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CBS Sports analyst sends stern warning to Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell in 'lot to prove' 2025 season

Luke Fickell's job security could be at stake if the Badgers don't flip the script. One analyst explains why.

Zain Bando

Eagles Super Bowl champion Cooper DeJean gets showered with love in epic courtside treatment at familiar arena

Cooper DeJean is enjoying his weeks off following the Eagles' win in Super Bowl LIX.

Zain Bando

Michigan football’s ‘future of the program’ recruit won’t win starting job this fall, predicts national analyst

Michigan football's pillar recruit won't see the field this fall, according to one national analyst. Will Wolverine fans be okay with this?

Andrew Hughes

Ohio State OC Brian Hartline's offensive goals for Buckeyes in sync with head football coach Ryan Day

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day and promoted OC Brian Hartline are in alignment on how the offense should be run.

Pankti Parmar

Penn State's Abdul Carter linked to 6-time Super Bowl winner once coached by North Carolina's Bill Belichick

Abdul Carter might become the steal of the NFL Draft if one AFC team snags him.

Zain Bando

USC football's Lincoln Riley gets recruiting win with No. 1 California EDGE rusher over national champions

The USC football program got much-needed help defensively Sunday afternoon.

Zain Bando

NFL insider hints Raiders may benefit from Tom Brady's 'persuasiveness' in Super Bowl-winning QB trade talk

Could Tom Brady help the Raiders' new quarterback?

Zain Bando

USC head football coach Lincoln Riley makes definitive statement on his future in college with Trojans

USC head coach Lincoln Riley let Trojan fans and the rest of the college football world know where his two feet were planted.

Pankti Parmar

Paul Finebaum sends warning concerning new direction of College Football Playoff expansion, SEC-Big Ten power

Paul Finebaum is not thrilled with the new proposed College Football Playoff format.

Zain Bando

J.J. McCarthy given 'franchise quarterback' label in latest nugget about Minnesota Vikings, Sam Darnold saga

J.J. McCarthy could remain with the Minnesota Vikings long-term.

Zain Bando

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day reveals mind-blowing truth about competing in the College Football Playoff

Ryan Day said that if a team makes the College Football Playoff, there is a price to pay.

Zain Bando

Nebraska football fans angrily take to social media after learning about canceled series against SEC CFP team

Nebraska Cornhuskers fans have every reason to be livid following Friday's schedule news

Zain Bando

247Sports sends harsh warning to Ohio State football coach Ryan Day, Chip Kelly about team they can't lose to

Ohio State continues to struggle against Michigan.

Zain Bando

J.J. McCarthy’s readiness to replace Sam Darnold with Vikings questioned due to Michigan’s dominance

Analyst questions J.J. McCarthy’s readiness while the Vikings weigh bringing back Sam Darnold.

Shane Shoemaker

Athletic reporter reveals major concern about Penn State position group coach James Franklin has final say in

Could Penn State be worse off after its Orange Bowl appearance this coming season?

Zain Bando

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule makes shocking schedule decision

One of the most anticipated upcoming Big Ten-SEC home-and-home matchups won't be played during the 2026 and 2027 football seasons.

Zain Bando

Ohio State QB Will Howard linked to Super Bowl-winning, $151 million NFL veteran in new FanDuel QB rankings

Which quarterback is Will Howard already being compared to without playing a snap in the NFL yet?

Zain Bando

Former USC QB predicted as Pete Carroll’s ‘bridge’ for Raiders rebuild

Top free-agent QB finds his new team, landing with Raiders. But for how long?

Shane Shoemaker

Todd McShay makes stunning proclamation about Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter in latest NFL Mock Draft

Could Abdul Carter go higher in the NFL Draft than expected?

Zain Bando

Paul Finebaum sends warning to Big Ten College Football Playoff team who would have flopped with SEC schedule

Paul Finebaum was a non-believer in one of college football's Cinderella-type teams.

Zain Bando

J.D. PicKell shares bold Jeremiah Smith 2025 season outlook that will have Ohio State football fans dreaming

Could Ohio State repeat as national champions next season? J.D. PicKell weighs in whether wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is a difference maker.

Zain Bando

NFL analyst shares noteworthy assessment on Vikings' Sam Darnold as former USC Trojan seeks long-term deal

Sam Darnold is about to make generational wealth on his next contract. There's a reason for that, according to one analyst.

Xaiver Aguiar

Lincoln Riley's announcement on scraping spring game feeds narrative of Lane Kiffin being ahead of his time

Former USC head football coach Lane Kiffin had an indirect effect on his program with Lincoln Riley's major spring game announcement.

Pankti Parmar

ESPN's Michael Wilbon pulls no punches in discussing college football 'ruination' impacting the SEC, Big Ten

ESPN's Michael Wilbon is not thrilled with where college football is headed.

Zain Bando

Ohio State QB Will Howard predicted to be Aaron Rodgers' Jets replacement ahead of 2025 NFL draft

Ohio State's Will Howard could be replacing a future Pro Football Hall of Famer on the New York Jets in 2025.

Pankti Parmar

Former Ohio State star predicted to replace future Hall of Famer on the Jets

Former Ohio State star quarterback receives prediction to join the New York Jets following the departure of a future Hall of Famer

Liam Willerup

Joel Klatt reveals 'sneaky' Big Ten team to be next season's SMU football-like surprise

Joel Klatt has a prediction for who may be the next SMU and crash the College Football Playoff party during the 2025 season.

