Ohio State offensive line coach Justin Frye is interviewing for the same position with the Chicago Bears according to the Chicago Tribune. The paper reports the team met Wednesday with Frye as new coach Ben Johnson assembles his coaching staff. If Frye leaves, he’d be the second assistant to depart since Ohio State won the national championship Jan. 20. Penn …
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Cornerback Jamier Johnson no longer with Indiana football program
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football corner Jamier Johnson is no longer with the program, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Johnson wasn’t included in the updated 2025 roster the Hoosiers posted on their website Wednesday afternoon. He had 35 tackles (25 solo) with an interception in 10 starts for IU last season. He gave up 34 catches for 351 …
Read More »Heisman Trophy: Which college football program has the most winners of prestigious award?
Travis Hunter became the second player for Colorado football to win the Heisman Trophy in December. The Heisman has been handed out annually since 1935 to the best player in college football. With Hunter winning the award over Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, he helped the Buffaloes become the 20th program with multiple Heisman winners. REQUIRED READING: College Football …
Read More »Ohio State football staffer under investigation, placed on administrative leave in December, per reports
Getty Images An Ohio State football support staffer was placed on administrative leave in December after becoming the subject of an unidentified university investigation, according to multiple reports. Quality control coach Joe Lyberger, who assisted with the linebackers, has been away from the program since Dec. 27. The investigation is being done by Ohio State’s Office of Institutional Equity, which …
Read More »Indiana football cornerback Jamier Johnson no longer with the program
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football corner Jamier Johnson is no longer with the program, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Johnson wasn’t included in the updated 2025 roster the Hoosiers posted on their website Wednesday afternoon. He had 35 tackles (25 solo) with an interception in 10 starts for IU last season. According to Pro Football Focus, he gave …
Read More »Notre Dame expected to hire ex-Rutgers coach Chris Ash as replacement for Al Golden at defensive coordinator
Getty Images Notre Dame is set to hire Chris Ash as its defensive coordinator, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports. The former Rutgers coach replaces Al Golden, who departed his post to take the same job with the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. Ash rose to prominence as defensive coordinator at Ohio State under Urban Meyer in 2014, and helped lead the …
Read More »Oregon football coach Dan Lanning wins 2025 Stallings Award after historic season
The 2025 Stallings Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, character and achievement in college football, announced Oregon football coach Dan Lanning as its winner Wednesday morning. Lanning is the first Oregon coach to win the award, which is in its 14th year and is named after former coach Gene Stallings. Proceeds from the award ceremony, which will include a private concert, …
Read More »Ryan Day jokes about LeBron James joining Ohio State: ‘He doesn’t get any special treatment’
Getty Images Fresh off another national championship, Ohio State has no shortage of elite athletes, but Ryan Day is interested in acquiring one more. NBA superstar LeBron James has offered his services, but he’s going to have to earn his spot. During an appearance on “The Tonight Show,” Day was asked by Jimmy Fallon about a tweet from LeBron inquiring …
Read More »Deep dive into Michigan’s response to their sign stealing investigation | College Football Enquirer
On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde dig deep into Dellenger’s recent story on the lengthy response from the University of Michigan to the NCAA for their sign-stealing investigation. They discuss the details of Connor Stallions’ operation and what potential punishments are coming their way once the process concludes. They also …
Read More »Kalani Sitake finding offseason momentum
Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake holds the trophy during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News This article was first published in the Cougar Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each week. When BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake …
Read More »Notre Dame hires former Rutgers coach Chris Ash as defensive coordinator
Notre Dame is turning to another former college head coach to run its defense. Days after Al Golden left to become the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals, the Fighting Irish have hired former Rutgers coach Chris Ash to be their new defensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Ash has been in the NFL since the start of the …
Read More »FSU and QB Thomas Castellanos are a perfect pairing, with both wanting a fresh start
Thomas Castellanos TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State coach Mike Norvell saw enough in two games against quarterback Thomas Castellanos that he knew what to expect from the Boston College transfer. At least on the field. “I’ve had to defend him here the last couple years, and I think he added a bunch of these gray hairs,” Norvell joked. “He’s an …
Read More »Texas football transfers: 3 uncommitted players who could help Longhorns in 2025
Even with a commitment from Hero Kanu on Wednesday morning, the usual storm of offseason transfer portal chaos has more closely resembled a light rain as far as Texas football is concerned. After diving into the portal for 12 players last offseason, the Longhorns have made just five additions, with the pool of uncommitted winter transfer portal entries now looking …
Read More »Dillon Gabriel to honor every school he played for with Senior Bowl helmet
The final game of Heisman finalist Dillon Gabriel’s college career will be Saturday, Feb. 1, as he suits up for the Reese’s Senior Bowl. This game offers an opportunity for college athletes to strut their stuff one last time in front of NFL scouts, all while repping their alma mater one last time. However, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel is taking that …
Read More »Bret Bielema rips Jim Harbaugh amid reported Michigan pushback in sign-stealing scandal: ‘Why did you leave?’
Getty Images Illinois coach Bret Bielema took aim at former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh in a series of tweets amid reported pushback by UM against the NCAA in its alleged sign-stealing investigation. In particular, Bielema used old videos of Harbaugh speaking about integrity and telling the truth to make his point. In one video, Harbaugh — who left Michigan after winning …
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