College Football

New Washington head coach Jedd Fisch poses with his wife Amber, left, and daughters Ashlee, third from left, and Kendall, right, after an NCAA college football press conference Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Seattle. SEATTLE — Looking out at Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains from his new football offices, Jedd Fisch saw a place that can consistently contend for …

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is riding a wave of momentum. Tuesday was another eventful one for the Texas staff, as they landed Oregon State wide receiver Silas Bolden and Alabama linebacker Kendrick Blackshire via the transfer portal. Speed, speed, and more speed. That’s what Sark and the staff have gone after this offseason for depth and talent in the …

The Tigers are already working to finalize a hire for the coaching staff in Corey Raymond, who is reportedly close to a deal to return to LSU after two years at Florida. But that’s not the only impending move the Tigers are making as another familiar face is reportedly set to make his return. According to On3’s Billy Embody, they …

One of the nation’s top high school quarterback prospects is planning to graduate a year early. Julian Lewis, a five-star QB from Carrollton High School (Ga.), announced he is reclassifying to the class of 2025 and will enter next year as a senior. The USC Trojans commit was the top-ranked quarterback prospect in the class of 2026 prior to the …

Casey Kelly, the former Oregon Ducks tight end who entered the transfer portal in December, has finalized his transfer to East Carolina University. 2023 was Kelly’s first and only season with the Ducks, and he finished the year with 5 catches, 43 yards, and 2 TDs. 2024 will be Kelly’s final year of eligibility, so a desire for a bigger …

LSU may be close to completing its staff with a familiar face. The Tigers are finalizing a deal to bring Corey Raymond back to coach the secondary, according to On3’s Shea Dixon. A Louisiana native and LSU assistant from 2006-08 and again from 2012-21, Raymond was the architect and primary recruiter who helped stake the Tigers’ “DBU” claim. He was …

Getty Images Alabama is expected to hire sitting Buffalo head coach Maurice Linguist for an assistant role on Kalen DeBoer’s new staff, 247Sports reports. Linguist, who is 14-23 in three seasons guiding the Bulls, will likely work with the Crimson Tide’s secondary, according to multiple reports.  Linguist would become the third sitting FBS coach poached by Alabama since Saban’s decision …

Elite offensive tackle recruit Cortez Smith is projected to commit to Georgia football, per 247Sports. Smith is a member of the class of 2025. The 6-foot-4, 295-pound offensive line recruit plays football for Parkview High School in Liburn, Georgia. Smith is rated as the No. 7 interior offensive line recruit, the No. 19 player in Georgia, and the No. 130 …

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork has been hired at Ohio State to replace longtime athletic director Gene Smith, who will retire July 1. Ohio State leaders announced Bjork’s hiring on Tuesday. The 51-year-old Kansas native, who has more than 30 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, has been at Texas A&M since 2019. Before that, …

Jan. 16—Former Saint Louis athlete and Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson will head to the NFL. Wilson, who made a key, 29-yard leaping catch and later the game-tying touchdown with 1:34 left to help Michigan beat Alabama in overtime in the Rose Bowl, officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft on social media on Sunday night. “Thank you to the …

While nothing has been leaked, the longer the silence remains, the stronger the possibility becomes. Owner Jerry Jones could at any time weigh in on whether or not head coach Mike McCarthy will be returning for a fifth season to lead the Dallas Cowboys. McCarthy and company are at a bit of a crossroads. For the first time in three …

Colorado co-offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur watches as players warm up for an NCAA college football game against Oregon State on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Pat Shurmur introduced himself as Colorado’s offensive coordinator during the Buffaloes’ first team meeting of 2024 on Sunday. The former NFL head coach, who took over Colorado’s play-calling duties from …

Although it was sad to see Alabama head coach Nick Saban retire, the Ohio State football program is taking advantage of the situation. Multiple Crimson Tide committed recruits have reopened up the process, one of them being offensive lineman, Mason Short. The 6-foot, 6-inch, 315-pound interior prospect is ranked as the No. 8 player at his position and 160th nationally …

Long-time Michigan State football fans will remember the name Demetrice Martin. The former Spartans played for the team from 1992-95 and was First Team All-Big Ten in 1994. Since then, Demetrice Martin has made quite the name for himself in the PAC-12 as a defensive backs coach at different schools around the conference. His last role was at Oregon, where …

The college football coaching carousel continues to spin. Kalen DeBoer left Washington for Alabama after Nick Saban retired. Jedd Fisch left Arizona for Washington. Then, Brent Brennan left San Jose State to go to Arizona, all in a matter of a week. Now, the San Jose State job is open, and former USC interim head coach and defensive assistant Donte …