Pankti Parmar

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day drops the mic regarding major College Football Playoff system flaw

For one reason, Ohio State coach Ryan Day is displeased with the current College Football Playoff structure.

Zain Bando

College football analyst shares key step Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola must take to become elite in Big Ten in 2025

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola has a chance to live up to his untapped potential, according to On3's J.D. PicKell.

Zain Bando

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day shares one career-defining chat ex-HC Urban Meyer gave him when hired

Ryan Day has a lot to thank Urban Meyer for after years of success at Ohio State, but one conversation stood out.

Zain Bando

Dennis Dodd sends dire warning about future of college football, SEC-Big Ten takeover in CFP selection process

The lifeblood of college football could hinge on how the expanded College Football Playoff shakes out.

Zain Bando

Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt predicts non-CFP 10-win ranked Big Ten team to shock the college football world in 2025

Which team is poised for a breakout season this fall? Joel Klatt weighs in.

Zain Bando

Michigan QB legend Tom Brady delivers grim take on Super Bowl losses in eye-opening YouTube NFL football vlog

Tom Brady opened up about how losing three Super Bowls impacted him mentally.

Zain Bando

Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore sent national championship hope by analyst in way-too-early Top 10

Michigan football might quickly turn into a consistent winner, according to an On3 insider.

Zain Bando

'Lot of pride involved': Ex-OSU football star strongly defends Ryan Day from backlash after key rivalry losses

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day has a supporter in one former Buckeyes alum who feels criticism post-Michigan losses have been excessive.

Pankti Parmar

Purdue football OC Josh Henson dishes out Boilermakers' 'aggressive' run-game approach for 2025

Purdue football's Josh Henson shared a vision for how the Boilermakers will play in 2025 to turn the program in the right direction.

Pankti Parmar

Penn State head football coach James Franklin sends encouraging message on QB Drew Allar, Nittany Lions teammates

Penn State head football coach James Franklin likes the direction his locker room is taking ahead of the 2025 season.

Pankti Parmar

Texas-Ohio State Week 1 game given 'headliner' expectations by CBS Sports after Ryan Day won Cotton Bowl game

Will Texas-Ohio State in Week 1 be as good as the Cotton Bowl? Find out what CBS thinks.

Zain Bando

Eagles Super Bowl champion Cooper DeJean shares surprise message from fellow Iowa star Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark congratulates fellow Iowa alum Cooper DeJean on his Super Bowl victory.

Shane Shoemaker

Giants can sign ex-OSU Buckeye CFP hero Justin Fields to short-term contract in free agency to be ‘bridge’ QB

The New York Giants could explore adding a high-priced QB this offseason to take a step forward next season, but one analyst likes the idea of signing Justin Fields to a cheaper deal instead.

Andrew Hughes

CBS Sports analyst Tom Fornelli takes unbelievable college football stance in SEC-Big Ten CFP expansion debate

Could College Football Playoff expansion be good for the Big Ten and SEC?

Zain Bando

Jameis Winston can sign with Falcons in NFL free agency to back up ex-UW Husky Michael Penix

This offseason, the possibility of Jameis Winston signing with the Atlanta Falcons to replace Kirk Cousins as Michael Penix's backup is on the table.

Andrew Hughes

Sam Darnold predicted to sign with New York Football Giants to allow Vikings to play ex-Michigan QB JJ McCarthy

Sam Darold will likely leave Minnesota this offseason so the Vikings can see what they have in 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy.

Andrew Hughes

J.D. PicKell drops unpopular opinion about College Football Playoff changes, SEC-Big Ten expansion efforts

With the report from Yahoo Sports regarding changes to the College Football Playoff format likely happening in 2026, college football pundits are beginning to sound off.

Zain Bando

CBS writer declares Ohio State-Penn State football rivalry game as 'power' source for Ryan Day, James Franklin

The Big Ten regular-season title could come down to the November matchup in Columbus.

Zain Bando

CBS Sports sends dire warning to Ohio State football coach Ryan Day about potential outcome of Michigan game

Will the fifth time be a charm for Ohio State head coach Ryan Day this November against Michigan?

Zain Bando

J.D. PicKell predicts Oregon football coach Dan Lanning will have smooth road in 2025 under new QB Dante Moore

J.D. PicKell spoke highly about Dante Moore taking the quarterback keys from Dillon Gabriel next season.

Zain Bando

ESPN's Paul Finebaum sends scolding ultimatum toward coach Ryan Day, Ohio State football ahead of 2025 season

Paul Finebaum doesn't seem impressed with Ohio State entering next season.

Zain Bando

On3's J.D. PicKell lays out dream scenario for Oregon Ducks football, head coach Dan Lanning for 2025 season

The Oregon Ducks may make history, according to one college football analyst.

Zain Bando

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day targeted by nation's No. 6 2026 TE prospect in top-5 Saturday reveal

Ohio State's 2026 recruiting class could significantly boost if it lands a nationally-recognized 2026 tight end prospect.

