Latest blog entries about College Football
Certain members of Congress and various college administrators continue to work on a piece of legislation that would cover a wide variety of issues in college sports—it would be bad for the players if it were to pass, naturally—and that includes a possible cap on league expansion. It would also make it a lot more […]
One day before David Gabriel Georges names his college, the race looks like Ohio State versus Tennessee, with many analysts tilting toward the Vols. This may not sound good to Ryan Day, since DDG’s elite, physical skill set perfectly complements his balanced offensive scheme. Still, a former Buckeye quarterback is publicly urging Georges to pick […] The post Former National Title Winning QB Tries to Lure Nation’s No. 2 RB to Ohio State After Ryan Day Gets Upsetting News appeared first on Ess...
The idea of the South-Eastern Conference, better known as the SEC, operating outside of the NCAA has been a hypothetical reserved for what-ifs and message boards. Now, one of ESPN’s senior journalists has confirmed that the conversation has substance behind it, and as college athletics continue to deal with NIL, revenue sharing, and legal issues, […] The post Senior ESPN Journalist Addresses Possibility of SEC Breaking Away From NCAA: “Very Real” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Colts & IU questions – Will DeForest Buckner play? Will Jonathan Taylor play if no extension? Is Curt Cignetti that good!
SEC Media Days rarely gives you raw honesty. But when Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer was asked about the losses that defined their 2025 season, he did not hide. He owned it. The moment he pointed to one mistake that flipped everything, the room knew this was not just reflection. It was a confession that still […] The post “It Sucked. I’ll Be Honest”: John Mateer Makes Profound Admission About Major Blunder That Cost Oklahoma Their Season appeared first on EssentiallySports .
College fantasy football has been around, but it's quickly gaining popularity thanks to the launch of Yahoo leagues! Like NFL fantasy football, team defenses don't get a lot of shine. D/ST are often overlooked, but they can make the difference between winning weekly matchups and championships. They're also arguably the most difficult piece of a […]
RYAN MANIS #47 Height: 6’1” Weight: 225lb Position: LS Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Wilmington, NC Summary: When scrolling through the transfer portal list back in February, the name Ryan Manis likely didn’t jump off the page as one of the high profile grabs for Brohm and staff, in fact you likely may not even remember […]
Miami has been building quite the roster through the transfer portal again and we're explaining why Acaden Lewis is the most important of this year's newcomers for the Hurricanes.
We are only 46 days out from Penn State’s 2026 campaign officially beginning, but we’re going to time warp back to the year 2008 for today’s portion of the countdown. Penn State entered their 2008 clash with Michigan having not beaten the Wolverines since 1996, losing the previous nine meetings. On that homecoming afternoon in […]
Kansas Jayhawks News 247 takes a look at how all former Jayhawks performed at this year’s Summer League Through the Phog takes a look at Kansas football’s biggest recruiting surprises since 2020 Links! The Avengers: Doomsday trailer is out. What is there to know about this year’s movie? The Paramount/Warner merger seems to have hit […]
The Bulls made a few questionable offseason decisions so far.
Thanks to the College Football Playoff expanding to include 12 teams, the margin for error is steadily growing.
Good morning BBN! Will Stein took the stage in Tampa on Monday as SEC Media Days kicked off, and the start of football is right around the corner. With plenty of excitement building around Lexington and the country for the first-year head coach, he made national headlines with one quote that should get this fanbase […]
Will anyone in the Big Ten play…anyone? (Not if you’re Indiana, of course.) Pretty straightforward, no? The Best UCLA Bruins at California Golden BearsSaturday, September 5 | 9:30pm CT | ESPN And it’s not particularly close. Hello. You’re reading a college football blog, and a Big Ten one at that. Yes, I realize I am […]
The Kentucky Wildcats have been spending a lot of time together, as they recently wrapped up a trip to Las Vegas. As pictures were posted from the trip, one player’s absence had BBN talking on social media, but there’s no reason to worry. JMU transfer Justin McBride wasn’t in a few of the group shots […]
One of the Indianapolis Colts' newest players did not get a vote of confidence from the writers covering his former team, the New York Jets, recently.
On July 1, 2026, six FBS programs switched outfitters. The Rice Owls were included in that list, as they officially swapped out their Adidas gear in favor of Nike. Adidas was the official outfitter of Rice from 2012-25, but the Swoosh is back on the Owls’ uniforms for the first time since 2011. To usher […]
Will Stein took the stage in Tampa on Monday as the SEC Media Days kicked off. With plenty of questions pouring in for the first-year head coach, one point was made to shout out the state of high school football, as the state is producing some top-tier talent in the next several high school classes. […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Football at SEC Media Days The unofficial start to the College Football season is here with SEC Media Days. Mizzou took the podium on the first day in Tampa along with Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Kentucky. And hey, it isn’t SEC Media Days without a snarky […]
Ryan Day and the Ohio State coaching staff have had a busy summer when it comes to recruiting. The Buckeyes have already added several commitments in July to its 2027 and 2028 classes, and it is hoping to be far from over. Quite possibly the biggest remaining target for Ohio State in the current cycle […]
Kalen DeBoer had a better-than-you-think start. Now his Crimson Tide have to push for the national championship.
Former Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming has begun serving a 9-to-24-month prison sentence after the fatal ATV crash case that killed his girlfriend, Alyssa Boyd. The Bradford County judge issued the sentence on July 20 after Fleming’s plea deal. His sentencing was confirmed by NBC4 Columbus earlier today. The accident happened late at night […] The post Former Ohio State WR Sentenced in Fatal ATV Crash Case appeared first on EssentiallySports .
While we await fall camp, there’s still time to debate some fun lists. ESPN recently produced a fun college football list, naming the best player to ever wear every jersey number from 0-99. It’s a hard list to narrow down. Heck, a few years back, we did our own list here at Gobbler Country, naming […]
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. Before Tactics, Before Transfers, Before Titles Watch Real […]
Josh Heupel kept the old Tennessee-Lane Kiffin rivalry alive at SEC Media Days. Asked about Tennessee fans and Kiffin’s return to Knoxville, Heupel leaned into the memory of what happened the last time Ole Miss came to town. When a reporter asked him if Tennessee fans had finally calmed down about their old rival on […] The post “Ready for His Arrival”: Josh Heupel Adds Fuel to Lane Kiffin’s Hostile Tennessee Homecoming appeared first on EssentiallySports .