D.J. Durkin Staying at Auburn Under Alex Golesh

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Auburn defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin is staying with the program under new head coach Alex Golesh. Durkin is regarded as one of the best defensive coordinators in the country, and his Tigers defense was playing at an elite level until he took over as the program's interim head coach for […]

Charlie Weis Jr. Permitted to Coach Ole Miss Offense in College Football Playoff

Ole Miss announced that Charlie Weis Jr. will act as the team's offensive coordinator during the College Football Playoff, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. The Rebels are not allowing former head coach Lane Kiffin to coach the team, but Weis, who is following Kiffin to LSU, will call plays. Weis has been the team's offensive […]

Five-Star Quarterback Jared Curtis Flips Commitment From Georgia to Vanderbilt

Five-star quarterback prospect Jared Curtis has officially flipped his college commitment from Georgia to Vanderbilt, according to Eli Lederman of ESPN. The Nashville, TN native is ranked as the No. 5 overall player in the country by ESPN, making him the highest-profile recruit the Commodores have ever landed. Vanderbilt posted a 10-2 regular-season record this […]

Florida Hiring Brad White as Defensive Coordinator

The Florida Gators are hiring former Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White in the same role, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. White spent seven seasons on the Indianapolis Colts' staff before joining Mark Stoops in Lexington as an outside linebackers coach in 2018. He was promoted to the defensive coordinator role in 2019 and […]

Kalani Sitake the Top Target for Penn State Coaching Job

BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake is reportedly the new top target for the Penn State head-coaching job, according to On3's Brett McMurphy, Pete Nakos, and Chris Low. Sitake has led the BYU program since 2016 and has tallied an 83-44 record, including three 11-win seasons. BYU is set to face Texas Tech in the […]

Josh Heupel Says He's Not a Candidate for Penn State Head Coach Job

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel has been rumored to be a candidate for the vacant Penn State head-coaching job, but the 47-year-old said that is not the case, and he does not have plans to leave Knoxville. "I wouldn't want low expectations," Heupel told Chris Low of On3Sports. "That's part of why I want […]

Will Stein, Brian Hartline the Top Candidates for Kentucky Job?

Kentucky officially announced the firing of its 13-year head coach, Mark Stoops, on Monday, beginning a head-coaching search in Lexington for the first time since 2013. According to On3Sports, two names to know who are potential Kentucky targets are Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline and Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein. Outside of his playing […]

Nebraska Fires Defensive Coordinator John Butler After One Season

Nebraska is firing defensive coordinator John Butler after just one season in that role in Lincoln, according to On3Sports. Butler was promoted from the Huskers' secondary and defensive pass game coordinator roles last offseason following the departure of Tony White, who left for Florida State. Among Big Ten teams in 2025, Nebraska ranked seventh in […]

UCLA Expected to Hire Bob Chesney as Next Head Coach

The UCLA Bruins are expected to bring in James Madison head coach Bob Chesney as their new head coach, according to On3Sports. The 48-year-old has an excellent 131-51 career record between his time with the Dukes, Holy Cross, Assumption, and Salve Regina. His two-year stint with James Madison was the first time he coached at […]

Lane Kiffin to Make $13 Million Salary, Ties Kirby Smart

New LSU head coach Lane Kiffin will make $13 million annually with his new contract in Baton Rouge, tying him with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart for the highest-paid coach in college football. LSU would owe him 80% of his remaining contract if he is fired without cause. The 50-year-old officially accepted the Tigers' coaching […]

Buster Faulkner, Joey Halzle Candidates for Florida Offensive Coordinator Job?

Florida football found its new head coach on Sunday, officially announcing the hiring of former Tulane and Troy head coach Jon Sumrall. The young defensive mind said one of his top priorities will be assembling "an incredible staff, including an offensive coordinator who understands that, at Florida, having an explosive offense isn't optional." On3's Pete […]

Kentucky Officially Fires Mark Stoops

The University of Kentucky has officially fired longtime head coach Mark Stoops, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. This decision comes after two consecutive losing seasons in Lexington, capped off by a 41-0 loss to Louisville in the final week of the 2025 campaign. Before the 4-8 and 5-7 seasons in 2024 and 2025, Stoops led […]

Lane Kiffin to be Introduced as LSU's Next Head Coach on Monday

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is expected to be formally introduced as LSU's head coach at a press conference on Monday, according to On3Sports. Kiffin's name has been in the headlines for weeks, as LSU and Florida have been trying to pull him away from Oxford. Many believed LSU was in the driver's seat, […]

Florida Poised to Land Jon Sumrall as Next Head Coach

The University of Florida is expected to hire Tulane's Jon Sumrall as its next head coach, according to On3Sports. Sumrall earned his first head-coaching gig after spending three seasons on the Kentucky defensive staff under Mark Stoops, and has tallied a 42-11 record in two seasons apiece at Troy and Tulane. The 43-year-old won back-to-back […]

