The last time the Texas Longhorns visited the Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio the game was a night game that famously had one of the most hostile environments UT has ever played in. That game set the stage for the 2005 Vince Young national title. But Arch Manning most probably won’t have to face a night crowd. The Horns opener against …

Though the expanded College Football Playoff isn’t without its flaws, perhaps its greatest virtue is the fact that it guarantees access to the Group of Five. Though most seasons the Group of Five will be consigned to just one of the five automatic bids, it’s a much better alternative to the four-team format, in which deserving teams like 2017 UCF …

The calendar has turned to spring and there are several programs across the country that are riding a wave of momentum in recruiting. Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney looks at four such programs in the Big 12. THIS SERIES: Big Ten programs on a recruiting hot streak | SEC programs on a recruiting hot streak | ACC programs on …

Joe Paterno supporters hoping to have the field at Beaver Stadium named for the late coach will apparently wait 15 years to raise that request again. The university announced on March 10 that Pennsylvania businessman William “B.J.” Werzyn and his company, West Shore Home, would pay $50 million for naming rights at Penn State’s football venue. kAm(96? E96 }:EE2?J {:@?D …

Nebraska football offered class of 2027 five-star safety Cooper Witten on Wednesday. He made the announcement on social media. Witten is the top safety in the 2027 class and the fourth-best player in his class from the state of Texas, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. His stock continues to rise, as he has 21 scholarship offers. He reported 45 …

Joe Paterno supporters hoping to have the field at Beaver Stadium named for the late coach will apparently wait 15 years to raise that request again. The university announced March 10 that Pennsylvania businessman William “B.J.” Werzyn and his company, West Shore Home, would pay $50 million for naming rights at Penn State’s football venue. When the Nittany Lions host …

Will year three of the Matt Rhule era finally be the year Nebraska takes the next step as a football program? College football analyst Josh Pate took a detailed look at the future of Nebraska football under the Husker head coach. Pate was asked a specific question regarding the Cornhuskers 2025 season. “Does Nebraska break their ceiling from last year …

FSU football running back Kam Davis talks first day of spring football FSU football running back Kam Davis talks first day of spring football Florida State running back Kam Davis is well aware of what critics are saying about him on social media after his freshman year. He is embracing their opinions and is motivated to have a better second …

Last fall, in the middle of their respective freshman seasons for Alabama football and Ohio State, Ryan Williams made a bold proclamation about himself and Jeremiah Smith. “I definitely say we’re the top two in the country,” Williams said Oct. 15. “And, you know, no disrespect to the other guys in the country, but that’s just the way I feel.”  …

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on 3-way QB competition Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman says all three starting quarterback candidates will get a chance to work with first-team offense this spring. Notre Dame’s starting quarterback battle is a three-way race between Steve Angeli, Kenny Minchey, and CJ Carr.Head coach Marcus Freeman says he will not rush the decision …

For Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, the 21st opening day of spring practice was “eerily similar” to the last 20. When you’ve been coaching football as long as Whittingham has, there’s going to be some deja vu feeling, but even the veteran coach had to admit that this year was different. “A little different this year in the respect that we …

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – P.J. Fleck spent Wednesday watching 17 of his former players participate in the Gophers’ Pro Day in front of more than 70 NFL scouts and front office personnel from all 32 teams. Thursday, the Gophers opened their ninth spring practice under Fleck. Minnesota will have 15 total practices, and two scrimmages mixed in. The Gophers will …

OXFORD – With four of the defensive linemen he sat behind and learned from poised to be selected in the upcoming NFL Draft, Kam Franklin knows he has big shoes to fill. But he feels like he and his teammates are ready to step up to the plate. Franklin, a true sophomore, was a five-star recruit in the Rebels’ 2024 …

A four-star running back has received a crystal ball prediction in favor of Ohio State. We told you recently that in-state running back, Favour Akih, had narrowed his list to three schools, which included the Buckeyes, Miami (FL), and USC. Now, recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong has logged an expert prediction for Akih to pick OSU with a 60 percent confidence …

Watch: Bloomington South takes on North for a sectional football title Highlights and thoughts from South’s Braylen Townsend after the Panthers’ 27-3 Class 5A playoff win over the Cougars on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Bloomington South’s streak of having a player named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association All-Star game reached 11 years with the addition of Junior Arellano to …