College Football

When the Oklahoma Sooners made the offseason addition of former Washington State quarterback John Mateer, they made a massive upgrade at one of the most important positions on the team. In 2024, for the most part, OU was at a QB disadvantage against almost every team they played, especially in the SEC. That’s extremely uncommon for a program that is …

The big visit month of June is upon us, so before all the chaos ensues, Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney takes a look at the top five uncommitted prospects at each position. We move to the defensive line. THIS SERIES: Commitment predictions for top QBs | Predictions for top RBs | Predictions for top WRs | Predictions for top …

The Week 3 Indiana State vs. Indiana University football matchup has been moved up one day to be part of the Big Ten Network’s “Friday Night Lights” promotion. That game will kick off at either 6:30 or 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. kAm{2DE D62D@?[ x$& 7:?:D965 H:E9 2 cg C64@C5] pE E96 D2>6[ x?5:2?2 6IA6C:6?465 …

Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season. Freshman defensive end Dayshaun Burnett arrives at Penn State from Imani Christian …

Updated win total projections and early lines for several notable college football games are in play from FanDuel Sportsbook as summer kicks into high gear ahead of the 2025 season. Conversation surrounding various teams shift quickly when fall camp commences and we see what programs are working with to start the campaign. And while it’s important not to overreact to …

Texas A&M will enter the 2025 season with one of the top offensive lines in the country, based on experience and recruiting talent, as all five starters from the beginning of the 2024 season return to the lineup, paired with six freshman O-linemen from the 2025 signing class, led by five-star tackle Lamont Rogers, who could see the field sooner …

The Oklahoma Sooners have undergone a total turnaround at one key position group under head coach Brent Venables. OU’s defensive line was undersized and not physical enough for the Big 12, much less the SEC when Venables was hired to replace the departed Lincoln Riley in December of 2021. The former defensive coordinator at Oklahoma (1999-2011) and Clemson (2012-2021) had …

Wisconsin football has undergone significant change since Oct. 2, 2022 — the day Paul Chryst was fired. Of course, defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard led the team as its interim head coach for the remainder of that 2022 season. Athletic director Chris McIntosh then hired Luke Fickell upon the regular season’s conclusion, before the program’s Guaranteed Rate Bowl matchup against Oklahoma …

The Iowa Hawkeyes don’t just produce high-level on-field talent under head coach Kirk Ferentz, they are also known for their ability to create even better men who go on to successful careers in many different facets of life. Iowa native Aaron Graves is a perfect example of that. Graves is a supremely talented defensive lineman, even being rated among the …

After showcasing his potential in front of the Aggie faithful in Bryan-College Station, Texas, last season, the hype is growing at a rapid pace for what Texas A&M’s superstar running back can bring to the table for the program in 2025. According to ESPN’s non-quarterback rankings, senior back Le’Veon Moss is ranked as the No. 8 player in the country …

Confirmed that Olympia Fields (Ill.) Rich Township three-star edge rusher and Wisconsin commit Carmelow Reed will visit Ole Miss this weekend.@NealMcCready / @GregSmithRivals — Adam Gorney (@adamgorney) May 30, 2025 Wisconsin football class of 2026 commit, defensive lineman Carmelow Reed, is taking an official visit to Ole Miss this weekend, according to Rivals’ Adam Gorney. The 6-foot-7 defensive lineman committed …

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart named what he believes to be the biggest issue with college football. Smart could’ve chosen the House vs. NCAA Lawsuit, roster issues or the College Football Playoff, but instead, he decided to discuss the transfer portal. “The biggest decision that has to be made in college football right now, by far to me, is …

The Illinois football team got one for the thumb for its defensive line Friday via the NCAA transfer portal. Eli Coenen committed to the Fighting Illini, he posted on social media, becoming their fifth defensive line transfer acquisition of the offseason. The 6-foot-7, 275-pounder comes in from NCAA Division-II Bemidji State. He notched 20 tackles, 5.5 for loss, 2 sacks …

Field Level Media Host teams in the Southeastern Conference whose fans storm the field or the court after an upset will now face a set fine of $500,000, commissioner Greg Sankey announced on Thursday at the SEC’s spring meetings. The SEC had previously implemented an escalating fine system, starting at $100,000 for a first offense. The fine would then increase …

The third UCF mailbag of the offseason brings questions about the disappointing season by the baseball team, ongoing litigation and an impending change to the College Football Playoff. What do you think was the cause of the baseball team’s disappointing end to the season? — @JAHattaway. There’s no doubt that this was a disappointing season for UCF baseball, which was …