College Football

Kalen DeBoer needs this Nick Saban rumor like a drowned man needs a drink. Hugh Freeze needs it even less. Nussmeier, Williams and more stars in 2025 USA TODAY Network’s preseason All-SEC team The 2025 USA TODAY Network’s 2025 preseason ALL-SEC football team is out! Find out who our reporters have selected for QB, RB and more. Kalen DeBoer needs …

Before Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko and his three-player representatives, junior linebacker Taurean York, senior guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams, and senior cornerback Will Lee III, a host of SEC media members spoke to the TexAgs radio crew during the first two days of SEC media days this week to discuss the 2025 outlook for the Aggie football program. On Tuesday, …

You shouldn’t always take coaches seriously during what former Florida football coach Steve Spurrier called “the talking season.” Sometimes, coaches on the “hot seat” will speak glowingly about an upcoming season. After all, they know the media will devote much of its preseason coverage to outlining their program’s flaws. I also have heard coaches with national championship talent bemoan the …

Four-star linebacker recruit Nick Abrams is nearing his commitment date. Abrams, a member of the class of 2026, is slated to announce his commitment on Wednesday, July 16 which is his birthday. Abrams has been a highly sought after recruit with top schools including the Georgia Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks, Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines. Abrams has always been a priority recruit for head coach Kirby Smart …

According to a recent post on social media, the Alabama Crimson Tide have reportedly extended an offer to one of the nation’s top quarterbacks in the 2028 recruiting class. That prospect is quarterback Graham Simpson, who is the younger brother of current Alabama redshirt junior signal caller Ty Simpson. While unranked currently according to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Simpson …

Kansas football coach Lance Leipold shares update at Big 12 media days Check out some of what Kansas football coach Lance Leipold had to say Wednesday during Big 12 Conference media days while on the main stage. FRISCO, Texas — Among the many things talked about last week during Big 12 Conference media days, as Kansas football looked ahead to its …

Talking season is in full swing. This week, SEC head coaches and player representatives are taking the stage at the conference’s media days in Atlanta. The event started Monday and will run through Thursday, when Missouri football’s ambassadors will take the stage bright and early to talk some Tigers. Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz is set to speak at SEC …

Swampcast breaks down Florida basketball players in 2025 NBA Draft, Florida football The Sun’s Kevin Brockway and Noah Ram discuss Florida football, Florida basketball and where Walter Clayton Jr. could go in the NBA Draft Arch Manning, starting quarterback for Texas, responded to Steve Spurrier’s critique of his performance.Manning, a top recruit, is entering his third year at Texas after …

SEC media days are prime real estate for teams to get swept up in the media’s hype. LSU football is one of the more high-profile examples of that this season. The vibes around the team have been sky-high. Garrett Nussmeier is getting Heisman Trophy attention, and head coach Brian Kelly has said this is the best team he has ever …

(Not sure why this one didn’t publish at noon like I intended. Oh well, better late than never!) Lots of familiar faces today from previous (future) playoffs — starting to really see who the modern blue bloods are in this sport, aren’t we? Dabo takes on Harbaugh in a coaching dick-off (as in who can be the biggest dick, not …

Five-star defensive lineman James Johnson has flipped his commitment from Georgia to Texas on Tuesday in a big SEC decision.  The No. 1 defensive line prospect in the country, according to Rivals, will join the Longhorns’ 2026 class. His change of heart comes just 2 ½ weeks after he chose the Bulldogs over Texas.  BREAKING: Five-Star DL James “JJ” Johnson …

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on season ahead Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and several Bulldog players were front and center Tuesday during day two of SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame, with conversations focused heavily on quarterback Gunner Stockton, the team’s emerging leaders, and the challenge of developing a young roster. ATLANTA – Georgia head …

Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel sent a blunt message to the young talent on his roster ahead of the 2025 season. The Volunteers are coming off a productive fourth year under their head coach, who saw the program reach the College Football Playoff for the very first time. While the year didn’t end ideally, as Tennessee was blown out …

Even last season, which he spent as the backup quarterback, the biggest storyline around Texas football was Arch Manning. That has not changed heading into 2025, where Manning is one of the top Heisman Trophy favorites heading into his first season as the starter in Austin. Steve Sarkisian is finally handing Manning the keys after he sat on the bench …

ATLANTA — There will be plenty of attention on OU football Wednesday when the Sooners make their rounds at SEC media days at the College Football Hall of Fame. Much of the focus will be on OU coach Brent Venables and quarterback John Mateer. Venables is entering a critical fourth season with plenty of uncertainty. The Sooners have finished with …