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 Avrell 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 […]

Sam Leavitt Showing "Encouraging Signs" at LSU Practice

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt (foot) is a limited participant during his first spring practice with the Tigers due to a Lisfranc injury suffered early in the 2025 campaign with Arizona State. However, ESPN's Greg McElroy said he is showing "encouraging signs" in his limited action. "Sounds like he's throwing sharp and some long-distance shots," McElroy […]

Notre Dame Ranks No. 1 in Returning Production for 2026

According to ESPN's Bill Connelly's research, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rank No. 1 in the country in total returning production (72%). Marcus Freeman's squad returns 67% (19th) of its offensive production and 77% (2nd) of its defensive production. The departure of running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price leaves the biggest shoes to fill, […]

Alberto Mendoza Drawing Positive Reviews at Georgia Tech

After losing starting quarterback Haynes King and backup Aaron Philo after the 2025 season, Georgia Tech targeted and landed Indiana transfer Alberto Mendoza early in the offseason process. The brother of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza attempted just 24 passes last season, completing 18 for 286 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. Despite his limited […]

Anthony Colandrea Impressing in Nebraska's Spring Practices

After the departure of two-year starter Dylan Raiola, former UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea is the favorite to handle QB1 duties for Nebraska in 2026. Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey initially committed to the Huskers before flipping to Kentucky, but Colandrea could end up being the better immediate option for Matt Rhule. According to On3's Pete […]

CJ Carr Enters Sophomore Season as Heisman Favorite

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr has the shortest odds to win the Heisman Trophy (+800) via FanDuel Sportsbook, and ESPN ranked Carr the No. 1 Power 4 quarterback entering 2026. This aligns with Notre Dame being one of the favorites to win the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. After a shaky first game as […]

Aaron Philo Not a Lock to be Florida's Starting QB?

Georgia Tech transfer quarterback Aaron Philo followed his former offensive coordinator, Buster Faulkner, to Florida following two seasons together in Atlanta. While many view Philo as the favorite to win the Gators' starting quarterback job, it is an open competition, and redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. is a threat to win the job. In eight […]

George MacIntyre the Favorite to Win Tennessee Quarterback Battle?

After it was announced that Joey Aguilar would not be able to return as Tennessee's starting quarterback in 2026, attention turned to redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon as key players in the Volunteers' starting quarterback battle this Spring and Fall. Tennessee added Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub in the transfer portal, but […]

Keelon Russell, Austin Mack Battling for Alabama QB1 Duties

Alabama began spring practice on March 13, and the biggest story to watch is the starting quarterback battle between redshirt junior Austin Mack and redshirt freshman Keelon Russell. Whoever wins the job has big shoes to fill after Ty Simpson led the Crimson Tide to the SEC Championship Game and a College Football Playoff win […]