College Football

At least the Houston crowd got to enjoy a stellar Beyonce concert during halftime of Wednesday’s game. A dismal Christmas for the Texans and their fans got even worse after the second half got underway. C.J. Stroud was picked off by Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton to end the first Houston possession of the third quarter and their deficit got even …

After a whirlwind recruitment out of high school, and a year spent north, Courtney Crutchfield is coming home. The Pine Bluff native gave Arkansas football fans a Christmas gift out of the transfer portal Wednesday, officially signing with the Hogs. Crutchfield spent his freshman season in 2024 at Missouri, appearing in just two games without making a reception. However, Crutchfield’s …

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Colorado Buffalos helmet at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Defensive lineman Alexander McPherson has hit the ground running during his early days with the Colorado Buffaloes. Along with quarterback Julian Lewis and other class of 2025 early enrollees, McPherson is practicing with the Buffs as they prepare …

The Oregon Ducks have managed every obstacle in front of them with relative ease so far this season, securing the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff and the only undefeated 13-0 record in the nation. The next obstacle ahead will undoubtedly be the toughest, though. Oregon faces off against the Ohio State Buckeyes on New Year Day …

Jan. 1, 1983; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back #34 Herschel Walker in action against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 1983 Sugar Bowl at the Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright Malcolm Emmons The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs will play the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish after Notre Dame won …

St. Francis DeSales sophomore quarterback RJ Day. Over the last two years, Ryan Day has coached Ohio State to a 22-4 record with a Cotton Bowl appearance and win in the first round of the College Football Playoffs, setting up a Rose Bowl date with Oregon on New Year’s Day. His son’s high school journey has been equally impressive during …

Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; during the Pop-Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-715786 ORIG FILE ID: 20231228_nrs_fo8_00060_.jpg Over the next week or so, much of the attention in college football will be paid to the remaining games in the inaugural 12-team playoff. And indeed, we’ll be talking and writing …

Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the second half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs have their opening College Football Playoff game coming up against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Head coach Kirby …

Transfer news First off, happy holidays everyone, especially Notre Dame football who have been working during the “break.” The Irish’s season is still alive, as they will play the Georgia Bulldogs on New Year’s Day in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. Not only that, Notre Dame’s coaching staff has had to deal with recruiting in the transfer portal, …

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. Matt Rhule sewed up a strong piece to the offensive puzzle for next season, landing former Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key. The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder will have one year of eligibility remaining. Key …

Purdue football doesn’t have to look too far for a blueprint to a quick turnaround. When Indiana hired Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers coach brought 13 players with him from James Madison. That set the foundation for IU’s quick turnaround and College Football Playoff berth. So far, new Boilermakers coach Barry Odom has convinced four UNLV players and six recruits to …

Wisconsin defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. signed with Illinois on Wednesday, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. Thompson Jr. is the 12th Wisconsin transfer to find a new destination. He is the third former Badger, all three defensive starters, to sign with the Fighting Illini, joining DT Curt Neal and OLB Leon Lowery Related: Wisconsin football 2024 transfer portal departure tracker Thompson …

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. Minnesota will add a talented new wide receiver to its 2025 roster, as Nebraska transfer wideout Malachi Coleman announced his commitment to the Golden Gophers today. Coleman entered the portal on Dec. …

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. The transfer portal opened more than two weeks ago with a flurry of activity. Here are the biggest transfer announcements from day 16 of the 2025 transfer portal cycle. RELATED: Ranking the …

Ohio State Buckeyes Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly during at Woody Hayes Athletic Center on March 05, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images) Ohio State’s offense has hit the gas ever since the team lost 32-31 to Oregon on Oct. 12, going 6-1 and outsourcing opponents 211-79. A late game penalty helped the Ducks run out the clock on a …