College Football

When Rivals scouted West Boca (Fla.) High School back in November, blue-chip defensive back Jaydin Broadnax sported the Louisville Cardinals decal on his helmet for the playoff game. Afterwards, he confirmed UofL’s strong position in his recruitment. Headed into the New Year he all but named the program his leader and on Thursday, he was back on campus. Broadnax informed …

Though Bill Belichick won’t coach his first college football game until Labor Day, Bill continues to give UNC football fans hope that he’s the perfect head-coaching hire. Belichick is busy out on the recruiting trail, coaching his Tar Heels through the first week of spring practices and, as time goes on, continuing to increase his popularity. North Carolina hasn’t enjoyed …

EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon coach Dan Lanning has agreed to the terms of a contract extension that would keep him with the Ducks through 2030. Yahoo Sports reported that Lanning will make nearly $11 million per season under the contract, which the university announced on Friday. Oregon was also finalizing extensions for defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi and offensive coordinator Will …

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee will hold its spring game in the usual scrimmage format on April 12, with coach Josh Heupel saying Friday that creating a big stage for the players this time of year benefits their development. The Volunteers’ spring game attracted more than 58,000 fans in 2023. Neyland Stadium’s spring-game capacity was reduced to 10,000 last year because …

IRVING, Texas — The Big 12 has moved six of its conference football games to Friday nights next fall, along with another matchup of league teams that won’t count in the standings. Those were among the 10 games involving Big 12 teams selected Friday by the league’s television partners, ESPN and Fox, for Friday night broadcasts. There will be two …

As the Longhorns look to add to their defense, they will host one of the top recruits in the 2026 class this summer. On Thursday, LB Tieson Ejiawoko announced that he would take an official visit to Austin from June 13-15. While he is committed to Texas Tech, the Longhorns are not giving up in their pursuit. The Texas native …

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Blake Sims will start a new chapter of his life this year as he was just named the wide receivers coach for the University of West Alabama. Since leaving Tuscaloosa a decade ago, Sims has bounced around from the Canadian Football League, to the National Gridiron League in Australia, to the NFL, to arena league …

Since the arrival of Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein, tight end has become one of the most critical positions on the roster, similar to former head coach Jimbo Fisher’s heightened recruiting focus during his six-year stint. Last season, head coach Mike Elko and Klein utilized the transfer portal, landing veteran tight ends such as Tre Watson and Shane Calhoun …

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and defensive coordinator Tom Allen have both been impressed with true freshman defensive tackle Amare Adams in the early stages of spring practice. A highly regarded five-star recruit out of South Florence High School, Adams arrived in Tiger Town as the top-ranked player in South Carolina and one of the nation’s premier defensive line prospects. …

USA TODAY college sports reporter Paul Myerberg released an article this week titled, “SEC power rankings: Sorting the College Football Playoff contenders before spring practice,” where he ranked Texas A&M ninth among teams in its conference. “A&M will continue to challenge for the SEC championship game but can’t be counted among the best in the conference given the question marks …

Florida football held its second spring practice on Saturday morning, starting out outside and then moving inside due to rain in Gainesville. The Florida Gators will hold 15 spring practices, including the Orange and Blue game scheduled for 1 p.m. on April 12 at The Swamp. Florida finished the 2024 season 8-5 and won four in a row to close …

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to class of 2026 dual-threat quarterback recruit Legend Bey. “Blessed to receive an offer from Georgia,” said Bey via social media after getting a scholarship offer from Georgia. Bey is a rising name in recruiting and has recent offers from Duke, SMU, Boston College and Texas A&M. Bey is more of a rusher …

Spring practice is underway for LSU football. This is the first real look we’re getting at the 2025 squad. For a handful of players, it’s their first practice with LSU. Early enrollees and transfer portal additions are making their LSU practice debut. There’s a long way to go before toe meets leather in the fall, but these next few weeks …

For all the incessant complaints associated with NIL, the transfer portal and college football’s recruiting calendar, one thing’s for certain — coaching at a Power Four university has its financial advantages. With increased revenue distribution comes enhanced resources, and it’s never been more costly for those funding coaching contracts. Texas A&M’s gross miscalculation with Jimbo Fisher cost the Aggies a …

The calendar has turned to March and each visit prospects take is carrying more weight. Here are several important visits to keep an eye on in the Big 12. THIS SERIES: Key Big Ten visits to watch | Key SEC visits | Key ACC visits CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: …