After going 5-7 in his first season at the helm, Matt Rhule guided the Nebraska Cornhuskers back to bowl eligibility in his second season. Nebraska will play Boston College on Dec. 28 in the Pinstripe Bowl with a chance to notch its first winning season since 2016. However, the expectations are higher than finishing above .500 in Lincoln, and Rhule …
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Florida to host UCLA transfer quarterback on official visit
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 16: Justyn Martin #6 of the UCLA Bruins scrambles out of the pocket between Kole Jones #17 and Dylan Hall #93 of the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rose Bowl Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) The Florida Gators are looking to add some depth at quarterback behind DJ …
Read More »College Football Playoff redesign could come soon, including supercharged Championship Saturday with play-ins
For some, a reconsideration of the College Football Playoff can’t come fast enough. Days after the announcement of the first CFP 12-team field there is already meaningful movement in changing the structure and format for 2026 sources told CBS Sports. On the table is the continued sensitive subject of automatic qualifiers going forward. The question is how to implement such …
Read More »Tennessee analyst McKenzie Milton hired at UCF
McKenzie Milton. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee offensive analyst McKenzie Milton was hired as quarterbacks coach at UCF on Tuesday. “I’m beyond excited to be back in Orlando and part of the UCF family once again,” Milton said. “UCF holds such a special place in my heart, and to return as quarterbacks coach is truly an honor. I …
Read More »Florida football transfer portal 2024: News, announcements, players to watch, targets, needs, recruiting
After posting losing records in his first two seasons at the helm, Billy Napier guided the Florida Gators back to winning ways in his third season in Gainesville. The Gators won their final three games of the season, beating LSU, Ole Miss and Florida State to salvage a 7-5 record. Florida will wrap up its season by taking on Tulane …
Read More »Ryan Williams among Alabama players named to All-SEC team
Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images The All-SEC teams were officially for the 2024 college football season were officially announced by the conference Tuesday, with the Alabama Crimson Tide …
Read More »College Football Playoff coach bonuses: How each boss is rewarded for earning berth in 2024 bracket
Getty Images The College Football Playoff field was unveiled last weekend, making the 12 coaches of the teams playing in the newly expanded bracket more wealthy. Every college coach has incentives built into their respective contracts that reward winning and advancing in the CFP, with some getting more money than others. Arizona State was projected to finish last in the …
Read More »Bill Belichick updates: Latest rumors, news about UNC football coaching search
The coach with the most Super Bowl wins in NFL history might be coming to college football. Bill Belichick confirmed this week that he spoke recently with the University of North Carolina about its vacant head coaching position after reports surfaced about him going through the interview process with Tar Heels’ officials. The former New England Patriots coach has been …
Read More »Ranking each team’s College Football Playoff path: Penn State has smooth sailing, Tennessee faces tough road
The first 12-team College Football Playoff is right around the corner. First-round games are set to begin on Friday, Dec. 20, getting the ball rolling on a process that will, beyond a shadow of a doubt, decide the top team in the sport. Not all paths to the national championship are created equal. The four highest-ranked conference champions — this …
Read More »Andre Turrentine discusses returning to Ohio State for College Football Playoff
Andre Turrentine. Tennessee Volunteers versus Mississippi State Bulldogs football at Neyland Stadium on November 9, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee redshirt junior defensive back Andre Turrentine will play his former team Ohio State in the first-round of the College Football Playoff. Turrentine transferred to Tennessee ahead of the 2022 season. He has appeared in 36 games for …
Read More »College Football Playoff bracket picks 2024: Expert reveals surprising fates for Texas, Notre Dame, Georgia
Can the No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils become arguably the most unlikely national champion in college football history? Led by running back Cam Skattebo, who rushed for 1,568 yards and 19 touchdowns, the Sun Devils have won six straight games, including a 45-19 Big 12 Championship Game win over Iowa State. Skattebo is also a force in the passing …
Read More »Recapping Ohio State’s 2024 football regular-season
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown against Michigan during the first half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Junfu Han/USA TODAY Network No. 9 seed Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) will play No. 8 seed Ohio State (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten) in the first-round of the College Football Playoff. Kickoff between the …
Read More »Ranking 2024 conference debuts: Arizona State shocks Big 12, Oregon wins in Big Ten, Oklahoma struggles in SEC
The 2024 season marked a period of new beginnings across college football. Fifteen teams joined new conferences, including 13 at the power conference level. In fact, all four power leagues featured a new team in their title games, while three FBS teams won titles in their new conference. The new leagues all came with complications. Army had to play a …
Read More »Is Alabama whining too much about missing the playoff? Yes. Does Alabama have a point? Also yes
This time each year, families gather by fireside and candlelight, by holiday lights and the warm glow of the television, to ponder a timeless question: What would your familiar, beloved world be like if you weren’t a part of it? George Bailey and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” right? Nah. We’re talking about the University of Alabama and the College Football …
Read More »‘Five more minutes’: Clemson QB Cade Klubnik turns second chance into College Football Playoff berth
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik spent an hour crying in his car after a 17-14 loss to in-state rival South Carolina brought the 2024 regular season to a jarring end. At the time, that seemed like the final nail in the coffin of Clemson’s postseason hopes. With a 9-3 record, the Tigers were a lock to make a decent bowl but …
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