While there was a lot of consternation from Michigan football fans about the 2026 recruiting class just a week (or less) ago, that has to be dissipating at this point. The Wolverines managed to secure a big commitment on Monday with Chicago (Ill.) Simeon four-star edge rusher McHale Blade spurning Notre Dame for the maize and blue. Just 24 hours …

Illinois football added some speed on Tuesday, earning a commitment from its second running back in its Class of 2026. Three-star recruit Nelsyn Wheeler of Nebraska announced his commitment to the Illini on social media after a visit to the Champaign campus. The 5-foot-9, 205-pounder from Millard South in Omaha chose Illinois over Cincinnati, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan State, Northwestern and …

Over the past 25 college football seasons, the Alabama Crimson Tide have had no shortage of big moments on the national stage. That’s what happens when you win six national championships in a span of 12 seasons, as Alabama did under coach Nick Saban from 2009-2020. The second closest to the Crimson Tide in hardware since the dawn of the …

Spring 1-on-1 battles sharpen skills for players like CB Lemondre Joe Get to know new CSU football cornerback Lemondre “Jeezy” Joe ahead of his debut with the Rams. California linebacker John McClellan committed to play football for Colorado State University.McClellan, a three-star recruit, recorded 157 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, and 5.5 sacks during his junior season.McClellan’s commitment is part of a …

Brady Quinn returned to Notre Dame for one of its camps earlier this week. No, not that Brady Quinn. Class of 2028 quarterback Brady Quinn—of no relation—participated in a camp in South Bend Monday. He is one of the program’s early targets in the rising sophomore class. The First Baptist Academy (Naples, FL) product is one of the top young …

Michigan football recruiting is heating up in a big way with the Wolverines having gotten their eighth commit on Monday with 2026 Chicago (Ill.) Simeon four-star edge rusher McHale Blade pledging, and another expected after head coach Sherrone Moore put out the proverbial bat signal that someone else is in the fold. Though there are a few candidates that have …

Fighting Irish fans will never forgive the missed call on the “Bush Push” One of the most infamous plays in Notre Dame’s long history has made an ESPN list of the Top 25 Plays in college football since 2000. Fighting Irish fans will be dismayed, though not surprised, to see that the “Bush Push” was ranked 14th on the list. …

During the time period this offseason when many fans were evaluating the idea that the UNC football team could sign ex-Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava, South Alabama transfer QB made himself available and became the Tar Heels’ target. Lopez committed to North Carolina and immediately entered a quarterback battle with Max Johnson and freshman Bryce Baker. The 6-foot-0 QB from James …

The Miami Hurricanes continue to stock offensive-line talent in their 2026 recruiting class. On Tuesday afternoon, three-star in-state prospect Canon Pickett committed to Miami, announcing his commitment on social media. “I’m home!” he wrote on social media. Pickett, the younger brother of Miami edge rusher Booker Pickett Jr. and son of former UM defensive end Booker Pickett, is rated the …

Former Colorado Buffaloes superstar Travis Hunter is without question the top two-way player in college football history. But does that mean he is the most dynamic? CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford ranked the 25 most dynamic college football players over the past 25 years, and Hunter, the lone Colorado Buffalo on the list, came in at No. 6. Running back Reggie …

Clemson football features prominently in ESPN analyst Greg McElroy’s early look at the top non-conference matchups for the 2025 season—claiming two of the top eight spots. The Tigers’ annual rivalry game against South Carolina landed at No. 8 on McElroy’s list. While the Gamecocks may take a step back defensively, McElroy believes they could be much improved on offense. Still, …

NORMAN — OU football’s recruiting is heating up following its massive official visit weekend. The Sooners landed their third commitment in as many days Tuesday after three-star cornerback Derrick Johnson II chose OU over TCU, UCLA and Washington. Johnson’s commitment follows four-star interior offensive lineman Noah Best and edge rusher Matthew Nelson’s pledges on Monday and Sunday, respectively. At 6-foot-2, …

For a second straight day, a Michigan State running back target has announced he’s heading elsewhere. Nelsyn Wheeler of Omaha, Neb. announced his commitment to Illinois on Tuesday. The commitment comes after Wheeler took an official visit to Illinois this past weekend, and one day after he announced he would be cancelling his upcoming official visit Michigan State. Wheeler is …

After being named Clemson Tigers head coach on a full-time basis in December 2008, Dabo Swinney ushered in not only an era of college football excellence, he created a dynasty. That dynasty produced six straight ACC titles and subsequent trips to the College Football Playoff, four appearances in the national championship game, and two national titles. Both of those national …

Oklahoma’s famous Sooner Schooner has weathered a few bumps in the road in the past, but after suffering through two losing seasons in three years for the first time this century, Brent Venables knew he had to pull the reins. Oklahoma’s head coach began re-evaluating his plans in October, amid a dreadful start to his third year leading the program …