Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has been named to the 2025 Dodd Trophy watch list, which was announced on Monday afternoon. The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc. released the preseason watch list for the award on Monday. This year’s group includes 26 of the top college football coaches in FBS, representing all Power …

They are the games two fan bases circle on the calendar each year, and they miss just a little more than the other games on the schedule. They are, of course, the rivalry games, and in the case of Oregon football, there are two contests on that annual schedule that every Duck fan looks forward to. The Athletic published their …

Getty Images The Big 12 announced Monday the 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 football team, honoring the conference’s best players ahead of the upcoming season. The league’s media selected the top standouts at each offensive, defensive and special teams position ahead of Big 12 Media Days, which kick off Tuesday and continue into Wednesday in Frisco, Texas. In addition to the …

Jeremiah Smith, Ryan Williams on cover of EA Sports College Football ’26 EA Sports chose Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Alabama’s Ryan Williams to be on the cover of College Football ’26. We talk to the athletes about what this moment means to them. Missouri State football returned to the EA Sports College Football franchise when the game was released …

If there is a best head coach in college football history, it stands to reason there must also be a worst. In the 21st century at least, no rational person would deny that Nick Saban was college football’s best coaching hire. Saban not only resurrected an Alabama Crimson Tide program that had fallen on hard times, he produced six national …

The Oklahoma Sooners have their quarterback situation figured out for the 2026 recruiting class with the addition of Bowe Bentley and it was believed that the Sooners were in a good spot with their top 2027 quarterback target Peyton Houston. Back in June, Brandon Drumm of OUInsider followed up on a prediction from the year prior, favoring the Sooners for …

UCF Knights football: Scott Frost gives overall spring camp thoughts UCF football complete its first spring camp under returning head coach Scott Frost Saturday. The Knights start the season against Jax State Aug. 28. Scott Frost is featured in EA Sports College Football 26 as UCF’s head coach.Over 300 real-life coaches appear in the game, though some opted out. Scott …

Morton’s Xavier McDonald has made history at a college football program. McDonald announced his commitment to Sacramento State football on July 4 following a social media post, which made him the highest-ranked recruit and the first four-star recruit that Sacramento State has claimed in the recruiting era. McDonald is the No. 6 player in Mississippi, the No. 16 wide receiver …

The three-star WR from Georgia will choose between Auburn, Georgia, and others this Friday. Auburn football has the chance to enhance its 2026 recruiting efforts this week as it remains a giant contender to land a three-star wide receiver from Georgia. Kavon Conciauro, a three-star wide receiver from Warner Robins, Georgia, will announce his commitment on Friday, July 11, and …

After landing another massive commitment from four-star EDGE Bryce Perry-Wright, Texas A&M’s 2026 class ranks No. 3, according to On3 Sports/Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings. Head coach Mike Elko has been busy this summer on the recruiting trail, landing commitments from five-star cornerback Brandon Arrington and 19 total four-star prospects. The 2026 Aggie prospects also rank as the second-best class in …

LSU football’s defense wasn’t up to par in 2023. As a result, LSU head coach Brian Kelly fired defensive coordinator Matt House along with the entire defensive staff. Kelly tabbed Blake Baker to lead the defense and Baker delivered immediate results in 2024. LSU’s defense finished No. 34 in ESPN’s SP+ rankings, jumping 18 spots from where it finished in …

Jalon Daniels had no plans to use his sixth year of eligibility elsewhere. Two waivers — one from the COVID-19 pandemic and another from one of his numerous injuries — opened the door for a return to Kansas for the 2025 season. Daniels announced last December that he would give it another go with the Jayhawks, shutting down any concern …

LSU football’s special teams have been up and down with Brian Kelly leading the program. In 2022, LSU’s special teams were among the worst in the country. Since then, the Tigers have seen a steady improvement. In 2025, LSU’s special teams will have a chance to be the best in the SEC. The kick return unit will be the strength …

Imagn Images Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione, who has led the Sooners since 1998, will retire from his full-time responsibilities during the upcoming school year, the university announced Monday. Castiglione and other members of Oklahoma’s administration will hold a news conference Tuesday. Castiglione will retain his title as athletic director emeritus whenever Oklahoma places his successor into office. ESPN notes …

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 When the Big 12 sent word in June that it would not release a preseason poll this year in conjunction with its media days, it …