College Football

Oregon, Dan Lanning go to Mater Dei, beat USC for elite OL Kodi Greene

Lanning – Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports It has happened again, everyone. Oregon just went into USC’s back yard and grabbed a top-quality offensive line recruit from the Trojans. Kodi Greene of Mater Dei High School committed to Dan Lanning on Monday afternoon, just the latest display of Oregon’s recruiting strength in Southern California, with USC and Lincoln Riley watching the …

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Penn State Nittany Lions leapfrog Michigan in preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The college football season is nearing its kickoff with each passing day. Watchlists are coming out, and fall camp is churning along in Happy Valley. Ranking galore has occurred over the past week, with polls being released with the nation’s top 25 teams. The Penn State Nittany Lions were ranked No. 9 in last week’s preseason US LBM Coaches Poll …

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Where Texas is projected for the 2024 College Football Playoffs

John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Almost every major national publication has Texas going back to the Colleg Football Playoffs this year. Before we discuss where the Texas Longhorns are projected for the 2024 College Football Playoff, there were significant changes from previous years with the expansion to a 12-team format, and here is a look at what it will look …

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Three Notre Dame players on the Chuck Bednarik Award preseason watch list

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 23: Xavier Watts #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 23, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The [autotag]Chuck Bednarik Award[/autotag] is given out annually to the top defensive player in college football, and Notre …

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What the AP preseason rankings tell us about the potential 12-team College Football Playoff field and bets to consider now

Nov 12, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell (left) and defensive end Derrick McLendon II (9) lead their team onto the field before a game against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-491377 ORIG FILE ID: 20221112_tbs_bk3_167.JPG The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 …

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5 big takeaways from the first AP Top 25 poll of the College Football season

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Folks, we’ve finally made it. It feels like it’s been so long since we’ve talked about college football, but we’re …

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USC football nearly excluded from preseason AP Top 25 poll

TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 29: Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans talks to referee Michael Mothershed during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) It happened again. USC football, which was almost shut out of the preseason US LBM Coaches …

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Alabama ranked No. 5 in 2024 preseason AP Poll

The Crimson Tide football team continued practice Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, as they prepare for the season opener and the first game under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer watches as Alabama defensive back Alijah May (38) runs a drill. The Alabama Crimson Tide were ranked as the No. 5 team in the country to begin the 2024 season according …

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Gators emerge as top school for 4-star 2026 linebacker

. Florida football has elevated itself as one of the top candidates for 2026 four-star linebacker Izayia Williams after he retracted his Syracuse commitment just a week ago. Florida inside linebackers coach Ron Roberts went to Williams’ school back in May and made an offer to the 6-foot-1-inch, 205-pound linebacker. So it is quite evident that Billy Napier and his …

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Check out SEC Network’s new anthem ahead of 2024 football season

Nov 11, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; A detailed view of the SEC logo on a chain marker during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports The 2024 season will be a big one in the SEC. Not only is the league expanding to 16 teams …

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Where does LSU stand in the preseason AP Top 25 rankings?

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 01: Garrett Nussmeier #13 of the LSU Tigers passes during the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers at Raymond James Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) The Tigers entered the 2023 season with high expectations as a top-five team coming off an SEC West title in Brian Kelly’s first …

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