A second meeting between Big Ten and SEC leaders didn’t result in major news, but it signaled potentially significant changes coming down the line. Following the historic meeting between the two conferences in Nashville back in October, Big Ten and SEC athletic directors and conference leadership met in New Orleans Wednesday to discuss a variety of topics, including changes to …
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Notre Dame’s independence looks assured
Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after a play against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Notre Dame fans probably won’t have to worry about the Fighting Irish being forced to join a conference if …
Read More »Luke Fickell contract: One-year extension pushes Wisconsin coach’s deal through 2031 on heels of 5-7 campaign
USATSI Wisconsin and coach Luke Fickell have agreed to an extension that pushes his contract out through the 2031 season, the school announced Wednesday. The new deal represents a one-year extension on his existing contract. Wisconsin historically gives out one-year extensions to all its coaches at the conclusion of every season for consistency purposes. In addition to Fickell, the school …
Read More »SEC, Big Ten to push for seeding changes to 2025 College Football Playoff
NEW ORLEANS — On the 23rd floor of the luxurious Windsor Court hotel, guests can view a near 360-degree panorama of this fine city — the chocolate river that winds through it, the century-old buildings of the French Quarter and the towering oaks that line the famous St. Charles Avenue. Inside a room there Wednesday, atop this city and, perhaps, …
Read More »Is Brent Venables facing the most pressure in college football?
Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables enters Year 4 on the job facing a make-or-break season in Norman. Year 2 in the Southeastern Conference will be very telling for both his future as a head coach and for the future of the program as a whole. OU is just 22-17 overall since Venables took command three seasons ago. A 6-7 …
Read More »Ryan Day discusses Michigan loss, Ohio State’s national championship run with Urban Meyer
Only a select few people in the world can relate to what Ryan Day has experienced over the past month after his Ohio State football team won a national championship. This week, he took a moment to chat with one of the small handful of individuals who understands what he has been feeling lately — and it just so happened …
Read More »Four-star linebacker to visit Colorado in June
Consensus four-star linebacker Izayia Williams has set up an official visit with the Colorado Buffaloes for June 17, according to On3’s Steve Wiltfong. Williams is ranked by On3 as the No. 2 linebacker and the No. 5 class of 2026 prospect in Florida. Speaking on the Buffs’ appeal, the linebacker made mention of head coach Deion Sanders: “Being able to …
Read More »Paul Finebaum calls out Kirby Smart for being ‘too loyal’ to Mike Bobo
Throughout this offseason they are many things this Georgia team needs to address if.they do not want to replicate to have a disappointing end to their season like this past season in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame. ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum thinks Georgia’s offensive coaching staff could be the issue for Georgia. “I frankly believe Georgia’s problem …
Read More »SEC coaches pressure rankings part I: DeBoer, Freeze & Kelly all feeling the heat | College Football Enquirer
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde present part I of their SEC coaches pressure index for the 2025 college football season. In a conference with the highest of expectations, are there any coaches who aren’t feeling the pressure this upcoming season? Kalen DeBoer must show improvement at Alabama as he continues the impossible task of living up to …
Read More »Where does Oklahoma rank over the last 25 years of USA TODAY Sports Coaches Polls?
The Oklahoma Sooners have enjoyed a lot of success and a lot of great moments over the last 26 seasons. It was December 1, 1998 when Florida defensive coordinator Bob Stoops was hired by athletic director Joe Castiglione to take over the OU Football program. It was Castiglione’s first head coaching hire for football and it was a pivotal one. …
Read More »Analyzing Wisconsin basketball’s updated chances to win the Big Ten regular-season title
There currently appears to be a three-team race to win the Big Ten basketball regular-season title. Wisconsin, Michigan and Michigan State are the primary contenders. Michigan (20-5, 12-2 Big Ten) currently leads the standings, followed by Michigan State (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) 1/2 game behind and Wisconsin (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) 1 1/2 games back. Purdue (19-8, 11-5 Big Ten) …
Read More »Southside Christian football hires Jonathan Gess, who has won championships in Georgia
Southside Christain football has hired Jonathan Gess, who won seven state championships as a coach in Georgia, to lead its program. “This is an exciting day for Southside Christian School and our football program. SCS is dedicated to excellence both on and off the field and we firmly believe that Coach Gess will embody that commitment while leading our student-athletes” …
Read More »Clemson receiver Bryant Wesco ranks Top 10 in the country after breakout freshman season
Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco has been recognized as a top returning player in college football, earning the No. 7 spot on Pro Football Focus’s list of best returning wide receivers for 2025. Wesco, a former top-35 national prospect, made an immediate impact in his freshman season, leading Clemson with a 17.3-yard average per reception while recording 41 catches for …
Read More »What Miami Hurricanes’ new position coaches bring to the program
The Miami Hurricanes have filled out their 2025 coaching staff over the past few weeks. After hiring Corey Hetherman to replace Lance Guidry as defensive coordinator, Hetherman and coach Mario Cristobal added three position coaches to the staff — though UM has not officially announced any of the hires. The Hurricanes have added Zac Etheridge and Will Harris to coach …
Read More »Big Ten, SEC pushing for expanding current College Football Playoff
The college football landscape looks far different than what it did about a decade ago and you can thank things like Name, Image and Likeness, the transfer portal, and increasing streams of revenue for it all. Because of it, there are some conferences that are going along for the ride, and others that are grabbing onto the steering wheel and …
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