Alabama football added a handful of players once Kalen DeBoer was hired, but Michigan defensive back Keon Sabb brings something few can. The Alabama returners who played in the College Football Playoff in the Rose Bowl and the additions from Washington who lost in the national championship game are all players who have big game, College Football Playoff experience. Only …
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Opening day for Cincinnati Bearcats spring football brings new outlook, hope
After what many described as their most grueling offseason, Cincinnati Bearcats football players were back on the Nippert Stadium gridiron Monday afternoon blessed with mid-70s weather for the first day of spring practice. “To be able to put a ball down and watch these guys fly around is fun to see,” UC head coach Scott Satterfield said. “I didn’t see …
Read More »On Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer, in-helmet radios, and My Cousin Vinny | Goodbread
Academy Award-winning actor Joe Pesci, as Vinny Gambini in the 1992 film My Cousin Vinny, famously asked about his myriad troubles, but in more colorful language: “Let me see, what else could we pile on? Is there any more (colorful) we could pile on the top … Is it possible?” Forgive new Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer if he had …
Read More »Utah safety Vaki wants to follow in footsteps of 49ers’ Hufanga
Utah safety Vaki wants to follow in footsteps of 49ers’ Hufanga originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — There are a lot of connections between the 2024 NFL Draft class and the 49ers, but the one between Utah safety Sione Vaki and San Francisco star Talanoa Hufanga is a little less known. The 2024 draft prospect spoke at …
Read More »Kalen DeBoer’s view of competition, Alabama football quarterback position as spring begins
Alabama football opened up spring practices on Monday, the first under new coach Kalen DeBoer. Plenty is changing, but there’s at least one constant: Competition. Does that extend to every position? DeBoer was asked Monday night if there is a clean slate every year with every position; he was also asked “is that your guy?” referencing quarterback Jalen Milroe. “You …
Read More »WATCH: Michigan State football’s new Offensive and Defensive Coordinators speak to media
New Michigan State football head coach brought in an almost entirely new coaching staff this year, with the exception of Courtney Hawkins. The top hires, of course, are the two top coordinators for the offense and defense. For one of those, Brian Lindgren, Jonathan Smith opted to bring a familiar face with him from Oregon State. For the other, Joe …
Read More »Michigan State football’s media day slot at the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Day revealed
Michigan State football’s time slot for media availability at the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Day has been revealed. The Big Ten Conference will hold their annual media days from July 23 to July 25 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The annual event will be expanded from two to three days to accommodate the addition of USC, UCLA, …
Read More »Top 70 player in the 2025 class announces offer from Clemson
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff have shown interest in one of the top recruits in the 2025 class. A four-star linebacker in the 2025 class, Nasir Wyatt, took to social media Monday to announce that he received an offer from Clemson. One of the country’s top linebackers and overall players is on the Tigers’ radar. According to 247Sports …
Read More »‘We’re going to have a great year’: Hurricanes open spring practice with optimism
CORAL GABLES — Many Hurricanes and other college football fans affectionately call the offseason “lying season.” It is a chance to believe the very best in their teams, even if they know those hopeful beliefs will turn out to be “lies” come the fall. Hurricanes fans have many reasons to believe those will actually be truths this year. “It definitely …
Read More »New Tennessee football RB coach De’Rail Sims gets second chance with Dylan Sampson
New Tennessee running backs coach De’Rail Sims liked what he saw on film of Dylan Sampson, but he already knew plenty about the No. 1 ball carrier he’s inheriting. “Me and Dylan actually had a prior relationship. I actually recruited him when I was at the University of Louisville,” Sims said during his introductory news conference Monday. “He’s been really, …
Read More »Lee Marks joins Memphis football as new running backs coach
Memphis football a new running backs coach: Lee Marks. Marks had been the running backs coach at Washington. He will replace Sean Dawkins, who left to become running backs coach at Cincinnati. Marks was previously the running backs coach at Fresno State and Boise State and also served as interim head coach for Fresno State in 2021. Coach Ryan Silverfield …
Read More »Jackson State football bolsters staff with five hirings, three promotions
After being promoted to head football coach at Jackson State University in December 2022, T.C. Taylor hired 10 on-field coaches and four analysts. One offseason later, Taylor has made another overhaul to the Tigers staff. The Tigers lost four assistant coaches in the offseason after going 7-4 during Taylor’s first season. On Friday, he announced the hiring of five assistants …
Read More »The good, the bad, and downright ugly of the 14-team CFP proposal
Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer This embedded content is not available in your region. Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by dissecting, debating and destroying all aspects of the latest 14-team CFP proposal. Wetzel makes fun of the 3-3-2-2-1 pitch and why the automatic byes for the Big Ten and SEC are the …
Read More »Why Tennessee LBs coach William Inge chose Vols over Alabama under Kalen DeBoer
New Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge could’ve followed Kalen DeBoer from Washington to Alabama. He could’ve worn a crimson shirt and praised Nick Saban at a podium in Tuscaloosa. And he could’ve talked about bringing his defensive philosophy to Alabama from the national title game, where Washington lost to Michigan in January. Instead, Inge donned an orange track suit on …
Read More »Woody Celucien on why he is taking an official visit to Rutgers football: ‘They are the hardest ones recruiting me’
Woody Celucien is locked in for an official visit to Rutgers this summer. And for the time being, Rutgers is the only visit for the Florida offensive lineman. Offered by Rutgers in late February during a call with head coach Greg Schiano, the Scarlet Knights were the third Power Five offer for the Lely (Naples, Florida) recruit. The two other …
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