College Football

For years, one of the more entertaining differences between watching the NFL and college football has been special teams, particularly when it comes to kicking field goals. There are only 32 teams in the NFL, and each carries only one kicker, so the competition for the few gigs available typically ensure only the best of the best got the chance. …

The Clemson Tigers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish aren’t exactly bitter rivals. But two of college football’s most recognizable brands could soon be seeing a lot more of each other. ESPN announced its decision Thursday to continue broadcasting ACC athletics through 2036 rather than exercise an opt-out clause that would have ended the broadcast rights agreement after the 2027 season. …

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy’s new contract is back where it started — with the Oklahoma A&M College’s Board of Regents. The contract is set to go to the board on Friday for final approval at their regular meeting in the OSU student union. The Cowboy football coach agreed to an amended contract last month, which included …

Clemson football tradition of running down The Hill is widely regarded as one of the most thrilling entrances in college football, and quarterback Cade Klubnik recently shared what makes the experience so special. Klubnik described the moment as “insane,” emphasizing how unique it is to step off the bus, touch Howard’s Rock, and then sprint down into a stadium filled …

HOWELL — Howell senior Justin Jones was weighing two offers to play college football at Division II schools when a dream opportunity arose late in the process. Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor contacted him with an offer to play at the Division I level as a preferred walk-on after conversations with Howell head coach Brian Lewis and defensive coach Mitch …

ORLANDO — Scott Frost has put the finishing touches on his second staff as UCF football coach. Frost stated at his introductory press conference that he planned to be deliberate with his choices. While he made his first hire within 48 hours of exiting the stage, Frost spent more than a month interviewing and finalizing the choices for the rest …

NORMAN — Oklahoma is targeting Nate Dreiling for a role on Brent Venables’ staff, On3 and SoonerScoop reported on Friday. Dreiling, who was previously Utah State’s interim coach and defensive coordinator, was named the defensive coordinator at Arkansas State on Jan. 3. It’s expected Venables will call the Sooners’ defense in 2025 and Dreiling would coach the inside linebackers. Dreiling, …

ARLINGTON, Texas — NFL Draft season is in full swing with the first draft showcase of the cycle, the East-West Shrine Bowl, wrapping up Thursday night with a 25-0 victory by the East team.  Practices took place at the University of North Texas, and they were well attended by NFL scouts, coaches, media and agents. At least four NFL general …

Jan 30, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; East running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt of Arizona (31) is presented with the offensive MVP trophy after the East defeats the West in the East-West Shrine Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The 100th East-West Shrine Bowl was on Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. It wasn’t much of a competitive …

If the agreed-upon settlement of the House v. NCAA court case is approved in April by California-based Judge Claudia Wilken, it will usher in an era in which schools in the Power Five conferences can directly pay athletes for their name, image, and likeness. It is a progression of the messy post-2021 world of athlete compensation. But how exactly are …

With Texas football now in the offseason, the American-Statesman is breaking down each position group. Who’s gone from the 2024 squad that went 13-3 and fell a win short a national title-game appearance? Who’s back? And what portal arrivals and freshmen from the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class have joined the team? The Longhorns are coming off an impressive season that include a record …

James Williams’s relationship with Florida State football coaches Tony White and Terrance Knighton goes far beyond what happens on the field. The Nebraska transfer followed his coaches from Lincoln to Tallahassee, joining the Seminoles program. Williams had a challenging journey from high school to Divison 1 standout, being under-recruited, and starting his collegiate career at Iowa Central Community College. Williams …

The page has been turned to almost exclusively focus on the 2026 class so this week Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney is taking a look at the top five uncommitted prospects at each position and making a prediction on where they sign. We move to the offensive line. THIS SERIES: Commitment predictions for the top uncommitted QBs | RBs …

North Jersey born and raised, Anthony Campanile has landed the biggest job of his football career in North Florida. The 42-year-old Fair Lawn native is the new defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars, accepting the offer to join new head coach Liam Coen’s staff late Thursday night. Campanile spent last season with the Green Bay Packers as the linebackers coach …

MOBILE, Ala. — Junior Talfuna knows exactly what Alabama football is getting in transfer cornerback Cameron Calhoun. After spending a year with Calhoun at Utah, Talfuna, a former Utes defensive tackle, said one story explains the cornerback to a tee. “He just be sitting in the locker room like after a lift like ‘Man, I’m ready to practice,’” Talfuna told …