College Football

Wisconsin class of 2026 quarterback target Brodie McWhorter included the Badgers in his list of finalists on Friday. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound signal-caller becomes the latest highly touted 2026 target to feature Wisconsin in his list of finalists over the past two days, following three-star offensive lineman Jalayne Miller and three-star tight end Landen Miree. McWhorter included the Badgers alongside Indiana, …

Right now, Georgia Bulldogs football fans are in a golden age. The Bulldogs won back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022 to silence rival fan bases. Dawg fans suffered for a long time before Kirby Smart and Georgia won a championship in 2021. Now, opposing fan bases can no longer flaunt that Georgia has not won a title since 1980. …

Nebraska football linebacker Vincent Shavers Jr. was rated highly by Pro Football Focus earlier this week as one of the top freshman linebackers in the country. Pro Football Focus tabbed him with a 71 overall grade, the highest mark for a freshman linebacker from the 2024 season. The Florida native played in all 13 games in 2024, making two starts. …

The bankruptcy case of Colorado football safety Shilo Sanders is now mired in a fight over Sanders’ efforts to keep some of his financial information private even as he tries to free himself from more than $11 million in debt in a public bankruptcy court. Sanders, son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders, owes virtually all of that debt to one …

As the calendar inches closer to March, the NCAA tournament picture for men’s college basketball is becoming slightly clearer — with “slightly” being the key word. Auburn has strengthened its grip on the No. 1 overall seed, though Duke and Cooper Flagg continue to pile up wins. Programs like Wisconsin and Missouri are surging at just the right time. Wins …

Wisconsin football made quite the offseason splash on social media on Friday. In the midst of winter workouts, the Badgers’ social media team dropped a 13-second clip featuring a snow-laden Badger helmet and a slight hint at a potential spring scrimmage date — April 19, 2025. The timeline would make sense given last offseason’s itinerary. Wisconsin hosted a de-facto spring …

No. 7 Texas A&M (20-6, 9-4 SEC) is looking to get back on track after losing to No. 21 Mississippi State 70-54 on Tuesday night in one of the poorest offensive showings of the season from the Maroon & White. On Saturday, the Aggies will host No. 6 Tennessee, coming off a mini-bye week after defeating Vanderbilt last weekend. Texas …

We are now 11 seasons into the College Football Playoff era, and USC football has yet to qualify for the playoff even once. By all accounts, that is a major failure on the part of the Trojans. According to a new report, however, a change could potentially be coming to the playoff format as soon as 2026. While the change …

After receiving public criticism for canceling Nebraska’s spring game, Matt Rhule appears to be a trendsetter. The Texas Longhorns and the USC Trojans have joined the Huskers in canceling their spring football game as well. Longhorns athletic director Chris Del Conte told ESPN that the changing schedule of college football called for a change of thought regarding spring football. “We …

Like many college football bastions, Nebraska’s annual spring intrasquad game had evolved into a hallowed custom, rife with pomp and three-point stance. A glorified practice that attracted thousands, it was equal parts recruiting tool and rite. Same at places such as USC, Ohio State and Texas, where this alliance of social event and scrimmage embedded itself on a community’s calendar. …

The College Football Playoff is already headed for likely expansion and retooling. But which plan should Tennessee football fans be rooting for? And is that the same as what’s best for college football? On this podcast episode of “The Volunteer State,” hosts Adam Sparks and Blake Toppmeyer break down the various 12-team, 14-team and 16-team playoff formats with the Vols …

The SEC and Big Ten are tightening their grip on the College Football Playoff, leaving the rest of the sport, including Clemson and the ACC, to deal with the fallout. Reports this week confirm that once the new ESPN contract begins in 2026, the two powerhouse conferences will have full control over the CFP’s format. Their plan prioritizes their own …

Tickets have gone on sale for Ohio State’s 2025 version of a spring game. The scrimmage, which is being called the Spring Showcase this year, will start at noon on April 12 at Ohio Stadium. Coach Ryan Day has not given details on the spring game format. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin hands the ball off to running back TC …

Four area players have been named to the East rosters for the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) all-star game in May. Neshaminy’s Connor Frederick, Central Bucks South’s Nick Micewski and CB East’s Brody Wojnicki were selected to play in the big-school game while Morrisville’s Raymond Holman was named to the small-school roster for the East. Central Bucks South offensive …

The Texans have announced their full 2025 coaching staff and it looks a lot like their 2024 edition. The biggest change is at offensive coordinator. Nick Caley replaced Bobby Slowik, who was in the position for DeMeco Ryans’s first two seasons in Houston. They also hired senior offensive assistant/pass game specialist Jerry Schuplinski to an offensive staff that includes offensive …