Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles throws a pass before the game against Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. For about an hour or two on Saturday, there was a slim chance we could see Michigan State play another game this year. But that was dashed thanks to Louisana Tech. As we noted in a post …
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College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Computer has surprising CFP 2024 picks, sleepers, upsets
The 2024-25 College Football Playoff bracket is set, as 12 teams prepare to compete in the expanded playoff for the first time. No. 1 seed Oregon, No. 2 seed Georgia, No. 3 seed Boise State and No. 4 seed Arizona State each earned first-round byes, so they will wait for their respective quarterfinal matchups to be set. The first round …
Read More »USC watches another commit undo his commitment to the Trojans
Riley – Matt Krohn-Imagn Images After a 2024 offseason in which several players who committed to USC football left the program months later, we have witnessed an even more abrupt turn of events at Troy. Chasen Johnson, a cornerback who had committed to USC a few days ago, quickly changed his mind and flipped to SMU on Saturday night. Yes, …
Read More »College football odds, picks, predictions for 2024-25 bowl season, playoffs: Model loves LSU, Michigan
The 2024-25 college football bowl schedule begins on Dec. 14 and continues through January, culminating with the College Football Playoff title game on Jan. 20. This year’s bowl schedule features the inaugural 12-team CFP bracket, with four first-round games taking place on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21. No. 7 seed Notre Dame is a 7.5-point favorite against No. 10 seed …
Read More »Brian Kelly reveals Emery Jones’ bowl game status
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 03: Emery Jones Jr. #50 of the LSU Tigers reacts after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Camping World Stadium on September 03, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) LSU is just over two weeks away from its Texas Bowl meeting with Baylor. LSU’s roster will look …
Read More »Recapping LSU football’s busy week in the transfer portal
Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly reacts to a play against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images LSU football coach Brian Kelly repeatedly stated that LSU would take an aggressive approach in the transfer portal following the 2024 season. The Tigers’ showing so far …
Read More »Commit Fit: How the top 2025 DL fit with their future programs
National Signing Day is often about getting the biggest names in a recruiting class but it’s also about getting the right players that fit your system. Here are five defensive linemen that are in a great spot in this Commit Fit look. THIS SERIES: How the top 2025 QBs fit with their future programs | RBs | WRs | TEs …
Read More »Ohio State projected to be slimmest favorite of home first-round teams
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates after coming up with the interception of a Michigan Wolverines quarterback Davis Warren (16) pass during the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Ohio State football was on a crash course for the Big Ten Championship and then, even if …
Read More »Why Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is ‘two players in one’ and such a rare talent in college football
One of the rarest qualities in all of team sports is the ability to impact a game in multiple ways. Athletes are seldom able to sway contests both offensively and defensively to an equal degree and those who are – referred to as two-way players – become some of the most highly coveted stars in their respective professions. The term …
Read More »Texas A&M football: CB Julian Humphrey transfers to Aggies from Georgia Bulldogs | Report
COLLEGE STATION— Texas A&M football has hit the transfer portal hard since it opened last week, and they kick off Sunday morning with another impact signee. According to reports, former Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Julian Humphrey committed to the Aggies early Sunday morning. This comes after Humphrey confirmed to the Statesman last week that he would be visiting College Station on …
Read More »Bucs preparing for a Haugh-brawl in the trenches against Chargers
TAMPA — If you’re facing a team coached by Jim Harbaugh, you’d better attack the day with enthusiasm unknown to man. That’s been the mantra of the Harbaughs — Jim with the Chargers and John as head coach of the Ravens since 2008 — inherited from their coaching father, Jack. “He’s a great coach. A great leader,” said Bucs guard …
Read More »Ashton Jeanty wins Heisman Trophy fan vote
Oct 28, 2023; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the first half against the Wyoming Cowboys at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports The legitimacy of the Heisman Trophy is called into question on a fairly regular basis so no one should be shocked that this year is no different. The Heisman …
Read More »Georgia transfer QB target commits to SEC rival
Nov 30, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) is tackled by LSU Tigers defensive end Sai’vion Jones (35) during the second quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images When former Oklahoma Sooner quarterback Jackson Arnold entered the transfer portal, he received a lot of interest from top college football teams, including the Georgia …
Read More »Kirk Ferentz, Iowa took notice of new Purdue head coach during UNLV stint
Though their paths haven’t yet crossed, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz said he has been impressed by the Purdue Boilermakers’ new head football coach. Purdue recently hired Barry Odom, 48, as its new head football coach. Odom orchestrated one of the more impressive coaching jobs over the past two seasons as he guided UNLV to back-to-back Mountain West championship …
Read More »Oregon football’s undefeated Big Ten season in photos: See game galleries from 2024
The Oregon football team is undefeated and the top seed heading into the College Football Playoff’s first-ever 12-team bracket. The Ducks (13-0) have a first-round bye and will play Ohio State or Tennessee on Jan. 1 in a CFP quarterfinal in the Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, California. Celebrate Oregon football’s first Big Ten season with our commemorative book Here’s …
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