Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football has had a ton of success traversing the transfer portal this cycle, but it perhaps doesn’t feel like it to fans of the maize and blue, given that they’ve struck out on some of their top targets. One of the priorities at the moment is cornerback, where the Wolverines hoped to get one of the …
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Notre Dame vs. Penn State history dates back to 1913, but College Football Playoff meeting is first since 2007
For the first time in 17 years, Notre Dame and Penn State are set to face off on a football field. This time, there’s a lot on the line, as the 7-seed Fighting Irish will play the 6-seed Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl, with a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line. Two of college …
Read More »Michigan football makes top five for elite Ohio cornerback
Photo: Isaiah Hole Toledo, Ohio is basically the DMZ of the state with the city having split loyalties between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes. The maize and blue tend to have more luck securing top talent from that city than from others within the Buckeye State. The Wolverines are certainly hoping that’s the case for an elite defensive …
Read More »Texas vs. Ohio State game prediction, picks, 2025 Cotton Bowl odds, spread, where to watch, TV channel
Two of the most historic programs in college football battle in the 2025 Cotton Bowl as 5-seed Texas plays 8-seed Ohio State with a trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line. Ohio State lost two games in the regular season but has looked nearly invincible through two CFP games. The Buckeyes crushed Tennessee by 25 points …
Read More »USC hires new tight ends coach
Sep 10, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks out of the tunnel for warmups before the start of the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Last month, USC football announced that Zach Hanson would move from coaching tight ends to the offensive line. While that filled …
Read More »Travis Hunter NFL Draft scouting report, pro comparison: Colorado star capable of playing WR, CB at next level
We all know Colorado’s Travis Hunter is extraordinarily talented and a lock to be one of the first picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, and as his likely Heisman-winning season has progressed, he made it abundantly clear that he’s spectacular both as a receiver and cornerback. It’s genuinely been the most dazzling two-way season we’ve witnessed at the collegiate level …
Read More »Nebraska lands Crimson Tide offensive tackle Elijah Pritchett
Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Elijah Pritchett (57) walks to the sideline during a turnover in the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images Nebraska football landed Alabama Crimson Tide offensive tackle transfer Elijah Pritchett on Wednesday afternoon. Pritchett began trending towards Nebraska earlier this week when the Huskers landed several …
Read More »College Football Playoff picks, schedule: Predictions against the spread, odds for Orange, Cotton Bowl games
Getty Images The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff is down to just four schools, and only three games remain before a national champion is crowned. Though the season is winding down, there is plenty of drama left to unfold, starting with the Orange Bowl on Thursday and the Cotton Bowl on Friday serving as the semifinal games. The Orange Bowl …
Read More »Houston Texans, former Ohio St. QB sounds off on Cotton Bowl clash with Longhorns
Mar 20, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud talks to Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Devin Brown during Pro Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. For this week, Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud is in enemy territory. The former Ohio State Buckeyes QB lives in the State of Texas, whose flagship school is about to face his …
Read More »Ohio State vs Texas: more than a game
Jan. 8—Friday’s Cotton Bowl featuring Texas and Ohio State carries well over 100 years of history between the programs. In my opinion, the winner of this semifinal matchup in the College Football Playoff will go on to beat either Penn State or Notre Dame handily in the championship game. Either way, whoever claims victory in Arlington will take me back …
Read More »2025 Orange Bowl, Notre Dame vs. Penn State: Who has the edge in College Football Playoff semifinal game?
A trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship will be on the line when (7) Notre Dame faces (6) Penn State in the Orange Bowl semifinal game on Thursday. It also will mark the 19th meeting between the programs with the all-time series deadlocked at 9-9-1. Penn State and Notre Dame have plenty of star power on both sides …
Read More »Marcus Freeman wins second Coach of the Year award, is finalist for another
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – DECEMBER 20: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers in the Playoff First Round game at Notre Dame Stadium on December 20, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Marcus Freeman recently earned a contract extension as Notre Dame’s coach, and …
Read More »Tyler Van Dyke transfers to SMU: Miami connections, stability behind Kevin Jennings fuel portal addition
SMU has landed a commitment from former Wisconsin and Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, his agent told 247Sports. Though Van Dyke only has one year of eligibility remaining and transfers to the Hilltop while recovering from a major knee injury, his familiarity with SMU’s staff and offensive inner workings make this a natural connection even while rehabbing. Van Dyke tore his …
Read More »Michigan State football TE commit flips to Cal
Aug 31, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Idaho Vandals defensive lineman Julian Lee (33) and Idaho Vandals tight end Mason Mini (86) block during the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State football picked up the commitment of Idaho transfer tight end Mason Mini just a few days ago, but now, …
Read More »Notre Dame vs. Penn State where to watch: TV channel, Orange Bowl kickoff time, College Football Playoff odds
The semifinals of the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff begin Thursday with a blockbuster Orange Bowl matchup between (6) Penn State and (7) Notre Dame. Both teams have leaned heavily on their defenses and run games to reach the doorstep of the College Football Playoff National Championship. They will pit their similar styles against each other in what appears to …
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