Job security for college football coaches is a tenuous proposition. Administrative decisions are constantly influenced by feedback from boosters and fans, whose support is essential to moving in a positive direction. And since those opinions often come from emotionally charged individuals, a coach can find himself thrown on, or off, the hot seat with the results of a single season …

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel was named to the 2025 Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List. The preseason list was released Monday by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc. Heupel, who is in his fifth year as the Vols’ head coach, is one of 26 coaches, including eight SEC coaches on the list. The award …

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff wasn’t one of the top quarterbacks in the Big 12. He ranked eighth in passing yards, 12th in completion percentage, seventh in passer rating and tied for last in the conference with 12 interceptions. However, his impact went beyond the box score for a Cougars team that finished 11-2 and was prepared to enter 2025 as …

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. *** The good news for Illinois football fans: your coach is …

Michigan football recruiting had a torrid month of June and appeared to be en route to a similar July, but ended up missing out on two of its biggest targets over the weekend. Though the Wolverines reeled in 2026 Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith four-star wide receiver Travis Johnson and Carrollton (Ga.) four-star cornerback Dorian Barney they missed out on Fort …

Michigan football’s latest commitment gets it. Not just that he espouses what it means to be a Michigan Man — to be academics-focused, to have a good head on his shoulders — but also what it means to wear a winged helmet beyond embracing the traditions and the ethos in Ann Arbor. 2026 Carrollton (Ga.) four-star cornerback Dorian Barney was …

Here’s a rundown of the entire group’s progress so far: Adrian Norton, WR, Stebbins — Marshall Norton played in 23 games at Akron, including 11 starts last season when he caught 43 passes for 831 yards. After earning second-team All-MAC honors, he entered the transfer portal and landed at Marshall. Mitch Bolden, TE, Lakota West — Miami University A star …

Ohio State is again putting together one of the nation’s highest ranked recruiting classes. Following the Fourth of July weekend, the Buckeyes had received verbal commitments from 21 high school players in the class of 2026. The group was No. 6 in 247Sports’ composite national team rankings as of July 7 with three-quarters of the commits considered blue-chip recruits rated …

ESPN’s Bill Connelly isn’t ready to crown Clemson football as a true national champion contender just yet — even if the numbers say the Tigers could be back in the mix. In his latest ACC preview, Connelly calls Clemson the clear favorite to win the league and return to the playoff, but he questions whether Dabo Swinney’s squad can go …

Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire on roster squeeze, tampering Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire discusses players on bubble to make 105-man roster. He also says agents ‘shopping players’ in college football DALLAS — He doesn’t need this. He can walk away right now, and leave the unseemly unraveling of college sports to someone else. Hop on a plane …

The Athletic has put out a list of the top 100 rivalries in college football. They don’t really give a lot of detail or analysis as to why or how they made their decision. They just presented a list, like so many outlets and blogs have in the past. The rankings release did come partnered with an article further detailing …

The world of college football has changed dramatically over the last five seasons, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the heated rivalry between the Oregon Ducks and the Washington Huskies. Getting a victory over the Huskies, and vice versa, is perhaps the most satisfying win of the season for both fan bases. The hatred runs deep, and with the …

The Northwestern Wildcats extended an offer to class of 2027 Nebraska native Wyatt Frey. The 8-man quarterback made the announcement on Monday. The offer from the Wildcats is the first Big Ten scholarship the in-state prospect has received. Frey currently plays at Lawrence-Nelson High School and is seeing his profile continue to grow. He is a dual-threat quarterback who had …

Texas Tech football QB Behren Morton describes touchdown run vs. UNT Behren Morton threw four touchdown passes and ran for one as Texas Tech football team won its non-conference finale against North Texas The Texas Tech football team has always been known for its offense. Entering the 2025 season, attention has shifted toward the new-look defense, with the majority of …

Sam Leavitt on his relationship with Coach Kenny Dillingham Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt praises his young head coach Kenny Dillingham, and shares in his mentality and goals for the Sun Devils future. Sports Seriously Let’s take a quick history lesson – very, very recent history lesson – before trying to peg how the Big 12 will play out in …