Zain Bando

College football host sends strong message on impact sitting behind Dillon Gabriel will have on QB Dante Moore

Dante Moore sitting behind Dillon Gabriel in the Oregon football QB room during the 2024 season will have a massive impact on his game.

Andrew Hughes

Penn State football's tight end 'next Rob Gronkowski' in 2025 NFL draft, says ESPN analyst

Penn State could be sending pro football the next Gronk at the tight end position during the 2025 NFL draft. Well, at least like Rob Gronkowski on the field.

Pankti Parmar

College football analyst prefers Michigan QB Bryce Underwood to Allar, Altmeyer, Moore, Sayin, Maiava, and Mendoza

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood could be the best QB in the Big Ten during his first college football season in Ann Arbor.

Andrew Hughes

Ex-championship coach Urban Meyer picks 'loaded' Big Ten College Football Playoff team entering next season

Urban Meyer's predictions for college football's elite teams may surprise some, not all.

Zain Bando

Ranking the three best annual games in college football: Penn State's White Out, Iron Bowl, The Game, oh my!

College football has several classic annual games that define each season. Let's take a look at some of the sport's greatest traditions.

Payton Shanks

Ex-Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer banks on stunning Big Ten playoff team to contend for national title

Find out why Urban Meyer is picking against the team he once coached in next year's national title discussion.

Zain Bando

Indiana head football coach Curt Cignetti given huge praise by 247Sports for near-perfect CFP, Big Ten season

Indiana can prove that this past football season was not a fluke.

Zain Bando

Oregon's Dillon Gabriel called a 'knock-off' of $212 million QB in latest NFL draft projection

One scout says there's a perfect landing spot for Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel.

Shane Shoemaker

HC Sherrone Moore, Michigan football tabbed by 247Sports as Big Ten team with 'bragging rights' entering 2025

Could Michigan be a sleeping giant this fall? 247 Sports' Brad Crawford weighed in.

Zain Bando

Drew Allar given high QB grade by Pro Football Focus, 'rifle of a right arm' entering senior Penn State season

Drew Allar has much to prove entering his senior season at Penn State.

Zain Bando

Vikings may trade for Rams’ Matthew Stafford due to lack of confidence in ex-Michigan QB JJ McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings could have an interest in trading for Matthew Stafford because a certain former College Football Playoff-winning Michigan QB isn't ready to start.

Andrew Hughes

National championship-winning Ohio State QB Will Howard teased to 6-time Super Bowl champs ahead of NFL Draft

Will Howard's NFL ceiling potential is immense according to an ex-quarterback

Zain Bando

College Football Playoff-winning Michigan QB JJ McCarthy can see four-time All-Pro start ahead of him on Vikings

JJ McCarthy may have to wait for his chance to start for Minnesota. The Vikings could have an interest in one of the all-time great QBs this offseason.

Andrew Hughes

Analyst makes surprising College Football Playoff prediction that Oregon finishes their story

Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning goes from good to great in one analyst's 2025/2026 CFP prediction.

Xaiver Aguiar

J.D. PicKell sends grim warning about 'difficult' Ohio State football defensive coordinator hire Matt Patricia

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia may not be the home-run hire people think it is.

Zain Bando

2027 4-star QB cuts list to 5 schools, includes Big Ten football team who has dominated Ohio State, Ryan Day

Where will a priority 2027 QB end up? At the very least, the Big Ten or SEC are the rightful options.

Zain Bando

On3 analyst makes stunning prediction for Michigan football, 5-star QB Bryce Underwood in way-too-early odds

Could Michigan be in the College Football Playoff discussion if Bryce Underwood becomes the starting quarterback? The answer is easier than one might anticipate.

Zain Bando

James Franklin denies bad blood between Jim Knowles, Ohio State football upon Knowles' acceptance of DC role

James Franklin's off-season media availability became slightly heated when asked how the Jim Knowles hire went down

Zain Bando

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day shares shocking cope for losing several Buckeyes assistants

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day had a one-liner of the century to explain the Buckeyes' numerous losses from his staff.

Pankti Parmar

Top-25 safety narrows list to three SEC powerhouses, national champion Ohio State in would-be win for Ryan Day

A key 2026 safety recruit is on Ohio State's radar as he revealed his top-4 schools.

Zain Bando

New Ohio State DC Matt Patricia reveals why he chose college coaching: ‘It’s free agency every day’

Ohio State has their new defensive coordinator in Matt Patricia, and he revealed earlier last week why coaching in college has become an enticing option despite his NFL background

Liam Willerup

CBS Sports tabs Purdue head football coach Barry Odom high ceiling to rebuild 1-win Big Ten dumpster fire

Purdue may have won one game last season, but the Barry Odom era intends to be a complete reset in West Lafayette.

Zain Bando

David Pollack demands football excellence toward Penn State coach James Franklin to reach national title game

One college football analyst says this season is the year Penn State needs to break through.

Zain Bando

College football analyst questions if Matt Patricia hire gives Ohio State the edge to repeat as national champions

The Ohio State Buckeyes hired Matt Patricia to be their next DC. One college football analyst is not too fond of the hire in terms of repeating as national champions.

Hunter Cookston

Ohio State coach Ryan Day gets ideal defensive coordinator replacement in 3-time Super Bowl winner Matt Patricia

Ohio State has its replacement defensive coordinator moving forward.

