College Football

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer went viral earlier this week for the wrong reasons as screenshots of questionable Venmo payments to a friend appeared on social media.  The pictures, initially circulated by a burner account, showed Mateer sending money twice to another account with the caption “Sports gambling.” One identified UCLA vs. USC as a game that was bet on, and …

Kentucky football has added Jack Ray to its staff as assistant special teams coach, head coach Mark Stoops announced Tuesday. He will assist special teams coordinator Jay Boulware. Stoops also announced the addition of former Kentucky standouts Yusuf Corker and Jervontius “Bunchy” Stallings as graduate assistants. Corker will work with the defensive backs, while Stallings will work with the defensive …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State coach Ryan Day says there’s still some shuffling along the Buckeyes’ offensive line ahead of their Aug. 30 season-opener. Some of that the coaches credited to a new emphasis this preseason: players learning primary and secondary positions. But as the third-ranked Buckeyes get closer to their matchup with top-ranked Texas, Day is hoping to lock …

The Big 12 enters the 2025 as arguably the most open Power 4 conference when it comes to a champion. Arizona State comes in as the reigning title holder and lone College Football Playoff representative from the conference a year ago but top sportsbooks have six teams priced at under +1000 odds to win the Big 12. The Sun Devils …

The AP Top 25 preseason poll was released at noon on Monday, sparking excitement among college football fans nationwide. With the release of the poll, 25 teams now have a number next to their name. Among those are several in the Big Ten conference, four of which Rutgers will face this season. The highest-ranked Big Ten team is Penn State, …

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore isn’t rushed to name his 2025 starting quarterback. The competition in Ann Arbor remains open, headlined by freshman Bryce Underwood — a five-star recruit and 247Sports’ No. 1 player in the 2025 signing class. Other contenders include veteran transfer Mikey Keene, redshirt freshman Jadyn Davis and journeyman Jake Garcia, all pushing for the job. “Quarterbacks have …

Michigan Wolverines first-year offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey has built a reputation for revitalizing offenses at his previous jobs, and his first seasons at each stop have frequently been a telling indicator of his ability to make an instant impact. Over the course of his career, Lindsey has demonstrated a knack for turning mediocre units into dynamic offenses. “He’s been great,” …

New Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has found himself in the midst of controversy, as screenshots of questionable Venmo transactions surfaced this week on social media.  The pictures show Mateer paying someone in 2022, with the description of the transaction being “sports gambling,” and “sports gambling (UCLA vs USC).” The 2022 season marked Mateer’s first year with Washington State, meaning he …

Tyren Wortham pledged to Michigan State just over a month ago, but that has not stopped teams like Auburn from actively pursuing him to flip his commitment. Wortham, a four-star rated wide receiver from Sarasota, Florida, recently spoke with John Garcia Jr. of Rivals about his recruitment, which includes heavy discussions with SEC powers Auburn and Georgia, as well as …

Alabama football has its starting quarterback in Ty Simpson, and on Tuesday, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb explained why Simpson was the choice to lead the Crimson Tide in 2025. “Ty did a really nice job of taking care of the football, No. 1,” Grubb said. “I think Ty is an incredible playmaker on the move, and guys like that, you …

Jonathan Smith shocked many when he bolted from his alma mater at Oregon State to clean up after Mel Tucker at Michigan State. Or maybe we shouldn’t, as the Beavers were left behind with Washington State in the Pac-Two (er, “12”) after the “Conference of Champions” was ransacked by the Big Ten, Big XII and even the ACC. But the …

Getty Images New Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has found himself in the midst of controversy, as screenshots of questionable Venmo transactions surfaced this week on social media.  The pictures show Mateer paying someone in 2022, with the description of the transaction being “sports gambling,” and “sports gambling (UCLA vs USC).” The 2022 season marked Mateer’s first year with Washington State, …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Players get their first idea of where they may stand on the depth chart during spring ball, culminating in the spring game, and with that, many go to work, trying to climb up the ranks. While we mostly know who on the Michigan football team will be the primary contributors in 2025, there are some Wolverines …

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 8 Alabama named Ty Simpson its starting quarterback heading into the team’s season opener at Florida State. Coach Kalen DeBoer told Simpson along with fellow QBs Austin Mack and Keelon Russell before sharing the news with the team. DeBoer and Simpson later spoke with Yea Alabama, a membership site that provides funding to the school’s student-athletes. …

Lincoln Riley — a name few Oklahoma fans really want to say out loud anymore, even four years after he abruptly left for USC — is still the measuring stick for the Sooners’ new offensive coordinator, Ben Arbuckle. Oklahoma offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh made the comparison, highlighting Arbuckle’s talent while acknowledging the mixed emotions Riley’s name still stirs in …