College Football

MANHATTAN — Conor Riley is no longer Kansas State football’s interim offensive coordinator. Head coach Chris Klieman announced Thursday that Riley, the Wildcats’ veteran offensive line coach, has been promoted to the offensive coordinator position permanently after calling plays in K-State’s 28-19 Pop-Tarts Bowl victory over North Carolina State last week. At the same time, Klieman named former Texas Tech …

Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry reacts after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The former USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Male Athlete of the Year announced Thursday that he will enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Kool-Aid McKinstry, the 2021 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Male Athlete of the Year, announced Thursday that …

College football has its own cult-like following that makes it truly unique compared to any other American sport.  Even in that group there are sub-groups that are even that much more passionate. One of those groups includes anyone who was ever a fan of the NCAA Football video game by EA Sports. Personally, I can’t begin to estimate the total …

USATSI Oklahoma defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Ted Roof will not return in 2024, coach Brent Venables announced in a release. Roof spent the past two seasons as the Sooners’ DC, arriving as part of Venables’ first staff ahead of the 2022 campaign, after previously working alongside Venables as a defensive assistant at Clemson in 2021. The decision to move …

With all of the transfer portal departures across the landscape of college football, it’s always nice when a player stays put and is hopeful for next season. Oregon has already learned wide receiver Tez Johnson was going to return for his senior season and now he has company. Traeshon Holden, another wide receiver and a former transfer portal player himself …

Michael Penix Jr. has beaten Michigan more recently than Ohio State. As Penix and Washington to prepare to face the Wolverines in the national championship Monday, the Huskies’ senior quarterback will try for his second win against Michigan in his career. His first came 1,153 days ago: leading Indiana to a 38-21 win against Michigan Nov. 7, 2020. 1,153 Days …

Leading his alma mater to its first state championship in two decades, Mainland’s Travis Roland was named Football Coach of the Year on Thursday afternoon, the Florida Dairy Farmers announced in a release. Roland, in his third season in charge of the Bucs, guided the team to a 14-1 record and a 21-19 victory over St. Augustine in the FHSAA …

Julian Fleming is not a solution to Penn State’s problems, but he should be a valuable addition to a Nittany Lions receiver room that could use a boost. Fleming, who spent the last four seasons with Big Ten rival Ohio State, committed to the Nittany Lions on Wednesday after entering interest from other Big Ten programs, including Nebraska.  In his four …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde break down the upcoming College Football Playoff title between the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies on Monday night in Houston. Before the game picks and preview, Michigan’s quarterback JJ McCarthy spoke this week about the Michigan sign-stealing …

One game remains in the 2023 college football season, and it just so happens to feature the top two teams in the country. No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington will clash Monday in Houston, Texas, in a matchup that guarantees a first-time winner of the College Football Playoff National Championship when the smoke clears.  This is a game of …

Auburn has already landed two transfer wide receivers this cycle but Hugh Freeze is not done looking for help. On Wednesday, the Tigers offered former Oregon State wideout Silas Bolden, who entered the portal on Tuesday. He is coming off a strong junior season for the Beavers, where he caught 54 passes for 746 yards and five touchdowns. He added …

After a year of massively underperforming on defense, coach Brian Kelly opted for an overhaul of the defensive staff on Wednesday. LSU fired defensive coordinator Matt House as well as assistants Kerry Cooks, Robert Steeples and Jimmy Lindsey. Steeples, who coached cornerbacks, released a statement thanking Kelly and the program for the opportunity. Steeples started his statement by thanking Greg …

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Tony Garica (@RealTonyGarcia) and Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Producer: Andrew Birkle • Email: [email protected] On this episode: The job is still not finished. Not for the Michigan football team trying to win a national championship, and not for the podcasters who cover the team. Tony and Rainer open the show by recapping a very eventful Rose Bowl …

Ole Miss starting running back Quinshon Judkins will enter the transfer portal, marking a potentially significant offensive loss for coach Lane Kiffin. Judkins, a sophomore, has 2,723 yards rushing and 31 touchdowns in two seasons as the No. 1 running back for the Rebels.  “After long talks with my family and hard prayers, I have decided to enter the transfer portal,” Judkins tweeted. …

With signing day in the rearview mirror Ohio State football’s 2024 recruiting class is pretty much wrapped up. The Buckeyes brought in one of the best classes in college football as they signed 20 players including four five-stars, 10 four-stars, and six three-stars in the On3 industry rankings. Now focus can shift to Ohio State’s recruiting class in 2025 which currently has …