College Football

Jeremiah Smith, Ryan Williams on cover of EA Sports College Football ’26 EA Sports chose Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Alabama’s Ryan Williams to be on the cover of College Football ’26. We talk to the athletes about what this moment means to them. The latest first has come to the current era of college football, with name, image and …

It’s a big day for potential future Fighting Irish Notre Dame’s campus is bustling today, at least when it comes to visiting football recruits. Five-star Fighting Irish commit Rodney Dunham, an edge rusher, led the way off the bus in South Bend. He was followed by wide receiver Bubba Frazier, edge rusher Ebenezer Ewetade, linebacker Kobe Clapper, offensive tackle Charlie …

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — It was during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic when Dia Bell — now known as one of the top-ranked quarterback prospects in the 2026 recruiting cycle and who is committed to Texas — knew it was time to talk with his father, Raja Bell, about his athletic future. They had just wrapped up an intense …

Michigan football is set to hold its final official visit weekend of the late spring, early summer, and the Wolverines are hoping that it pays dividends. With three weekends preceding, the maize and blue knocked it out of the park with some prospects, but with others, perhaps they fell a little short. The Wolverines currently have one cornerback committed to …

The University of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against the University of Miami for allegedly tampering with former player Xavier Lucas, who signed with the Hurricanes during the winter transfer portal cycle and is vying for a starting position in the secondary this season. According to documents obtained by Yahoo Sports, the Badgers are accusing Miami of poaching Lucas away …

Noel Rash is back as a head football coach in Northern Kentucky. Conner High School hired the veteran coach to replace Dave Trosper, who died suddenly June 7.   Rash retired as Beechwood’s head coach after the 2022 season with a 193-46 career record (80.7%) and eight state championships. Rash was an assistant coach with Holmes and Covington Catholic since …

WATCH: FSU football’s Mike Norvell gives his final thoughts on spring FSU football coach Mike Norvell shares his final thoughts of spring practices on Wednesday. Here’s what he said. Danny McManus, former Florida State quarterback, reflects on his career and the Seminoles’ dynasty era under Bobby Bowden.McManus praises Bowden’s emphasis on values and personal development alongside football skills.McManus is now …

Anyone who has followed college football over the past few years knows the sport’s calendar is completely broken. Perhaps the biggest issue of all is the winter transfer portal window, which begins prior to the end of the previous season’s playoff and bowl games. This often puts players in the unenviable position of having to choose between finishing the season …

The Georgia Bulldogs could be facing an SEC championship rematch in 2025, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI). The Texas Longhorns (34.1%) and Georgia (26.9%) have the two best odds to win the SEC per FPI’s estimate. The Alabama Crimson Tide (17.2%) are the only other SEC team with more than a 5% chance to win the conference. Interestingly, …

Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin’s mom, Robin, had a few rules when raising her football-focused family. In a 2007 ESPN story, she detailed what it was like being married to an NFL coach, Monte Kiffin, and having two sons following the same path filled with airline miles and sleepless nights. At the time of the article’s publication, Monte was …

Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here Greetings from “Can’t Wait For Saturday,” your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He’ll give you his views each day on the game he loves. *** Yes, Illinois football has made important additions to its roster …

Recruiting classes are officially signed in December and February, but they’re largely built in June during the official visit window that sets the foundation for each cycle. That’s why Alabama’s apparent slow start to the 2026 cycle raises eyebrows. The Crimson Tide have just seven commitments following this week’s flip of Top247 quarterback Jett Thomalla from Iowa State. Even with …

WATCH: Gadsden County’s Daylen Green, Arkansas commit, talks about his expectations Gadsden County’s upcoming senior gives his thoughts on the 2025 season and why he commit to Arkansas. Four-star quarterback Jaden O’Neal decommitted from Oklahoma and is considering Florida State.O’Neal visited the FSU campus this week and is one of FSU’s top quarterback targets.O’Neal is a 6-foot-3, 207-pound quarterback known …

Getty Images In an effort to curtail additional wear and tear from an extended college football season, college leaders are considering an earlier kickoff date that would move the beginning of the year from Week 1 to what is now Week 0, CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello confirms. According to NCAA bylaw 17.11, universities wishing to play during Week 0 ahead …

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the schools contending to land a commitment from four-star wide receiver recruit Craig Dandridge, who will announce his commitment at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 26. Dandridge is deciding among Georgia, Oklahoma, Stanford, Tennessee, Georgia Tech and Florida. Dandridge plays high school football for Cambridge High School in Milton, Georgia. He is coming off …