Like many college football bastions, Nebraska’s annual spring intrasquad game had evolved into a hallowed custom, rife with pomp and three-point stance. A glorified practice that attracted thousands, it was equal parts recruiting tool and rite. Same at places such as USC, Ohio State and Texas, where this alliance of social event and scrimmage embedded itself on a community’s calendar. …

The College Football Playoff is already headed for likely expansion and retooling. But which plan should Tennessee football fans be rooting for? And is that the same as what’s best for college football? On this podcast episode of “The Volunteer State,” hosts Adam Sparks and Blake Toppmeyer break down the various 12-team, 14-team and 16-team playoff formats with the Vols …

The SEC and Big Ten are tightening their grip on the College Football Playoff, leaving the rest of the sport, including Clemson and the ACC, to deal with the fallout. Reports this week confirm that once the new ESPN contract begins in 2026, the two powerhouse conferences will have full control over the CFP’s format. Their plan prioritizes their own …

Tickets have gone on sale for Ohio State’s 2025 version of a spring game. The scrimmage, which is being called the Spring Showcase this year, will start at noon on April 12 at Ohio Stadium. Coach Ryan Day has not given details on the spring game format. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin hands the ball off to running back TC …

Four area players have been named to the East rosters for the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) all-star game in May. Neshaminy’s Connor Frederick, Central Bucks South’s Nick Micewski and CB East’s Brody Wojnicki were selected to play in the big-school game while Morrisville’s Raymond Holman was named to the small-school roster for the East. Central Bucks South offensive …

The Texans have announced their full 2025 coaching staff and it looks a lot like their 2024 edition. The biggest change is at offensive coordinator. Nick Caley replaced Bobby Slowik, who was in the position for DeMeco Ryans’s first two seasons in Houston. They also hired senior offensive assistant/pass game specialist Jerry Schuplinski to an offensive staff that includes offensive …

Florida football’s spring game will take place on Saturday, April 12, inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville this year with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. The annual Orange and Blue Game represents an opportunity for the fans and media to get a gander at the Gators as they wrap up their spring practice and scrimmage schedule. Traditionally played …

Florida football has elevated assistant coach Russ Callaway to the role of offensive coordinator for the 2025-26 season, according to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. This promotion comes after Callaway’s significant contributions as co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach during the 2024 season, marking a pivotal step in his career since joining the Gators’ coaching staff in 2022. In 2022, Callaway …

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have gone from great to ungrateful in college football. What a comedown. Their decision to back out of a two-game football series with Tennessee shows no appreciation for history – or the Vols’ contributions to Nebraska football. Never mind that 27 years have passed since Tennessee gave its all for Nebraska. My guess is longtime Cornhuskers fans …

While Notre Dame football has a huge family feel to it, quarterback CJ Carr and his brother, Tommy, will not spend time together in college, at least right now. The younger Carr, a 6-foot, 3-inch and 185-pound quarterback in the class of 2026, committed to the Miami RedHawks on Friday morning. He isn’t the prospect his brother was; he is …

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton has been named as college football player that will become a superstar in 2025 according to 247Sports. Stockton is Georgia’s most important player in 2025. The Bulldogs are looking to reload on offense following the departure of quarterback Carson Beck. Stockton looked fairly sharp against stout competition in his limited starting experience against Texas and …

BYU’s Parker Kingston returns a punt for a touchdown during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Asking Kelly Poppinga to select his top five plays on special teams in 2024 is like asking a parent to choose a favorite child. Poppinga loved them all — and there were …

MIAMI — Authorities have made an arrest in the theft of three luxury cars from a home where Miami quarterback Carson Beck and basketball player Hanna Cavinder were staying. Tykwon Anderson, 20, was arrested. He’s one of four men accused of stealing the vehicles, including a Lamborghini, according to an arrest report. Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to …

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska canceled two nonconference games against Tennessee as part of a plan to recoup lost revenue from reduced seating capacity during major renovations of Memorial Stadium in 2027, athletic director Troy Dannen announced. The Cornhuskers and Volunteers had been scheduled to meet in Lincoln on Sept. 12, 2026, and in Knoxville on Sept. 11, 2027. “Tennessee is …

Entering Saturday, the Auburn Tigers have a comfortable lead in the SEC regular-season championship race. On Wednesday, the No. 1 Tigers took down Arkansas to improve its record to 12-1 in SEC play. In addition to the win, Auburn took another step forward Wednesday as archrival Alabama dropped its second consecutive game, falling at Missouri. Auburn’s win at Arkansas, plus …