Just under three months from the start of the 2025 college football season, several Power Four contenders have added key pieces through the transfer portal in hopes of upgrading their rosters. While many of the big-name signings have drawn plenty of attention coming out of spring camp, not every impactful addition is a household name, yet. Some of the most …

A current four-star Syracuse commit is officially visiting the Huskers this week. Offensive tackle Javeion Cooper is set to visit Lincoln this weekend following trips to Florida State, UCF and Syracuse. Cooper committed to the Orange in December but continues taking official visits entering the summer. The Melbourne, Florida native holds multiple offers from across the nation, including Penn State, …

Five-star linebacker recruit Tyler Atkinson is fresh off his official visit to the University of Georgia. Atkinson is the top linebacker in the class of 2026 and has gone on over a dozen visits to Georgia over the years. Atkinson is Georgia’s top five-star recruiting target. He plays high school football for Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. The 6-foot-2, …

When looking at the Oregon Ducks recruiting board in the 2026 cycle, there are few players who are likely higher priorities than 5-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson. Standing at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, Atkinson is rated as the No. 9 player in the nation, and the No. 1 linebacker in the 2026 class, per the 247Sports Composite. He has been in Eugene …

The countdown to USC’s 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 73 days from today. You need something to help you while away the days and hours in the spring and summer. This is one way to do so. In this new series, countdown to kickoff, we will be counting down the days by …

The official visit slate has been a busy one for Xavier Payne this month. The Central New York native, now prepping at Miami (Fla.) Edison High School, took a midweek official visit to Colorado most recently and Coach Prime’s program made a strong impression on the longtime Florida State Seminoles verbal commitment. Advertisement “It was great,” Payne told Rivals. “The …

Nebraska football is set to host class of 2027 four-star safety Khalil Terry. He made the announcement on social media Wednesday morning. Terry is the No. 145 overall player in the 2027 class, the No. 14 overall safety, and the No. 16 overall player in his class from the state of California, according to the On3 rankings. Terry was initially …

During a 2024 season that saw just about everything go sideways for the Oklahoma Sooners, a lack of consistent quarterback play ranked pretty high on the list of disappointments. Jackson Arnold wasn’t the only reason the Sooners finished with a losing record for the second time in three years under coach Brent Venables, but it didn’t help. The former No. …

Football recruiting: Florida among biggest winners so far in June USA Today Florida Network recruiting reporters Jon Santucci and Nick Wilson look at which schools have had the most success during the first half of June. Many top Florida high school football players announced their college decisions in June.Florida Gators had a successful recruiting period, securing 10 commitments in two …

Kirby Smart on college football’s future Kirby Smart urges leaders to prioritize the game’s future over personal or conference agendas in playoff talks. The stat nerd has spoken. ESPN’s Bill Connelly sets the industry standard for analytical preview content. His latest batch of metrics includes a look at SEC teams’ percentage chance of finishing the regular season 10-2 or better. Why 10-2? …

WATCH: ESPN’s Heather Dinich on House Settlement ramifications ESPN college football insider Heather Dinich joins On Second Thought to discuss how the newly passed House Settlement will affect college athletics. One of the most important Penn State football recruits in the 2026 cycle may be about to announce his college decision. Will Glenside, Pa.’s Joey O’Brien raise up the Nittany …

UL football’s Lunch Winfield talks spring ball ahead of Spring game Ahead of the 2025 Vermilion & White game on Saturday, UL football’s quarterback Lunch Winfield talks about how the spring has been for him. The summer time for Louisiana football isn’t just about preparing for this upcoming fall, it’s also time for recruitment and securing future Ragin’ Cajuns. This …

Tennessee lost a commitment in its 2026 football recruiting class. Wide receiver Tyran Evans decommitmented from Tennessee on Wednesday, according to On3. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound prospect is from William Amos Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina. 247Sports ranks Evans as the No. 81 wide receiver in 2026 and No. 23 prospect in North Carolina. Tennessee offered him a scholarship …

Seaman head coach Jared Swafford speaks after Shawnee Heights win Seaman head coach Jared Swafford talks about his team’s rushing attack after defeating Shawnee Heights on Friday. The Vikings rushed for nearly 400 yards in the win. The 52nd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl kicks off this Saturday. The best football players around Kansas will compete in the all-star game that …

Jared Swafford breaks down Seaman football’s win over Topeka West After a tough loss in Week 2, Seaman bounces back defeating Topeka West on Friday night. Hear from head coach Jared Swafford after the win. TOPEKA — It’s all about one more chance, one more opportunity and one more day for Seaman football’s quartet this week. Three players and coach …