Zain Bando

ESPN's Greg McElroy sends strong message about Michigan football, Sherrone Moore's Big Ten title, CFP ceiling

Michigan will certainly be a team to watch this fall, according to Greg McElroy.

Zain Bando

Health of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore’s program given positive diagnosis

Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore has a healthy program in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines were given positive coverage from one analyst after a strong push on National Signing Day.

Andrew Hughes

J.J. McCarthy predicted to be traded to AFC team, replacing rejected veteran QB

The former Michigan QB could be traded away from the Vikings next season.

Shane Shoemaker

CBS Sports analyst Josh Pate goes haywire over Ohio State-Michigan football rivalry, shares wild SEC stance

Josh Pate's opinions about college football have changed after growing up in SEC territory.

Zain Bando

Penn State targeting former Oklahoma, Dallas Cowboys legend for key coaching role

James Franklin is eyeing a former Sooners running back to fill a position on staff.

Shane Shoemaker

ESPN's Paul Finebaum exposes college football's usage of NIL as 'exponential threat,' cites fan discontent

NIL may be less regulated than advertised in college football.

Zain Bando

Steelers replace Najee Harris with National Champion in 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Given the uncertainty of Najee Harris' future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL.com predicts them to land a National Champion running back in recent 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Liam Willerup

USA Today college football writer Matt Hayes makes stunning comparison between Will Howard, Super Bowl champ

Ohio State's Will Howard and one Super Bowl championship-winning quarterback have a lot in common, according to one college football insider.

Zain Bando

ESPN's Paul Finebaum brutalizes college football's ceiling when it comes to its direct popularity against NFL

Paul Finebaum isn't keen college football will ever reach the same height as the NFL.

Zain Bando

Penn State head football coach James Franklin passionately defended by former TE for near-decade turnaround

A former Penn State tight end who played under coach James Franklin made his feelings clear about the program Franklin has built in State College.

Zain Bando

Cinematic Ohio State College Football Playoff recap video will have Buckeyes fans running through brick walls

Ohio State's social media team likely deserves a raise for the poetic justice posted Monday.

Zain Bando

Oregon Ducks head football coach Dan Lanning makes massive transfer portal splash, secures DB with ties to SEC

The Oregon Ducks got back to work on the transfer portal front Monday.

Zain Bando

Stephen A. Smith rips Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes in NFL football QB GOAT debate when comparing Michigan legend

Stephen A. Smith has had enough of hearing debates about who the greatest. NFL quarterback ever.

Zain Bando

Saquon Barkley leads list of 10 ex-Big Ten football stars who propelled Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl win

The Philadelphia Eagles running back, Saquon Barkley, wasn't the only Big Ten star to win the Super Bowl Sunday night.

Zain Bando

'Giant risk, Giant reward': ESPN trolls New York Giants after ex-Penn State RB Saquon Barkley wins Super Bowl

ESPN had a field day sticking it to the New York Giants after their former running back, Saquon Barkley, helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl win.

Zain Bando

Ex-Iowa star Cooper DeJean takes now-viral photo with NFL's Lombardi Trophy in epic 22nd birthday celebration

Cooper DeJean had the time of his life helping lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl win.

Zain Bando

Barack Obama gives heartfelt congratulations to Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley for winning Super Bowl 59

Super Bowl 59 was seen by millions Sunday night, including catching one former U.S. President's attention.

Zain Bando

Eagles' rookie Cooper DeJean breaks down his game-changing Super Bowl 59 pick-six against Patrick Mahomes

Cooper DeJean had one of the more memorable moments of Super Bowl 59 for the Eagles.

Shane Shoemaker

Philadelphia Eagles CB Cooper DeJean turns back clock with birthday-filled Super Bowl pick-6 in title win

Cooper DeJean had himself a birthday to remember as the Eagles won Super Bowl 59.

Zain Bando

Ex-QB Tom Brady trolled during Super Bowl 59 after NFL’s FOX scorebug gets questionable review by pundits

The Eagles are pitching a near-shutout but the other major storyline may relate to the multiple-time Super Bowl champ.

Zain Bando

Dallas Cowboys enhance WR room with reported addition of Oregon Ducks football co-OC with ties to Cooper Kupp

The Dallas Cowboys are getting a Big Ten title coaching staff addition and someone familiar with some of the NFL's biggest stars.

Zain Bando

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck scoops up running backs coach for 2025 with ties to Michigan, Sherrone Moore regime

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and P.J. Fleck are getting help from a coach who made Donovan Edwards a superstar.

Zain Bando

Penn State football coach James Franklin poaches veteran from Big 12 dumpster fire to fix defensive line

The Penn State defensive staff will look slightly different next fall outside Jim Knowles's arrival.

Zain Bando

Ex-Ohio State LB explains what Ryan Day meant by single word to propel Buckeyes, Jack Sawyer to championship

A former Ohio State linebacker said Jack Sawyer's belief in Ryan Day couldn't be overstated.

Zain Bando

Super Bowl 59 get-in price paints shocking picture about how lucrative the College Football Playoff really is

The Super Bowl may occur Sunday night, but the College Football Playoff ticket prices may have given the NFL some stiff competition a few weeks back.

