College Football

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock responded Friday to Florida lawmakers seeking “full transparency” as to why Florida State was left out of the playoff by saying committee members “are confident they made the right decisions in ranking the best four teams in the country based on the protocol.” In a letter to U.S. Sen. Rick …

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers throws a pass against Mississippi in November. The SEC’s all-time No. 2 passer, Rogers announced Friday that he will transfer to Washington for the 2024, potentially replacing record-setting Husky quarterback Michael Penix. Washington has added another quarterback who could take over once Heisman Trophy runner-up Michael Penix Jr. says farewell. Former Mississippi State quarterback Will …

Dec. 15—PULLMAN — Josh Kelly may have hit the portal and left Washington State’s football team, but the star wide receiver will be back in Pullman next season. That’s because in an announcement Friday, Kelly committed to Texas Tech, which travels to play WSU in September. The Cougars and Red Raiders will square off at Gesa Field on Sept. 7 …

Former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers committed to Washington Friday, giving the Huskies a clear successor to star quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for the 2024 season. Rogers is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in SEC history and will spend his final season on the West Coast to help aid UW’s transition to the Big Ten. Rogers signed with Mississippi State …

The Washington Huskies were a one-quarterback team this year, with Heisman runner-up Michael Penix Jr. leading the charge. Penix, however, is absconding for the NFL after this season, creating a void at the position for Kalen DeBoer’s team. Entering the competitive fray for the Huskies is former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers, who told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Friday he …

On Friday, former Alabama wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks announced that he was transferring to Louisville via X; formerly known as Twitter. Brooks, a Florida native, spent three seasons in Tuscaloosa. The former five-star was well-known for his spectacular, game-saving catch against Auburn in the 2021 Iron Bowl. During his three years in Tuscaloosa, Brooks hauled in 57 receptions for 896 …

USC wide receiver Mario Williams celebrates after making a touchdown catch against Washington at the Coliseum on Nov. 4. Williams announced Friday he was entering the NCAA transfer portal. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Dennis Simmons had spent the better part of the last two decades coaching college receivers, so it was no small thing last fall, when he …

GOP Sen. Rick Scott got an answer. And he doesn’t like it. Scott has been one of the many outspoken Florida politicians demanding transparency about the College Football Playoff Committee’s decision to snub Florida State from the four-team playoff field. The Seminoles went a perfect 13-0 and won the ACC Championship but were still left out for two one-loss teams in …

Recruiting is basically an around the clock thing for Division 1 programs now, especially those who have aspirations of building elite classes that can help them compete for a national championship. Penn State finds themselves in that situation currently. One of the ways that helps them get past the Ohio States and Michigans of the world is by having players …

When a freshman walks on the field his first day of football practice at Jones High each season, he gets a message loud and clear, and it’s a message that will resonate with each player throughout his entire four years in the program. At Jones, players are not only there to play football, but they are also there to learn, …

The NCAA will allow players to transfer a second time without sitting out a season through the end of the 2023-24 school year. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) (Isaiah Vazquez via Getty Images) The NCAA will allow all athletes to freely transfer a second time through the end of the 2023-24 school year. The governing body’s decision …

UCF received a verbal commitment for its 2024 recruiting class from Marcus Downs, a three-star recruit from Riverside (Greer, S.C.) High School on Friday. The 6-foot-6, 285-pound Downs was the No. 66 defensive lineman in the country according to 247Sports’ composite rankings and the No. 8 overall player out of South Carolina. He received offers from Tennessee, Florida, LSU, Auburn, …

Penn State has built a reputation of having elite linebackers in college to the point of getting their infamous nickname “Linebacker U.” The job description of that position has changed from primarily being a run stopping role to doing that as well as being involved in stopping the passing game. With more explosive offenses joining the Big Ten going forward …

The Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl will be staged at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. December means the end of the college football season for teams across the country. Rivalry week ushers in the start of the month with conference championship games welcoming fans after the Thanksgiving holiday. Once the dust settles from the conference title deciders, there’s at least one …

It’s been a while since the Florida Gators have brought in a blue-chip quarterback, but that drought should end in five days when the early signing period opens up. Willis High (Texas) quarterback DJ Lagway headlines UF’s 2024 recruiting class and there’s little doubt that he’s one of the best in the land. Five-star rating aside, Lagway backed up his …