North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is not expected to be with the team for the Week 0 matchup against TCU on Saturday, according to On3. The son of North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick has been on medical leave in recent weeks and won't travel to Dublin, Ireland. In his absence, the elder Belichick […]

Missouri wide receiver Donovan Olugbode enjoyed a solid freshman season as the team's WR2 behind Kevin Coleman Jr., catching 30 passes for 401 yards and two touchdowns. With Coleman now in the NFL, Kyle McAreavy projects Olugbode to step into the WR1 role. "Olugbode will get his time as the primary outside receiver," McAreavy wrote. […]

USC's official depth chart for the Week 0 matchup with San Jose State lists five true freshmen in starting roles, including three pass-catchers. Wide receivers Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and Trent Mosley, tight end Mark Bowman, cornerback Elbert Hill IV, and edge rusher Luke Wafle are all slated to start in their collegiate debuts. The Trojans signed […]

East Carolina has named quarterback Mitch Griffis the starter for the season-opening game against Alabama in Week 1, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Griffis began his college career at Wake Forest in 2020, appearing in 23 games over four years. He did not play in 2024 and was the QB3 at Texas Tech in 2025. […]

Cincinnati has named transfer quarterback JC French the starter heading into the 2026 season, according to On3. French was the primary starter at Georgia State over the last two seasons and threw for 5,460 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions in 26 games. He's a capable runner too, with 612 yards and eight rushing touchdowns […]

Alabama freshman running back EJ Crowell (ankle) could be "iffy" to make his collegiate debut against East Carolina in Week 1, according to On3's Chris Low. The five-star recruit has flashed big-time upside in his first fall camp, but he suffered a minor ankle injury and has been out of practice. Head coach Kalen DeBoer […]

Alabama running back AK Dear (ankle) is expected to miss a few games at the start of the 2026 season, according to On3's Chris Low. The sophomore impressed this fall before getting banged up in the team's first preseason scrimmage. However, it was originally feared that he would miss up to half the season. That's […]

Fantasy college football draft season is here, and it's time to build those winning lineups! College football depth charts and roles are in flux every preseason, and making moves on the waiver wire will be critical for chasing a championship. However, nailing your early-round picks is key to giving your team the highest ceiling possible. […]

According to Tennessee Director of Athletics Danny White, the NCAA has agreed to reduce star linebacker Arion Carter's suspension from two games to one. The All-SEC performer was originally handed a two-game suspension after taking an agent-funded flight during the NFL Draft process before deciding to return to school. He paid the agent back for […]

Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz will start for the Commodores in the Week 1 matchup against Austin Peay, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. This means freshman five-star Jared Curtis will begin his career as a backup, though he is expected to play against the Governors. The two signal-callers have been batting for the QB1 role all […]

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the Big Ten will pass a rule on Tuesday prohibiting players from returning from the NFL to play for a Big Ten school. Thamel reports that the rule will ban any player who declared for the NFL Draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed a […]

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 […]

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, San Jose State transfer Walker Eget has won the Duke quarterback competition and will start in Week 1 against Tulane on September 5. The defending ACC Champions lost standout quarterback Darian Mensah to Miami, and Eget has been battling freshman Dan Mahn for the starting job this offseason. In two […]

USC wide receiver Boobie Feaster is set to begin his career at just 17 years old, and while Tanook Hines is firmly in the WR1 role, Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times expects Feaster to be among the group of freshmen to be involved in the passing game this season. With Makai Lemon and […]

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo will start for Florida in the Week 1 game against Florida Atlantic, according to head coach Jon Sumrall. The sophomore is entering his first year with the Gators after following offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner from Georgia Tech to Gainesville, and he has apparently won the QB1 competition against Tramell Jones Jr. […]

The Texas Longhorns completed their second fall scrimmage on Saturday, and according to head coach Steve Sarkisian, the offense did not have a good showing. He labeled the offense "sloppy" and said it made "uncharacteristic errors." The offense reportedly had four turnovers against the Texas defense. He specifically called quarterback Arch Manning "inefficient." This comes […]

