Penn State may be getting some key players coming back in 2024, but the Nittany Lions are going to have to replace one of its leading receivers. Omari Evans announced on social media his intent to enter the NCAA transfer portal, suggesting he is leaving Penn State behind in hopes of getting a little more out of his remaining eligibility. …
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Kelly, Knowles confident heading into National Championship game
Jan. 14—COLUMBUS — Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles took questions in a press conference on Tuesday about OSU’s national championship game match-up with Notre Dame, its 28-14 win over Texas in a College Football Playoff semifinal and a wide range of other subjects. Some thoughts from Kelly: … ON NOTRE DAME’S PASS DEFENSE: The …
Read More »‘I’m just extremely proud.’ Lakota West coach Tom Bolden celebrates alumni in CFP final
Nov 9, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) is lifted in the air by Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Tegra Tshabola (77) during the second half of Saturday’s football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium. Tom Bolden already has his plans set for Monday night, when the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre …
Read More »Texas Tech football hires Jack Teachey as senior defensive analyst
The Texas Tech football program on Tuesday announced the hiring of Jack Teachey as a senior defensive analyst, reuniting the longtime former Wofford assistant coach with new defensive coordinator Shiel Wood. Teachey coached at Wofford in Spartanburg, South Carolina, from 1994 through 2013. He has coached at Hampstead (N.C.) Topsail High School since 2014, the past three years as head …
Read More »Wisconsin offers one of the top-ranked quarterbacks in the class of 2026
Wisconsin football extended an offer to class of 2026 quarterback Bowe Bentley on Tuesday. The offer was sent on the same day that three-star quarterback Jarin Mock decommitted from the program, a move that returned the position to a top need in the cycle. Related: Tracking Wisconsin football’s transfer portal offers, visits and commitments 247Sports ranks Bentley as the No. 180 …
Read More »Penn State WR Harrison Wallace expected to enter transfer portal as Nittany Lions lose key offensive pieces
Getty Images Penn State wide receiver Harrison Wallace III is expected to enter the transfer portal after finishing the 2024 season as the Nittany Lions’ leading pass catcher, 247Sports/CBS Sports Matt Zenitz reports. Wallace finished the 2024 season with 46 catches for 720 yards and four touchdowns. The former four-star prospect from the 2021 recruiting cycle by 247Sports spent the last four seasons …
Read More »Live updates: FSU football’s Mike Norvell speaks to boosters about new coaches, players
Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell will discuss the 2025 football team and update Seminole Boosters in a “Vision of Excellence” presentation Tuesday night. The virtual event specifically designed for booster members is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday. In December, Norvell restructured his contract to make a $4.5 million contribution that will launch the athletic department’s Vision of Excellence campaign. …
Read More »Trent Dilfer discussed UAB’s NIL woes without naming names. Then Tulane’s Jon Sumrall did.
UAB football coach Trent Dilfer was on the radio Tuesday in Birmingham, Alabama, explaining the Blazers’ plight in trying to keep up financially with other schools in the American Athletic Conference. Dilfer mentioned during the appearance on WJOX-FM there were two teams in particular “that will go to our roster and sign double or triple what these guys can make …
Read More »Ex-UNLV QB Matthew Sluka commits to James Madison after leaving Rebels over NIL dispute during season
Getty Images Former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka will transfer to James Madison, 247Sports/CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports. Sluka reunites with coach Bob Chesney, who coached him while at Holy Cross. Sluka was the starting quarterback at UNLV after transferring from Holy Cross and scored seven touchdowns in three games. Following a 3-0 start, Sluka left the team while claiming that the program …
Read More »Penn State OL Nick Dawkins announces decision for 2025
The makeup of the Penn State offense is beginning to take form this offseason with some big decisions being made by players. The big headline this week for the offensive roster may be the returns of star running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen, but who will be paving the paths for them next fall? Nick Dawkins has confirmed he …
Read More »Clemson hires Penn State’s Tom Allen as defensive coordinator after leading Nittany Lions’ top-10 defense
Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has agreed to take the same position at Clemson, the school announced on Tuesday. Allen, who just finished his first season as Penn State’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, guided the Nittany Lions to a top-10 defensive finish in 2024. Penn State ranked seventh nationally in total defense (294.7 yards per game) and eighth …
Read More »Quarterback Cam Rising not on Utah’s 2025 roster
Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) looks for an opportunity for a pass during a game against Baylor at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Utah went on to win the game 23-12. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News There’s one notable name missing from Utah’s 2025 spring …
Read More »Brian Kelly pulling for Notre Dame as ex-Irish coach addresses backlash over comments stemming from departure
CHARLOTTE — Notre Dame is one win away from a long-awaited national championship victory, and the man who helped set the foundation for the program to reach the pinnacle of the sport is rooting like crazy for the Irish … even if most of their fans are still sour over how he exited the program three years ago. Brian Kelly never won …
Read More »CFP National Championship preview: Notre Dame must exploit Ohio State’s ONE weakness | College Football Power Hour
The first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship of the 12-team playoff era features Ohio State vs. Notre Dame on Monday January 20th. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the matchup from every angle and share the keys to victory for each team. The Buckeyes have proven themselves to be the best team in the country over their …
Read More »FBS coaches vote to shrink transfer portal window to 10 days, implement recruiting dead period in December
Getty Images CHARLOTTE — FBS coaches unanimously approved a 10-day transfer portal window on Tuesday. Under the proposal, players would have from Jan. 2-12 to enter the transfer portal, eliminating both the December and April windows. If approved by the NCAA, the changes could go into effect as soon as the 2025-26 season. The changes aim to help players and …
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