Wisconsin football transfer defensive lineman Parker Peterson appeared on Phil Steele’s Preseason All-Big Ten team on Monday. The longtime college football writer crafted four squads within the conference, including several players at each position. Peterson, who transferred to Luke Fickell’s program from Tulane following the conclusion of the 2024 campaign, landed on the analyst’s fourth team alongside Anthony Smith (Minnesota), …
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Big Ten rigging College Football Playoff is Tony Petitti’s plan
If Tony Petitti’s College Football Playoff plan seems rigged in favor of the Big Ten, that’s only because it is. Kirby Smart on college football’s future Kirby Smart urges leaders to prioritize the game’s future over personal or conference agendas in playoff talks. At least Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti dropped any pretense that his vision for the future format …
Read More »Social media reacts strongly to Scott Frost’s comments about Nebraska
Frost: “I said I wouldn’t leave (UCF) unless it was someplace you could win a national championship. I got tugged in a direction to try to help my alma mater and didn’t really want to do it. It wasn’t a good move. I’m lucky to get back to a place where I was a lot happier.” — Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) …
Read More »Two Notre Dame rivalries ranked in top 25
Fighting Irish tilts versus Trojans, Wolverines among the classics Before kickoff, college football rivalries bring families, friends and colleagues closer together. The outcome instantly divides those same people. But which ones rise above the rest in the nation? pic.twitter.com/Y76gDXpzrm — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 7, 2025 Two Notre Dame rivalries have been nominated among the top 25 in college football …
Read More »Kansas State football tackles logistical challenges of early opener
Kansas State football’s Desmond Purnell speaks at Big 12 media days Check out what Kansas State football’s Desmond Purnell had to say while appearing at Big 12 Conference media days for the Wildcats this year. For Kansas State football fans who will head to Dublin, Ireland, next month to watch the Wildcats’ season opener, it’s a dream vacation. For coach …
Read More »Kenny Dillingham reveals Jordyn Tyson change
Last season, Arizona State football took the Big 12 and the college football world by storm. After being picked to be one of the worst teams in the Big 12 coming into the season, Kenny Dillingham led the Sun Devils to an 11-3 record, a conference title and a berth in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, where they lost to …
Read More »Four-star linebacker commits to Vols over SEC schools
Tennessee received a commitment for its 2026 football recruiting class. Four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse committed to the Vols over Alabama, Texas and Michigan on Tuesday. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound prospect is from Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 4 linebacker in the class and the No. 8 player in Georgia. Rouse has versatility for Kell …
Read More »4-star LB commits to Tennessee football over Texas, Alabama
Coveted four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse committed to Tennessee football, choosing the Vols over Texas, Alabama and Michigan.. On July 8, Rouse made his announcement alongside coaches and teammates at Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. Rouse, a 6-foot-3, 220-pounder, is among the top linebacker prospects in the country. He received scholarship offers from more than 40 FBS programs, including every …
Read More »Former Packers tight end Jermichael Finley’s son commits to Notre Dame
Watch Packers GM Brian Gutekunst discuss release of Jaire Alexander Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said the team released two-time All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander because of his inability to stay on the field. The son of former Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley announces his commitment to play for Notre Dame football.Kaydon Finley, a wide receiver for …
Read More »Illinois’ magical playoff run (as told by EA College Football 26)
In what is quickly becoming a national holiday for sports nerds, especially myself, EA Sports College Football ‘26 was released on Monday. Me whenever CFB drops Photo by Dustin Markland/Getty Images The game made its long-awaited return to glory last year, and it’s back yet again. Thankfully, this year’s version is a lot kinder to Illinois than last year’s. Illinois …
Read More »Cincinnati Bearcats football big expectations for 3rd Big 12 season
UC/Big 12: Satterfield, Cunningham, Sorsby, Corleone, Royer, Gerhardt Cincinnati Bearcats Satterfield, AD Cunningham, Sorsby, Corleone, Royer, Gerhardt at Big 12 media days FRISCO, TX – They are no longer the new team in the conference hoping to crash the party. Two years after first appearing in Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium, the Cincinnati Bearcats football …
Read More »Kenny Dillingham gets real about recruiting
2024 was a Cinderella season for Arizona State football, but now the Sun Devils have made the transition from the hunters to the hunted. Kenny Dillingham and company are trying to build a powerhouse in Tempe, and last season’s run to a Big 12 Championship and the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Peach Bowl was a great start. However, …
Read More »Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark ‘doubling down’ on 5+11 CFP model. Here’s why he’s wrong | Sports
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark has become the loudest supporter of a 5+11 format for the College Football Playoff in 2026 and beyond. The proposed format of a 16-team playoff consisting of five automatic qualifiers for conference champions and 11 at-large bids was Yormark’s top talking point Tuesday to start Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas. kAm“(6 4@?E:?F6 E@ …
Read More »Wolverines in good standing with 4-star before decision
One recruit that the Michigan football team is still hoping to land is four-star defensive lineman Duece Geralds. Geralds doens’t have a commitment date set yet, but he has narrowed his options down to five. He is between Michigan, Oregon, Ohio State, Ole Miss and LSU. This would be a major pickup for head coach Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines. …
Read More »UCF conversation revolves around Scott Frost return
Sean Beckton: UCF’s Scott Frost has grown from UCF to Nebraska to Rams Sean Beckton is now in his third stint as an assistant under Scott Frost. Beckton previously coached with Frost at UCF and Nebraska. Scott Frost’s return to UCF as head coach keeps generating attention, particularly his “wrong job” comment about Nebraska.The Knights have yet to name a …
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