College Football

When he was introduced at an Indiana men’s basketball game last December, new football coach Curt Cignetti did not hold much back when speaking to the Hoosier faithful. “I don’t plan on taking a back seat to anybody,” Cignetti said. “Purdue sucks, but so does Michigan and Ohio State. Go IU.” When Cignetti was asked to explain his comments at …

Rivals national recruiting analyst Marshall Levenson is joined by national rankings director Adam Friedman, national recruiting analyst Greg Smith and OUIsinder.com’s Brandon Drumm to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION. MORE LEVENSON: Biggest upcoming commitment announcements coming up in the Mid-South MORE FACT OR FICTION: Big Cat Weekend will yield several commits …

Jul. 26—The three-day Big Ten media kickoff came to a close Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. I saw every second of it either in person (Tuesday) or on TV (Wednesday and Thursday). Until the Big Ten adds more teams — which you have to figure will happen eventually — late July is reserved for the annual chat-orama. Is …

Billy Napier and Co. are on the verge of another coup in the 2025 recruiting cycle. The Florida Gators earned a recruiting prediction machine pick from On3’s Keith Niehbur for legacy four-star cornerback Ben Hanks Jr. — son of Ben Hanks Sr. who played linebacker for the Orange and Blue back in the 1990s under Steve Spurrier — out of …

AUBURN, AL – December 20, 2023 – Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze congratulates a signee on the phone during National Signing Day at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, AL. Photo by Austin Perryman Guests are beginning to arrive on Auburn’s campus for the biggest recruiting event of the season, Big Cat Weekend. [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and his coaching staff …

On the USC football team, sophomore receiver Zachariah Branch stands out as a rare talent who captivates college football fans with every touch of the ball. Last year, Branch made history by becoming USC’s first true freshman to earn All-America honors, showcasing his exceptional abilities as both a punt and kick returner. He led all punt returners in the nation …

Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule highlighted his team’s Grade Point Average at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday. During his opening statement on Wednesday, Rhule announced that the football team finished the semester with a GPA of 3.241, the highest in school history. “We think we have a really good team, and we think we have a team …

INDIANAPOLIS — A reporter merely mentioned a conversation recently finished with Michigan football’s Max Bredeson to Sherrone Moore and he immediately couldn’t contain himself. “Gosh, isn’t he awesome?” the H-back’s new head coach interjected before Bredeson’s name was even finished. “He’s the best.” And indeed, by the time the question was repeated, Moore loved what he had to say. See, …

Fresh off an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, the Washington Huskies’ roster has undergone a massive transformation this offseason under new head coach Jedd Fisch. Fisch took the podium during this week’s Big Ten media days and shared that the Huskies own 46 new scholarship players, an entirely new coaching staff and 21 new starters (h/t …

One of the off-season surprises for Nebraska football was the sudden resignation of defensive backs coach Evan Cooper. At the time of his departure, Cooper was entering his second year as the Huskers’ defensive backs coach. The school has said that Cooper resigned for personal reasons. Head coach Matt Rhule quickly hired John Butler as the new defensive back coach. …

Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 36 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, Heupel is 27-12 and guided the …

Five-star plus 2025 offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. will make his final two visits this weekend before announcing his commitment. He will visit Nebraska first, then Tennessee, according to Steve Wiltfong at On3. Sanders Jr.’s narrowed down his top four schools to Tennessee, Georgia, Nebraska and Ohio State on July 7. He will announce his commitment on Aug. 17, according to On3. …

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell was a center of focus at Big Ten media days this week in Indianapolis, Indiana. He still carries the air as one of the top up-and-coming coaches in college football. He also currently leads a brand in Wisconsin that has been a staple toward the top of the Big Ten for the last 30 years, …

STILLWATER — A few notable family names immediately conjure memories of the Midwest City High School football dynasty of the 1980s and early 1990s. Gundy is one of the most recognized. DeQuasie is also on that list. And more than three decades after the two families last shared a team, they’ve paired up again. Reed DeQuasie, a walk-on safety, joined …

A primary storyline at 2024 Big Ten media days has been the conference’s West Coast newcomers, highlighted by the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks are expected to contend to win the conference in 2024. They enter the season ranked No. 3 in the nation in ESPN’s SP+ and are the popular No. 2 pick in the Big Ten behind only Ohio …