Zain Bando

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith amongst elite football company in 'PFF 101' after Buckeyes won national title

Jeremiah Smith's college career couldn't be off to a better start.

Zain Bando

Ohio State football coaching staff losses may pave way for other programs to dominate Big Ten in 2025

Ohio State has lost several assistant football coaches. Those losses could be damaging to the Buckeyes' chances of staying on top of the B1G.

Payton Shanks

Dolphins' rookie Chop Robinson is Just one in a long line of Penn State EDGE rushers to Shine at the NFL Level

Penn State has produced a number of elite pro football EDGE rushers. Chop Robinson is the finest recent example.

Payton Shanks

Penn State legend gets immense praise from Eagles WR A.J. Brown just days before first Super Bowl appearance

Saquon Barkley is finally getting the credit he deserves, even if it's from his own team.

Zain Bando

Bears analyst sends message concerning 'absurd coaching malpractice' from Shane Waldron toward Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams' rookie year struggles could have been avoided.

Zain Bando

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day in running to secure 'elite' 2026 offensive tackle with top-6 ranking

Ohio State is getting back to work on the recruiting trail in a big way, literally.

Zain Bando

Kyle McCord deemed damning bellwether for Ohio State’s biggest potential pitfall next college football season

Ohio State could be running into a familiar, and unfortunate, problem during the Buckeyes' 2025 college football season.

Andrew Hughes

Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan teams deemed bellwether for Penn State’s College Football Playoff hopes in 2025/2026

Penn State head football coach James Franklin may have to pay his dues like the national championship coaches before him in the B1G.

Andrew Hughes

Penn State journalist predicts defensive coordinator Jim Knowles may use long-time football secret weapon

Jim Knowles may have something up his sleeve next season when he takes over as Penn State's defensive coordinator.

Zain Bando

Michigan football legend Aidan Hutchinson answers all-too-important question about Ohio State's national title

Should Ohio State be scrutinized for a late-season flop after winning a national title? One former Michigan Wolverines star weighed in.

Zain Bando

Saquon Barkley gets love from Penn State head football coach James Franklin, expects 'dominant' Super Bowl

James Franklin still pays attention to his former players, including Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Zain Bando

Brian Hartline deemed 'best fit' for Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day's staff for two key reasons

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day found the "best fit" for his Buckeyes coaching staff. And he found him in-house.

Pankti Parmar

NFL insider names two Big Ten stars as ideal fits for Sean Payton’s biggest need with Broncos

Broncos' head coach Sean Payton details what made his past team's so great.

Shane Shoemaker

Ohio State football locks up coach Ryan Day in lucrative, multi-million-dollar contract extension through 2031

Ohio State coach Ryan Day is staying in Columbus, earning every rightful penny.

Zain Bando

Ryan Day earns new contract after winning National Championship, making him third highest paid coach

Ryan Day led his team to the National Championship in January, now he gets his reward for accomplishing a fate Ohio State has reached in a decade.

Hunter Cookston

Michigan landing uncommitted blue-chip OL on college football’s National Signing Day given strong label

Michigan football made noise on National Signing Day. That led to a notable designation from one national publication.

Andrew Hughes

Illinois' Bret Bielema given ridiculous On3 college football ranking, name misspelled on now-viral top-25 list

Illinois coach Bret Bielema can't catch a break from the national college football media yet.

Zain Bando

Ohio State coach Ryan Day egregiously ranked below Kirby Smart in On3's top-25 college football head coaches

Although Ohio State won a national championship against Notre Dame last month, it wasn't enough for him to crack the top spot of a prominent list.

Zain Bando

Hypothetical College Football trade scenario poses top wide receiver to Penn State

In a hypothetical scenario that trades existed in College Football, CBS Sports' Brad Crawford proposes a blockbuster swap between Penn State and Alabama

Liam Willerup

Ohio State recent hire already facing major backlash

Ohio State fans are not happy with the recent hire of Tyler Bowen, voicing their frustrations hours later.

Hunter Cookston

Elite recruiter receives promotion to Ohio State’s vacant offensive coordinator role

One of the top recruiting assistants in the nation over the last several years, the Ohio State Buckeyes turned to within to hire their next offensive coordinator after Chip Kelly's departure to Las Vegas

Liam Willerup

On3's Steve Wiltfong refutes criticism about Michigan coach Sherrone Moore's belief in Bryce Underwood, NIL

One analyst says that Michigan football is the furthest thing from a non-factor in the NIL world despite failing to reach back-to-back national titles.

Zain Bando

Ohio State, Ryan Day looking to fill key staff role with Virginia Tech OC

Over the weekend Ohio State lost two guys to the NFL, one being OC Chip Kelly and the other O-line coach Justin Frye. A couple of days later it looks like the program has found their replacement for one of the positions.

Hunter Cookston

Ohio State credited with making only move it needed to after College Football Playoff National Championship

Ohio State did the one thing that was necessary after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship to keep the Buckeyes on top.

Andrew Hughes

Purdue head football coach Barry Odom given favorable grade despite team's program turmoil under Ryan Walters

Although Purdue went 1-11 last season, a relatively quick turnaround is more likely than not.

Zain Bando

Ohio State's 2025 football schedule may be a Godsend for the Buckeyes after CFP national championship win

Ohio State has a very good chance to repeat as College Football Playoff National Championship victors in 2025 given how the schedule looks.

