College Football

The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) on Tuesday announced several preseason watch list awards, including the Outland Trophy, which honors the nation’s top interior lineman. Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller and defensive tackle Peter Woods were among the 50 players named to the Outland Trophy preseason watch list, the FWAA announced. A 6-foot-6, 315-pound product of Strongsville, Ohio, …

1 Vanderbilt  hits the road to face four top-15 teams, including national title contenders Texas and Alabama. Diego Pavia always makes games interesting, but the Commodores might just buckle under the stress of the SEC’s most difficult slate. I’m not sure what Vanderbilt was thinking scheduling its three easiest games in the first month of the season ( Charleston Southern …

The Maxwell Award watch list for the 2025 campaign was announced on Monday and included Florida football’s starting quarterback, DJ Lagway. The sophomore gunslinger from Willis, Texas, was among 80 total collegiate student-athletes who are in the hunt for the prestigious honor. Lagway is among the most hyped quarterbacks in the nation entering the fall after coming out of high …

Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter is not dismissed in spite of a tumultuous offseason leading up to training camp, coach Josh Heupel announced Tuesday. Carter has not been with the team since July 16, when he got into an altercation with teammates. Carter will not return to the field immediately, though Heupel did not discuss any plans for a suspension.  “Boo …

Which team will make the college football playoff in 2025? Which team will surprise everyone and make the playoff? Before The Snap tries to predict the future with unexpected playoff picks. Jack Sawyer is a national champion heading into this rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. However, the former Ohio State football linebacker is still trying to …

Oregon got its first taste of Big Ten football last season and set the groundwork for new rivalries in the process. Former Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson was not quick to move on. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ seventh-round pick carried a few friendly grudges with him to the NFL and poked fun at his new teammates from Penn State, Ohio …

Colorado Buffaloes running back Charlie Offerdahl is hanging up his cleats due to repeated concussions. Offerdahl informed the team of his decision during a recent team meeting. Offerdahl’s speech to his teammates and head coach Deion Sanders were shared on Sanders’ Instagram page on Tuesday. In the video, Sanders invited Offerdahl to address the team on his status. A portion …

Fall camp begins Tuesday for most college football teams across the country, which means players are back on the practice field and the final run-up to the 2025 season is officially underway. This is a time of year when coaches and fans learn a lot about their teams. It’s the first change to observe some freshmen and transfers in pads. …

Before Damon Wilson was a five-star recruit, he began his football journey at the youth level in his hometown of Venice, Fla. He went on to play college football at Georgia before transferring to Missouri this year. As he prepares for his first season in Columbia, Wilson saw an opportunity to give back. Using his NIL dollars, he donated to …

Central Michigan has received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA purportedly for any role the school played in the sign-stealing scandal featuring a former Michigan off-field assistant coach. According to a dashboard of active NCAA investigations, Central Michigan was informed of the notice on June 27, triggering a 90-day window for the university to provide a response. The database …

The New York Jets placed running back Zach Evans on the reserve/retired list Monday, according to the team’s official site, signaling an abrupt end to a once-promising career. Evans remained unsigned for much of 2024 after being released by the Rams in August. He signed to the Jets practice squad in December 2024 before agreeing to a reserve/futures contract with …

Veteran Leadership and Young Talent If you ask James Franklin, this 2025 Penn State team isn’t just another squad. It might be the best he’s ever had from top to bottom. “This is the best combined personnel that I think we’ve had at Penn State,” Franklin said at Big Ten Media Days. “And when I talk about personnel, I’m talking …

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie and former Ohio State star Jack Sawyer solidified his spot in Buckeyes lore during January’s College Football Playoff semifinal win over Texas with a victory-clinching fumble return touchdown in the final minutes. It was the highlight of a career for a multi-year starter who won a national championship but never beat Michigan during his tenure. And one …

Ahead of the 2025 college football season, LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and Caden Durham were named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award Given to the top offensive player in college football, the Maxwell Award last went to an LSU player in 2019 when Joe Burrow took it home. He is the Tigers’ lone recipient and won it after leading …

Tee it high and let it fly, but definitely don’t post the score. That’s the advice seemingly floating around the SEC this summer, at least if you ask South Carolina coach Shane Beamer. He was asked Monday at his annual “Birdies with Beamer” event to name his best round of the summer. He laughed, grinned — and politely passed. Why? …