An Ohio State running back has announced that he will leave early and enter this year’s NFL Draft. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Running back Quinshon Judkins transferred to OSU from Ole Miss last season. He scored three touchdowns, two rushing and one receiving, as the Buckeyes beat Notre Dame, 34-23, in the national championship …

The NCAA College Football Transfer Portal provides a wild ride for players, teams, coaches and fans as athletes seek greener pastures and better opportunities. The latest portal period ended on Dec. 28, with the next chance for players to announce plans to make a move coming in April. The December deadline doesn’t stop players who are already in the portal …

The February signing day is such an afterthought now that Rivals.com put out its final 2025 rankings last Wednesday, two weeks before what used to be the main signing day. Georgia football finished No. 2 in the team rankings, just behind Texas. Ohio State, Alabama and Oregon rounded out the top five. The only remaining unsigned players in the 247Sports …

It was more of the same for the Buffalo Bills in Sunday night’s AFC Championship, with Josh Allen and Co. falling to the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth straight time in the postseason. There was also more Patrick Mahomes than expected in the Chiefs’ celebratory postgame locker room … or so it seemed. Running back Isiah Pacheco shared video …

The Enquirer reached out to every head football coach in the Greater Cincinnati area, asking them which players on their team are still on the market and would be steals for any college program. Here are Cincinnati’s under-the-radar football recruits, divided by class. The Enquirer will update this story. Class of 2025 Ky’Ron Carter, RT/DT/DE, Lloyd Memorial Height: 6’0. Weight: …

Penn State has hired Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator after he helped Ohio State win the national championship, according to multiple reports. The Buckeyes had hoped to keep the 59-year-old Knowles, who also was pursued by Oklahoma and Notre Dame. Football Scoop reported Penn State offered Knowles $3.2 million per year. He replaces Tom Allen, who left the Nittany Lions …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins, who scored three touchdowns in the national championship game, is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft. Judkins announced his decision on social media Friday, saying “I am forever a Buckeye and will carry my time spent on campus and playing at the Shoe with me for a lifetime.” …

Eagles’ Kenny Gainwell being evaluated for concussion originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles backup running back Kenny Gainwell is being evaluated for a concussion in the third quarter of the NFC Championship Game. Gainwell took a hit on the opening kickoff of the second half. He was slow to get up and after a trip to the blue medical …

The college football offseason is upon us after Ohio State’s national championship victory over Notre Dame last week, and for most NFL teams, the offseason is already in full swing. Every year, some coaches take NFL jobs after seeing success at the collegiate level.  One coach generating some NFL buzz is former Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly, the current …

NORMAN — OU football won’t be hiring Jim Knowles as the school’s new defensive coordinator. Knowles, Ohio State’s defensive coordinator the past three seasons, has reportedly agreed to a deal to become Penn State’s defensive coordinator and the highest-paid assistant in the country, KREF’s Toby Rowland reported on Sunday. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the deal is for three years with an …

Penn State football changed its perception, and perhaps its immediate future, with one move. With the hiring of one man. The Nittany Lions and head coach James Franklin, athletic director Pat Kraft and university officials, proved, once and for all, that they are truly invested in becoming the top program in the nation. At least it feels this way after …

Jan. 26—COLUMBUS — A celebration of Ohio State’s national championship drew around 30,000 fans to Ohio Stadium on Sunday afternoon. At the same time that event was going on reports surfaced that OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is expected to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State for reportedly the highest salary of any defensive coordinator in college football. …

After losing defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the Clemson Tigers, Penn State coach James Franklin needed to find a replacement capable of keeping the defense at a championship level. It’s safe to say he accomplished that goal. Ohio State DC Jim Knowles helped make the Buckeyes defense one of the best in the country this season, and he will now …

Florida State football took a big hit in its recruiting class of 2026 as five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel decommitted on Sunday evening. This was first reported by On3 Sports. Smigiel, a California native, pledged to the Seminoles since last summer after making multiple trips to the campus. He has been on the rise in his recruiting efforts, receiving offers from …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has agreed to a more lucrative deal than the one detailed in the memorandum of understanding he signed in December, according to source with knowledge of the situation. Haines had previously signed a MOU worth $1.8 million annually over three years, but the terms have improved on the heels of high-profile defensive coordinator …