Kyle Whittingham Stepping Down as Utah Head Coach

Longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham is stepping down from the program, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. He will, however, coach the Utes against Nebraska on December 31 in the Las Vegas Bowl. Whittingham has led the Utah program since 2005, making him the second-longest active tenured head coach at one school, behind only Iowa's […]

Sherrone Moore Charged with Home Invasion, Among Other Charges

Recently fired Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore has been charged with home invasion in the third degree, stalking, and breaking and entering, reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel. Moore was let go by Michigan on Wednesday following the program's investigation that he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a football staffer. He was arrested on Wednesday […]

Freddie Kitchens Fired from North Carolina Coaching Staff

North Carolina has fired offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. The Tar Heels ranked dead last in the ACC in total offense (288.8) and second-to-last in passing offense (183.5) and scoring offense (19.3) in Year 1 under head coach Bill Belichick. After a disastrous start to the season, UNC's defense showed signs […]

Bryce Underwood Could Leave Michigan Without Buyout

According to ESPN's Pete Nakos, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood does not have a buyout in his contract, meaning the talented freshman is free to transfer following the dismissal of head coach Sherrone Moore. Moore was fired on Wednesday after Michigan found evidence of a relationship with a football staffer. Underwood signed a multi-year NIL deal […]

Chris Brazzell II Declaring for NFL Draft

Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II is officially declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Brazzell began his collegiate career at Tulane, securing 44 receptions for 711 yards and five touchdowns as a redshirt freshman in 2023. He transferred to Tennessee in 2024 and caught 29 passes for 33 yards and […]

Fernando Mendoza Named AP College Football Player of the Year

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has officially won the AP College Football Player of the Year Award, as reported by Indiana's official X account. The Cal transfer has led the Hoosiers to their greatest season in program history, compiling a 13-0 record and winning the Big Ten Championship over Ohio State. Mendoza has completed 71.5% of […]

Sherrone Moore Remains in Police Custody

Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore was arrested on Wednesday night by the Saline Police Department and transferred to Washtenaw County Jail for alleged assault. This came on the same day Moore was fired by Michigan with cause after the University found evidence that Moore had an inappropriate relationship with someone on the football staff. […]

Joe Klanderman Joining Baylor Coaching Staff

Baylor is hiring former Kansas State and North Dakota State defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman as its new defensive coordinator, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Klanderman spent the last 12 years on Chris Klieman's staff with the Wildcats and Bison, including the last five seasons as the defensive play-caller at Kansas State. Klanderman has four FCS […]

Kentucky Hiring Jay Bateman as Next Defensive Coordinator

Texas A&M defensive coordinator Jay Bateman is leaving College Station to become the next defensive coordinator at Kentucky under new head coach Will Stein, according to On3Sports. Bateman has spent the last four seasons in the SEC, beginning in 2022 as Florida's inside linebackers coach. He was brought to Texas A&M in 2024 under Mike […]

Chip Kelly Interviews for Georgia Tech Offensive Coordinator Job

Longtime offensive coach Chip Kelly has interviewed for the Georgia Tech offensive coordinator job, according to On3's Pete Nakos. The 62-year-old was recently fired as the Las Vegas Raiders' offensive coordinator before the end of his first season. However, Kelly has enjoyed immense offensive success at the collegiate level during stops with Oregon, UCLA, and […]

Michigan Fires Head Coach Sherrone Moore

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately, according to On3.com. Michigan athletics director Warde Manuel confirmed that he was fired for cause after the University found "credible evidence" that Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The 39-year-old joined former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh's staff […]

Jim Knowles Expected to be Hired as Tennessee's Defensive Coordinator

Tennessee is expected to hire former Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to the same position in Knoxville, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Head coach Josh Heupel fired Tim Banks after the Vols ranked near the bottom of the SEC in several key defensive statistics in 2025. This is a splash hire for Tennessee, which […]

Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles Not Being Retained at Penn State

Penn State is not retaining standout defensive coordinator Jim Knowles under new head coach Matt Campbell, according to On3's Pete Nakos. The 60-year-old tenure in State College ends after just one season. Knowles is widely regarded as one of the best defensive coordinators in college football after excellent stints with Duke, Oklahoma State, and Ohio […]

Indiana's Stephen Daley Done for Season After Post-Game Injury

Indiana defensive lineman Stephen Daley (leg) is expected to be out for the remainder of the season after suffering a freak incident following the Big Ten Championship Game. The senior was seen limping into the medical tent after suffering an injury while walking around the stadium to give fans high fives. Needless to say, this […]

Florida, Wisconsin Among Suitors for QB Transfer Kenny Minchey

Notre Dame quarterback Kenny Minchey is entering the transfer portal after three seasons with the Irish, and he has already heard from schools in power conferences. According to On3.com, Florida, Wisconsin, Cincinnati, Texas Tech, and North Texas are programs to keep an eye on for his services. The 20-year-old lost the starting quarterback battle to […]

Bryan Harsin, Justin Wilcox Candidates for Washington State Head Coach Job?

According to Pete Nakos of On3Sports, former Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin and former Cal head coach Justin Wilcox could be potential top candidates for the vacant Washington State head-coaching job. The Cougars lost Jimmy Rogers to Iowa State after Matt Campbell left for Penn State, and the search is on to hire their fourth […]

Ole Miss Hiring John David Baker as Offensive Coordinator

New Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding is hiring East Carolina offensive coordinator John David Baker to the same role in Oxford, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. The 35-year-old joined Lane Kiffin's Rebels' staff in 2021 as the team's passing game coordinator and tight ends coach before being promoted to co-offensive coordinator in 2022. He […]

Ty Howle the Top Target for Virginia Tech Offensive Coordinator Job

According to On3Sports' Pete Nakos, Virginia Tech is targeting Penn State co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Ty Howle as its next offensive coordinator. Howle worked under new Hokies' head coach James Franklin for six seasons. He started as an analyst in 2020 before becoming the tight ends coach in 2021. He received another promotion […]

Anthony Hill Jr. Declaring for 2026 NFL Draft

Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. is foregoing his final season of collegiate eligibility and entering the 2026 NFL Draft, the 20-year-old announced on X. Hill has been a steady presence at linebacker for the Longhorns since joining the program in 2023, compiling 249 tackles (136 solo), 31.5 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, three interceptions, four […]

Ryan Walters a Candidate for Tennessee Defensive Coordinator Job?

According to On3Sports' Chris Low, Washington's defensive coordinator is a name to "keep an eye on" for Tennessee's newly vacant defensive coordinator job. Head coach Josh Heupel fired Tim Banks on Monday after five seasons as the Volunteers' defensive play-caller, and the search is on to replace him. Walters was on staff with Heupel at […]

Tennessee Fires Defensive Coordinator Tim Banks

Tennessee has fired fifth-year defensive coordinator Tim Banks, according to On3Sports. The 53-year-old has served as Tennessee's defensive play-caller since Heupel took over in Knoxville in 2021, and outside of the 2024 campaign, the results have been negative. After boasting one of the best defenses in the country last season, the Vols ranked 14th in […]

Texas RB CJ Baxter Entering Transfer Portal

University of Texas running back CJ Baxter intends to enter the transfer portal, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports. The former five-star recruit and No. 1 running back prospect in the Class of 2023 earned Big 12 offensive newcomer of the year as a freshman in 2023 after rushing 138 times for 659 yards and five touchdowns […]

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 […]