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 […]

Anthony Colandrea Looking to Elevate Nebraska Back to National Contention

Nebraska starting quarterback Anthony Colandrea, who comes to Lincoln after two seasons at Virginia and one season at UNLV, has high expectations for Matt Rhule's Huskers in 2026. "I want to win a national championship; I want to go to the playoffs," Colandrea told On3. "I have high expectations, and we have high expectations as […]

Kwazi Gilmer Set for Big Impact at Nebraska

Former UCLA wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer transferred to Nebraska this offseason, and starting quarterback Anthony Colandrea has been impressed with him, according to On3. While catching passes from Nico Iamaleava last season, Gilmer led the Bruins in receptions (50), receiving yards (535), and receiving touchdowns (four). He saved his best performance for the end of […]

Transfer Defensive Lineman Devarrick Woods Commits to Clemson

Texas State defensive line transfer Devarrick Woods committed to Clemson on Tuesday, according to On3. The rising senior received a final year of eligibility this offseason after spending time at Hinds Community College and Texas State. In his lone season at the FBS level, the 290-pound Woods tallied 16 tackles (nine solo) and one sack […]

Isaac Brown Has All-American Upside in 2026

University of Louisville running back Isaac Brown decided to return to the Cardinals program after initially considering entering the transfer portal, a big win for Jeff Brohm. Brown is undoubtedly one of the top ball carriers in the country, and his production proves it. On just 101 rushing attempts during last year's injury-plagued sophomore season, […]

Nyck Harbor Heading into Breakout Year?

South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor has become more of a factor in each of his three years with the program, catching more passes for more yards and more touchdowns each season. Last year, he set career highs in receptions (30), receiving yards (618), receiving touchdowns (six), and yards per reception (20.6). Despite standing at […]

Notre Dame, USC in Discussions to Resume Rivalry Series

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and USC Trojans football programs have squared off 96 times since 1926, with the latest meeting in the 2026 season. This is one of the best rivalries in college football, but as of now, there are no scheduled matchups in the future. According to Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles […]

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele Has Eyes on ACC Title

Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele's decision to return to the program following the coaching change from Justin Wilcox to Tosh Lupoi brings significant optimism that the team could be a contender in the ACC title race this season. Last year, as a true freshman, JKS completed over 64.2% of his passes for 3,454 yards, 18 touchdowns, […]

Ahmad Hardy's Gunshot Wound Not Viewed as Career-Threatening

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy suffered a gunshot wound to his leg on early Sunday morning in Mississippi and underwent surgery. Obviously, it's never good to hear about something like this happening, but according to The Athletic's sources, his wound is not expected to be "career-threatening," and he is already on the road to recovery. […]

Ahmad Hardy in Stable Condition After Suffering Gunshot Wound on Sunday

Missouri standout running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being a victim of a shooting during a concert in Mississippi on early Sunday morning, according to Missouri Athletics. The 20-year-old underwent surgery and is now on the road to recovery, though specific details of the incident are unknown at this time. Hardy is […]

Ahmad Hardy Sustains Gunshot Wound, in Stable Condition

Star Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was a victim of a shooting at a concert in Mississippi on early Sunday morning, according to the University. The 20-year-old is in stable condition after undergoing surgery briefly after the incident. "Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family and fans," the program's statement read. "We […]

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 […]