Wake Forest football’s Dave Clawson is reportedly stepping down from his role as head coach, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Monday. Clawson, 57, led the Demon Deacons to a 4-8 record this season after also going 4-8 in 2023. Thamel said Clawson is expected remain at the school in an advisory role. REQUIRED READING: College football coaching hires ranked from best …
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Dave Clawson stepping down at Wake Forest: Demon Deacons coach led team to seven bowl games across 11 seasons
Getty Images Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson is stepping down from his position, sources confirmed to CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello. Clawson, 57, will remain with the university in an advisory role after 11 seasons leading the football program. Clawson’s decision comes after consecutive 4-8 campaigns. The Demon Deacons also won a combined three ACC games over the last two years …
Read More »Miles Kitselman discusses 12-team College Football Playoff format
Miles Kitselman. Tennessee Volunteers versus Kent State Golden Flashes on Sept. 14, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee senior tight end Miles Kitselman is playing for a College Football Playoff team in a second consecutive season with two different schools. The 6-foot-5, 256-pound tight end transferred to Tennessee after playing at Alabama from 2022-23. Kitselman …
Read More »Meet John Mateer: Washington State QB vaults to No. 1 in transfer portal rankings after breakout season
Washington State quarterback John Mateer entered the transfer portal on Monday and was named the No. 1 overall player in the 247Sports Transfer Rankings. Mateer is expected to garner interest from a wide variety of schools. The sophomore enters the portal with two years of eligibility remaining at his next stop after emerging as one of the breakout players in …
Read More »Hattiesburg football coach Tony Vance retires after 12 seasons
As Hattiesburg gained a new football coach with Southern Miss’ Charles Huff on Dec. 8, it also loses one. Hattiesburg football coach Tony Vance announced his retirement Monday. Vance said in a social media post, “To the city of Hattiesburg Mayor Barker and other elected officials, board of trustees, our superintendent, district administrators, current and former players, coaches and loyal …
Read More »Fixing the broken bowl game system: Compensation, revamped eligibility standards may help revive postseason
Jim “Hoss” Brock was a larger-than-life figure. The hard-charging, back-slapping, cigar-chomping former Cotton Bowl executive ruled with a charm unrivaled. Back in the day when college football bowl games were more like arranged marriages, Ol’ Hoss had superpowers lined up for his game by Halloween. Brock once “recruited” Notre Dame by opening a bar tab reserved for the school’s seniors …
Read More »Oklahoma Sooners move up in latest USA TODAY Sports Basketball Coaches Poll
Oklahoma celebrates after winning a men’s college Bedlam basketball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Oklahoma won 80-65. The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off of a big win over Bedlam rival Oklahoma State on Saturday. That’s three wins in a row …
Read More »College Football Playoff bracket picks 2024: Expert predicts surprising fates for Notre Dame, Texas, Georgia
Can the No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils become arguably the most unlikely national champion in college football history? Led by running back Cam Skattebo, who rushed for 1,568 yards and 19 touchdowns, the Sun Devils have won six straight games, including a 45-19 Big 12 Championship Game win over Iowa State. Skattebo is also a force in the passing …
Read More »Michael Vick speaking with Norfolk State about head football coach opening
Michael Vick told the Virginia Pilot he is speaking with Norfolk State about its head football coach opening. Vick told the paper he expects there to be “resolution” soon. Sounds like if Vick were to be hired he would follow the Deion Sanders plan and hire a strong staff to surround him. Per the Pilot: Speaking from his Florida home, …
Read More »2024 AP All-America Team: Travis Hunter snares honors at three positions, SEC leads with six first-team picks
The Associated Press released its 2024 All-America Team on Monday, highlighted by Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado earning three different nods. Hunter captured first-team honors at cornerback and all-purpose, and also earned a second-team honor at wide receiver. He joined Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts as the only players to repeat as first-team selections over the past two years. …
Read More »Devin Rispress,Tallahassee native, joins FSU football staff: Mama we’re coming home
Devin Rispress has left Colorado to return to his hometown to join Florida State football as part of the off-field recruiting staff after two seasons assistant director of player personnel and high school relations for the Buffaloes. The story was first reported by 247 Sports. Rispress worked two seasons in Colorado, helping Deion Sanders build the Buffaloes into a winning …
Read More »Penn State QB Beau Pribula enters transfer portal: Muddled calendar proves costly for playoff team
Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula announced Sunday that he plans to enter the transfer portal just six days before the Nittany Lions start their College Football Playoff run by hosting a first-round game against SMU. Even without considering the timing, Pribula is a major loss for Penn State. “I want to thank the coaches, my teammates, the fanbase, and everyone …
Read More »Will Jimari Butler have an impact for LSU football? How transfer portal edge rusher fits
BATON ROUGE – LSU football announced the signing of Nebraska edger rusher Jimari Butler from the transfer portal this weekend. Butler officially signed with the Tigers on Saturday. The former Cornhusker was a highly sought after player in the transfer portal and Brian Kelly and his coaching staff were able to close the deal to land one of the better …
Read More »Memphis vs. West Virginia prediction, odds, line: 2024 Frisco Bowl picks from proven college football model
The 2024 Frisco Bowl will take place on Tuesday and it will pit the No. 25 Memphis Tigers against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Memphis reached the 10-win mark for a second season in a row under Ryan Silverfield and will be looking for a third bowl win in a row. Meanwhile, WVU is coming off a 6-6 season and recently …
Read More »Alabama transfer defensive back commits to Big 12 program
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jahlil Hurley (25) grabs onto Missouri Tigers running back Marcus Carroll (9) during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Oct. 26, 2024. After entering the transfer portal earlier this month, Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jahlil Hurley has now officially made a decision as to where he will play college football …
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