Tennessee is recruiting prospects for its 2027 football signing class. The Vols offered four-star running back Caden Waye a scholarship on Tuesday. “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Waye said. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound prospect is from Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia. 247Sports ranks Waye as the No. 13 running back in 2027 and No. 18 …

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Austin Peay transfer defensive back William Hardrick, who previously played for Mississippi State and Miami (Ohio), has died, the university announced Wednesday. The university said the 22-year-old Hardrick died Tuesday but did not provide details regarding a cause or location. Hardrick “was an exceptional young man, and our team is heartbroken by his loss,” Austin Peay coach …

Utah qurterback Cameron Rising has retired from football, he announced Wednesday. Rising led the Utes to back-to-back Pac-12 titles in 2021-22, earning all-conference honors in both seasons. Rising struggled with injuries in his later career, notably suffering a torn ACL in the 2023 Rose Bowl against Penn State and an injured hand against Baylor in 2024 that sidelined him for most of …

Utah quarterback Cam Rising announced Wednesday that he’s medically retiring from football. The former Texas QB had the option of returning to school for another season via a medical redshirt from the 2024 season. But Rising said Wednesday that he was forced to stop playing football because of the hand injury he suffered against Baylor early in 2024. “Due to …

One of the premier linebacker prospects in the 2026 recruiting class has now reportedly narrowed his list of finalists down to three, with the Alabama Crimson Tide among the programs included. That prospect is Cincere Johnson, who announced a final three Tuesday of Alabama, Ohio State, and Penn State. At the moment, a commitment date is not set for Johnson. …

Weston Yannone spent most of his first day in a new school settling his nerves and getting to know his new classmates. Soon, the All-Region defensive back and dual-threat quarterback will begin workouts with the Dunmore Bucks after his family relocated to the borough from Susquehanna. Last season, the 6-foot, 180-pound Yannone had two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two …

One of the Spartans highest-rated commits in the 2026 class will take an official visit to Michigan State later this month. Three-star tight end Eddie Whiting announced on Tuesday that he’ll take an official visit to Michigan State on May 30. Whiting has been committed to Michigan State since early February and will now help recruit others to join the …

How will the Tar Heels play in Year One under Bill Belichick? Despite hiring 8-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick to be their next head football coach, the North Carolina Tar Heels still need to prove themselves on the football field. UNC finished its 2024 campaign 6-7, making a bowl game for the sixth-consecutive season, but was overwhelmed by UConn …

When Clemson’s iconic orange Tiger Paw helmets have lined up against Notre Dame’s golden domes, memorable moments and soundbites have followed. A new 12-game annual series between the Tigers and Irish starts in Death Valley in 2027. pic.twitter.com/7cHKOSbrRR — Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) May 6, 2025 Clemson and Notre Dame have taken a major step toward solidifying one of college football’s …

5-star to 5-star: Mike Matthews gets advice on patience from Bru McCoy Tennessee senior receiver Bru McCoy has been where five-star freshman Mike Matthews is now – eager to play. Former five-star recruit and Tennessee receiver Bru McCoy announced his retirement from football on Tuesday. McCoy, who caught 39 passes for 472 yards with two touchdowns as a senior last …

Watch Jeff Faris’ introduction as Austin Peay football coach Jeff Faris, a native of Knoxville and former UCLA and Duke assistant, was introduced as Austin Peay’s football coach at a conference Monday. William Hardrick, a senior defensive back on the Austin Peay football team, died on May 6, the school announced. “William Hardrick was an exceptional young man, and our …

Getty Images There are many great entrances in college football, but few are as electric or as loud as Virginia Tech running out to Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” for a big game (especially at night).  What started as a fan’s choice between three songs — “Enter Sandman,” “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Sirius” — when Virginia Tech debuted its new video …

The Oregon Ducks are moving quickly after missing out on 5-star quarterback Jared Curtis earlier this week, who committed to the Georgia Bulldogs on Monday. In the hour after Curtis announced his commitment, the Ducks picked up multiple predictions to land fellow 5-star quarterback Ryder Lyons in the class of 2026, and now they might have eyes on another QB …

Even after beating Ohio State, 13-10, in the 2024 regular season finale, no one game Michigan football much of a chance in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama. The Crimson Tide were expecting to be in the College Football Playoff, but were passed over. As a result, the Wolverines ended up facing an Alabama team that didn’t miss many starters, and …

The first three years of Billy Napier’s tenure as the head coach of the Florida football program were spent cleaning up the mess left behind by the previous staff, with glimpses of promise finally appearing in the second half of the 2024 campaign. After that strong finish, plus some additions through the transfer portal as well as a recuperated DJ …