College Football

Joshua Burnham DL of the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame football practice at the Irish Athletic Center on August 7, 2023. After looking at some potential Notre Dame football offensive breakout candidates, it’s time to move over to the other side of the ball. The Irish defense won’t look quite the same as last year, with many new starters across …

With all of the conference realignment, the 2024 college football season will provide plenty of new, exciting matchups in the Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Yet the non-conference slate also includes some games that could either be College Football Playoff previews or early indications as to which teams look like playoff and national title contenders. Here are 10 of …

With all of the conference realignment, the 2024 college football season will provide plenty of new, exciting matchups in the Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Yet the non-conference slate also includes some games that could either be College Football Playoff previews or early indications as to which teams look like playoff and national title contenders. Here are 10 of …

Nov 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key on the field against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are projected to land a commitment from their first five-star recruit since 2004. 247Sports projects that the Yellow Jackets will add …

ELLET ORANGEMEN HEAD COACH: John Daraio, second season, 3-8 LAST YEAR: 3-8 overall, 3-2 City Series POSTSEASON: Division III, Region 9 (Division II, Region 5 last season) North’s Damier Kelly is taken down by Ellet’s Brandon Knowles, left, and Cameron Hinkle on Sept. 29, 2022, in Akron. Ellet football’s returning lettermen (15) Lucas Adkins, OL/DL, 5-8, 265, Jr. Brandon Armstrong, …

As we prepare for the start of the 2024 Ohio high school football season, we’re breaking down the top players by position. Throughout the preseason, we’re ranking the top 10 Greater Akron quarterbacks, running backs, receivers/tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, specialists and two-way players. Today, we look at the top 10 quarterbacks, starting with Walsh Jesuit’s …

Austin Mejia with a carry. SOUTHEAST PIRATES HEAD COACH: Pat Youel LAST YEAR: 7-4 (2-2 Portage Trail Conference) POSTSEASON: Division V, Region 17 Southeast football’s returning lettermen (15) Dylan Donell, RB/LB, 5-9, 180, Sr. Peyton Donovan, WR/DB, 6-0, 160, Jr. Landon Durstine, OL/LB, 6-1, 215, Jr. Avery Giuffre, OL/DL, 5-8, 165, Sr. Zach Keto, WR/DB, 6-0, 160, Sr. Aidan McCann, …

. A Nebraska linebacker target has committed to Iowa State. Will Hawthorne picked the Cyclones over the Cornhuskers on Thursday afternoon. Hawthorne is a three-star prospect from Gilbert High School in Gilbert, IA. Last season, he recorded 63 tackles, 10.0 for loss, and 4.5 sacks. He also ran for 774 yards and seven touchdowns while also catching 12 passes for …

Sep 5, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after a victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports What happens if Clemson pulls off an upset against the mighty Georgia Bulldogs in just over three weeks? The Tigers are currently 13.5-point underdogs against a Georgia team that’s …

Of the list of questions the UTEP football team has to answer in its first foray under Scotty Walden, here’s one that will go far toward defining the fate of the 2024 season. How different is the top-shelf talent at FCS conference champion Austin Peay compared to the talent in Conference USA? How does the second tier of college football, …

Fans of Iowa’s four major college football teams will now have an opportunity to get behind-the-scenes information on their favorite players on game day. KCCI will add a half-hour local pregame show every Saturday morning. “Big College Kickoff” will start at 10:30 a.m. followed by CBS Sports’ coverage of Big Ten football. “Our team is excited to leverage our award-winning …

Mike Zdebski knows the best way to build a program. You’ve got to market, promote, and pile on the car mileage. When he got hired in February to take over a 1-9 Surprise Shadow Ridge football team, he was quickly won over by the area, the facilities, the administration, the district, the parents, the potential growth. So, he’s now taking …

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 22 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, …

Imagine Sam Pittman in a 100-meter dash against Olympic champion Noah Lyles. I’m thinking Lyles might establish a 70-meter lead on Arkansas’ Head Hog, with about 20 meters remaining to the finish line. The SEC’s cast of coaches wouldn’t include a gold medalist sprinter, but that doesn’t mean these sideline brainiacs completely lack for athleticism. Several SEC coaches played ball …

Some of the most versatile players in Oklahoma high school football compete at the linebacker position. From defending the pass to chasing down quarterbacks and ball carriers, the players on this list can do it all and are the heartbeat of defenses. Here’s The Oklahoman‘s ranking of the state’s best linebackers: More: Ranking Oklahoma high school football’s best defensive linemen …