics in parenthesis are from the 2023 season unless otherwise noted. …

The University of Georgia football program has been responsible for some of the best players in college football history. Here are the 25 best players to play football for the Bulldogs, listed in chronological order.   1 of 25 Bob McWhorter, Halfback (1910-13) …

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 …

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 …

There used to be a time — not that long ago, in fact — when college coaches would spend years getting to know prospective recruits. They would watch up-and-comers play sometimes as soon as their sophomore seasons in high school, all the while planting seeds and getting “in” with said …

Michigan and Ohio State football have arguably the most heated rivalry in sports history, but the latest statements from OSU athletic director Gene Smith may take “the game” to an all-new level.Recently appearing on a Central Ohio podcast, Smith was asked by host Anna Staver if he believes Michigan’s last …

An experienced backup quarterback can be the difference between a winning and losing season in college football. As such, the Iowa Hawkeyes have to be feeling pretty good heading into 2024. While Iowa is hoping that Cade McNamara will be able to be fully healthy for all of the coming …

Jalen Milroe is the likely starter for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2024. He won the starting job last season by earning Nick Saban’s trust heading into SEC play, and he’ll more than likely do the same with new head coach Kalen DeBoer.Milroe threw for 2,834 yards last season with …

Nick Saban has been retired for about half a year and he’s already talking about what he misses about coaching.To be fair, the now-former Alabama head coach was asked specifically what he’ll miss about coaching, but it wasn’t like he had to wait long to come up with an answer.Taking …

LSU head coach Brian Kelly should’ve put his foot in his mouth when discussing the Tigers’ inability to acquire top defensive linemen in the transfer portal. “We’re not in the market of buying players,” Kelly said of the transfer portal woes on Tuesday, via WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge. “And unfortunately, …

Kirby Smart and Georgia football usually get who they want on the recruiting trail.That’s one of the benefits of developing arguably the best program in college football. It’s also a testament to what the Bulldogs have been able to do in regard to player development. Only Nick Saban at Alabama …

It has been a while since Texas football was an elite program so younger fans may not knos that there was a period from 1998 to about 2009 when the Longhorns were the cream of the crop nationally.Mack Brown built a legendary program that won national big-time bowl games and …

If you’ve heard it once you’ve heard it a million times around recruiting circles, but it doesn’t make the saying any less true. In-state recruiting really is the lifeblood of any upper-echelon college football program. Getting the top recruits in your own backyard to stay within the state lines (and away …

Cal Poly quarterback Sam Huard, a former five-star recruit, has decided on his next destination after entering the transfer portal last month.Huard has committed to play for Utah, according to 247Sports’ Brandon Huffman.Huard spoke to Huffman about the move, citing the “unbelievable” football culture at Utah as a big reason …

Klatt’s praise for coach Day’s Buckeyes was eye-opening. He gave the Buckeyes the nod over Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs for one key reason: defense.  “The defense for Ohio State is what makes them the number one team in the country,” Klatt said “They will be the best defense in the …

After spending a decade playing professional baseball, 28-year-old Monte Harrison has committed to play wide receiver for the University of Arkansas football team this upcoming season. A four-star wide receiver from Lee Summit High School in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, he had 60 receptions, 1,007 receiving yards …

It’s never too early to talk about the 2025 NFL Draft.Since the conclusion of this year’s draft, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been the betting favorite to be the first overall pick next year, but that is no longer the case.Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is the new favorite (+300) to …

New Michigan State head football coach Jonathan Smith has his work cut out.The Spartans have the profile of a Top 25 program, but the bottom has fallen out in East Lansing. Mel Tucker, who the organization put a lot of hope and money into, was unceremoniously ousted last season after …

Snoop Dogg has a ton of experience dealing with bowls, but one might not expect the two to be connected in the way they were announced on Monday. The longtime artist and entertainer tweeted that he is dropping it like it’s hot, with “it” presumably being millions of dollars, so …

Though the 2025 NFL Draft is a year away, the consensus among scouts and draft experts is that the quarterbacks available next year are not on the level of the ones from the 2024 class. Headlined by Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Georgia’s Carson Beck and Texas’ Quinn Ewers, the 2025 draft …

Snoop Dogg made a major college football announcement on Monday, and he had a very appropriate way of delivering the news. In a signing day-style video, Snoop revealed that his and Dre’s Gin & Juice brand is the new sponsor of the Arizona Bowl, which is played annually at Arizona …

It’s never too early to start thinking about the 2024 college football season, even when predicting what the first 12-team College Football Playoff field will look like — and how it will play out. Let’s give it a go.   1 of 23 No. 12 Tulane …

There are plenty of college football programs who have never officially, or universally been recognized to, win a national championship within the poll era (beginning in 1936 with The Associated Press). Here’s our list of some of the best. Listed in alphabetical order.   1 of 17 …

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 …

A perennial college football power, Ohio State continues to churn out of some of the greatest players in the history of the sport. And, the Buckeyes seem to get even better talent as the years add up.Here are our choices for the greatest players in Ohio State football history. Listed …

It isn’t easy to deliver a condensed list of the best players in the storied history of Alabama football. We did it anyway. Listed in chronological order, here are our 25 greatest football players to ever suit up for the Crimson Tide. (All statistics and all-time leaders are accurate through …

The Elite 11 is the premier showcase for young quarterback recruits, and, more often than not, quarterbacks who have impressed the Elite 11 scouts have gone on to have successful college and even NFL careers.The Elite 11 considers quarterbacks such as Andrew Luck, Matthew Stafford, Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Stroud …

For the longest time, the SEC and college football as a whole ran through Nick Saban and Alabama.Nobody could stand up to the Crimson Tide. That was, of course, until Saban’s former assistant coach and mentee, Kirby Smart, took the reigns at Georgia.He hit the ground running at UGA, playing …

Kirby Smart has built a powerhouse football program at the University of Georgia and the school has rewarded with a contract extension and raise that will make him the highest-paid coach in in college football. The school announced on Thursday that a new two-year contract extension through the 2033 season has …

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 …