Payton Shanks

Ex-Penn State RB Saquon Barkley gets wild NFL football gift offer from Jake Paul with possible Super Bowl win

Now starting for the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley has to do more than just win the Super Bowl this weekend, according to one celebrity.

Zain Bando

Penn State star notable omission in latest 2025 NFL Draft Big Board

Following the release of Bleacher Report's latest 2025 NFL Draft Big Board, one of the top stars of this past college football season is nowhere to be seen in the Top 10

Liam Willerup

Ohio State HC Ryan Day geeks out about 'we're national champs' play to WR Jeremiah Smith to beat Notre Dame

Ryan Day could only smile when discussing the play that won Ohio State its first national title in a decade.

Zain Bando

On3's College Football Playoff projection has Illinois football, HC Bret Bielema in stunning Big Ten-SEC game

If the projections hold, Illinois could play a perennial College Football Playoff juggernaut in the opening round next year.

Zain Bando

Ohio State eyeing big-name offensive coordinator from the ACC to replace Chip Kelly

Ohio State and Ryan Day could be looking to the ACC to find their next offensive coordinator.

Shane Shoemaker

Despite winning College Football Playoff National Championship, Ryan Day's job may not be safe at Ohio State

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day may not be out of the woods yet in Columbus. Did a national championship solidify his job?

Payton Shanks

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day drove Jim Knowles to leave for Penn State this offseason

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day was the reason defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left for Penn State this offseason.

Andrew Hughes

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day shares massive flex while commenting on transfer portal windows

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day wasn't trying to, but he ended up sounding conceded about his stances on multiple transfer portal windows.

Andrew Hughes

Las Vegas Raiders football radio personality calls OC Chip Kelly hire 'out of nowhere,' teases big QB decision

"JT The Brick" has weighed in on the Chip Kelly situation, as Kelly is set to take over the Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator role.

Zain Bando

Ryan Day could 'return the favor' by poaching prominent Big Ten OC to fill Ohio State role

Ohio State has the chance to make a big hire to fill his offensive coordinator role.

Shane Shoemaker

Ohio State 247Sports football insider destroyed by fans after Ryan Day misses out on 2026 priority CB recruit

It has been a weekend of transition for the Ohio State football program, which began Saturday night after a 2026 recruit opted to play college football elsewhere.

Zain Bando

Ohio State looking to replace Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator with recently fired college football head coach

Ohio State has eyes on a recently fired college football head coach for the Buckeyes offensive coordinator position. Will Ryan Day and Co. give this candidate another chance in Columbus?

Andrew Hughes

Chip Kelly's Raiders OC hiring could influence Will Howard's 2025 NFL Draft projection

The Raiders are in need of a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft. Could Will Howard be the answer?

Shane Shoemaker

Ryan Day shared his thoughts on Chip Kelly's Ohio State exit as the news broke

Ryan Day was being interviewed by Joel Klatt as news broke of Chip Kelly's leaving Ohio State for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Shane Shoemaker

College football analyst says Ryan Day should 'swing for the fences again' to replace Chip Kelly as Ohio State's OC

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has to now replace three assistant coaches.

Shane Shoemaker

Raiders influence revealed that led to luring Chip Kelly away from Ohio State

In search of the team's offensive coordinator alongside Pete Carroll, the Las Vegas Raiders make an enticing case to lure Chip Kelly back to the NFL

Liam Willerup

Chip Kelly bolted for Las Vegas Raiders to leave 'madness of college football' says Ohio State beat reporter

Cleveland.com's Stephen Means wrote that Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly's departure to join newly hired Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll might be beneficial for both sides.

Zain Bando

Penn State 2025 college football schedule: Why it set Nittany Lions up for success

Penn State will be a potential College Football Playoff team again in 2025, and it could be because of the Nittany Lions' schedule.

Payton Shanks

Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule poaches key OL Rocco Spindler away from national champion runner-up

Nebraska is building pieces to protect its QB, Dylan Raiola, in its latest transfer move.

Zain Bando

Jeremiah Smith reacts to Chip Kelly's shocking departure from Ohio State for Raiders OC job

Jeremiah Smith reacts to Chip Kelly's shocking decision to leave Ohio State for the Raiders OC job.

Shane Shoemaker

Former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord shares stunning perspective on ex-WR teammate, national champion Emeka Egbuka

Kyle McCord transferred out of Ohio State before he could win a national championship, unlike his teammate Emeka Egbuka, who McCord said deserves much more.

Zain Bando

Tez Johnson one of two major Oregon football stock-boosters at 2025 Senior Bowl

Tez Johnson is one of several former Ducks making Oregon football look good at 2025 Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Alabama.

Andrew Hughes

Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola soaks in unfathomable college basketball upset, sees Cornhuskers shock Illinois in OT

Quarterback Dylan Raiola celebrated following one of the week's most electrifying college basketball upsets.

Zain Bando

Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore’s response to violations given damning judgment

Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was described with less-than-favorable adjectives after responding unbelievably to the Connor Stalions-related violations.

Andrew Hughes

Michigan's Bryce Underwood makes recruiting history while drawing comparisons to top NFL QBs

Michigan's Bryce Underwood earns grand comparisons, makes history in his recruitment.

