SEC Coach Calls Buster Faulkner a "Home-Run Hire"

One of Florida head coach Jon Sumrall's first moves was to bring in former Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner to run the show on offense in Gainesville, and according to one anonymous SEC coach, it was a "home-run hire." "Faulkner can coach offensive football," the coach said. "It is such a departure from what […]

Auburn a Sleeper in the SEC Under Alex Golesh?

Following a disappointing three-year stretch, Auburn moved on from former head coach Hugh Freeze and replaced him with USF head coach Alex Golesh. Golesh has been known for his high-powered offenses at Tennessee (as offensive coordinator) and with the Bulls. His offenses have averaged at least 31 points over the last three seasons, and with […]

Noah Fifita Primed for Strong 2026 Campaign

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita is entering his fourth year as the program's starter in 2026. The 22-year-old has completed 64.9% of his passes for 9,183 yards, 73 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions across 40 career games (34 starts). He had an excellent redshirt freshman season in 2023, struggled in 2024, and bounced back in 2025. With […]

Oregon Assistant Coach Charged with DUII, Reckless Driving

Oregon assistant head coach and running backs coach Ra'Shaad Samples has been charged with DUII (driving under the influence of intoxicants) and reckless driving. These charges stem from an incident in mid-April, in which Samples allegedly backed his 2026 Ford 1-50 into a parked car in Eugene. When an officer from the Eugene Police Department […]

Tight End Nick Pollack Commits to Clemson

Three-star tight end Nick Pollack committed to Clemson on Monday, according to 247 Sports. The 6'3", 220-pound rising high school senior is the son of former star Georgia defensive lineman David Pollack. Pollack also had offers from Wake Forest, Cincinnati, East Carolina, and Samford. He's a versatile player with snaps as edge, linebacker, H-back, and […]

Drew Mestemaker a Top Big 12 Quarterback Right Away?

Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who followed head coach Eric Morris from North Texas, could be one of the Big 12's best quarterbacks right away in 2026. As a redshirt freshman in 2025, he lit up Conference USA for 4,379 passing yards and 34 passing touchdowns to just nine interceptions. He also scored five times […]

Chris Henry Jr. the Next Great Ohio State Wideout?

Ohio State true freshman wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. was a consensus five-star prospect in the Class of 2026, and given the Buckeyes' recent history of success at the position, he'll face immediate pressure to be productive. That said, Jeremiah Smith is back in Columbus for (likely) one more season, so Henry could push rising […]

Chaz Coleman's Status Remains Unclear at Tennessee

Tennessee edge rusher Chaz Coleman, who was one of the top overall players in this offseason's transfer portal, missed a significant portion of spring practice, and he has yet to take part in voluntary workouts in Knoxville. The rising sophomore has been expected to be an immediate high-impact player in Tennessee's defense after following Jim […]

Ryan Coleman-Williams Says He's Healthy Entering 2026

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, who dealt with knee and shoulder issues, along with an early-season concussion in 2025, says he is as healthy as he's been since his freshman campaign. The 19-year-old exploded onto the scene in 2024, catching 19 passes for 544 yards and six touchdowns through the first five games of his […]

DJ Lagway Looking to Rebound at Baylor

Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway, who was viewed as an elite five-star recruit in the Class of 2024, will enter the 2026 campaign looking to rebound from an up-and-down two seasons at Florida. The Texas native posted a 6-1 starting record as a freshman, leading to sky-high expectations for his sophomore campaign. Things did not go […]

Josh Hoover Tasked With Leading Indiana Back to the Playoffs

New Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover is tasked with taking over for Heisman Trophy Winner Fernando Mendoza after a 36-game career at TCU. The 22-year-old senior threw for 9,629 yards, 71 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions. He tallied a 19-12 record in 31 starts. Needless to say, expectations will be sky high for the Hoosiers in 2026, […]

Braylon Staley the Next 1,000-Yard Tennessee Receiver?

Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley had a fantastic redshirt-freshman season in 2025, collecting 68 receptions for 837 yards and six touchdowns. He won SEC Freshman of the Year. With last year's leading receiver, Chris Brazzell, in the NFL, Staley could emerge as the most productive pass-catcher in Tennessee's offense. The Vols have had three 1,000-yard […]

Ahmad Hardy's Return Timeline Remains Unclear

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (leg), who suffered a gunshot wound early in May, remains without a clear timeline for a return to football, according to head coach Eli Drinkwitz. "[Hardy] has been rehabbing in our facility every morning at 9 a.m.," Drinkwitz said at the SEC Spring meetings. "We're a long way away from […]

Lincoln Riley Believes USC is Ready for Playoff Run

Entering Year 5 with the program, USC head coach Lincoln Riley believes his team is ready to make a run at the College Football Playoff. "We have absolutely taken steps now," Lincoln Riley said, per Adam Rittenberg of ESPN. "Honestly, now it's just time to go do it. It's time. The program's ready for it." […]

Notre Dame-Stanford Rivalry Renewed Through 2028

Notre Dame announced that the rivalry series against Stanford has been extended through 2028, according to On3. The two programs are scheduled to meet this October in South Bend. They will face off on November 27, 2027, at Stanford Stadium and on October 14, 2028, at Notre Dame Stadium. Any time a historical rivalry is […]

