Jan. 30—COLUMBUS — Ohio State football won the 2024 national championship. Now what? Head coach Ryan Day’s next goal for the Buckeyes will be to do something none of his predecessors have: Win two in a row. That will certainly not be easy for multiple reasons, but the biggest is attrition. Unlike the last two times Ohio State won it …

Memphis football tight end Anthony Landphere has declared for the NFL Draft after a whirlwind process where he initially declared for the draft, withdrew because he believed he had another year of eligibility and then declared for the draft again. “I’ve been informed that I have exhausted all of my college eligibility and I will not receive an additional year …

Any career days at elementary school were formalities for Matthew Scott. Edinboro University’s new football coach knew as early as first grade he wanted to coach that sport once his playing days were done. “I was the kid who had my notebook out and wrote down all the guys who were getting drafted (into the NFL),” Scott said. “I played …

With the start of their third Big 12 spring football practices around the corner, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats offered a sneak peek at their new transfer portal additions for 2025 on Thursday. Coming off of seasons of 3-9 and 5-7, Scott Satterfield’s staff again hopes the new additions can lead to a coveted bowl game. Cincinnati Bearcats add 15 …

OU’s Board of Regents approved new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle’s contract during its Thursday meeting. Arbuckle was hired on Dec. 2 to replace Seth Littrell, who was fired midseason. He spent the past two seasons as Washington State’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and is considered one of the top young offensive minds in the country. Arbuckle, 29, was raised …

Jan. 30—VERMILLION — Following Travis Johansen’s promotion to head coach for South Dakota football, the program announced that former Northwestern College (Iowa) defensive coordinator Billy Kirch would take over the same position in Vermillion. Kirch joins Johansen’s staff after spending the last 10 seasons in Orange City, nine as defensive coordinator. In 2022, Footballscoop.com named him the NAIA Coordinator of …

OU football is still searching for its next defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Sooners athletic director Joe Castiglione said Thursday following the university’s Board of Regents meeting that the process is “going well.” “I think it’s very close,” Castiglione said. Oklahoma missed out on hiring former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who agreed to a deal to become Penn …

PERRY TWP. — Perry High School announced Thursday that Massillon assistant Spencer Leno will be the Panthers’ new varsity football head coach, pending board approval. Leno would replace Zach Slates, who was not brought back after going 16-28 over four seasons as head coach. “After an extensive search and careful consideration, we are thrilled to welcome Spencer Leno as our …