College Football

Jan. 3—PULLMAN — New Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers has now filled both coordinator spots on his staff. Rogers is hiring Jesse Bobbit as the Cougars’ new defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to The Spokesman-Review on Friday, bringing over his former South Dakota State DC of two years. Bobbit was also a GA with the Cougars from 2020-21. ESPN was …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football has landed a verbal commitment from Ohio State tackle Zen Michalski, according to multiple reports. It’s an in-state pickup of sorts for the Hoosiers. Michalski was a highly regarded prospect in the 2021 signing class out of Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs. The four-star offensive lineman was the No. 306 overall ranked recruit in the …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gophers coach P.J. Fleck opted to wear a white quarter-zip for the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday. The color choice won’t contrast too much with the off-white mayonnaise to be dumped over his head after a 24-10 win over Virginia Tech at Bank of America Stadium on Friday. Minnesota rode a 21-point second quarter to its eighth …

The mayo bath has, unfortunately or gloriously — depending on your perspective — become a staple of college football’s bowl season. Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck was the recipient of the mayo bath this year after his Golden Gophers defeated Virginia Tech 24-10 Friday night in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. It was largely domination from Minnesota, which went down 7-0 toward …

Jonathan Smith’s background is offense, and Michigan State football’s head coach reportedly is turning to one of his former assistants to mentor Aidan Chiles. The Spartans are hiring Jon Boyer away from Oregon State to take over as quarterbacks coach, according to ESPN. He becomes the seventh former coach on MSU’s staff to leave Corvallis and join Smith in East …

BLOOMINGTON — IU football has landed a verbal commitment from Ohio State tackle Zen Michalski, according to multiple reports. It’s an in-state pickup of sorts for the Hoosiers. Michalski was a highly regarded prospect in the 2021 signing class out of Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs. The four-star offensive lineman was the No. 306 overall ranked recruit in the class and …

Alabama football has added a depth piece to its offensive line in 2025. Arkel Anugwom, a Ball State offensive tackle, told On3 he would join the Crimson Tide as a transfer with three years of eligibility. Anugwom then posted pictures on his Instagram in Alabama gear with the caption “Us,” adding emojis of an elephant and a Nigerian flag. Anugwom …

USC offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon blocks against UCLA on Nov. 23. Pregnon is entering the transfer portal. (Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images) Not long after his return was lauded as a major coup for Lincoln Riley and USC, the Trojans’ top returning lineman has decided instead to enter the transfer portal. It was just a few weeks ago that …

Sep 14, 2024; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers wide receiver Kaedin Robinson (2) looks on against the East Carolina Pirates during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Michigan football highly covets UConn transfer wide receiver Skyler Bell, but as it’s still working on him, it’s broadening its base of potential wideouts who could …

. Texas A&M’s latest transfer portal addition was a big one, as the Aggies landed a commitment from former Iowa State defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim, who brings a wealth of experience and a borderline elite run-stopping skillset. What has become a trend to solidify every new commitment, On3’s Pete Nakos announced that Onyedim has officially signed with the Aggies, as …

North Central College quarterback Luke Lehnen won the 2024 John Gagliardi Trophy for a second straight season on Friday. The 2020 Chatham Glenwood graduate seized the highest honor in NCAA Division III football after leading the Cardinals to a fifth straight national championship berth. They will meet Mount Union in the Stagg Bowl in Houston, Texas on Sunday, 7 p.m. …

The Sugar Bowl was not ESPN’s least-watched College Football Playoff quarterfinal despite being postponed to Thursday afternoon. The game drew an average of nearly 16 million viewers after kicking off at 4 p.m. ET on Jan. 2. The Sugar Bowl was originally set for 8:45 p.m. ET on New Year’s Day but was postponed following the terror attack on Bourbon …

By almost any measurement, Georgia’s Kirby Smart is one of the best coaches in modern college football, if not the best, following the retirement last year of his mentor, Nick Saban. His knowledge of the game’s rules, though, could apparently use a little work. Following Georgia’s 23-10 loss to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday, which eliminated the …

One of the final bowl games outside of the College Football Playoff will bring the spotlight to one of the most unique games in the entire postseason schedule. The Duke’s Mayo Bowl brings together two teams looking to finish the season strong, but most importantly, it also features a mayo bath for the game’s winning coach.  This year, the game …

Nov 16, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) celebrates with linebacker Jalon Walker (11) after a tackle against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Georgia Bulldogs standout linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. plans to play in the 2025 Senior Bowl. Mondon Jr. is the second Georgia player …