Shane Shoemaker

Former Oregon, Oklahoma, UCF QB Dillon Gabriel unveils unique jaw-dropping custom Senior Bowl football helmet

Dillon Gabriel showed support for all of the college football programs he once played for during Senior Bowl week.

Zain Bando

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema reveals one Senior Bowl football participant who needs rare on-field support

Illinois coach Bret Bielema shared a caveat about his best offensive player from last season, the first from the 2024 roster to declare for this spring's NFL Draft.

Zain Bando

Ex-Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh gets shocking praise from The Daily Wire podcast host after Bret Bielema spat

A prominent media figure has come to Jim Harbaugh's defense in the Bret Bielema social media incident.

Zain Bando

Joel Klatt ranking Penn State 2025 college football season's early No. 1 is fool's gold

Joel Klatt had a very egregious ranking for Penn State ahead of the 2025 college football season: No. 1 overall.

Payton Shanks

Paul Finebaum's statement adds fuel to Jim Harbaugh, Bret Bielema beef

ESPN's Paul Finebaum's statement on the Jim Harbaugh, Bret Bielema beef shows the profound personality picking a side.

Liam Willerup

Ohio State coach Ryan Day sent to abrupt laughter when discussing golf cart post-game incident on national TV

Ryan Day had too much fun following Ohio State's national title win.

Zain Bando

Bret Bielema clowns ESPN's way-too-early College Football Playoff bracket for excluding Illinois football

Illinois coach Bret Bielema took to social media again after his team was not included in next year's way-too-early playoff projection.

Zain Bando

Illinois coach Bret Bielema blasts Chargers’ coach Jim Harbaugh as old video resurfaces

Illinois head coach didn't hold back on Jim Harbaugh.

Shane Shoemaker

Michigan-Ohio State rematch linked to way-too-early ESPN 2026 College Football Playoff game in chaotic bracket

Could the College Football Playoff see the first-ever postseason edition between Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes and Sherrone Moore's Michigan Wolverines?

Zain Bando

Ohio State reportedly faced mind-boggling $37 million hurdle despite head football coach Ryan Day's title win

On paper, it may have looked like Ohio State football single-handedly dominated its College Football Playoff competition, but reality tells a different story.

Zain Bando

ESPN's Greg McElroy gives Michigan coach Sherrone Moore shockingly high grade assessment following 8-5 season

Despite in-season struggles, Michigan's wins against Ohio State and Alabama to cap last season were enough to call Sherrone Moore's first season as coach a success.

Zain Bando

Penn State football paying Jim Knowles big money may be sign of things to come for Nittany Lions

Penn State football entered rarified air by stealing Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from the defending national champions.

Payton Shanks

Eagles safety Sydney Brown shouted out by Illinois football coach Bret Bielema after earning Super Bowl berth

Safety Sydney Brown got props from the coach who molded him into an NFL talent.

Zain Bando

Brett McMurphy reveals shocking request Ohio State football made to lure DC Jim Knowles to Penn State's staff

It was the furthest thing from a happy ending between the newly minted Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and his former school.

Zain Bando

Penn State hiring Jim Knowles moves Nittany Lions one step closer to Ohio State, but is it enough?

Penn State brought on Jim Knowles to close the gap between the Nittany Lions and Ohio State. Did the move get the job done?

Payton Shanks

Penn State's hiring of Jim Knowles predicted to have major impact in one key area

Beyond his championship experience, Jim Knowles’ connection to Philadelphia could help Penn State's recruiting efforts

Shane Shoemaker

Polarizing Michigan alumnus humiliates NFL officials in ridiculous rant following Chiefs' AFC Championship win

The Chiefs are gunning for their third-straight Super Bowl title, but did it come with a startling cost? One Michigan alumnus, now best known for his sports media work, thinks so.

Zain Bando

Ohio State beat reporter shares 'move on to his next mission' realization amidst DC Jim Knowles' PSU departure

Don't expect Ohio State to dwell on Jim Knowles' decision to leave for State College long

Zain Bando

Paradigm shift predicted for Penn State after Nittany Lions poach DC Jim Knowles from Ohio State football

Penn State could be college football's next big thing after poaching Ohio State's ace defensive coordinator following their national championship win.

Andrew Hughes

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema sends unthinkable recruiting pitch following 10-win 2024 turnaround

Illinois coach Bret Bielema has upped the ante when recruiting high-profile college football talent.

Zain Bando

Ohio State reporter shares strong reaction to Buckeyes losing DC Jim Knowles to Penn State football

One Ohio State reporter answered whether or not Buckeyes head football coach Ryan Day and the program's brain trust can rebound from losing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Penn State.

Andrew Hughes

Ex-Penn State tight end Adam Breneman praises James Franklin's 'enormous W' following DC Jim Knowles' hire

Expectations are going to be sky-high in State College next fall.

Zain Bando

Penn State reshapes the coordinator market, poaches Jim Knowles from Ohio State with record-breaking deal

Following a National Championship with the Ohio State Buckeyes, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has agreed to a record-breaking contract to begin his new journey in State College.

Liam Willerup

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day faces poach threat from 3 NFL teams for offensive coordinator Chip Kelly

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day could lose offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles this offseason.

