College Football

James Franklin has zeroed in on another former head coach to run his defense just as he did when he hired Manny Diaz from Miami. This time, it is a familiar Big Ten foe. Early Sunday afternoon, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Franklin and Penn State are finalizing a deal with former Indiana head coach Tom Allen. Allen and Indiana …

Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord commits to transfer to Syracuse originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Quarterback Kyle McCord, who started every game this season for Ohio State, announced Sunday he is transferring to Syracuse. McCord passed for 3,170 yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions in his third season at Ohio Sate, but first as a starter for the seventh-ranked …

Nearly two weeks after initially entering the NCAA’s transfer portal, Kyle McCord has revealed where he will spend his final season of eligibility: The former Ohio State quarterback has committed to play for Syracuse and first-year coach Fran Brown, as was originally reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel and later confirmed by the signal-caller himself: REQUIRED READING: Signs of discontent: Here …

The Gophers football program has found its bridge backup quarterback. Fresno State QB Logan Fife said Sunday he will transfer to Minnesota. The Tracy, Calif., native completed 143 of his 224 passes (64%) for 1,585 yards with six touchdowns and nine interceptions across three seasons for the Bulldogs. Listed at 6-feet and 205 pounds, Fife will be penciled in as …

Inside the Alabama football facilities, all focus is on Jan. 1 and the Michigan Wolverines, but for many members of the Crimson Tide this will mark the end of their time in Tuscaloosa. Whether it be entering the transfer portal for a new opportunity, the NFL Draft, or the end of one’s football career, the new NIL and portal rules …

New Mexico State coach Jerry Kill put rival New Mexico on blast Saturday night following the New Mexico Bowl, which is played on UNM’s campus in Albuquerque, calling out alleged “chickenshit” behavior by UNM athletic director Eddie Nuñez leading up to the game. The 37-10 loss to Fresno State may have been a sour way to end the program’s best season …

Kyle McCord, the former Ohio State starting quarterback who entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month, is expected to commit to Syracuse. A report published by Syracuse.com late Saturday said McCord could make his commitment to the Orange as early as Sunday. He had been visiting the school this weekend. McCord, though, indicated the timeline for an announcement might …

LSU defensive end transfer Quency Wiggins has committed to Colorado. He announced his portal decision on Sunday. A former four-star recruit and top-100 prospect from Baton Rouge, Wiggins will now join coach Deion Sanders in his second season as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing first campaign for the Buffaloes. Wiggins appeared in five games including the Citrus …

The Sun Belt Conference meets the MAC when the Georgia Southern Eagles and Ohio Bobcats collide in the 2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl on Saturday at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C. The Eagles (6-6), who tied for fifth place in the East Division of the Sun Belt, are one of 12 teams from the conference that have qualified for a bowl …

It has been a huge week for LSU commit Davhon Keys. Keys helped lead the Aledo Bearcats to back-to-back state championships with a 51-8 win over Smithson Valley in the 5A D1 state championship game in Texas. Keys won the award for MVP of the game as he finished the game with 12 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one …

The diminished position and status of Oregon State football in conference realignment has created an opportunity for other schools. With Oregon State being homeless in 2024 — no longer part of a Power Five conference due to the death of the Pac-12 and OSU’s inability to land a spot in the Big 12, Big Ten, or ACC — the Beavers …

New Mexico State coach Jerry Kill blasted the administration of rival New Mexico on Saturday night, alleging UNM did not want the Aggies practicing in their facilities leading up to the New Mexico Bowl. NMSU lost to Fresno State 37-10 in the bowl game, which was played at University Stadium on the New Mexico campus in Albuquerque.  New Mexico State …

Kyle McCord, the former Ohio State starting quarterback who entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month, is expected to commit to Syracuse. A report published by Syracuse.com late Saturday said McCord could make his commitment to the Orange as early as Sunday. He had been visiting the school this weekend. In one season as a starter for the Buckeyes, …

A Texas edge rusher has decommitted from Nebraska. Frisco Lonestar pass-rushing specialist Jaxon Lee made the announcement on social media on Saturday evening. “I sincerely thank Coach Rhule, Coach white, Coach Dvoracek, and Coach Cooper for the opportunity. At this time, I would like to decommit from Nebraska.” The class of 2024 recruit finished the year with 61 tackles, 24 …

The USC Trojans hadn’t made many pickups in the transfer portal heading into Saturday. Now, they might be gaining real momentum in changing and upgrading their 2024 roster. USC landed a commitment from Oregon State transfer linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold on Saturday. With Oregon State being demoted to a program with a Mountain West schedule and reduced television exposure, coach Jonathan …