College Football

The college football landscape is in unprecedented territory, as the transfer portal, NIL, conference realignment and TV media rights deals continue to make their way in the sport. Fans, pundits and coaches alike have mentioned a potential college football commissioner giving the sport a more unified order with all the recent changes. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said that, after some …

2024 USA TODAY Sports girls flag football Super 25 rankings kicks off in partnership with the NFL. The girls high school flag football season heads into October with a new team atop the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings. After another competitive week filled with close calls and significant upsets, Trinity League power Orange Lutheran (Calif.) opened at No. 1 …

LSU experimented with its secondary throughout the first five weeks of the year. Sage Ryan began the year at corner before moving to safety. Major Burns played the STAR spot until LSU wanted three linebackers on the field, pushing Burns to safety. During the bye week, LSU is continuing to shuffle some pieces. Brian Kelly said Javien Toviano is going …

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has caused the postponement of nine more games set for Friday, Oct. 4, in the Greater Savannah area. But the season will carry on with seven squads ready to take the field in Week 8 of the high school football season in Georgia. Here’s a look at what to expect in those matchups. Benedictine (2-2, …

GAINESVILLE — Florida’s game plan to slow UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson began nearly a year ago when he played for Arkansas. The first time didn’t go so well, with Jefferson, a freight train with the football in his hands, helping send the Gators’ defense off the rails during a stunning overtime loss Nov. 5 in the Swamp. To finally get …

As the Florida Gators consider Billy Napier’s future in the coming days or weeks, they’ll have to weigh the risks and rewards of hitting the reset button — again. The possibility of another coaching search led us to the historical archives. Does rapidly cycling through struggling coaches eventually lead to success? We’re still not sure. If — again, if — …

When Floyd Boucard opened up his recruitment in mid September, it surprised many. But it turns out even before he initially committed to Oklahoma, USC was a program still heavy on his mind. So much so, a return trip to Los Angeles was set soon after he opened the process. The trip went down last weekend, and before leaving town, …

The less the defense is on the field, the better. Michigan State obviously hasn’t learned that lesson yet as the Spartans have had a lot of trouble on third downs and getting off the field and getting the ball to the offense. Especially lately. The Spartans are losers of two straight and while the offense is young and inexperienced, the …

The Florida Gators are among the five finalists in the recruitment of 7-foot-1-inch center Jackson McVey out of Overtime Elite in Atlanta. He’s down to Georgia, Georgia Tech, Florida, Florida State, and Stanford, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. The Gators offered him on Sept. 21 following an official visit. Todd Golden is developing Florida into one of the nation’s top …

Photo courtesy of Jaziel Hart Class of 2026 three-star athlete Jaziel Hart has taken one fall visit already, and has at least two more trips coming up. The North Cross School (Roanoke, Va.) defensive back/wide receiver was at Michigan on Sept. 21. Next, he is planning to be at Tennessee on Oct. 19 when the Volunteers host Alabama. Then, Hart …

The catalyst of the Iowa Hawkeyes this year has been junior running back Kaleb Johnson. The Iowa offense has gone as he has gone and that has been a recipe for success. The nation’s second-leading rusher, who is embracing the challenge to lead the nation in rushing yards, is headed home to the state of Ohio, where he played high …

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch breaks down Michigan State’s football game at Oregon, 9:05 p.m. (ET) Friday. TV: Fox. Betting line: Oregon -23.5 1. Can MSU’s ever-improving offense give Oregon fits? MSU should enter this game knowing it can move the ball against Oregon. A Spartan offense that looked out of sorts and punchless in the opener against Florida …

Real, recognize real. Florida State football (1-4, 1-3 in the ACC) coach Mike Norvell understands the importance of team leadership. After SMU, 42-16, blew out FSU, he realized the leadership had been lost. During his weekly presser on Monday, he gave a passionate speech, challenging his Seminoles who can rise to the occasion and deliver when it matters. Here’s what …

The first SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report of week six’s action has been released, and several notable athletes from Auburn’s roster have made the cut early on. The obvious names of Tyler Scott, Brandon Frazier, and Champ Anthony, who was diagnosed with long-term injuries, remain on the list as “out” ahead of the Tigers’ road SEC game at No. 4 Georgia …

SOUTH BEND − A recruiting glow thanks to eight magical days wasn’t just going to go away, no matter what Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry couldn’t say. He couldn’t talk in specifics about a recruiting class for the ages that he and his staff assembled in a little more than a week. Notre Dame got one commitment from …