Texas brought in big-name transfer running backs Hollywood Smothers (NC State) and Raleek Brown (Arizona State) this offseason, but true freshman Derrek Cooper and junior Ryan Niblett have turned heads through the first week of camp, according to Evan Vieth of Inside Texas. Cooper arrives in Austin as a four-star recruit out of Hollywood, Florida, […]

Indiana lost its top two wide receivers from last year, Omar Cooper Jr. and Elijah Sarratt, to the 2026 NFL Draft, but the position is still viewed as talented and deep, headlined by Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. Becker flashed in the WR3 role last season, catching 34 passes for 679 yards and four touchdowns. […]

Louisville wide receiver Tre Richardson joins the program after spending the first three years of his career at three different schools. In his first year in the FBS at Vanderbilt, he tallied 46 receptions for 806 yards and seven touchdowns. Richardson has game-breaking speed, which has led the coaching staff to compare him to Rondale […]

Ohio State wide receiver Devin McCuin is viewed as the leader in the program to start alongside wideouts Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss, according to Spencer Holbrook of Lettermen Row. McCuin is a UTSA transfer who has tallied 152 receptions for 1,696 yards and 16 touchdowns in 32 career games. Projected backup Kyle Parker hasn't […]

Ohio State tight end Nate Roberts caught just four passes for 30 yards in his true freshman season working behind Max Klare and Will Kacmarek, but with both now on NFL rosters, he is "the clear" leader of the tight end room, according to Spencer Holbrook of Lettermen Row. Klare and Kacmarek combined to catch […]

Nebraska wide receiver Larry Miles (foot) is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a foot injury, according to head coach Matt Rhule. The true freshman from Orlando, Florida, is competing for a depth role in his first collegiate season, but the time out of action will surely hurt his chances to make an […]

Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph is slated to be the team's starter after transferring in from Old Dominion. Through the early part of fall camp, Joseph has been a standout player, according to Evan Flood of Badger Blitz. "Joseph had his way with the Wisconsin defense on Friday," Flood wrote. "[Joseph] picked apart the secondary with […]

SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings (undisclosed) was "very limited" in Saturday's Family Day practice, according to Billy Embody of On the Pony Express. Jennings did not throw a pass, but took part in individual drills and simulated dropbacks during team period. Not much is known about his status, but the Mustangs have four weeks until the […]

Tennessee linebacker Jaedon Harmon (knee) has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2026 campaign, according to Austin Price of Volquest.com. The Georgia native suffered the injury during Saturday's practice. The Vols will already be without All-SEC linebacker Arion Carter due to a two-game suspension, so this is another tough blow for Jim […]

Texas A&M wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman is heading into his third season with the Aggies after posting a respectable 24-catch, 503-yard, five-touchdown season in 2025 while sharing the field with KC Concepcion and Mario Craver. The program promoted Holmon Wiggins to offensive coordinator following the departure of Collin Klein, but Bethel-Roman is already comfortable in […]

Virginia transfer running backs Jekail Middlebrook and Peyton Lewis have been battling for the starting running back role this offseason, and Matt Wilson of SI.com reports that Middlebrook has "completely run away with it." "He's been the best runner and pass-catcher out of the backfield, and it looks like he's in line to be the […]

Alabama true freshman running back EJ Crowell was one of the top overall prospects in the Class of 2026, and given the Tide's struggles running the football over the last two seasons, he is expected to play a significant role on offense in Year 1. In a media availability during camp, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb […]

Georgia running backs Nate Frazier and Chauncy Bowens are the clear lead ball carriers in the backfield, but with Kentucky transfer Dante Dowdell dealing with a serious injury stemming from an ATV accident, third-year back Dwight Phillips Jr. is the top candidate to work as the RB3 this season, according to Jordan D. Hill of […]

Ohio State running back Isaiah West, who finished fourth on the team in rushing yards (310) last season, is pushing Bo Jackson for the starting role, according to On3's Spencer Holbrook. West took the majority of first-team reps during Ohio State's first training camp practice, while Jackson worked with the second team. This comes as […]

Clemson running back Gideon Davidson is in the starting role heading into fall camp, according to head coach Dabo Swinney. Davidson finished second on the team in rushing yards as a freshman while working behind Adam Randall, tallying 260 rushing yards on 60 carries. He also caught 11 passes for 93 yards. With Randall off […]

