In another sign of how name, image and likeness payments have fundamentally changed college football, Maryland head coach Mike Locksley admitted this week that player payments became such a contentious issue on his team that it caused strife in the locker room. “A year ago, Coach Locks lost his locker room,” Locksley said. “We had haves and have-nots for the …
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Wisconsin football Luke Fickell Fox Sports coaches on notice ranking
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell was included in Fox Sports’ list of the 10 college football head coaches with the most to prove entering the 2025 slate on Thursday. Fickell, who joined the Badgers program at the tail end of the 2022 campaign, landed at No. 6 in the hierarchy. Penn State’s James Franklin captured the top spot, followed by …
Read More »Wisconsin football recruiting offer 2027 blue-chip DL Nate Kamba
Wisconsin football extended an offer to coveted class of 2027 defensive lineman Nate Kamba on Thursday. Kamba becomes the third highly-ranked class of 2027 target to receive an offer from the Badgers over the past few days, joining four-star wide receiver Javien Robinson, five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson and four-star tight end Jaxon Dollar. Kamba is the tenth 2027 defensive lineman to earn …
Read More »Mind over matter: Rob Ambrose battles through cancer to his next football coaching job at Shepherd University | Collegiate
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Read More »Texas A&M running back Rueben Owens II 2025 player profile
As we gear up for the 2025 football season, Aggies Wire is breaking down every player on the Texas A&M roster. Throughout the preseason, each profile will highlight a player’s background, recruiting rankings out of high school, and projected role under head coach Mike Elko. Rueben Owens II had a strong start to his Aggie career, with the staff finding …
Read More »Virginia Tech Hokies football: Who does Brent Pry think Frank Beamer will be rooting for in Week 1?
The Virginia Tech Hokies kick off the 2025 college football season next month. We are that close to real football. The Hokies begin the season in Atlanta against the South Carolina Gamecocks. South Carolina is led by someone Virginia Tech fans know well: Shane Beamer. Yes, that’s the same Shane Beamer who grew up in Blacksburg, attended Blacksburg High School, …
Read More »Texas high school football’s top rusher in 2024 announces a decommit from college program
Last season’s leading rusher in the state of Texas is seeking a new college destination. John Hebert, a senior at Houston school Strake Jesuit, posted on his X page Friday that he has decommitted from Washington State after announcing his commitment in late June. “After much prayer and thought, I am decommitting from Washington State University,” Hebert said. “I want …
Read More »What Matt Campbell said at Cyclones media day
Iowa State football: What Matt Campbell is most curious about for 2025 As preseason unfolds, here’s what Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell is most curious to learn about from his team. Camp is back in session for Iowa State football as the team gets ready for its Week 0 matchup against rival Kansas State in the 2025 Aer Lingus …
Read More »Nick Saban pours cold water on coaching return rumors
While some in the football world have spoken about a college football return for Nick Saban, the legendary former head coach, it does seem unlikely to happen. Even with the rumors attached to Saban, he would speak about the speculation that has been going around as of late, leading to a simple response. He would speak on an appearance on …
Read More »Nick Saban explains the key reason he he hasn’t jumped back into coaching
Nick Saban is adamant he won’t be coaching football again anytime soon. The legendary Alabama head coach confirmed this on Fox’s “Fox and Friends” show on Friday, after rumors circulated last week of a potential return to the gridiron. Saban finally put his foot down during the program. “There is no opportunity that I know of right now that would …
Read More »Deion Sanders, medical team to meet with media
It’s time for fall camp to get going in college football, but the story surrounding Colorado football has been off the field throughout the offseason. Head coach Deion Sanders has been dealing with an undisclosed health issue and has been away from the team while staying back in Texas for most of the summer. Now, Sanders is back in Boulder …
Read More »Hugh Freeze defends Jackson Arnold’s 2024 season at Oklahoma
Hugh Freeze is optimistic in helping Jackson Arnold take the next step for the Auburn Tigers after an underwhelming stint with the Oklahoma Sooners. Arnold spent the first two years of his collegiate career with the Sooners, making 10 starts after 17 appearances. He has a 5-5 record when he starts, completing 198 passes for 1,984 yards and 16 touchdowns. …
Read More »Why Joel Klatt says to ‘buy’ on Utah, ‘sell’ on BYU in 2025 – Deseret News
With Jake Retzlaff’s withdrawal from BYU, the Cougars and the Utah Utes are on different trajectories heading into the 2025 college football season, according to the pundits. The Cougars are now expected to finish more toward the middle of the Big 12 pack as they try to sort through their now-open quarterback competition where there’s little Division I experience among …
Read More »Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore won’t allow flag planting anymore
The vitriol between Ohio State and Michigan may have never been at a higher level than what it is today, and that’s saying a lot since Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler had it at the nuclear level during the “ten-year war.” The Wolverines beat the Buckeyes for the fourth-straight time last season, and after the game, men with grudges and …
Read More »Ohio State safety Caleb Downs discusses Ryan Day vs. Nick Saban
Caleb Downs opens up on life after transferring from Alabama to Ohio State — from the culture shock of a bigger city to reshaping the Buckeyes’ defense. Via @DJSiddiqi Full story 👇https://t.co/86wOkzVsZt — RG (@TheRGMedia) July 10, 2025 There aren’t too many players out there who can say they played for two of the most successful college football coaches over …
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