College Football

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker will not play in the Orange Bowl, a school spokesperson confirmed on Monday. Earlier in the day, 247Sports and The Athletic reported Rodemaker intends to enter the transfer portal. Rodemaker participated in open practices leading up to the Christmas break. The Seminoles (13-0) are set to arrive in Fort Lauderdale later Monday …

Nov 11, 2023; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) reacts to his scoring run against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports The inaugural 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl will feature a matchup between the Kansas State Wildcats (8-4) and the North …

The allegations of illegal sign-stealing against Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan football team were the talk of college football for the latter half of the 2023 season. While things have died down on that front, most people outside Ann Arbor still feel the story isn’t over and are waiting for the NCAA to make a ruling. In a case of …

The USC fan wish list for Christmas includes more NIL resources and a better NIL operation. There’s no question that Oregon, powered by Nike and Phil Knight, have created an NIL architecture which is handing out big bags to prospects on the trail. Oregon is beating USC in recruiting and in the transfer portal. The recruiting prowess of the Ducks …

A pair of future LSU teammates and the coach of a historic, championship-winning team lead the LSWA’s 2023 Class 4A all-state football team. Lafayette Christian quarterback Ju’Juan Johnson capped a decorated and record-setting high school career as the Outstanding Offensive Player in 4A. The LSU signee threw for 3,597 yards and 41 touchdowns and rushed for another 1,497 yards and …

Arkansas football fans woke up to a surprise present under their tree. The Razorbacks secured one of its biggest recruiting wins of the entire cycle on Christmas with the commitment of linebacker Bradley Shaw. The Alabama-native chose Arkansas over Clemson on Monday. Shaw was also being recruited by the likes of Auburn, Notre Dame and the Crimson Tide. Shaw’s commitment …

DETROIT — Aireontae Ersery’s chuckle comes out quick and easy when he sees the picture. Sitting in the lobby at The Westin Book Cadillac hotel days before the Quick Lane Bowl, the Gophers offensive lineman was getting a kick of an image of himself as a freshman at Ruskin High School in Kansas City, Mo., in 2016. The resemblance is …

It’s been a great three years for Michigan football. The Wolverines have lost just three games over the last three seasons, beaten Ohio State three times, and made the College Football Playoff three times. What a time to peak. There isn’t much missing from the Michigan football experience except the obvious national title, but that won’t stop us from compiling …

DETROIT — For the second straight year, the Gophers football program must replace a coordinator who left for a bigger payday at a fellow Big Ten program. It’s not all about the Benjamins, but salary has played a significant role in the key departures on both sides of the ball. Last year, offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca went from earning $1 …

Last Friday, Texas A&M and head coach Mike Elko were given a recruiting gift just days before Christmas, as 2024 four-star linebacker and Tupelo, Mississippi native Tristan Jernigan signed with the program, fulfilling his longstanding commitment after Alabama made a final push attempt a flip. Jernigan, who stands at 6’2″and weighs 220 pounds, held over 23 total offers and took …

Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker has reportedly entered the NCAA transfer portal. Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reported Monday that “a source close to the family” said Rodemaker made the “incredibly difficult” decision to enter the portal and will not play in the Orange Bowl on Saturday against Georgia. Rodemaker took over starting quarterback duties after Jordan Travis suffered a season-ending …

There are so many ins and outs to pick apart in the transfer portal, at USC and everywhere else in college football. The Trojans have not yet officially signed Will Howard as their QB1 for 2024, but plenty of signs point to that outcome. Miller Moss is auditioning for a starting quarterback job in 2024 when he plays Louisville in …

LSU has mostly put a bow on the 2024 recruiting class. It features 28 signees as early signing day didn’t result in much drama for a class that sits either just inside or just outside the top 10, depending on the recruiting service. There are still a couple more dominoes that could fall, namely five-star defensive lineman Dominick McKinley, who …

Tuesday’s Quick Lane Bowl showdown pits Bowling Green against Minnesota. The Golden Gophers enter the game reeling from four consecutive losses and face a Falcons squad with a well-earned reputation for pulling upsets. Nevertheless, Minnesota is favored in the matchup as it looks to continue a remarkable run of six straight bowl victories. At 5-7, Minnesota only qualified for bowl …

It was a really good Christmas for the Arkansas football program, as Sam Pittman and Travis Williams added a top-rated commitment from the 2024 recruiting class. Four-star linebacker Bradley Shaw chose the Hogs over offers from Clemson, Auburn, Notre Dame and others. Shaw uploaded a video to Twitter (X) showing his Christmas-themed commitment with the caption “Merry Committmas.” Shaw is …