College Football

There was a time in the recent past when it appeared that 2025 Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith four-star cornerback Jahmari DeLoatch was a lock to end up in Michigan football’s class. But now, that potential is a little murky. As official visits heat up for the 2025 class, DeLoatch was idle this past weekend but doesn’t have Ann Arbor among …

DETROIT — Usually when a team wins big, the expectations go through the roof. It doesn’t take a team winning a national championship for pundits and plaudits across college football to suddenly crown a new media darling. Take Penn State in 2016. After winning the Big Ten — despite losing 49-10 to Michigan earlier in the year — the Nittany Lions …

2023 was a great year for current Baltimore Ravens and former Notre Dame great Kyle Hamilton in the NFL. Hamilton started 15 games for the Ravens as Baltimore won the AFC North and had the best regular season record in the AFC.  He also recorded 81 tackles, three sacks, and interception (pick-six), and was credited with defending 13 passes. Hamilton …

Rutgers football’s recruiting roll continued on Sunday with the commitment of three-star wide receiver Jourdin Houston. Rutgers has pulled in multiple commitments this official visit weekend. Houston has a strong Power Five offer list that includes Boston College, UConn, Duke, Maryland, Minnesota, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Wake Forest. The commitment is a major recruiting win for Rutgers and head …

One of the very top safeties in the 2026 recruiting cycle has a new scholarship offer from Notre Dame. Bralan Womack, a top 20 overall player and third overall safety in the 2026 recruiting cycle (per 247Sports composite rankings) received an offer during the Irish Invasion camp that was held this weekend. Harlan is listed at 5-11, 185-pounds and already …

If you missed it last week, the recruiting world of Notre Dame football had a little drama with 2025 quarterback Deuce Knight at the center of attention. David Johnson of Inside the Rebels made a crystal ball prediction for the 247Sports family that Knight, a Mississippi product, would ultimately be committing to Ole Miss. Knight committed to Notre Dame last …

The 2024 season for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team will be an interesting one. Not only is legendary head coach Nick Saban replaced by former Washington Huskies coach Kalen DeBoer, the SEC welcomes in two new teams and the College Football Playoffs expand to a 12-team format. With such substantial changes, many wonder whether the Crimson Tide can pick …

Class of 2026 offensive lineman Brock Kolojay, a four-star prospect (247Sports composite) with Colorado roots, was re-offered by the Buffs on Saturday while taking an unofficial visit to Boulder. Kolojay spent his freshman season at Valor Chrisitan High School in Highlands Ranch before transferring to Florida powerhouse IMG Academy. There, he played alongside current Buffs offensive linemen Jordan Seaton and …

Earlier last week, five-star Ohio State pledge Na’eem Offord told On3’s Cole Pinkston that he planned to save his official visit to Auburn for the season. So it was a surprise to many that he stopped by the Plains for a visit over the weekend. Offord showed up for a star-studded recruiting weekend featuring five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham and …

The first wave of college football uniform changes is upon us and several programs will don new jersey designs for the 2024 season. At least three schools have released new uniform sets, with more helmets and concepts coming soon.  In general, uniforms are sticking to a clean design. The era of wild and wacky jerseys appears to be over after …

Another day, another defensive lineman has committed to Rutgers football. On Sunday, Chase Linton committed to the Scarlet Knights. The junior committed to Rutgers on Sunday while on an official visit. Linton is a three-star edge rusher from North Atlanta High School (Atlanta, Georgia). He is the No. 48 edge rusher in the nation and the No. 52 recruit in …

OXFORD ― Ole Miss football’s 2025 recruiting class now boasts a handful of four-star prospects. Keon Young, a safety from Lakeland, Florida, announced his commitment to the Rebels via social media on Sunday. Young gives Ole Miss nine 2025 commitments – and five who are considered four-star recruits by the 247Sports Composite. Listed at 6-foot, 171 pounds, Young is ranked …

Omaha Westside four-star linebacker Christian Jones has picked up an offer from USC football. He has a visit set for June 7-9. Those will be the days Jones will visit L.A., as the Trojans try to make gains in recruiting and build back depth in their program and their defense. Jones is a four-star linebacker from Omaha. He is currently …

Vernon Allen III has committed to Rutgers football. The three-star wide receiver gave his commitment on Sunday while wrapping up the final day of his official visit to Rutgers. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound wide receiver is the No. 16 player in Maryland in the 2025 class. Last year for City College (Baltimore, Maryland), he had 74 catches for 1,123 receiving yards …

There’s just something about playing underdog that Mike Gundy seems to love, no matter how much he wins. Oklahoma State was picked seventh in last season’s Big 12 preseason poll. Months later, the Pokes upset Oklahoma in the final Bedlam and played for a Big 12 championship. The Cowboys have reached double-digit wins eight times under Gundy’s watch. Half came …