Ahmad Hardy Says He's "Back to the Road to Success"

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (leg) is back in Columbia and is beginning his rehab process 10 days after suffering a gunshot wound at a concert in Mississippi. The 20-year-old's status for the 2026 campaign is still up in the air, but he took to X on Wednesday with a positive update. "I want to […]

Texas Tech Graduate Judge Recuses Himself from Brendan Sorsby Case

Judge Phillip Hays has recused himself from the Brendan Sorsby vs. NCAA case, according to Texas court reporter Ryan Autullo. Hays, who did not give a reason for the decision, is a Teas Tech alum and Lubbock native, and there were questions regarding his ability to be unbiased. Sorsby sued the NCAA this week and […]

UCLA Tackle Jordan Davis Officially Eligible for 2026 Season

According to On3's Pete Nakos, UCLA offensive tackle Jordan Davis is officially eligible for the 2026 college football season after receiving a waiver from the NCAA. Davis spent the first two years of his collegiate career at South Carolina, but did not see any action. He then played three seasons at South Alabama, appearing in […]

Bret Bielema Supports Significant College Football Playoff Expansion

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has expressed his support for expanding the College Football Playoff, and he believes it does not need to stop at 24 teams, according to On3. "Personally, I would love to see as many teams included as humanly possible," Bielema said. "It can't go to 64. I'm not talking about that. […]

Ezavier Crowell has Immediate Opportunity at Alabama

Alabama freshman running back Ezavier Crowell enters the program as a former five-star recruit in the Class of 2026, and after the Crimson Tide failed to land an impactful transfer running back, he could make an immediate impact in Ryan Grubb's offense. Last season, the Tide ranked 15th in the SEC in rushing yards per […]

Mark Bowman a Day 1 Impact Player for USC?

USC true freshman tight end Mark Bowman was the No. 29 overall high school recruit (ESPN) in the Class of 2026. after forgoing his senior year of high school, he enrolled with the program this spring, and he could be a Day 1 impact player in Lincoln Riley's offense. USC's top two leading receivers from […]

Bill Belichick Says Relationship with First North Carolina Team "Wasn't Great"

During an appearance on "Pardon My Take," North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick spoke candidly about his first year in Chapel Hill. "It was like they (last year's team) were recruited by somebody else; they came here for somebody else. I was new, they were leaving, you know." Belichick said. "It wasn't a bad relationship, […]

Kemario Taylor a Breakout Candidate at Quarterback

Mississippi State quarterback Kemario Taylor flashed in limited action as a true freshman, completing 43 passes for 629 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. He was impressive as a runner, tallying 458 yards and eight scores on just 82 attempts. Taylor started just two games in 2025, including against Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl. […]

Trinidad Chambliss the Undisputed Top SEC Quarterback Entering 2026?

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss came out of nowhere in 2025, beginning the season as the backup to Austin Simmons before quickly taking over the QB1 job for Lane Kiffin. The rising sixth-year senior tallied 3,937 passing yards, 527 rushing yards, 30 total touchdowns, and just three interceptions in 15 games. He led the Rebels […]

Rocco Becht The "Unifier" of Penn State's Roster

Former Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht followed his head coach, Matt Campbell, from Ames to Happy Valley this offseason. He is slated to be the starting quarterback for Penn State during his final season of eligibility. According to Campbell, Becth has been an important figure in uniting the group of players who came from Iowa […]

Transfer Running Back Arnold Barnes Visiting Iowa State on Monday

Former Tulane running back Arnold Barnes, who remains in the transfer portal, is visiting Iowa State on Monday, according to On3. The rising senior spent the last three seasons in New Orleans, rushing 34 times for 757 yards and six touchdowns in 34 games. The Cyclones have seen massive roster turnover this offseason after the […]

Virginia Tech Lands Commitment from Four-Star QB Peter Bourque

Four-star quarterback in the Class of 2027 Peter Bourque announced his commitment to James Franklin and Virginia Tech on Thursday, according to Rivals on X. The Marion, Massachusetts native is the No. 7 quarterback (No. 82) overall in next year's recruiting cycle. Bourque was previously committed to Michigan before Sherrone Moore was let go, and […]

NFL Veteran Tom Moore Joins Iowa Coaching Staff

Veteran offensive coach Tom Moore, who began his coaching career in 1961 with Iowa, is joining the 2026 Hawkeyes coaching staff as a senior consultant to the head coach, according to Scott Dochterman of The Athletic. The 87-year-old played quarterback at Iowa in the late 1950s before a decorated career as a coach. Moore began […]

Can Cam Cook Dominate in Return to Big 12?

West Virginia running back Cam Cook led all FBS players in rushing yards last season with Jacksonville State. The rising senior accumulated 295 rushes for 1,659 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. He added 30 receptions for 286 yards in 13 games. He won the Conference USA Player of the Year Award. The Texas native spent […]

ACC, Big 12 Support 24-Team College Football Playoff

According to On3's Brett McMurphy, both the ACC and the Big 12 support a 24-team College Football Playoff. "We like 24, we want 24," Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark told On3. "There are too many teams getting left out, and 24 teams provides the type of access that is warranted." ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips echoed […]