College Football

By the end of the week, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer may find himself a preseason All-SEC selection. For now, he’ll have to settle – ahem – for being right next to the Heisman Trophy favorite. A day after On3’s Andy Staples rated Mateer the fifth best quarterback in the SEC, ESPN college football analyst Jordan Rodgers did one better for …

One of the top uncommitted defensive recruits in the 2026 cycle is nearing a decision. Blue Ridge School (Dyke, Virginia) four-star defensive lineman Valdin Sone will announce his college commitment this July 18. Sone will chose among his top schools which are Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Nebraska. The four-star was born in Sweden and played in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl. Sone …

The rumors and reports swirling around Nick Saban’s potential coaching return can be put to rest… for now, at least. Saban’s own daughter, Kristen, took to social media Thursday to confirm that her father will not be patrolling the sidelines at any level, be it college or the NFL, any time soon.  Kristen initially posted a video of Saban’s walkout …

Two B1G matchups at Kinnick Stadium have reached sellout status.  As of July 17, Iowa’s home games against Indiana and Minnesota have sold out.  The Hawkeyes will host Curt Cignetti’s Hoosiers– who are fresh off the back of a historic season at Indiana in which the program clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff— Sept. 27. Indiana is one …

Former Alabama QB and ESPN commentator Greg McElroy caused quite a stir when he started a rumor earlier in the week that he believes his former head coach, Nick Saban, will get back into coaching. While some believe Saban is never coming back, one former head coach in the college and pro ranks seems to think Saban will coach again, …

Paul W. Bryant Museum: Exploring Alabama football legacy Discover the legacy of Alabama football through artifacts, memorabilia and state-of-the-art displays at the Paul W. Bryant Museum Gary Cosby Jr. and Chase Goodbread Nick Saban is not returning to coaching. At least that is what his daughter Kristen Saban posted on Instagram July 17. Days after rumors swept across SEC media …

One of the most common sayings in football is that the games are played on the field, not on paper, so predicting who will win a matchup or a championship is not always a perfect science. However, there are ways to determine who is best equipped to find success at the end of any given season, which has been refined …

Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz loves the idea of College Football Playoff expansion. His idea for more bites at the apple and “access” for additional SEC teams is a win for all parties and would keep fanbases interested through the regular season’s final weekend. At SEC Media Days, Drinkwitz outlined a plan for an expanded playoff that various news organizations read …

As expected, one of the first questions that Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer was asked at 2025 SEC football media days was surrounding the quarterback position, in particular, the starter. A focal point of Alabama’s offseason, the Crimson Tide have three players who are competing for the starting job entering the fall in the trio of Ty Simpson, …

As they do every Wednesday following the MLB All-Star game, ESPN has its annual ESPY’s show, and Notre Dame super-fan Shane Gillis was the host. While he’s not everyone’s cup of tea, he managed to roast both Ohio State and Michigan, two of the Irish’s recent rivals, at once. The Buckeyes were represented due to defeating Notre Dame in the …

Getty Images CBS News reported Wednesday that President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order establishing national standards for name, image and likeness initiatives. What that order would entail, and what Trump’s vision for college athletics looks like, have been a relative mystery.  Until now. Trump’s administration constructed a seven-page draft of the executive order, titled “SAVING COLLEGE SPORTS,” …

Head coach Brian Kelly talked during SEC media day about LSU football’s newest additions from the transfer portal. Part of the top transfer class in the nation was tight end Donovan Green, who comes from Texas A&M. He dealt with injuries the past two seasons after a breakout true freshman year, but Kelly remains confident in the redshirt junior. “Pleasant …

In the churn-and-burn world of SEC football, few coaching tenures survive beyond a few years. Even fewer stretch more than a decade. Mark Stoops, entering his 13th season at Kentucky, stands as the longest-tenured coach in program history and the longest active in the conference. But as he took the stage at SEC Media Days on Thursday, his focus wasn’t …

Jaguars sponsored flag football teams heading off to Canton, OH Jacksonville Jaguars held sendoff party Sunday July 13, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. for their flag football teams that they sponsor for the NFL Flag Championships next week in Canton, Ohio. Somourian Wingo is setting his sights on Coral Gables. The St. Augustine wide receiver announced his …

What Auburn football player said about program’s offseason personality tests This offseason, Auburn football administered personality tests to its players and coaches. Here’s what the Tigers said about it at SEC media days. AUBURN — Wilson Zierer, a blue-chip prospect in the 2026 class and an Auburn football legacy, announced his commitment to Hugh Freeze’s program Thursday. Rated as a …