Alex Golesh Taking Over Auburn Head-Coaching Job

Former USF head coach Alex Golesh has agreed to become the next head coach of the Auburn Tigers, according to On3Sports. Golesh has been a hot name this offseason after three successful seasons with the Bulls. He took over the program after a 1-11 2022 campaign and tallied a 23-15 record over the last three […]

Arkansas Expected to Hire Ryan Silverfield as Next Head Coach

According to On3Sports, Arkansas is expected to name Ryan Silverfield as its next head coach. Silverfield has spent the last six seasons as the head coach of the Memphis Tigers after taking over as the interim head coach for one game in 2019. Before 2019, he spent time on the Memphis offensive staff and had […]

College Football Predictions for Week 14: Picks for All Ranked Games

It’s been an eventful (and fast) season, and it’s time for everyone’s favorite college football slate — Rivarly Week! When two schools with bad blood face off, expect the u...

5 College Football Bold Predictions for Week 14: Ole Miss, Texas, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Washington, Oregon

It's Thanksgiving week, which means one of, if not the best, college football slates of the year is just ahead. It's Rivalry Week, baby! Conference realignment, NIL, and the busy transfer portal have shaken up college football over the last half-decade, but Rivalry Week remains must-see TV. We're treated to a ton of grudge matches […]

Jeremiah Smith, Makai Lemon, Skyler Bell Named Biletnikoff Award Finalists

Wide receivers Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State), Makai Lemon (USC), and Skyler Bell (UConn) have been named the three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the nation's most outstanding FBS wide receiver every year. Bell leads the nation in receptions (101), receiving yards (1,276), and receiving touchdowns (13). Lemon has tallied 78 catches […]

Chris Bell Out for Rivalry Matchup Against Kentucky

Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell will not play in the Week 14 rivalry matchup against Kentucky, according to head coach Jeff Brohm. The senior has been the Cardinals' most productive receiver this season, collecting 72 receptions for 917 yards and six touchdowns. His absence does not appear to be injury-related, so it appears Bell is […]

Beau Pribula Expected to Start Against Oklahoma

Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula (ankle) is in line to play and start against No. 8 Oklahoma on Saturday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. The Penn State transfer suffered a dislocated ankle on October 25 against Vanderbilt and has missed the last two games. If Pribula is at least somewhat healthy and mobile, he's an upgrade […]

College Football Predictions for Week 13: Picks for All Ranked Games

Just two weeks of the college football regular season remain, meaning rivalry week is just around the corner. However, be sure not to overlook the Week 13 slate, as there are several games with CF...

Garrett Nussmeier Doubtful to Play Against Western Kentucky

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (abdominal) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Western Kentucky, according to interim head coach Frank Wilson. Nussmeier did not play last week, and sophomore Michael Van Buren Jr. drew the start. Van Buren completed 21 of his 31 passing attempts for 221 yards and one touchdown in the one-point win over […]

5 College Football Bold Predictions for Week 13: USC, Oregon, Missouri, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Maryland

Somehow, and sadly, we're already onto Week 13 of the college football season. There is just one slate left to go before rivalry week, and several top-25 teams are either on a bye or are facing inferior opponents. Some will call this "Cupcake Week" for the SEC, and I can't say I blame them. That […]

Sam Leavitt Set to Enter Transfer Portal?

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (foot) is considered doubtful to return to the program next season, according to On3.com. Leavitt's camp is reportedly shopping him "at a high level." The redshirt sophomore began his career at Baylor before transferring to Arizona State in 2024. He led the Sun Devils to a Big 12 title and […]

James Franklin to be Virginia Tech's Next Head Coach

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Virginia Tech is finalizing an agreement with James Franklin to be its next head coach. It has been reported that Franklin and the program have been in talks in recent days, but the deal is now imminent. In 12 years with Penn State, Franklin tallied a 104-45 record, including a […]

Fernando Mendoza the Clear Heisman Trophy Favorite?

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza delivered another strong performance in the 31-7 win over Wisconsin in Week 12, further cementing himself as a Heisman Trophy finalist at season's end. The Cal transfer completed 22 of his 24 passing attempts for 299 yards and four touchdowns in Bloomington on Saturday and is now listed as the favorite […]

Beau Pribula Has Chance to Face Oklahoma on Saturday

Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula (ankle) suffered a serious-looking ankle injury on October 25 against Vanderbilt that looked like it could end his season, but there is early optimism that he will return against Oklahoma on Saturday, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. The senior Penn State transfer cooled off as SEC play began, but […]

Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate Not Dealing With Long-Term Injuries

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said he is not worried about the status of star wideouts Jeremiah Smith (undisclosed) and Carnell Tate (undisclosed) long-term, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Tate missed Saturday's game against the UCLA Bruins, while Smith did not play in the second half. Day said Smith is dealing with "a little […]

Mario Craver a Game-Time Decision for Week 12

Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup with South Carolina, according to On3's Pete Nakos. The sophomore transfer from Mississippi State has been excellent in 2025, collecting 46 receptions for 775 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season. Craver began his Aggies career with […]