Continuing the series of previewing all of Rutgers football’s 2025 opponents, we have the Scarlet Knights slated to take on the Norfolk State Spartans in game 3. The Spartans will have a new look compared to last year, as former NFL star Michael Vick has been named the head coach of the program. Last season, Norfolk State went 4-8 with …

While the rest of the college football world spent the summer whipped into a frenzy, swept up by the specter of revenue sharing or congressional intervention or one of the many other landscape-altering changes looming over the sport, Lincoln Riley was able to actually step away and take a breath. In four years as USC’s coach, Riley hasn’t had many …

When it comes to wearing No. 28 in college football, no one did it quite like Adrian Peterson. In a recent ranking by Fox Sports of the greatest players by jersey number, the Oklahoma legend earned the top spot at No. 28.  A number he made synonymous with bruising runs, explosive speed, and with a dominating performance during his three-year …

Jordan Hall was thinking his sophomore year was going to be a breakout year for him. Then MSU brought in Jordan Turner and Hall had a tough choice to make. He chose to trust the process and the coaching staff at Michigan State. pic.twitter.com/iigZzRqlAG — Spartans Illustrated (@Spartans_Illo) July 25, 2025 When Jordan Hall first arrived on campus in 2023, …

Thomas Castellanos hasn’t held back since transferring from Boston College to Florida State in December. Whether it’s doubling down on his trash talk toward Alabama, the Seminoles’ Week 1 opponent, or challenging the narrative around his departure from Chestnut Hill, the quarterback has been rather outspoken. At ACC Media Days this week, Castellanos defended his decision to leave BC and …

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz revealed on Thursday afternoon that offensive lineman Cody Fox is no longer part of the Hawkeyes’ program. During a breakout session with reporters, Ferentz was asked if redshirt sophomore defensive back Teegan Davis and offensive lineman Cody Fox were still on the roster. The 27th-year Hawkeye head coach responded by indicating Davis is still …

LAS VEGAS — Three months after Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee for UCLA and shook the college football world amidst the most significant contract dispute in the NIL era, the star quarterback finally broke his silence. You just might not have been able to hear the soft-spoken quarterback Thursday when he stepped on stage near the end of Big Ten Media …

College football storylines we’re watching ahead of 2025 season The Before The Snap crew shares the top storylines they’re watching going into the college football season. UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster took center stage Thursday on the final day of Big Ten Media Days. The second-year head coach was looking forward to a better result on the podium. Foster made …

The SEC wrapped up its football media days last week, but commissioner Greg Sankey couldn’t resist chiming in on the bit of drama unfolding at Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas — where location complaints and subtle jabs stirred conversation. Penn State coach James Franklin criticized the Big Ten’s decision to host the event in Las Vegas, outside of …

LAS VEGAS – Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore watched Ohio State win the College Football Playoff last season, but he regards the Buckeyes’ national title with a bit of an asterisk. “I congratulate them on the win,” Moore said July 24 during Big Ten media days. “But you know it’s not a real win if y’all don’t beat us.” Michigan …

It would be easy to assume that Bryce Underwood, a five-star recruit and 247Sports’ No. 1 player in the 2025 signing class, will be Michigan’s starting quarterback in Week 1. However, coach Sherrone Moore maintained that the team will have an open competition until further notice. Following his time on the podium at Big Ten Media Days, Moore told reporters …

LAS VEGAS – If Michigan beats Ohio State in Columbus in the future, don’t expect a repeat of the flag-planting that sparked a postgame fight after the 2024 game. After last year’s 13-10 upset by the Wolverines, Michigan players grabbed UM flags and planted them at midfield of Ohio Stadium. Buckeye players didn’t take it well and tried to stop …

Freshman All-American defensive back Boo Carter remains away from the Tennessee football team, and it is unclear if he will report to Knoxville for training camp when Volunteers players are due on July 29.  The rising sophomore is one of Tennessee’s best returning players, and the Knoxville News Sentinel reported that after he missed numerous team activities, Carter was confronted …

Why Washington coach Jedd Fisch’s views on non-conference scheduling mirrors Indiana football Washington coach Jedd Fisch told reporters at Big Ten Media Days he isn’t interested in scheduling any future Power Four non-conference The Hoosiers aren’t scheduled to play a Power Four opponent until 2030, which has been widely scrutinized by rivals, but not in the Big Ten. LAS VEGAS …

The rivalry clash between NC State and East Carolina in last season’s Military Bowl ended on a sour note when the in-state foes engaged in a brawl that led one of the game’s officials with a bloody gash on his face. Making matters worse for NC State was that it suffered a 26-21 defeat to the Pirates, further soiling an …