College Football

Apr 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer coaches his team during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports At the end of the last college football season, Nick Saban was 72 years old. His retirement was inevitable, but it was just one of those things nobody wanted to speak or …

While meeting last month with members of the local media, Texas football special teams coordinator Jeff Banks shared an obvious observation. “Michael Dickson’s not here. Cam Dicker’s not here. Ryan Sanborn’s not here,” Banks said. Sure enough, Dickson is not in Austin anymore. He’s entering his seventh season as the Seattle Seahawks’ punter. Meanwhile, Dicker recently kicked a 58-yard field …

Nov. 19, 2022; South Bend, Indiana;Boston College Eagles running back Pat Garwo (24) runs the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Howard Cross III (56) prepares to tackle in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports All-American lists, preseason watch lists and now top player lists have had plenty of Notre Dame football flavor …

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Senior USC Trojans punter Eddie Czaplicki occupies an uncomfortable but important role on the 2024 Men of Troy. On one hand, USC needs him when called upon. On the other hand, USC doesn’t want him to take the field too many times. The less we see of him, the better. Czaplicki is an intriguing part of USC’s …

Hugh Freeze’s ability to match wits with Nick Saban no longer matters, and his 2-4 career record against the GOAT can no longer headline Freeze’s résumé. Saban retired. Seven months ago. He’s a golfer and a talking head now. Saban can’t hurt Auburn anymore. The day Saban retired, the SEC overlord mantle passed to Kirby Smart. He’s 8-1 against Auburn. …

The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel released his predictions for the 2024 Big Ten football season on Friday. His predicted final standings are unsurprisingly led by Ohio State (projected 12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) and Oregon (projected 10-2, 7-2 Big Ten). Iowa and Michigan also tied the Ducks with 7-2 conference records. The Wisconsin Badgers, then, are tied for fifth in Mandel’s ranking. …

Welcome to the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff. In anticipation of the first four-round postseason in college football history, we’re counting down our predicted playoff field as the season approaches. The top five conference champions in the CFP selection committee’s rankings will make the playoff and the rest of the field will be filled out by seven …

The chaos of conference realignment ahead of the 2024 season has brought us larger conferences. And those larger conferences have led to some daunting schedules. With the four remaining power conferences all going without divisions this season, many teams’ chances of making the expanded College Football Playoff or even a bowl game may hinge on not having an in-conference powerhouse …

Nov 18, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key runs on the field before a game against the Syracuse Orange at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets recently picked up a commitment from five-star offensive tackle recruit Josh Petty. In fact, Petty represents history …

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 15 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, …

Big Ten Network will run a feature from Wisconsin football training camp on Saturday, Aug 17. at 5:00 p.m. CT. The outlet will air one hour of content deriving from the Badgers’ training camp this summer to provide fans a glimpse into the team before the 2024 season commences. All 18 Big Ten programs will receive coverage. Maryland, Iowa, USC, …

Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) runs after TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) as he throws a pass during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Oklahoma won 69-45. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK Watch …

In response to a question last month about his son’s ongoing bankruptcy case, Colorado football coach Deion Sanders made a request to the USA TODAY Sports reporter who asked him about it. “I want you to do this for me,” the Pro Football Hall of Famer said then. “I want you to do your homework and do a whole investigation …

For the first time in 15 years, every football coach at Florida’s seven FBS schools is returning. The turnover may sound unusual but it’s pretty much standard in this volatile industry, which gets more pressure packed by the year. Back in 2009, staples such as Bobby Bowden (FSU), Urban Meyer (Florida), Howard Schnellenberger (FAU), George O’Leary (UCF) and Jim Leavitt …

Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Cade Stover (8) is congratulated by Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) on his touchdown during the NCAA football game against Michigan State University at Ohio Stadium. The Ohio State football season is getting closer by the day, now just a few short weeks away and this …