LSU head coach Brian Kelly spoke highly of his defense and defensive coordinator Bake Baker at SEC media day on Monday. “I think we’ve got an outstanding defensive coordinator and a defensive staff,” Kelly said. “Blake Baker is, in my opinion, elite in the field of defensive coordinators. We needed to give them some more tools.” As part of the nation’s …

Recruiting at the quarterback position has been a rollercoaster for the Oregon Ducks in the 2026 class, to say the least. Last summer, Oregon got a commitment from 4-star QB Jonas Williams, who later backed off and flipped to the USC Trojans. The Ducks were then considered a favorite to land 5-star QB Jared Curtis, the No. 1 passer in …

Over the last 25 years, the Oregon Ducks have been one of the single best teams in all of college football, sitting near the top of the sport for the better part of a quarter-century.  Since 2000, Oregon has compiled an overall record of 239-83 (.742), with just two losing seasons during that span. They’ve been to 24 bowl games, …

The Oklahoma Sooners lost a pair of playmakers to the transfer portal after the 2024 season. Bauer Sharp, who was arguably the Sooners best offensive player in 2024 and Nic Anderson, who was a star in 2023, but couldn’t get on the field in 2024 due to injuries. Now in Baton Rouge, the two former Sooners have impressed their new …

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko and his three player representatives, junior linebacker Taurean York, senior guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams, and senior cornerback Will Lee III, will speak on Thursday during this week’s SEC media days, taking place in Atlanta, Georgia. On Monday, several SEC head coaches took the podium, including Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea, who, behind quarterback Diego Pavia and former Texas …

LSU football has a rich history at the safety position. Few programs produce secondary talent on LSU’s level, which has earned LSU the nickname of DBU (defensive back university). Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, LSU built elite defenses on the backend. In the 2000s, we saw Laron Landry and Craig Steltz play at an All-American level. Jamal Adams and Grant …

Wisconsin football’s recent string of recruiting misses continued on Monday evening.  After being included as one of four-star OT Kamari Blair’s finalists on May 16, the Badgers missed his latest trimmed final group. With the Badgers now out of the picture, Blair will choose between the Tennessee Volunteers, South Carolina Gamecocks and Mississippi Rebels on July 16 at 6:00 p.m. …

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier talks Week 1 opponent – Clemson LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier talks at SEC Media Days about the Tigers’ Week 1 game at Clemson. ATLANTA – He has never done this before, never put so much emphasis on what amounts to less than 10 percent of a football season.  One game. One lousy game is now everything …

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier talks Week 1 opponent – Clemson LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier talks at SEC Media Days about the Tigers’ Week 1 game at Clemson. The drought sits at two seasons. What a nightmare, right? It’s been two long, long years since Georgia demolished TCU to capture the SEC’s fourth national championship in a row and fifth in …

Texas Tech football’s Joey McGuire: Prayers for flood victims Joey McGuire said thoughts of Texas Tech football program are with those affected by the Kerr County floods. With all the added attention the Texas Tech football team is getting this season, the majority of the focus is on the defense. Last year’s unit was a disaster, especially in the secondary, …

One of Clemson football’s top linebacker targets in the 2026 class is about to reveal his college decision. Tyler Atkinson, a five-star standout from Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia, will announce where he’s headed during The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN this Tuesday afternoon. Atkinson, listed at 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, is rated as the nation’s No. 1 linebacker …

ATLANTA – Diego Pavia has unfinished business. The Vanderbilt football quarterback has made waves throughout the last year. He beat Alabama, he won an eligibility lawsuit and he has made a number of colorful comments. Now, he’s back for revenge — and a national championship. “We left a lot on the table this year, going 7-6,” Pavia said at SEC …

Penn State punter Riley Thompson talks Aussie football, journey to American game The Australian native is entering his final season playing for the Nittany Lions. A retooled wide receiver room may be the most talked-about and telling part of this upcoming Penn State football national championship run. Just six weeks to the 2025 regular season? A focus is on one …

DeShawn Hanika represents Kansas football at Big 12 media days Check out some of what Kansas football tight end DeShawn Hanika had to say Wednesday during Big 12 Conference media days while representing KU. FRISCO, Texas — DeShawn Hanika didn’t follow college football media days closely growing up. Hanika, a football fan himself, would just watch clips of the coverage of …

ATLANTA – Don’t be surprised if Martel Hight plays offense, defense and special teams in 2025 — all in the same game. Vanderbilt football is all in on a plan to make Hight a three-way player: not just a defensive back, but a receiver and punt returner too. Hight has been a key corner for two years and was an …