College Football

Three decades after the NFL started putting speakers in quarterbacks’ helmets so they could hear the coaches’ play calls, college football may follow suit. The NCAA Football Rules Committee proposed a rule that would allow one player to have a speaker in his helmet to hear his coaches. “In games involving Football Bowl Subdivision teams, each school would have the …

When Nick Saban retired from his post as Alabama head coach, there weren’t too many candidates that were seen as qualified to replace him. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, however, was qualified. His connections to Alabama? He was Saban’s offensive coordinator and protégé before he landed in Austin. His ability to create a winning program? Seen with the way he led …

INDIANAPOLIS — With the NFL Scouting Combine playing out just blocks away, college athletics leaders are moving closer to adopting some of their bigger brother’s ideas. In a long-expected move, administrators Friday are expected to finalize a recommendation for the adoption of a player-to-coach helmet communications system, the use of tablets on the sideline as well as in the halftime …

AMES – The best advice someone can offer Taylor Mouser, Iowa State’s new offensive coordinator, is nestled within these three words: Overthinking not allowed. The Cyclones are loaded on offense. Playmakers are throughout the depth chart, starting with freshman All-American quarterback Rocco Becht. If a veteran offensive line can keep improving (and yes, it improved throughout most of last season), …

A former Texas A&M wide receivers coach from the Jimbo Fisher era has found a new home. According to 247Sports & CBS Sports national college football reporter Matt Zenitz, Dameyune Craig is expected to be hired as an offensive assistant coach at Georgia State per sources. Craig spent the last six seasons in College Station coaching the Aggies wideouts since …

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian might finally be getting his wish, along with a few other rule changes. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported Friday that administrators are expected to finalize a recommendation for the adoption of a player-to-coach helmet communication system, the use of tablets for halftime and on the sidelines, and a two-minute warning in college football. “Everybody write an …

Bit by bit, college football is inching closer to mirroring its professional counterpart in operation and structure, and the latest change is coming in the wake of Michigan football’s drama during the 2023 season. The proposed change would add player-to-coach helmet communications to college football, eliminating the use of relaying signs from the sidelines to the huddle using signs. Other …

Defensive back depth is a massive priority for the Eagles, and that’ll be the position to watch on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine. Howie Roseman is looking to retool the roster following Philadelphia’s historic collapse, finishing the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start. There could be decisions on cornerbacks Darius Slay and James Bradberry in the coming days, while …

The Ravens are in Indianapolis for the NFL combine, and GM Eric DeCosta will be front and center to watch the defensive backs and tight ends work out. Cornerback depth will be a massive priority for Baltimore, and there will be changes this offseason with Ronald Darby, Arthur Maulet, and Rock-Ya-Sin all pending free agents. With Day 2 of on-field …

NORFOLK — Norfolk State started its spring practice bright and early Friday morning at Dick Price Stadium. “After the season we had last year, it feels great to be back out here,” head coach Dawson Odums said. “I really think we return a lot of quality pieces of the puzzle. You know how the world is now, you go through …

Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2026 running back prospect Kyshawn Robinson. “The University of Tennessee offered,” Robinson said. The 5-foot-9, 160-pound running back prospect is from Westinghouse Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Robinson from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 or ESPN. He is recruited by Tennessee secondary coach Willie Martinez. The Vols are one of three …

Florida Atlantic’s football administration released the schedule for the 2024 season on Thursday, with some notable matchups paving the way for a refreshed campaign in the fall. The Owls start the year on the road at Michigan State on Aug. 31. Here is the complete week-by-week slate, along with five takeaways from the upcoming schedule. Aug. 31: at Michigan State …

INDIANAPOLIS — Adonai Mitchell left Georgia football with a pair of national championship wins and a touchdown catch in each of his four playoff games with the Bulldogs. Jermaine Burton earned a natty ring himself with the Bulldogs right here in Lucas Oil Stadium. He’s back for the NFL Combine. He will take part in on-field workouts on Saturday afternoon. …

The college football coaching carousel took a few dizzying late turns following the 2024 season after Nick Saban’s retirement and Jim Harbaugh’s departure for the NFL rocked the sport. Those moves and other coaching swaps generated plenty of headlines, but they weren’t the only significant changes. The coordinator carousel was wild, too. Look no further than Ohio State as an example. …

Maryland defensive lineman Elijah Crawford was offered by Rutgers football on Thursday. Rutgers now joins fellow Power Five programs Indiana, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia Tech and West Virginia in offering Crawford. He is a 6-foot-4, 265-pound interior defensive lineman from the class of 2025 at McDonogh (Owings Mills, Maryland). In nine games played as a junior last year for McDonogh, Crawford …