College Football

FRISCO, Texas — Iowa State had a truly historic season in 2024, setting a program record with 11 wins. The Cyclones played in the Big 12 Championship Game for the first time and went on to defeat Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Around the program, though, it still feels a little unfulfilling.  “There’s a lot of guys coming back to …

ASU football’s Clayton Smith on his mindset heading into 2025 season Arizona State football defensive lineman Clayton Smith explains what his team’s mindset is at Big 12 Media Day. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark supports the “5+11” College Football Playoff model, which includes five automatic bids and 11 at-large bids.The Big 12 eliminated its preseason coaches’ poll, citing its potential …

As college athletic departments across the country brace for a new era of sharing revenue directly with their athletes, USC is eliminating a dozen jobs in its athletic department in an effort to reduce costs in the wake of the House vs. NCAA settlement. Six athletics employees were told late last week that their roles in the department had been …

Big 12 Media Days began Tuesday in Frisco, Texas, as the league gears up for another highly competitive season. For the first time in years, the Big 12 won’t issue an official preseason media poll for 2025. It’s a move commissioner Brett Yormark attributed to concerns over how polls impacted Arizona State’s perception last season, when the Sun Devils were …

Though they were never in the same division, Penn State and Northwestern have faced off consistently since the Nittany Lions joined the Big Ten. First meeting in 1993 and playing as recently as 2023, the two have met 21 times with Penn State holding a 16-5 lead. Penn State will put its three-game winning streak on the line when it …

Getty Images The Pop-Tarts Bowl has announced that the two “surviving” mascots from last year’s game will be sent to Dublin, Ireland, for this year’s Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium. Frosted Wild Berry and Frosted Hot Fudge Sundae will join Iowa State and Kansas State, the previous two winners of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, in going overseas for …

UCF Knights football: Scott Frost gives overall spring camp thoughts UCF football complete its first spring camp under returning head coach Scott Frost Saturday. The Knights start the season against Jax State Aug. 28. Last December, UCF football addressed its future by turning to its past, bringing in former Knights coach Scott Frost to once again lead the program. With …

Imagn Images Georgia Tech is set to hire Ryan Alpert as its next athletic director, pending board approval Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The 37-year-old has served as Tennessee’s deputy athletics director and chief revenue officer since 2023 and has agreed to a five-year deal, per ESPN. Alpert will take over following the departure of J Batt, who left for …

The Oklahoma Sooners are evolving in the new era of college football. As the dust created by the construction of revenue sharing, name, image, and likeness, and the transfer portal continues to settle, Oklahoma Football has adjusted the way they’re doing business on the recruiting trail. The Sooners currently sit ninth in the SEC in On3’s team recruiting rankings. They …

FRISCO, Texas — Although the future format of the College Football Playoff remains in flux, a key tweak to the selection process is set to be finalized in August.  The CFP is expected to present its final version of new, refined metrics involving strength of schedule in mid-August, when its 13-person selection committee convenes in Colorado Springs for their annual …

There’s still months to go before the class of 2026 is officially able to sign National Letters of Intent and join the fold. So, looking at recruiting classes purely based on “who has the most points” often gives a staggering advantage to whoever has the most verbal commitments. A better way to evaluate a class months before Signing Day is …

Scott Frost returns to college football after a disastrous Nebraska tenure that ended with his firing just three games into the 2022 season, finishing 16–31 over four-plus years. Once heralded as a rising star after transforming UCF with a 13–0 season in 2017, Frost’s Nebraska stint proved a harsh reality check. Now back at UCF, Frost sounds relieved to return …

Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks are staying hot on the recruiting trail this summer. June featured endless blue-chip visitors and commitments from five-star safety Jett Washington, four-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton and four-star quarterback Bryson Beaver. For good measure, Lanning ended the month with a flip, taking three-star interior offensive lineman Koloi Keli from the California Golden Bears. As a result, Oregon jumped …

Imagn Images Dadeville, Ala. police arrested Auburn linebacker D.J. Barber Monday on three drug-related charges, including trafficking, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force said. Barber faces two felony charges and a misdemeanor for trafficking marijuana, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Police stopped Barber and Marcell Brewster, 19, of Birmingham for a traffic violation …

The 2025 college football season is getting closer. Next week, SEC media days are on the docket at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. All 16 SEC coaches will be there along with three players from their roster. LSU fans won’t wait long to hear from Brian Kelly and company. The LSU outfit will appear on July 14, …