College Football

VIDEO: Experience Penn State football’s White Out game atmosphere Penn State football’s White Out game has become one of college football’s top traditions. Our video takes you inside Beaver Stadium to experience it. York Daily Record Drew Allar is one of college football’s most anticipated quarterbacks of the upcoming season. The Penn State football senior certainly elevated his overall game …

What does it take to stop Jaylen Mbakwe, the receiver? Zabien Brown would know. When asked, all the rising Alabama football sophomore cornerback did was smile, reverting to how the Crimson Tide wide receiver room, generally, is unique, and how versatility as a cornerback is key in stopping all the members of that room.  But to Brown, there is no …

Four Metro Athletic Conference standouts are set to play on one of Ohio high school football’s grandest stages — The North South Classic at Paul Brown Stadium in Massillon. Field’s Drexal McAmis and Ravenna’s Robert Melzer are set to join Streetsboro’s Jackson Gula and Cohen Klimak on Team North for Divisions IV through VII. Klimak, who helped lead the Rockets …

Rob Ryan with the Raiders last year. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) Even at 62 years old, Rob Ryan, USC’s new linebackers coach, isn’t one to observe drills from the sidelines. In the mix with his linebacker corps Thursday during spring practice, he guided even USC’s most senior defender, Eric Gentry, on proper technique — hitting the blocking shield and …

FSU football offensive lineman Luke Petitbon talks spring practice FSU football offensive lineman Luke Petitbon talks spring practice Injuries continue to rack up for Florida State football as head coach Mike Norvell announced on Thursday that offensive lineman Jacob Rizy, defensive lineman Daniel Lyons and linebacker Caleb LaVallee will miss the rest of spring practice. None of the players are …

KENT — Kent State University has placed football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave with pay, according to a Kent State spokesperson. According to the university, executive deputy athletics director Greg Glaus will continue to oversee the administrative responsibilities related to the program. Offensive coordinator Mark Carney will direct on-field activities. No further comments were provided. ESPN college football senior writer …

Folsom Field, which celebrated its 100th birthday last season, will undergo a significant change. The University of Colorado is replacing its natural grass surface with artificial turf for the first time since 1998. CU’s new field will be similar to college stadiums nationwide, especially in cold weather climates. AstroTurf will install the new surface, which was the surface of Folsom …

Imagn Images Kent State coach Kenni Burns has been placed on administrative leave, a source confirmed to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. The move comes after Burns posted a 1-23 record in his first two seasons and just days before the Golden Flashes are set to begin spring practice.  “Kent State has placed head football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave …

Florida defensive lineman Desmond Watson was beloved during his time in Gainesville, with the 6-foot-6, 460-pound talent becoming a crowd favorite—especially when he entered the game as a running back late in his career. Florida had a Pro Day on Thursday, and Watson put on a tremendous show. He registered as 6-foot-6 and tipped the scales at 464 pounds. If …

Oklahoma State announced Thursday that former wide receiver Justin Blackmon will be added to the Cowboy Football Ring of Honor. Blackmon will be inducted inside Boone Pickens Stadium when OSU hosts Kansas State on Nov. 15. It’s the latest honor for the former Cowboy, who was also elected to the College Football Hall of Fame last year. Blackmon played for …

Former Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt has sued the NCAA, claiming $100 million in lost wages due to his 2021 firing and six-year show-cause penalty. In the lawsuit, Pruitt alleges that UT and the NCAA conspired to make him the “sacrificial lamb” for rules violations that preceded his tenure as Vols coach. He also believes that he shouldn’t be punished …

LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan is entering his second season calling plays for the Tigers. Sloan joined Brian Kelly’s staff as QBs coach in 2022. When the OC job came open after 2023, Kelly opted to promote Sloan, not looking far for LSU’s next offensive coordinator. Sloan met with the media earlier this week and offered his thoughts on how …

Kansas football DBs coach Brandon Shelby highlights progress in spring Check out everything Kansas football defensive backs coach Brandon Shelby had to say Thursday as the Jayhawks made their way through spring ball. LAWRENCE — Kansas football announced in a release Wednesday that Jayhawks fans will have a chance to get a look at the team this spring during a …

The Georgia Bulldogs are continuing to do work on the recruiting trail. Edge rusher KJ Ford, who listed his top 12 schools on recently, included Georgia on the list. Ford also listed Oklahoma, Texas A&M, LSU, Penn State, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Florida, Alabama, Auburn, USC, and Missouri. KJ Ford is a four-star edge rusher from the class of 2026. …

NEW YORK — Longtime CBS Sports college football analyst Gary Danielson will retire after the 2025 season. That will be his 36th season on television, making him the longest-tenured college football analyst on any network. “I have discussed the timing of this moment with CBS Sports leadership over the past few years and we felt it was important I remained …