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 …

Nov 19, 2022; Berkeley, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Elijah Higgins (6) celebrates with head coach David Shaw after scoring a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the third quarter at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The Lions have added former Stanford head coach David Shaw as their new pass game …

Add another name to the Houston Texans’ offensive coordinator search. According to KPRC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, the Texans plan on interviewing Washington Commanders assistant head coach and pass-game coordinator Brian Johnson for the position on Friday. Johnson, who previously served as the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator in 2023, would be the sixth person to interview for the position since the …

SOUTH BEND — The recent conclusion of a grueling 16-game season for Notre Dame football quarterback Riley Leonard couldn’t keep him from suiting up for Senior Bowl practices this week in Mobile, Ala. A resident of nearby Fairhope, Leonard joined Irish teammates and fellow NFL Draft hopefuls Jack Kiser and RJ Oben in American team preparations for Saturday’s 2:30 ET …

The New York Jets will have an upper hand at assessing former Louisville wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks prior to the 2025 NFL Draft. Jets wide receivers coach Junior Taylor is on the coaching staff and Brooks is playing for the East team during the East-West Shrine Bowl, which is set to kick off at 8 p.m. today at AT&T Stadium …

For every college football offseason, preseason hype for nearly every blue-blood program is warranted. Still, regarding Texas A&M, the Aggies are seemingly always on the cusp of breaking through amid too many late-season lapses that have kept the program in average territory for the last decade-plus. As he begins his second season, Coach Mike Elko has taken key steps this …

Arch Manning’s famous bloodlines, and his connection to them amid an ascent to Texas’ starting quarterback for the 2025 season, have made him one of college football’s true draws. But it’s also created what the No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2023 describes as “undeserved attention” based on his production so far.  Manning had his pick of destinations …

On Thursday afternoon, Vernon Northside announced Derek Schlieve as the school’s next athletic director and head football coach. Schlieve takes over for Galen Smart after spending the 2024 season in the same role at Sanford-Fritch. The hire was confirmed to the Amarillo Globe-News later that day. “We are excited for the new challenge,” Schlieve told the Globe-News. Before his time …