Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule discussed why the program will not be having a spring game in 2025.  It was first brought up by athletic director Troy Dannen earlier this week. Nebraska has traditionally hosted the Red-White game throughout the program’s history. However, this is set to change in 2025, with thetransfer portal being cited as a primary factor in …

Florida A&M football is confident that having key returning players in important position groups will help it succeed in 2025. On top of that, the Rattlers have recruited pieces for added depth and competition. FAMU head coach James Colzie III said most of the Rattlers’ talent lies at wide receiver and in the trenches on the offensive and defensive lines …

The February national signing day figures to be an afterthought for the Texas Tech football program. In December, as they finished up an 8-5 season, the Red Raiders signed 18 high-school players and 17 veterans in a highly regarded transfer-portal class. The Red Raiders have done so much roster building, in fact, they face a good bit of roster trimming …

While Notre Dame football defeated the Indiana Hoosiers in the first round of the College Football Playoff in December, it looks like the other in-state power is reaping the benefits of the Irish’s success. The Hoosiers have already added one former Notre Dame offensive lineman in Pat Coogan, and could be on their way to adding another. According to On3’s …

Class of 2026 running back recruit Ezavier Crowell has set four official visits this May and June. The four-star running back recruit plans to visit the Georgia Bulldogs from May 30-June 1, the Texas Longhorns from June 6-8, the Auburn Tigers from June 13-15, and the Alabama Crimson Tide from June 20-22. Crowell plays for Jackson High School in Jackson, …

The Texas football 2025 transfer class includes five players, three defensive linemen, two players born outside the United States and zero offensive players. There’s still time to add, of course, with some players still available and a fresh act of transfer drama set to take center stage at the conclusion of spring practice. But, among the group committed to play …

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule made headlines following his comments on the future of Nebraska’s spring football game. While speaking to reporters on Saturday, Rhule said that he was highly doubtful that the Huskers would hold the annual Red-White Game, and he had one specific reason why… the transfer portal. “I hate to say this, but last year we were …

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With the Texas football program now in the offseason, the American-Statesman is breaking down each position group. Who’s gone from the 2024 squad that went 13-3 and fell a win short a national title-game appearance? Who’s back? And what portal arrivals and freshmen from the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class have joined the team? The Longhorns are coming off an impressive season that includes …

Several Nebraska football coaches went to see four-star tight end Camden Jensen last week. The class of 2026 prospect made the announcement on social media. The four-star recruit spent time with head coach Matt Rhule and tight ends coach Marcus Satterfield. Jensen is the 14th overall tight end in the 2026 class and the top player in his class from …

Penn State will have a five-star commitment in its incoming Class of 2025 when all is said and done. Interior offensive lineman Malachi Goodman saw his recruiting ranking awarded a coveted fifth star this week from 247Sports in the final player rankings update before the traditional National Signing Day coming up in a few days. Goodman was one of 27 …

Jan 27, 2018; Mobile, AL, USA; General view of the Reese’s center field logo during the 2018 Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports The road to the 2025 NFL draft starts in Mobile, Ala., with the Senior Bowl, where the Houston Texans’ brain trust had the chance to get to know some of the …

Ohio State offensive line coach Justin Frye is leaving for the Arizona Cardinals, a source confirmed Saturday. ESPN first reported Frye, who spent three seasons with the Buckeyes, was expected to also be the Cardinals’ offensive line coach. He had been in the last year of a contract with Ohio State that expired Friday. The deal was last extended in …

Wisconsin football was busy in the winter transfer portal. The program saw 23 players depart — 22 via the portal and one without even entering. It responded by landing 19 transfer commitments (18 from scholarship players and one from a walk-on kicker). 247Sports currently ranks that incoming class No. 14 in the nation and No. 3 in the Big Ten, …

Nebraska football paid a visit to four-star defensive tackle Kelvin Obot earlier this week. He made the announcement on X. Obot is a member of the 2026 class. He is the 10th overall offensive tackle in his class and the top player in his class from the state of Iowa per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He has an extensive offer …