College Football

Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick was introduced as the next head coach at North Carolina on Thursday, kicking off what promises to be one of the more fascinating tenures in the history of the sport. At 72-years-old, Belichick was questioned about his age and desire to stick it out with the program if the NFL came calling once more. He …

Nov 23, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top contenders to land a commitment from California Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza is considered a four-star transfer prospect. 247Sports ranks …

USATSI Eight-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick is now the coach at North Carolina, and those within the athletic department are fired up about the marquee hire. No one more so than athletic director Bubba Cunningham, who emulated Belichick’s iconic sleeveless look at the introductory press conference. After presenting Belichick with a hooded North Carolina sweatshirt, Cunningham walked off stage …

Maybe at some point after a future loss to Virginia Tech, we’ll once again get a glimpse of the Bill Belichick persona as a way-too-serious, perpetually annoyed, “We’re on to Cincinnati” hater of answering questions from the media. But on Thursday, the new North Carolina coach — it still feels weird to type those words — struck a different tone …

North Carolina made a significant financial commitment to lure legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick to Chapel Hill.  UNC and the 72-year old Belichick agreed to a five-year deal, the school announced. The yearly salary for Belichick (base salary plus supplemental income) amounts to $10 million, a big jump from the $5 million UNC paid Mack Brown, a national championship-winning coach, …

COLLEGE STATION — When Jacob Zeno first stepped on a college campus, the transfer portal wasn’t even a year old. Now, more than half-a-decade later, the former University of Alabama-Birmingham quarterback is set to embark on his seventh college football season with his third program as Texas A&M football has secured a commitment from Zeno. Zeno, a San Antonio native, …

Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is entering the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced via social media. McMillan, who is forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility, is widely regarded as the top true wide receiver prospect in the draft process.  “The University of Arizona has provided me with the platform to grow and chase my dreams,” McMillan wrote in his …

Texas Longhorns defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) reacts to a play during the Longhorns’ game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Three Texas Longhorns players have earned spots on the USA TODAY Sports All-America teams. The selections were made by a panel of voters covering college football for USA TODAY …

Getty Images Bill Belichick may be an unconventional hire for North Carolina, but that doesn’t mean he is doomed to fail at the college level. Just ask Deion Sanders, who has already stamped his seal of approval on this move by the Tar Heels. Sanders’ brash coaching style ruffled feathers at Jackson State, and some wondered how it would translate …

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Austin Blaske (58) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Former Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Austin Blaske transferred to the North Carolina Tar Heels following the 2023 college football season. Blaske, who was named as Georgia’s …

It sucks to get old. Joints ache. Sickness lingers. Vision gets clouded. For those of us not considered the greatest coach of all time, getting old sucks in a different way. Just like the body breaking down, a winning percentage only endures for so long, too. The energy, preparation and runway needed to keep winning is limited. Everything has a …

BATON ROUGE — LSU football standout right tackle Emery Jones Jr. announced he will enter the 2025 NFL Draft. Jones revealed his next step via his Instagram page Thursday afternoon, foregoing the final year of his eligibility. “Baton Rouge has always been, and will always be, my home,” Jones said in a written statement. “Growing up in Baton Rouge, attending …

It’s one of the greatest rivalries in all American sport, and it’s the only football game played each year where every player on the field is willing to give their life for all those watching at home and in the stands. The 125th edition of the Army vs. Navy Game has finally arrived as the Black Knights and Midshipmen prepare …

With the College Football Playoff approaching, and with eyes already turning to next season, Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork still has full confidence in Ryan Day. On Thursday, Bjork went on local station 97.1 The Fan to express his support for Day during the Morning Juice show. Day has been a bit of hot water since the Buckeyes lost …

LAS VEGAS — While Ryan Day is tucked away at Ohio State busy preparing to correct the Buckeyes’ course in the College Football Playoff, his boss is maintaining a unified front in the face of immense criticism. A shocking loss to Michigan, the fourth straight in the intense rivalry, brought out the “boo birds” at Ohio Stadium in late November …