Walker Lyons Could be Go-To Target for Bear Bachmeier

BYU tight end Walker Lyons, who transferred from USC ahead of the 2026 season, could emerge as one of quarterback Bear Bachmeier's top options in the passing game following the departure of his top three leading receivers from last season. Parker Kingston, Chase Roberts, and Carsen Ryan combined to catch 166 passes for 2,350 yards […]

Ty Benefield a Potential Game-Changer for LSU Defense

Boise State transfer safety Ty Benefield was one of the top defensive backs available in this offseason's transfer portal, and he was the first defensive player to commit to Lane Kiffin's Tigers. The 6'2" California native has had a standout career in three seasons with the Broncos, tallying 235 tackles (162 solo), 18 tackles for […]

Hayden Lowe Set for Significant Role Following Miami's NFL Departures

Miami defensive end Hayden Lowe was a five-star recruit in the Class of 2025, and according to ESPN's Andrea Adelson, he was making an early impact in practice ahead of his freshman season before suffering an injury that cost him the entire 2025 season. Now, with Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor off campus and […]

Taylor Wein in Position for Big Season on Oklahoma's Defensive Line

As part of one of the best and most talented defenses in 2025, Oklahoma defensive lineman Taylor Wein posted a strong sophomore season. The Tennessee native tallied 39 tackles (22 solo), seven sacks, 15 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one pass deflection, and one interception. He was named a second-team All-SEC performer, but with […]

Rasheem Biles an Instant Impact Player for Texas

Former Pitt linebacker Rasheem Biles transferred to Texas this offseason, and while he wasn't the biggest name to join the Longhorns in the portal, he could sneakily be the most important addition in 2026. The rising senior was a machine last season for the Panthers, tallying 101 tackles (62 solo), 17 tackles for loss, and […]

Sam Leavitt Expected to Be Full-Go for Fall Camp

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt (foot), who has been limited this offseason with a foot injury, is expected to be fully cleared for preseason camp, according to LSU head coach Lane Kiffin. The Arizona State transfer had pins removed from his foot in early April and is progressing nicely ahead of his first season with the […]

Brauntae Johnson the Next Star in Notre Dame's Secondary?

Since Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman stepped on campus in 2021, the Irish have had no shortage of star power in the secondary, including All-Americans Kyle Hamilton, Xavier Watts, and Leonard Moore. Moore remains with the team in 2026, but safety Brauntae Johnson could be next in line in the impressive run of defensive […]

Ethan Barbour a Name to Know in Georgia's Tight End Room

Georgia tight end Ethan Barbour suffered a broken ankle in the second game of his true freshman season a year ago, but ESPN's Mark Schlabach views him as the team's "under the radar" player to know heading into 2026. The 6'3", 235-pound freshman was a four-star recruit out of Alpharetta in the Class of 2025, […]

Payton Pierce Next Up at Linebacker for Ohio State

Ohio State linebacker Payton Pierce has big shoes to fill with the departure of first-round picks Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles. Jake Trotter of ESPN listed Pierce as the Buckeyes' under-the-radar player, and he doesn't expect linebacker to be a weakness for Matt Patricia's defense despite the All-American players leaving the program. "With Reese and […]

Javin Gordon to Play Significant Role for Tennessee?

Tennessee running back Javin Gordon, who transferred to the Vols from Tulane after his true freshman season, will have the opportunity to carve out a role in the backfield right away. Head coach Josh Heupel has rarely used a one-man backfield, except for Dylan Sampson in 2024. With Peyton Lewis and Star Thomas gone, Knoxville […]

Tanook Hines Stepping into WR1 Role for USC

USC wide receiver Tanook Hines had a productive true freshman campaign in Los Angeles, despite serious target competition. The Texas native shared the field with 2026 NFL Draft picks Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane, but still managed to tally 34 receptions for 561 yards and two touchdowns. With Lemon and Lane now with the Philadelphia […]

Rueben Owens II has "Star Potential" in Fourth Campaign

Texas A&M running back Rueben Owens II is set to enter the 2026 season as the clear leader in the backfield after the departure of Le'Veon Moss. He saw extra action last season with Moss missing five games due to injury, but he has yet to fully break out following his 2023 freshman season, in […]

Mario Craver Enters No. 1 Wide Receiver Role for Marcel Reed

Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver enjoyed a fantastic first season with the Aggies in 2025, racking up 59 receptions for 917 yards and four touchdowns. However, the former Mississippi State Bulldog totaled 443 of his 917 yards in the team's first three games before taking a backseat to KC Concepcion, who was recently selected […]

LaNorris Sellers a Strong Rebound Candidate in 2026

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers was viewed as a potential top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft following his redshirt freshman campaign. In his debut season, he led the Gamecocks to nine wins behind 3,208 total yards and 25 touchdowns. However, he regressed in nearly every statistical category in 2026 with offensive coordinator Mike Shula, […]

Cam Coleman Poised for Monster Year at Texas?

Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman, who transferred from Auburn to Austin this offseason, is viewed as one of the top pass-catchers in the country entering 2026. The Longhorns, who lacked big-time wide receiver production outside of Ryan Wingo last season, were aggressive in their pursuit of Coleman. The 20-year-old's counting stats don't pop off the […]

Will Hammond Pushing to Be Ready for Week 1

Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond (knee), who suffered a torn ACL last October, suddenly finds himself in a potential starting role for a College Football Playoff contender after it was revealed that Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby gambled on his own team as a member of the Indiana Hoosiers. There is a chance Sorsby permanently loses […]

Notre Dame Leads College Football in Returning Snaps

Despite Notre Dame losing its top two rushers (Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price) and its second- and third-leading receivers (Malachi Fields and Eli Raridon) to the 2026 NFL Draft, the Irish rank No. 1 in the FBS in returning snaps for 2026. According to On3, Notre Dame returns 66% of its total snaps from last […]

Two Ole Miss Football Players Arrested, Charged with DUI

According to The Clarion Ledger, Ole Miss quarterback Rees Wise and running back Damarius Yates were arrested on May 3 by the Oxford Police Department. The teammates, who are both under the age of 21, have been charged with DUI and reckless driving. Wise, a true freshman, is expected to be no higher than third […]

Bryce Underwood in Better Situation Entering Sophomore Season

Last year, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood became the first true freshman to start at the position for the Wolverines since 2009, and his debut campaign had plenty of ups and downs. Overall, the No. 1 QB recruit in the class of 2025 tallied 2,428 passing yards, 392 rushing yards, 17 total touchdowns, and nine interceptions […]

Nico Iamaleava Emerging as Leader, Playmaker for UCLA

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava's collegiate career has been a roller coaster through three years, but entering Year 2 with the Bruins, new head coach Bob Chesney has nothing but great things to say about the rising redshirt junior. Chesney said Iamaleava has emerged as a clear leader for the program, and he is "as electric […]

Every SEC's Teams All-Time Leading Passer: College Football Stat Leaders

The 16 SEC teams have had plenty of great quarterbacks through the years, and with offenses and passing games taking over football, we could see changes on this list in the next few years. That said, signal callers rarely stick with one team for more than a couple of seasons, so it will be interesting […]

Jameson Williams Files Lawsuit Against NCAA, SEC, Big Ten

Former Ohio State and Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams, who now plays for the Detroit Lions, is suing the NCAA, SEC, and Big Ten over allegations that they used his name, image, and likeness without compensation. According to the California Post, Williams is seeking financial compensation and an injunction barring the entities from using his […]

Brendan Sorsby Facing Potential Permanent Loss of Eligibility

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who was one of the top players in the transfer portal this offseason, could be facing a permanent ban from college football after it was found that he had placed bets on the 2022 Indiana Hoosiers team that he played for. The NCAA's gambling policy includes a "permanent loss of […]

ACC College Football Head Coach Rankings For 2026 - Dabo Swinney, Mario Cristobal, Rhett Lashlee, Bill Belichick, Mike Norvell, Brent Key

It's time for our next edition of head-coaching rankings. This time, we'll talk ACC! The ACC has been "down" over the last few seasons, but that did not stop Miami from making the College Football Playoff and reaching the national championship game without a conference title win. All of a sudden, Mario Cristobal's stock has […]

Beau Pribula Leading Virginia Quarterback Competition

Former Missouri and Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula, who transferred to Virginia this offseason, is leading the quarterback battle against former Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein, according to On3. In 10 games with the Tigers last season, Pribula tallied 1,941 passing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, 297 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He started […]

Ashton Daniels Named Florida State's Starting Quarterback

According to On3's Pete Nakos, former Stanford and Auburn quarterback Ashton Daniels has been named Florida State's starter entering 2026. Daniels is entering Year 5 of his collegiate career after spending three seasons with the Cardinal and one with the Tigers. Overall, he has tallied 4,783 passing yards, 1,397 rushing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, 11 […]

Michigan Lands Commitment From Quarterback Kamden Lopati

Four-star quarterback in the Class of 2027 Kamden Lopati committed to Michigan on Tuesday, marking Kyle Whittingham's first quarterback commitment. Lopati is a Utah native, a state where Whittingham worked as the head coach of the Utes from 2004 to 2025. While questions have been raised about how long Whittingham could be at Michigan, picking […]

Tramell Jones Jr. Outperforms Aaron Philo During Florida's Spring Scrimmage

Florida's quarterback battle between returner Tramell Jones Jr. and Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo is the top story of the Gators' offseason, and Saturday's spring game provided a first look at the competition. Jones had the better day of the two, completing 13 of his 17 passing attempts for 210 yards and two touchdowns, including […]

Keelon Russell Flashes in Alabama's Spring Game

Redshirt-freshman quarterback Keelon Russell had a fantastic outing during Alabama's A-Day scrimmage, tallying 21 completions, 240 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. He is battling Austin Mack for the QB1 job in Tuscaloosa, and although Mack was the first quarterback on the field on Saturday, the competition is viewed as wide open. Russell is a […]

Gunner Stockton Looking "Great" After Offseason Injury

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (undisclosed) suffered an injury early in the offseason, but head coach Kirby Smart said he is "great" in an update during spring practice. He's practicing," Smart said. "He had a little offseason injury in our workouts, but he's fine now. He's limited a little bit the first couple of days, but […]