Mississippi State, Rice Accept Bowl Bids as 5-7 Teams

Following Kansas State and Iowa State opting out of bowl games as they break in new coaches, Mississippi State and Rice, who both have 5-7 records, have accepted bowl bids. Rice will face Texas State in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl on Jan 2, while Mississippi State will square off with Wake Forest in […]

Auburn, Florida State, Baylor Among Teams to Decline Bowl Bids

According to On3's Brett McMurphy, at least seven 5-7 teams have declined bowl bids, including Florida State, Auburn, UCF, Baylor, Rutgers, Temple, and Kansas. Usually, teams have to win six games to qualify for a bowl, but Notre Dame, Kansas State, and Iowa State have all opted out of bowl games, and the search is […]

Rob Aurich Set to Become Nebraska's Defensive Coordinator

Nebraska is hiring San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich to the same role in Lincoln, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Head coach Matt Rhule relieved John Butler of his duties after the team surrendered 77 points over its final two games against Penn State and Iowa, and it didn't take long for him to […]

Notre Dame Opting Out of Postseason Amid College Football Playoff Exclusion

Notre Dame has withdrawn itself from bowl-game consideration following its exclusion from the 12-team College Football Playoff, the program announced on X. The Irish were the last team out of the field after the CFP Committee moved Miami ahead of Notre Dame on Selection Sunday, despite neither team playing a game since the last rankings […]

Kendal Briles a Candidate for South Carolina Offensive Coordinator Job

According to On3.com, TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles could be the top candidate for South Carolina's vacant offensive coordinator job. The Gamecocks' offense mightily disappointed under Mike Shula following the departure of Dowell Loggains in 2025. Among 16 SEC teams, South Carolina ranked 15th in total yards per game (336.3) and rushing yards per game […]

James Madison Playoff-Bound After Duke Wins ACC Title?

The James Madison Dukes are in a great position to make the 12-team College Football Playoff following the Duke Blue Devils' win over Virginia in Saturday Night's ACC Championship game. Under the current format, the five highest-ranked conference champions automatically qualify for the College Football Playoff. Duke won the ACC with an 8-5 record and […]

Notre Dame, Miami, Alabama on College Football Playoff Bubble

Following Conference Championship Saturday, it appears that the College Football Playoff committee will be deciding between two of Notre Dame, Miami, and Alabama as the No. 9 and No. 10 seeds in the College Football Playoff. Indiana, Georgia, Ohio State, Texas Tech, Oregon, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Tulane are locks for the field, […]

Brent Pry Could Return to Virginia Tech as Defensive Coordinator

According to Matt Zenitz of CBS, new Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin is targeting Brent Pry for the vacant defensive coordinator role. This is an interesting development since Pry was fired as Virginia Tech's head coach after a 0-3 start to the 2025 campaign. Pry worked as Franklin's defensive coordinator at Penn State for […]

Emmett Johnson Leaving Nebraska for 2026 NFL Draft

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson is forgoing the rest of his collegiate eligibility to enter the 2026 NFL Draft, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Johnson was one of the lone bright spots in the Cornhuskers' disappointing season, rushing 251 times for 1,451 yards (third most nationally) and 12 touchdowns. He also hauled in 46 passes […]

Jam Miller Unlikely to Play in SEC Title Game

Alabama running back Jam Miller (lower leg) is likely to miss Saturday's SEC Championship Game against Georgia, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Miller was banged up in the Tide's win over Auburn last week and was seen walking off the field on crutches. In nine games this season, Miller has rushed 123 times for 439 […]

Penn State Expected to Hire Matt Campbell from Iowa State

Penn State is finalizing a deal with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell to become its head coach, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. This has been a long coaching search for the Nittany Lions, who reportedly struck out on several candidates before turning their attention to the 46-year-old Campbell. Campbell began his head-coaching career […]

Arkansas Targeting Ron Roberts for Defensive Coordinator Job

According to Matt Zenitz of CBS, Arkansas is targeting Ron Roberts for its vacant defensive coordinator role. Roberts spent last season as Florida's defensive coordinator and has spent time in that role for Auburn and Baylor. The Razorbacks had the worst defense in the SEC during the 2025 regular season, ranking last in the conference […]

College Football Predictions for Week 15: Picks for All Conference Championship Games

After 14 weeks of exciting regular-season action, it’s time to crown conference champions! No, these games might not feel as important as they did before the expansion of the CFP, but they s...

Billy Napier Finalizing Deal to Become James Madison's New Head Coach

James Madison is hiring former Florida head coach Billy Napier after it was announced that Bob Chesney is leaving the program to become the head coach at UCLA. The school is working to finalize a deal with Napier, according to Chris Low of On3Sports. The 46-year-old was excellent at the University of Louisiana, tallying a […]

Buster Faulkner Set to Become Florida's New Offensive Coordinator

Florida is hiring former Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner to the same role under new head coach Jon Sumrall, according to On3Sports. Faulkner spent the last three seasons as Georgia Tech's play-caller after three seasons as Georgia's quarterbacks coach. In 2025, he led the Yellow Jackets' offense to the No. 2 total offense, No. […]

Joe Sloan Expected to be Kentucky's New Offensive Coordinator

According to Matt Zanitz of CBS, former LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan is expected to be hired by Kentucky as its new offensive coordinator. It's unclear whether Sloan or new head coach Will Stein will call plays at this time. Sloan led LSU to the No. 2 passing offense in the SEC in 2024, but […]

Lane Kiffin Working to Keep Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker at LSU

According to On3.com, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin is aiming to keep defensive coordinator Blake Baker in Baton Rouge, but the 43-year-old is also a top candidate for the Tulane head-coaching job. Baker has flashed as a defensive coordinator in the SEC over the last four seasons, including two years at Missouri and two years […]

Brian Daboll a Candidate for Penn State Head-Coaching Job?

According to On3.com, former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll could be a new target for the Penn State head-coaching job. The Nittany Lions have struck out on several candidates in recent days, and despite firing James Franklin early in the 2025 season, they are still without a head coach. Daboll was recently let […]

Brent Key Signing Five-Year Deal to Remain at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key has agreed to a new five-year deal that keeps the 47-year-old in Atlanta through at least 2030, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Key, a former Georgia Tech offensive lineman from 1997 to 2000, has led the Yellow Jackets to a 27-19 record through his first four campaigns. In 2025, […]

Brian Hartline Expected to Land USF Head-Coaching Job

Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline is expected to be the next head coach at South Florida, according to OnSports. The former Ohio State and Miami Dolphins wide receiver is a rising star in the coaching ranks thanks to his work with the Buckeyes' wide receivers in recent seasons, including Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Marvin […]

Collin Klein Expected to be Top Target for Kansas State if Head-Coach Job Opens

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein is expected to be targeted at Kansas State if head coach Chris Klieman steps down. Klein has been excellent as A&M's play-caller since leaving the Kansas State staff in 2023, and the 36-year-old was a star quarterback for the Wildcats from 2008 to 2012. […]

Chris Klieman Considering Stepping Down at Kansas State

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman is considering stepping down, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Thamel reports that nothing has been finalized, but the two sides are in discussions. Klieman took over the Wildcats' program following five seasons at North Dakota State, where he won four FCS National Championships from 2014 to 2018. In seven […]

5 College Football Bold Predictions for Conference Championship Week: SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, American

The college football regular season has concluded, which means it's time for conference championship week! Yes, you can argue the expanded College Football Playoff has diminished the importance of these title games to some extent. Still, some schools are playing for potential playoff spots, and you never know what the CFP committee will do as […]

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 […]