Former Boston College and Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos is filing a lawsuit against the NCAA, seeking an injunction for a fifth year and to enter the transfer portal. Last week's court ruling in Colorado granted Castellanos another year of eligibility, but he is working to ensure he can enter the transfer portal. With Auburn […]

Ohio State running back Legend Bey is not practicing at the start of fall camp due to a violation of team rules, according to head coach Ryan Day. The four-star true freshman out of Texas was a high-school quarterback but is expected to be a dynamic playmaker on offense as a runner/receiver. Bey already made […]

Louisville running back Isaac Brown (undisclosed) sat out the first practice of fall camp on Thursday and was seen working with trainers on the sideline, according to Jody Demling of Cardinal Sports. The two-time All-ACC performer missed four games last season due to a lower-body injury, but it's unclear what is keeping him out of […]

Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond (knee) was seen at practice wearing a brace on his surgically repaired knee, but the sophomore was "bouncing around fine," as shown in an X post by Jarret Johnson of InsideRedRaiders.com. Hammond suffered a torn ACL in the team's November 25 win over Oklahoma State but has a chance to […]

Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who was previously dealing with a foot injury, posted a strong first practice of fall camp, according to Eric Nahlin of Inside Texas. "When he was on--which was for most of the viewing period--Arch Manning stood above the rest," Nahlin wrote. "He completed an effortless pitch-and-catch with Ryan Wingo that looked […]

BYU running back LJ Martin (shoulder) is fully recovered from offseason shoulder surgery and is cleared for the start of fall camp, according to Carly Ludlow of Universe Sports. Martin's procedure took place in December, and he spent spring recovering before being cleared in June. Martin is one of the nation's top running backs entering […]

Kentucky wide receiver Nic Anderson (undisclosed) is not participating in the start of fall practices, according to Adam Luckett of Kentucky Sports Radio. Unfortunately, Anderson's injuries have been a major theme of his collegiate career. The former Oklahoma Sooner and LSU Tiger has missed over a dozen games due to injury, including 12 games in […]

North Carolina defensive coordinator Stephen Belichick is not with the program and is on medical leave, his father and UNC head coach Bill Belichick announced on Thursday. "Just want to let everyone know that my son Steve's on medical leave, and look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," he said. "It's a […]

Auburn wide receiver DeShawn Spencer "was constantly the first man up at slot receiver" during Wednesday's practice, according to Justin Ferguson of The Auburn Observer. Spencer is a true freshman and former three-star recruit out of Alabama who converted to wide receiver from running back in the late part of his high school career. The […]

Florida State running back Quintrevion Wisner (undisclosed) did not take part in the team's Tuesday evening scrimmage as he deals with a minor injury, according to Dustin Lewis of NoleGameDay. Wisner spent the first three seasons of his collegiate career at Texas before heading to Tallahassee via the transfer portal this offseason. After holding a […]

Kentucky transfer Cutter Boley and Michigan transfer Mikey Keene are competing for the starting quarterback job at Arizona State, and Thomas Goldkamp of On3 said head coach Kenny Dillingham could wait until just before Week 1 to make the decision. Boley played in 11 games last season, completing 198 of his 301 passing attempts for […]

Notre Dame wide receiver Jerome Bettis Jr. (foot) is not listed on the team's camp availability report, meaning he is a full participant to open preseason practice. The redshirt-freshman missed time at the end of spring practice with a foot injury. However, Bettis has an uphill climb to earn significant playing time in 2026, as […]

Florida wide receiver Dallas Wilson (foot) missed the team's first four and final four games of the 2025 season due to separate right and left foot injuries, but the rising sophomore is viewed as fully healthy entering 2026. However, head coach Jon Sumrall said the program will be cautious with him during fall practices to […]

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (ankle) played just one snap in the team's spring game before suffering an apparent ankle injury, but it was minor, and he's 100% healthy for fall camp. The preseason All-SEC selection has had a significant role in the Georgia offense since arriving on campus in 2024, rushing 306 times for […]

Oregon running back Jordon Davison (collarbone) said he is 100 percent healthy entering the 2026 season after suffering a broken collarbone in the team's win over Texas Tech in the College Football Playoff. Despite the injury early in the game, Davison rushed 15 times and scored two touchdowns. He did not play in the loss […]