The 2026 Rose Bowl will kick off approximately an hour earlier than it traditionally has. ESPN and the College Football Playoff announced that the three quarterfinal games on New Year’s Day will begin earlier than they did a season ago. The Orange Bowl will kick off at Noon ET, the Rose Bowl will begin at 4 p.m. ET and the …

Getty Images Former Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck is back in the saddle — for part of a practice, at least. The current Cardinal general manager, who has taken a very hands-on approach with the program since he was hired in December, was caught on video taking reps at quarterback during Stanford’s latest spring practice session.  Though he didn’t air the …

Redshirt sophomore Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Chris Peal is entering the NCAA transfer portal. Peal is one of five Georgia players in the portal. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound defensive back played in four games for Georgia in 2024. He recorded just one tackle. Peal saw the majority of his playing time early in the season despite having a labrum injury prior …

Getty Images Cincinnati freshman offensive lineman Jeremiah Kelly has died at the age of 18, the school announced Tuesday. Kelly died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday. The school did not disclose the cause of death. “The Bearcats football family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of this outstanding young man,” Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield said in a statement. “In the …

Welcome to Marcello’s Mailbag, where college football is always at the top of the pile. This is a safe space to ask questions without fear or ridicule. No question is dumb, though there might be dumb answers. Luckily, I’m willing to be the jester, but more often than not, you’ll receive the information you need to understand the world’s most …

Michigan State football: 2025 schedule and key games Michigan State football’s schedule and key games for the 2025 season. Jonathan Smith’s first recruiting class appears to be losing a two more players, both wide receivers. Austin Clay has entered the transfer portal, a Michigan State football spokesman confirmed, while Jaylan Brown is expected to follow him, according to his trainer, …

Tennessee is looking for a commitment from a 2026 football recruit. Four-star running back Amari Latimer listed the Vols in his top six schools along with Georgia, Michigan, Florida State, Wisconsin and Texas, according to On3. Additional SEC offers for Latimer include South Carolina, Ole Miss, Auburn, Vanderbilt, Florida, Arkansas, Texas A&M and Mississippi State. The 5-foot-11 209-pound prospect is …

Getty Images North Carolina canceled a scheduled visit with Georgia transfer Jaden Rashada just one day before he was set to arrive in Chapel Hill, sources tell CBS Sports. The visit had been finalized on Easter Sunday after the Tar Heels added former South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez on April 17, but UNC ultimately decided not to move forward with …

WATCH: Here’s what Mike Norvell said about NCAA transfer portal Mike Norvell gives his thoughts on Tuesday’s spring practice. Here’s what he said afterward. Florida State football has completed spring practice and several questions remain as the team prepares for its season opener against Alabama.Incoming freshmen impressed coaches during spring practice, particularly quarterback Kevin Sperry, wide receiver Jayvan Boggs, cornerback …

Getty Images Bill Belichick’s North Carolina will face off against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, to open the 2026 season in the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic, the schools announced on Tuesday. The matchup marks the first international competition for both programs.  The game will take place on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 at Aviva Stadium. It’s set for Week 0, …

The first game of Bill Belichick’s second season at North Carolina will come in Ireland. North Carolina and TCU announced Tuesday that they would open the 2026 season against in Ireland. It’s the second game of a series between the two schools that begins on Labor Day when the Tar Heels host the Horned Frogs on Sept. 1. “We’re grateful …

The Nico Iamaleava saga officially ended last weekend after the former Tennessee star announced he is transferring to UCLA. Less than 24 hours after news broke of his commitment, UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar entered the transfer portal and committed to Tennessee, creating an “unofficial trade” and quarterback swap for the 2025 season. He won’t be the only member of his family …

Penn State football’s annual Blue-White Game is set to take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday in a “non-traditional” format, according to head coach James Franklin. The matchup will showcase the team’s roster in some capacity, giving fans their first look at the Nittany Lions inside Beaver Stadium since Dec. 21 against SMU in the first round of the College …

Quarterback is the most important position on a football team. That’s why we see teams “overreach” for quarterbacks in the NFL Draft or “overpay” for them in free agency on an annual basis. It’s also why we see an unlimited amount of resources put into figuring out how to evaluate quarterback play, because if you get it right, you can …

Over the last month, USA TODAY High School Sports has looked at some of the best football prospects from the country’s recruiting hotbeds. The series started with the best 2026 recruits out of Texas and has expanded to eight more states. It’s time to add another football recruiting hotbed to that mix.  Next up, we’ll head to North Carolina, taking a …