Washington quarterbacks Sam Huard looks to pass during a game against Washington State in November 2021. (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press) With its plans next season at quarterback uncertain, USC is adding a former top prospect — and a familiar face — to the mix at the position. Sam Huard started his career as a coveted, five-star quarterback prospect …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football has signed former Pittsburgh defensive back Ryland Gandy out of the transfer portal. Gandy made the announcement with a post on his X account. The redshirt junior was a full-time starter for Pitt in 2024 — he had 40 tackles (23 solo) with two pass breakups in 13 starts — and has two years of eligibility remaining. The …

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage as the Texas Longhorns play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports We’ve reached the final four in the College Football Playoff, and there have been some unexpected results, such as Oregon’s fall and Texas’s victory over …

BLOOMINGTON — IU football has signed former Pittsburgh defensive back Ryland Gandy out of the transfer portal. Gandy made the announcement with a post on his X account. The redshirt junior was a full-time starter for Pitt in 2024 — he had 40 tackles (23 solo) with two pass breakups in 13 starts — and has two years of eligibility remaining. The Hoosiers’ previous …

Jan. 6—NEW YORK, N.Y. — Four first-time selections headline this year’s recipients of the prestigious Rimington Award, presented annually to the top centers across FCS, Division II, Division III and NAIA football for over two decades. On the list is Bemidji State fifth-years senior center Jake Gannon. Gannon has earned the Rimington Award at the Division II level. Gannon, a …

Purdue football stayed within the Big Ten to help replenish its pass rush. The Boilermakers announced the signing of former Michigan rush end Breeon Ishmail on Monday. He will have three years remaining after spending two with the Wolverines — including a redshirt season during their run to the 2023 national championship. The 6-3, 260-pound Cincinnati-area native came to Michigan …

WEST LAFAYETTE — One of the projected gems of Purdue football’s 2024 signing class will move on after one season in gold and black. Receiver Shamar Rigby will transfer to Oklahoma State, he announced on X. As a true freshman, Rigby was an opening day starter last season and caught two passes in a victory over Indiana State. More: Purdue …

Isaiah Myers’ rise from junior college All-American to FCS Division I scholarship now shifts to Purdue football and the Big Ten. The Boilermakers announced Monday they have signed Myers out of the transfer portal. Myers played at Charlotte last season, totaling 237 yards and three touchdowns on 13 receptions. One of the touchdowns came in the 49ers’ loss at Indiana. …

A former Memphis area standout is coming back home. Michigan transfer cornerback Kody Jones has committed to Memphis football, he announced Monday on Instagram. He was a four-star recruit out of Germantown and was No. 2 on The Commercial Appeal’s 2021 Dandy Dozen. Jones played sparingly in three seasons at Michigan, totaling six tackles between 2022 and 2023. He did …

Arizona State will be getting one of its best offensive weapons back next season. Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Jordyn Tyson announced Monday on social media that he is returning next year. “Run it back! Thank you Sun Devil Nation this is for y’all!” Tyson wrote on X. Tyson had a breakout season in 2024, with 75 catches for 1,101 yards …

Alabama football has added a veteran piece for its running back room ahead of the 2025 season. Dre’lyn Washington, a Louisiana redshirt junior running back, told On3 on Monday he would transfer to Alabama for his final season of eligibility. Washington is the ninth player to join the Crimson Tide via the transfer portal along with Miami wide receiver Isaiah …

Jan. 6—New year, new Lobos. New Mexico landed five commitments out of the transfer portal on Monday, the next wave of additions under head coach Jason Eck. UNM has now signed or received commitments from 12 players after losing up to 17 in the portal. The fall transfer window closed for most teams on Dec. 28, but registered players can …

Jan. 6—PULLMAN — Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers isn’t done bringing over players from South Dakota State. That became clear Monday, when WSU added two SDSU transfers: Senior safety Cale Reeder and freshman defensive lineman Fernando Lecuona, both of whom were announced by the Cougars’ program. They make up the eighth and ninth Jackrabbits Rogers has turned Cougs. They join …

Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football has been working on bringing in a stud cornerback to add to its defensive backfield in 2025 after losing both Will Johnson and Aamir Hall following the 2024 season. However, after striking out on Emmanuel Karnley and Ryland Gandy, the Wolverines are getting some interest from a Big Ten cornerback who played in all 13 …

WEST LAFAYETTE − Two years ago, Nathan Leacock was one of the nation’s top high school receivers. Now, he’ll join the Purdue football offense, first reported by Pete Nakos of On3. Leacock spent the past two seasons at Tennessee, playing in six games, five of them this season as a redshirt freshman in which the Volunteers qualified for the College …