Former Mississippi State and LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren has been named South Florida's starting quarterback, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Van Buren was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024 and has appeared in 17 games over the last two seasons, completing 57.5% of his passes for 2,896 yards, 19 touchdowns, and nine […]

Rutgers has named quarterback Dylan Lonergan its starter to begin the 2026 season, according to On3's Pete Nakos. The senior spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Alabama before transferring to Boston College in 2025. Now on his third team in three years, he will operate as Greg Schiano's QB1. In 13 career games, Lonergan […]

Tennessee has officially named true freshman Faizon Brandon its starting quarterback for 2026, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Rivals.com's No. 10 overall player (No. 3 quarterback) in the Class of 2026 has impressed in his first collegiate spring and fall camp, flashing his live arm and mobility, which separated him from second-year signal-caller George MacIntyre. […]

Arkansas has named KJ Jackson its starting quarterback to open the 2026 season, according to Daniel Fair of HawgBeat. Jackson has been competing with Memphis transfer AJ Hill for QB1 duties in Fayetteville and has emerged victorious. Despite Hill following head coach Ryan Silverfield from Memphis and having familiarity with the system, Jackson outperformed him […]

South Carolina offensive tackle Jacarrius Peak (knee) suffered a significant knee injury in February, but Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports that he is progressing well, and there is hope that he can return for the team's SEC opener against Mississippi State on September 19. Peak transferred to South Carolina this offseason after four years […]

USC defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart (foot) is expected to miss the team's first three games against San Jose State, Fresno State, and Louisiana due to a foot injury, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. He is expected to return for the Big Ten opener against Rutgers, the Trojans' fourth game of the year. Stewart […]

Former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright is being waived by the Cleveland Browns, and ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that he has an agreement in place to join Lane Kiffin at LSU if he clears waivers. According to Schefter, Wright could become the first player to play for an NFL team and then return to […]

Arizona wide receivers Gio Richardson and Chris Hunter have been the team's top wideouts during fall camp, according to Justin Spears of Tucson.com. The team's two leading receivers from last season, Kris Hutson and Javin Whatley, leave behind 101 receptions for 1,254 yards and nine touchdowns, so there is room for someone to grow into […]

James Madison transfer linebacker Trent Hendrick has committed to UCLA, according to On3's Transfer Portal on X. Hendrick was granted a temporary restraining order last week, allowing him to return to college football for a fifth season. He was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year in 2025 after totaling 106 tackles (39 […]

Ball State has officially named Keldric Luster its starting quarterback to open the season against No. 1 Ohio State in The Shoe, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Luster spent last season at Texas State after beginning his career at SMU, where he spent two years. Overall, he has appeared in nine games, completing just four […]

Alabama wide receiver Derek Meadows has had a strong camp in the absence of Lotzeir Brooks (undisclosed) and Noah Rogers (undisclosed), according to Charlie Potter of BamaOnLine. The four-star recruit in the Class of 2025 out of Las Vegas played in 12 games last season, but he was primarily on special teams and did not […]

Notre Dame edge rusher Junior Tuihalamaka is entering the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Nakos. This comes after a judge in Louisiana has granted a group of 16 graduated football players an extra season of eligibility. Tuihalamaka was included in that group, and he's now heading back to college football. In four years with […]

Florida State running back Quintrevion Wisner (undisclosed) returned to practice this week after missing time to begin fall camp, according to head coach Mike Norvell. Norvell also said he "should be good to go." Wisner is a Texas transfer who was widely considered one of the top running backs available in this offseason's portal after […]

Kansas State left tackle John Pastore will miss the entire 2026 college football season after suffering a lower-body injury, according to On3's Pete Nakos. This is a brutal blow for the Kansas State offense, as Pastore is the team's only returning offensive line starter, and he was a second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2025 after […]