Football coach Kenny Dillingham admits when he first took the job at Arizona State recruiting wasn’t a lot of fun. In a competitive industry, the only things he had to sell were good weather and opportunity. Opponents had plenty of shade to throw at the program when recruiting the same players. Dillingham is getting the laugh though. Now, he doesn’t …
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney looks poised to return the Tigers to the upper echelon
Clemson Tigers head football coach Dabo Swinney has been the butt of many jokes over the years since his last national championship. However, one thing is certain, Swinney is one of two active head coaches with multiple national titles joined by Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart. But it has been since 2019 that the Tigers last played for a …
Read More »2026 Tennessee football target Justin Hopkins has Vols, USC among four finalists
Ensworth 2026 four-star cornerback Justin Hopkins has Josh Heupel and Tennessee football among his list of finalists, which also include USC and coach Lincoln Riley. Hopkins has the Volunteers, USC, Georgia Tech and Minnesota as his top four schools and will announce his choice Feb. 17, he posted on the ‘X’ platform, formerly Twitter. Hopkins is the No. 9 player …
Read More »Robert Livingston signs lucrative new contract with Buffs, per report
The Colorado Buffaloes and head coach Deion Sanders have signed defensive coordinator Robert Livingston to a new two-year contract, BuffZone’s Brian Howell reported Friday. The deal pays Livingston $1.5 million this year and $1.6 million in 2026, making him one of the highest-paid assistant coaches in the Big 12 Conference and the highest-paid assistant in CU football history. Livingston’s raise …
Read More »Alabama makes Oklahoma homecoming game in 2025
After a dominating 24-3 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide back in November, the Oklahoma Sooners will be in for quite the scene next November when they face ‘Bama once again. The 2024 matchup between two of the five greatest programs in the history of college football proved consequential for both teams, as OU managed to get bowl eligible for …
Read More »Here are 18 things to know about Alabama football star Ryan Williams as he turns 18
Ryan Williams’ days as a 17-year-old are almost over. In what was meant to be his senior year in high school, Williams instead took the college football world by storm during his freshman season with Alabama football despite being 17 years old and the youngest player in the FBS. Williams officially turns 18 on Sunday, nearly one year after he …
Read More »Alabama football announces homecoming opponent for 2025 season
The Alabama Crimson Tide just announced that the 2025 Homecoming game will take place on Nov. 15th when the Oklahoma Sooners come to town. It’s a statement decision by Alabama AD Greg Byrne and company as the Crimson Tide dropped the 2024 matchup in Norman 24-3. Typically, teams pick easier opponents for Homecoming games as alumni will be back in …
Read More »Jaguars announce 2025 coaching staff under Liam Coen
New Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, Liam Coen, smiles next to Jaguars owner Shad Khan after speaking and being introduced during a press conference Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced their full coaching staff for the 2025 NFL season: Head Coach Liam Coen Offensive Coordinator Grant Udinski Defensive Coordinator Anthony …
Read More »Penn State football tickets and parking to cost more in 2025: Why it’s happening now
The cost of Penn State football tickets and parking are rising for next season, thanks to a new fee. University officials have announced a “Legacy Fund” campaign on Friday that will raise money for what they call a “new era of college athletics,” which includes revenue sharing. The fund will add fees to a range of athletic products such as …
Read More »Gaylord football senior duo Abraham, Byram pledge commitments to Michigan Tech on same day
GAYLORD ― Seniors Keaton Abraham and Connor Byram were part of some of the most successful seasons in Gaylord football history over the past three seasons, helping GHS win its second-ever district title during the undefeated 2023 season, while leaving individual marks on the school record books. The GHS duo aims to create a similar legacy in Houghton, Mich., in …
Read More »Auburn projected to land 2026 OL
Hugh Freeze has built his Auburn reputation by landing the best talent the nearby area has to offer. He is on the right track to continue the trend in 2026. Auburn’s 2026 recruiting class currently ranks No. 7 according to 247Sports and could grow with the addition of a local offensive lineman. Auburn Undercover recruiting reporter Christian Clemente recently logged …
Read More »SMU AD Rick Hart stepping down: Mustangs’ rise back to college football prominence among highlights of tenure
SMU athletic director Rick Hart will step down from his position near the end of the current academic year, the university announced Friday. He will continue to serve as athletic director until SMU can identify a replacement. “It is with tremendous pride, heartfelt love, and yes, mixed emotions, that I share I have made the decision that this academic year …
Read More »Why Ryan Williams represents where Alabama football stands to West Alabama coach Scott Cochran
LIVINGSTON, Ala. — Scott Cochran knows what Alabama football is supposed to look like. He was the strength and conditioning coach of the Crimson Tide’s reign at the top of college football, working with coach Nick Saban from 2007-19 before spending three seasons as Georgia’s special teams coordinator. As Cochran spoke of the future, of what he plans to do with …
Read More »Ryan Day contract details: Salary, buyout, bonuses as Ohio State coach signs new seven-year deal
Ohio State coach Ryan Day’s new contract includes an $11.5 million school buyout (per year remaining on the deal), $6 million coach buyout, max bonuses of $1.55 million and a $250,000 retention bonus in 2027, according to documents obtained by CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello. The seven-year deal runs through the 2031 season and pays Day a base salary of $12.5 …
Read More »What West Alabama coach Scott Cochran learned from Alabama football-to-Georgia transition
LIVINGSTON, Ala. — Scott Cochran is in a completely different place than when he last moved college football programs. After spending 2007-19 in Tuscaloosa as Nick Saban’s strength and conditioning coach for Alabama football, Cochran was hired as Georgia’s special teams coordinator, spending three seasons on former Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart’s staff. As he transitions to his first head …
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