College Football

Big Ten media day took place for Michigan State football and new head coach Jonathan Smith on Wednesday, and MSU’s new head man gave a lot of insight into the program that he is building. Speaking with Steve Wiltfong of On3, Smith shared that the Spartans want kids with a chip on their shoulder and are willing to work as …

Putnam City senior defensive back Mykel Ford announced his commitment to Nevada on Wednesday. He chose the Wolf Pack after receiving Division I offers from Kent State and South Dakota. Ford, a 6-foot, 160-pound senior, is a recent addition to Putnam City after moving from Putnam City West over the summer. He joins a Pirates defense that already hosts talent …

The return of a college football video game has taken America by storm, with the entire nation raving about the release of College Football 25. With the return of the game, even collegiate athletes are taking part in the festivities. Dillon Tatum is someone who is enjoying the new game, and at Big Ten Media Day, he shared a funny …

Micah Williams competes in the men’s 100-meter preliminaries during the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene in 2021. Williams announced on social media Wednesday afternoon that he transferred to USC. Micah Williams’ sprinting days at Oregon are over. The Olympian and NCAA champion announced on social media Wednesday afternoon that he transferred to Southern California …

Colorado football had the worst rushing attack in the Pac-12 last season (68.9 yards per game). If the Buffaloes are going to compete in the Big 12 this fall, their running game must undergo a massive transformation. That process began in the offseason when Colorado football coach Deion Sanders completely revamped the offensive line with experienced and talented transfers. If …

Jul. 24—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program’s successor to veteran quarterback Tommy Schuster is undecided. On Wednesday, Fighting Hawks coach Bubba Schweigert set the stage in clear terms. “There’s a quarterback competition at the University of North Dakota,” Schweigert said during a video call of Missouri Valley Football Conference coaches. When UND opens fall camp on July 31, junior …

Lincoln Riley spoke with the local beat reporters after being on stage with the national media on Day 2 of Big Ten media days in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Riley took exception to a question that asked if he felt USC would be competitive in the long term with the teams at the top of the Big Ten Conference. Riley didn’t hesitate …

USC coach Lincoln Riley talks with reporters during a news conference at Big Ten media days on Wednesday. (Doug McSchooler / Associated Press) Lincoln Riley strode confidently into the cavernous confines of a new, unfamiliar stadium, one of the new coaches on the block in the Big Ten, surrounded on all sides by the novel and the unfamiliar. Everywhere inside …

The idea of the Notre Dame-USC rivalry being less than it is is becoming as tired as that of the Irish joining a conference. Most of this discussion comes from fans on social media and sports media talking heads. But that dialogue entered a new level during the Trojans’ first appearance Big Ten Media Days. Trojans coach Lincoln Riley took …

Football season is weeks away, and time is running out for prospects who want to wrap up their recruitment before the start of their junior and senior seasons. Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Marshall Levenson looks at some Mid-South blue-chippers scheduled to commit in late July and August. MORE IN THIS SERIES: Key Southeast commitment decisions | Key Midwest commitment decisions …

USC was part of Big Ten media days on Wednesday in Indianapolis. So was Penn State and head coach James Franklin. We can debate whether USC or Penn State is better, but we can all agree that the two programs are playing catch-up with Oregon and Ohio State, the two programs favored to meet in this year’s Big Ten Championship …

SEC media days gives fans, coaches and players the sense that the college football season is right around the corner. The time between then and the start of the season is utilized as a time for teams to work on some last-minute preparations and for players to spend time off the field before getting back into the rigorous grind of …

The toughest conference in college football only gets more difficult in 2024. The Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns officially became members of the SEC on July 1. The SEC has long been the sports’ strongest league and now adds two of college football’s top ten programs of all time. The Sooners and Longhorns join an already impressive list of …

ESPN analyst Pat McAfee is returning to “College GameDay” for the 2024 college football season. Georgia Bulldogs fans are mixed on if they like McAfee. McAfee replaced former Georgia legend David Pollack on the GameDay set. McAfee did not do himself any favors when he called the Dawgs and then picked Alabama to win the 2023 SEC championship game. “I’m …

The Oregon Ducks are going to find out in a month whether or not they can land one of the best defensive backs in the 2025 recruiting class. On Wednesday afternoon, 5-star safety Jonah Williams announced that he will make his college commitment official on August 24th, picking between Oregon, USC, Texas A&M, LSU, and Texas. Williams is rated by …