College Football

Two prominent Alabama figures at SEC football media days in Dallas on Monday picked Texas football to make the SEC championship game. Nick Saban, in his first year with ESPN after retiring from coaching the Crimson Tide, and former quarterback Greg McElroy, who won the 2010 BCS national championship game, both picked the Longhorns to make the SEC championship in …

Rival fans enjoyed laughing earlier in the offseason about Michigan football and where it stood in the recruiting rankings as if things would not eventually change for the Wolverines. The maize and blue had very few commitments, which meant that they were languishing in the lower ranks in terms of recruiting, but the past month-plus has considerably changed the rankings …

Rivals rankings director and national transfer portal analyst Adam Friedman is joined by Matt Moreno of DucksSportsAuthority.com, national recruiting analyst Marshall Levenson and Josh Henschke of TheMaizeandBluereview.com to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION. MORE FACT OR FICTION: Julian Lewis should remain No. 1 in the Rivals250 ***** CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss whether 10 teams from the SEC have a realistic chance at making the CFB Playoffs this season, including a dark horse candidate. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript How …

You made it college football video game fans. If you invested in an early access release, Monday is the day that you can play “College Football 25,” EA Sports first release of its college football fanchise in eleven years. We’ve alreay received a lot of news and video surrounding the release, like Ohio State coming in as the No. 2 …

Brian Kelly knows his defense wasn’t up to par last year. It led to a change-up with the entire defensive staff with Kelly firing defensive coordinator Matt House and hiring Blake Baker. Along with Baker, LSU brought in Bo Davis and Corey Raymond. Two of the most heralded assistant coaches in the country. “We know that defensively, we need to …

ORLANDO — RJ Harvey’s first trip to Las Vegas was a memorable whirlwind in the midst of a record-setting heat wave. Joined by UCF teammates KJ Jefferson, Kobe Hudson, Lee Hunter and Deshawn Pace in attending Big 12 media days, Harvey enjoyed seeing the famous Strip emerge from a backdrop of sand and mountains from his seat on a private …

Gary A. Vasquez / USA TODAY Sports A new era in the SEC begins Monday as coaches and players from the league’s 16 teams descend on Dallas for media days, which run through Thursday.  Welcome to the party, Texas and Oklahoma. And good luck. During the offseason, 247Sports rolled out SEC positional rankings: Quarterback, skill talent, offensive line, front-seven (defensive …

For nearly two decades, Nick Saban didn’t have any issues getting into SEC Media Days. The former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach recently retired from coaching and is still getting familiar with what it’s like to not be an active high-profile head coach. Today, as 2024 SEC Media Days begins, Saban was denied entrance for not having his credential. On …

AUBURN — Auburn football has opted for some intrigue at this year’s edition of SEC Media Days. Rather than leaning on a few low-profile, seasoned veterans such as sixth-year tight end Luke Deal or senior cornerback Keionte Scott to represent the program at the conference’s premier offseason event, the Tigers are set to send linebacker Eugene Asante, defensive end Keldric …

One of the nation’s top safeties can see the finish line in his recruitment just ahead. CJ Jimcoily, the No. 20-ranked safety in the Rivals250 for the 2025 recruiting cycle out of Tennessee, has locked in a date to reveal his college commitment. The talented four-star safety from Nashville (Tenn.) Lipscomb Academy is set to come off the board on …

Michigan State football will be hosting a big-time defensive prospect in the 2026 class later this month. Jason Killop of On3 reported last week that four-star defensive lineman Jamarcus Whyce will visit Michigan State at the end of July. Whyce hails from Dayton, Ohio and ranked as one of the best players from the state in the 2026 class. Whyce …

Tennessee football has released its roster for the 2024 season, which included changes to a few positions and dozens of jersey numbers. Some are more notable than others. Newcomers got their jersey numbers for games in the 2024 season after practicing with temporary digits in the spring. Veterans shifted to a preferred number. Coach Josh Heupel, defensive lineman Omari Thomas, …

The Recruiting Rumor Mill is back this week as a lot of top prospects plot out their visit schedule for the final days of July when they can get back on the road. Here’s all the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney: FACT OR FICTION: Julian Lewis should remain No. 1 in the Rivals250 ***** CLASS OF 2025 …

Nick Lucero/Rivals.com June has become the biggest month of the year for recruiting. Many prospects across the country came off the board and committed to a program. But there are still talented players that are uncommitted. Let’s look at the latest with several top Midwest prospects and predict where they will land come National Signing Day. RECRUITING RUMOR MILL: Top …