College Football

Clark Lea showed love for a few teams on Vanderbilt football’s 2024 schedule in his final vote for the US LBM Coaches Poll. Lea’s vote was notably higher on both Missouri and LSU than the consensus. Lea ranked Missouri No. 13 compared to its No. 20 ranking in the final poll. LSU was No. 22 in Lea’s poll and unranked …

It’s too bad for Memphis football fans that Gus Malzahn is no longer the coach of UCF. Malzahn had the Tigers ranked higher than any other coach in the final US LBM Coaches Poll released on Tuesday. But he left to become the offensive coordinator at Florida State, ensuring his time as a coaches poll voter will end. The voting …

Travis Hunter was a two-way star in college football, but his future NFL position will be a hot topic as the 2025 NFL draft nears in April. Hunter could be the top pick in this year’s draft if teams believe he can establish himself as a two-way player at cornerback and wide receiver at football’s highest level. However, he could …

Clemson and South Carolina football received high praise from respective conference coaches after their strong 2024 seasons. SMU’s Rhett Lashlee voted Clemson No. 7, its highest ranking, on his US LBM Coaches Poll final ballot, which were collected and released by USA TODAY Sports. Georgia’s Kirby Smart voted South Carolina No. 13, its highest ranking. There were 53 coaches who voted …

The college football season has wrapped up with Ohio State being crowned national champions after defeating Notre Dame in a title game that seemed like it would be a blowout before getting tense late. Then Buckeyes freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith made the critical play to secure the victory. In the College Football Playoff, there was redemption for Ryan Day, who …

The Buckeyes are home from Atlanta — and so is their national championship trophy. The 24-karat gold-plated trophy that was presented to the Buckeyes on the field Monday at Mercedes Benz Stadium is making its rounds in Columbus this week. The trophy will be on display: Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Meijer at 100 Polaris Parkway in …

ATLANTA – The SEC played hooky from the national championship game for a second consecutive season, but the nation’s most braggadocious conference showed up Monday night in spirit – or in, stripes, rather. The SEC supplied the officiating crew for the title tilt between Ohio State and Notre Dame, and when the public address announcer introduced the referee and stated …

Jan. 22—CHAMPAIGN — One of the best seasons in the history of college football — name one that was better — just ended. So, naturally, I’m going to look ahead to the next. Specifically, who has the best chance to replace Ohio State as the national champion? Normally, I’d trot out my preseason Top 10. But this is the expanded …

CBS Sports graphic The 2024 season reached it conclusion on Monday night with Ohio State’s win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship, wrapping up a year unlike any other in modern college football history. Not only did we have the first-ever 12-team playoff bracket, but the landscape as a whole entered into a new era with …

The year is done. All assignments have been completed, for better or worse. Sorry, but there is no opportunity for extra credit. Now that the dust has cleared on Ohio State’s national championship, it’s time to hand out report cards in the form of season grades for every team in the Bowl Subdivision. An annual tradition, the grades consider overall …

One of the biggest wins for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks during the early signing period was getting a commitment from 5-star cornerback Na’eem Offord, who flipped to the Ducks from the Ohio State Buckeyes. Offord is one of the gems of the 2025 class, ranked as the No. 2 cornerback in the nation, and the No. 12 overall …

The trend of hiring former NFL players as college coaches continued as Terrell Buckley was named the head coach at Mississippi Valley State University. The 53-year-old Buckley was a decorated cornerback during his days at Florida State, winning the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s best defensive back. He was drafted in the first round of the 1992 NFL draft …

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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) looks to pass the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Riley Leonard’s 2024 season was something of a comeback tour from start to finish. He was a …

Oregon State Beavers run out onto the field before facing Idaho State in the season opener on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. National signing day is just around the corner for the Oregon State football team, but don’t expect the Beavers to make much noise on Feb. 5. Trent Bray and the Beavers’ coaching staff …