The fireworks came with a twist in Texas on Friday as five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo — the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2026 class — surprised by committing to Texas Tech on the Fourth of July. The Mansfield (Texas) Lake Ridge standout had been heavily pursued by Florida, Michigan, Ohio State and Texas, but he ultimately chose the …

To say that the Maryland Terrapins horrifically underachieved last season was an understatement. Out of 18 teams in the expanded Big Ten, the Terrapins finished 17th, with only one conference victory to their name. This came after the program had made three straight bowl games, seemingly making significant strides under head coach Mike Locksley. However, in a much more competitive …

It’s the way we thought it would go along. Three-star Cleveland Glenville defensive tackle Jamir Perez has flipped his commitment from the Florida Gators to Ohio State, a place that is a pipeline for the Tarblooders and a destination most felt he would end up in the first place. Instead, Perez shocked everyone by deciding to head south to Gainesville …

Provo’s Stadium of Fire is a celebration of America’s independence and a precursor to the new season of BYU football. Once the smoke settles after Friday night’s patriotic spectacular at LaVell Edwards Stadium, the venue and the sky above it will go silent until the Cougars take the field on Aug. 30. Fireworks and football go hand in hand. Both …

Defensive lineman Darryl Rivers committed to Tennessee football as the eighth recruit to pledge to the Vols’ 2026 class during an eight-day spurt. On July 4, Rivers announced his decision on X. He chose the Vols over Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and Rutgers among at least 20 FBS scholarship offers. Rivers is a 6-foot-5, 270-pounder at McEachern High from Powder …

The Georgia Bulldogs recruiting stays hot as they land a commitment from four-star tight end Brayden Fogle. He is UGA’s second tight end commit in the class of 2026. Fogle committed to Georgia over Penn State and LSU. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound tight end plays high school football for Lexington High School in Lexington, Ohio. Fogle plays both football and basketball. …

The Florida football program added another top prospect to its 2026 recruiting class on Thursday when four-star safety CJ Hester committed to the Gators. His verbal pledge makes him the 16th member of the cycle to set their sights on Gainesville. The 6-foot-1-inch, 185-pound defensive back out of Cocoa (Florida) chose the Orange and Blue over the likes of the Auburn …

Texas A&M is a one-of-a-kind university, rich in tradition and supported by an extremely loyal fan base, especially when it comes to football. The excitement is always in the air, and the Aggie faithful can’t wait to pack Kyle Field, as season tickets have sold out for the third consecutive year. Outside of Aggieland, the common knock is that the …

When you think of running backs in the Big Ten, you think of some of the most elite in the sport. However, you might also think of another word: movement. That is because whether it be within the conference itself or top the NFL, a lot of running backs have moved around. Thus, there is a ton of discrepancy between …

The Big 12 is a conference known for its high-powered offenses, and last season, the conference was dominated by incredibly talented running backs. Look no further than the seven running backs that the conference sent to the NFL, a mark that is tied with the Big Ten for the most running backs drafted from a single conference. However, with such …

Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here Greetings from “Can’t Wait For Saturday,” your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He’ll give you his views each day on the game he loves. *** Happy Fourth football fans. Always reminds me of the time …

According to a report released on Wednesday by The Advocate, LSU will sell jersey patch advertisements for its uniforms. The decision is still pending NCAA approval. The announcement follows the start of revenue sharing with student-athletes for schools that opted into the NCAA settlement. Those schools can share a maximum of $20.5 million annually. Last year, the NCAA permitted schools …

While you are hopefully enjoying pyrotechnics from a safe distance this weekend, many college football playcallers are hoping their offseason work results in major fireworks this fall.  Personnel, coaching acumen and schedule favorability play big roles in projecting the nation’s most explosive offenses in 2025. We’re keeping this one strictly Power Four-heavy with an emphasis on impact portal additions and …

The Big 12 lost a ton of talented wide receivers to the NFL this offseason. Eight Big 12 wide receivers were selected during the 2025 NFL draft, headlined by Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan. The Buffaloes had three receivers drafted, with LaJohntay Wester and Jimmy Horn Jr. joining Hunter as NFL selections. Many programs, including the Buffs, went …

The Oregon Ducks have been one of the hottest teams in the nation when it comes to the recruiting trail over the last few days, landing some of the top prospects in the nation and vaulting up the national rankings. On Thursday, both 5-star OT Immanuel Iheanacho and 4-star safety Devin Jackson joined the flock, which was precluded by both …