College Football

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — What would happen if an SEC spring meeting came and went without discussion about the number of conference football games? I couldn’t tell you, because I couldn’t tell you the last time that topic wasn’t discussed here. It’s tradition. Commissioner Greg Sankey cautioned reporters on Monday evening to not expect much conversation this week about whether …

To the disappointment of Trojan fans everywhere, USC recently announced that more of its upcoming football games will kick off at 11:00 p.m. Eastern time, a significant inconvenience for fans on the East Coast. This news dashes hopes that USC’s days of late-night games were over. The team’s 2024 home opener against the Utah State Aggies is scheduled for 8:00 …

DESTIN, Fla. — Thirteen years ago, Trev Alberts was forced to make one of the most difficult decisions in his career.  Nebraska-Omaha’s athletics department was facing severe financial shortfalls, and transitioning sports from Division II to Division I had only compounded the multi-million dollar math problem. As the athletics director, Alberts had two options. “Make draconian cuts or the whole …

The Wisconsin Badgers football team is entering its second season with Luke Fickell at the helm and Josh Pate, host of the Late Kick podcast, is a big fan of the head coach. Pate evaluated the strength of the Big Ten moving forward as the conference expands ahead of the 2024 campaign. He points out that the conference has put …

Pennsylvania-based Dauphin County Court awarded Dr. Scott Lynch, a former orthopedic consultant and director of medicine for Penn State athletics, $5.25 million in punitive and compensatory damages stemming from a civil lawsuit against Penn State Health. Central to Lynch’s testimony was a fractious relationship with football coach James Franklin.  Lynch, who alleged that his termination followed a refusal to “allow …

It’s more than fair to suggest that even the biggest Billy Napier supporters should have reservations about his future at the University of Florida beyond the 2024 season. The look and feel of his UF football program these past two years, which has had too many Willie Taggart-like moments of an operation not being buttoned up, has given many Gators pause. …

SEC spring meetings took place this week in Destin, Florida, with the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns taking their place at the table. Oklahoma enters its first year in the SEC after leaving the Big 12. Along with Texas, they will be the newcomers to a conference that’s been very successful, especially in football. But the Red River Shootout, the …

College football analyst JD PicKell is putting a plenty of stock in this year for the Texas Longhorns. According to PicKell, the Longhorns’ first impression season in a new conference is vital to their perception in the SEC. The college football commentator said the following of the 2024 season for Texas on his show “The Hard Count.” “I think the …

The annual SEC spring meetings are coming to a close. Nearly every SEC head football coach and athletic director has taken the podium or met with reporters in random hallways to discuss various topics heading into the 2024 college football season. Earlier this week, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko continued his expansive preview of his inaugural 2024 season. At …

The Wisconsin Badgers football team will host four-star class of 2025 linebacker Mason Posa for an official visit this weekend. The Albuquerque, New Mexico, native has narrowed his final three programs list to Oregon, Texas A&M and Wisconsin. Posa is ranked as the best player in the state of New Mexico by 247Sports, while the website has him listed as …

Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele is ready to carry the torch. After seeing Tua Tagovailoa stockpile trophies at Alabama on his way to the NFL and closely studying Dillon Gabriel as he’s accumulated thousands of passing yards, first at UCF and then Oklahoma en route to Oregon, the next star left-handed quarterback from the state of Hawaii aims to follow their lead. …

Sherrone Moore and Jonathan Smith soon went their separate ways. But early Thursday morning, they were in lockstep, walking side-by-side as they quickly left the floor at Wayne State Fieldhouse, where they each delivered some brief remarks before a group of high school prospects at the National College Showcase. This is the dawn of the frenetic recruiting season, which means …

Getty Images Reggie Bush’s defamation lawsuit against the NCAA picked up a win in Indiana Commercial Court on Wednesday when a a judge denied the NCAA’s motion to dismiss the case. Bush is suing the collegiate sports governing body for claiming in 2021 that the former USC star was involved in “pay-for-play arrangements.” “I’m glad the Court did the right …

Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Sam Mathews (12) waves the 12th Man flag during pre-game runout against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Texas A&M’s 2024 football season is already filled with storylines led by new head coach Mike Elko’s adjustment to the SEC, which shouldn’t be an …

Getty Images The start of the 2024 college football season is fast approaching making now as good a time as any to start getting your Saturdays planned out for the fall. A huge piece of the 2024 season will be the full debut of the Big Ten on CBS as the conference moves into the iconic broadcast spot at 3:30 …