Florida football won’t have much time to ease into the 2025 season. According to CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello, the Gators have been handed the fifth-toughest strength of schedule in the SEC. It’s a slate that could once again test Billy Napier’s program early and often. Florida faces back-to-back road games in September at LSU and Miami, a stretch that could …

No position in college football has gained more value over the past five years than general manager. From booming salaries that now reach into seven figures to former NFL GMs and head coaches joining the ranks — and even celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal taking on honorary roles — the position has grown significantly in attention, stature and staffing. Unlike the …

When searching for the most difficult schedules in the SEC this season, the Alabama Crimson Tide are among those who might stick out, and when looking at the games awaiting the program this fall, it’s not hard to see why. In all, Alabama will host notable programs such as LSU, Tennessee, and Wisconsin during the 2025 campaign, while also traveling …

A lot of elite coaches have come through Eugene under Dan Lanning’s watch over the past few years, with many of them eventually moving on to prominent roles after finding success with the Oregon Ducks. We’ve seen offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham go on to become the head coach with the Arizona State Sun Devils, while former wide receivers coach Junior …

It’s never been easier to rebuild quickly in college football. The transfer portal is like the wild west, which entertains a free-for-all twice a year when programs try to grab the best players available to beef up their rosters and fill their biggest holes. Immediate turnarounds are possible, but so are sudden drop-offs. Results vary. Change across the sport’s landscape …

Fall training camp begins today for the Florida Gators football team, and head coach Billy Napier addressed several topics in a press conference on Tuesday to kick off the preseason. At least a third of the presser was spent on quarterback DJ Lagway, who is limited to start training camp. Napier provided other injury updates at the beginning of the …

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. *** Manny Navarro of The Athletic put together a nice story …

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua is not in favor of the Big Ten’s College Football Playoff proposal. Like commissioners from the Big 12, ACC and SEC, he supports keeping the number of automatic qualifiers at five. As an independent, the Fighting Irish currently compete for one of seven available at-large spots in the 12-team format. The Big Ten is advocating …

Whether it was an ACC, SEC, Big Ten or Big 12 coach taking the podium at media days, one theme remained consistent: In an era where revenue sharing and NIL opportunities can swiftly steer athletes toward the transfer portal, programs across the country are racing to master the art of player retention. Its importance is clear to Arkansas coach Sam …

Brent Venables logged two losing seasons in his first three years at Oklahoma. The historically poor start to his tenure comes with a slight asterisk given last season’s horrendous injury luck, but Sooners fans are unlikely to welcome any excuses for another down year. Following a number of coaching staff and roster changes, perhaps a desperately needed bounce back is …

The Big Ten’s College Football Playoff proposal isn’t finding many allies outside the conference. Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua told the Athletic in an interview published Tuesday that he’s also against the conference’s idea for the Big Ten and the SEC to get more automatic bids to a 16-team playoff than any other conference. Bevacqua said that he’s in …

By nature of the physicality required to play the position, the defensive tackle position is rife with late bloomers in the draft process. Players like Derrick Harmon and Alfred Collins weren’t considered top prospects at this time a year ago before both ended up top-50 selections.  That’s my way of saying don’t be too cynical when I tell you it’s …

On3 commentator J.D. PicKell picked LSU football to win the 2025 national championship in a College Football Playoff bracket he released on Tuesday. Pickell has the Tigers, seeded No. 1, defeating No. 2 Ohio State in the championship game. They are one of five SEC teams included in the bracket alongside Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Texas A&M. In the 12-team …

Getty Images Only three short years ago, Big 12 teams played a perfect round robin schedule. Every school vied against every other, and so schedules frankly rarely paid much relevance. As the conference exploded from 10 to 16 teams, though, schedules have never been more important.  In this era, getting a good draw can make all the difference. Reigning Big …

Jul. 30—The football offseason is coming to a close, and it has been a productive one for several local stars. The offseason, in particular the summer, provides players not only the chance to lift weights, condition and compete in 7-on-7s and OTAs with their teams, but also the opportunity to attend camps at colleges. It's here that players can get …