Andrew Hughes

Ohio State coach Ryan Day gives recall of 'special moment' national championship College Football Playoff run

Ryan Day can finally relax after leading Ohio State to its first national title win in a decade.

Zain Bando

Ohio State-Notre Dame ratings: Fans overreacting to College Football Playoff National Championship viewership

College football fans are overreacting to the somewhat modest viewership of the Ohio State-Notre Dame national championship game.

Payton Shanks

Is the College Football Playoff format changing? Examining potential CFP changes after Ohio State wins title

The College Football Playoff's format is under the microscope after the national championship was decided following an uneven 12-team debut.

Payton Shanks

USC signs former Notre Dame assistant AD, 'key figure' to coach Marcus Freeman less than week after OSU loss

The USC football program added an interesting piece to its program hierarchy Friday.

Zain Bando

Pete Carroll keeps ties to USC as he joins the Raiders

Pete Carroll’s return to the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders comes with a twist, as he continues to teach a course at USC alongside his new coaching duties.

Shane Shoemaker

Analyst calls soon-to-be Patriots offensive assistant Riley Larkin 'key piece' in Ohio State's title win

The New England Patriots are zeroing in on Ohio State offensive assistant Riley Larkin.

Zain Bando

Ohio State national championship-winning RB forgoes football eligibility in pursuit of NFL Draft dreams

Quinshon Judkins is turning pro under a week after Ohio State won the national championship.

Zain Bando

Ex-USC coach Pete Carroll makes NFL football return to lead legendary Super Bowl-winning AFC West franchise

Pete Carroll is back on an NFL sideline again.

Zain Bando

$4 million Ohio State star pitched entering college football transfer portal for homecoming with ACC school

After Ohio State's College Football Playoff National Championship win, one Buckeyes receiver is being pushed to enter the transfer portal to make even more than his current $4 million NIL valuation.

Andrew Hughes

Joel Klatt shares strong stance on Michigan football, Bryce Underwood's 2025 season in way-too-early ranking

Joel Klatt sees Michigan building off it's 8-5 2024 season this fall.

Zain Bando

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt inks Penn State football as team 'knocking on the door' of national championship

Fox Sports' Joel Klatt expects big things from coach James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions this season.

Zain Bando

Analyst Danny Kanell defends Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, rips SEC's 'tiresome' college football bias

Danny Kanell, like Bret Bielema, is agitated when it comes to pro-SEC rankings.

Zain Bando

Illinois coach Bret Bielema pulls no punches in 'relevant' comeback after learning of football rankings snub

Illinois coach Bret Bielema is back on the defense train again after responding to a fan on social media.

Zain Bando

USC legend Reggie Bush makes eye-opening statement about his future

Reggie Bush expresses his desire to return to USC in a different capacity.

Shane Shoemaker

Illinois coach Bret Bielema calls out popular college football analyst’s power ratings, analyst fires back

Brett Bielema is absolutely disgusted with Josh Pate's personal power rankings. He voiced his frustration on X.

Hunter Cookston

Where will Sam Darnold land next? Exploring former USC's star's options in NFL free agency

Sam Darnold has had a tumultuous career, having started his career with the very worst and now been given the chance to finally prove his worth. With Minnesota continuing on with JJ McCarthy, that leaves the question of where he heads next.

Jacob Ganten

Why Penn State is in desperate need of offensive reinforcements after deep College Football Playoff run

Penn State is a far-from-perfect product after making a deep College Football Playoff run but looking far from championship material.

Payton Shanks

Paul Finebaum shares stunning reality behind Ohio State football coach Ryan Day's resurgence, loss to Michigan

ESPN's Paul Finebaum revealed how the Michigan-Ohio State game should be remembered when looking back on the Buckeyes' national championship season.

Zain Bando

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer needs no words to describe inclusion of SEC football team in 'unofficial' final poll

Luke Altmyer poked fun at a national analyst after an unofficial top-25 was revealed Tuesday night.

Zain Bando

Stephen A. Smith stirs debate about how Chiefs 3-peat would 'cement' QB Patrick Mahomes over Michigan legend

Stephen A. Smith was fired up when debating Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady.

Zain Bando

Former USC legend calls out Ohio State RB duo after CFP national title win

Former USC RB LenDale White wasn't too impressed with Ohio State's backfield after their national title win.

Shane Shoemaker

Georgia insider Graham Coffey rips CFP after $20 million Ohio State roster was rewarded with championship win

The College Football Playoff may need some restructuring after Ohio State's national title win against Notre Dame.

Zain Bando

Illinois football fans manifest way-too-early Ohio State upset after making AP Poll history to cap 10-3 season

Can Illinois upset the defending national champions for the second straight season? Its fanbase is beginning to think so.

Zain Bando

Ohio State sensation Jeremiah Smith makes it clear where he believes Will Howard should be drafted

After the National Championship game, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith was asked about quarterback Will Howard. He set the bar straight for where he believed Howard should be selected.

Hunter Cookston

ESPN analyst names Ohio State's unsung MVP of season after National Title win—and it's not Ryan Day or Jeremiah Smith

After Ohio State's dominant College Football Playoff title run, an ESPN analyst credited an unexpected figure as the Buckeyes' MVP, proving the importance of one key offseason hire.

Shane Shoemaker

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