Wisconsin football extended an offer to class of 2026 quarterback Bowe Bentley on Tuesday. The offer was sent on the same day that three-star quarterback Jarin Mock decommitted from the program, a move that returned the position to a top need in the cycle. Related: Tracking Wisconsin football’s transfer portal offers, visits and commitments 247Sports ranks Bentley as the No. 180 …
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Penn State WR Harrison Wallace expected to enter transfer portal as Nittany Lions lose key offensive pieces
Getty Images Penn State wide receiver Harrison Wallace III is expected to enter the transfer portal after finishing the 2024 season as the Nittany Lions’ leading pass catcher, 247Sports/CBS Sports Matt Zenitz reports. Wallace finished the 2024 season with 46 catches for 720 yards and four touchdowns. The former four-star prospect from the 2021 recruiting cycle by 247Sports spent the last four seasons …
Read More »Live updates: FSU football’s Mike Norvell speaks to boosters about new coaches, players
Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell will discuss the 2025 football team and update Seminole Boosters in a “Vision of Excellence” presentation Tuesday night. The virtual event specifically designed for booster members is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday. In December, Norvell restructured his contract to make a $4.5 million contribution that will launch the athletic department’s Vision of Excellence campaign. …
Read More »Trent Dilfer discussed UAB’s NIL woes without naming names. Then Tulane’s Jon Sumrall did.
UAB football coach Trent Dilfer was on the radio Tuesday in Birmingham, Alabama, explaining the Blazers’ plight in trying to keep up financially with other schools in the American Athletic Conference. Dilfer mentioned during the appearance on WJOX-FM there were two teams in particular “that will go to our roster and sign double or triple what these guys can make …
Read More »Ex-UNLV QB Matthew Sluka commits to James Madison after leaving Rebels over NIL dispute during season
Getty Images Former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka will transfer to James Madison, 247Sports/CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports. Sluka reunites with coach Bob Chesney, who coached him while at Holy Cross. Sluka was the starting quarterback at UNLV after transferring from Holy Cross and scored seven touchdowns in three games. Following a 3-0 start, Sluka left the team while claiming that the program …
Read More »Penn State OL Nick Dawkins announces decision for 2025
The makeup of the Penn State offense is beginning to take form this offseason with some big decisions being made by players. The big headline this week for the offensive roster may be the returns of star running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen, but who will be paving the paths for them next fall? Nick Dawkins has confirmed he …
Read More »Clemson hires Penn State’s Tom Allen as defensive coordinator after leading Nittany Lions’ top-10 defense
Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has agreed to take the same position at Clemson, the school announced on Tuesday. Allen, who just finished his first season as Penn State’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, guided the Nittany Lions to a top-10 defensive finish in 2024. Penn State ranked seventh nationally in total defense (294.7 yards per game) and eighth …
Read More »Quarterback Cam Rising not on Utah’s 2025 roster
Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) looks for an opportunity for a pass during a game against Baylor at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Utah went on to win the game 23-12. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News There’s one notable name missing from Utah’s 2025 spring …
Read More »Brian Kelly pulling for Notre Dame as ex-Irish coach addresses backlash over comments stemming from departure
CHARLOTTE — Notre Dame is one win away from a long-awaited national championship victory, and the man who helped set the foundation for the program to reach the pinnacle of the sport is rooting like crazy for the Irish … even if most of their fans are still sour over how he exited the program three years ago. Brian Kelly never won …
Read More »CFP National Championship preview: Notre Dame must exploit Ohio State’s ONE weakness | College Football Power Hour
The first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship of the 12-team playoff era features Ohio State vs. Notre Dame on Monday January 20th. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the matchup from every angle and share the keys to victory for each team. The Buckeyes have proven themselves to be the best team in the country over their …
Read More »FBS coaches vote to shrink transfer portal window to 10 days, implement recruiting dead period in December
Getty Images CHARLOTTE — FBS coaches unanimously approved a 10-day transfer portal window on Tuesday. Under the proposal, players would have from Jan. 2-12 to enter the transfer portal, eliminating both the December and April windows. If approved by the NCAA, the changes could go into effect as soon as the 2025-26 season. The changes aim to help players and …
Read More »Tommy Rees promoted from tight ends coach to be Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator
(This story has been updated with new information.) Tommy Rees was the first one to get an interview for the Browns’ offensive coordinator position. The tight ends coach/pass game specialist, at the end of the day, ended up being the man for the job. A league source confirmed Tuesday the Browns are elevating Rees to the offensive coordinator position. He’ll …
Read More »Blowouts happen: NFL’s Wild Card round should silence naysayers of 12-team College Football Playoff era
The College Football Playoff, during its decade-plus existence, has had no shortage of detractors. The 12-team format poured gasoline on the fire with a dud of a first round, which saw all four higher-seeded and home-based teams win in dominant fashion. It certainly wasn’t the greatest debut for the flashy, new expanded playoff. Fans and pundits alike were quick to …
Read More »Aransas Pass ISD names Richard Davis as next head football coach/athletic director
Aransas Pass ISD Superintendent Dr. Glenn Barnes announced Tuesday the hiring of Karnes City assistant football coach Richard Davis to serve as the high school’s next athletic director and head football coach. Davis, who is the son of Gregory-Portland athletic director Brent Davis, returns to the Coastal Bend where he previously coached at Gregory-Portland, Calallen and Angleton. “We are excited …
Read More »Notre Dame vs. Ohio State odds, prediction: 2025 CFP National Championship game picks by expert on 58-37 roll
The No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish and No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes will square off in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 20. Notre Dame opened the playoff with wins over Indiana and Georgia before sneaking past Penn State in the Orange bowl last Thursday. Ohio State suffered a disastrous loss to Michigan in …
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