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The ACC media has spoken. The preseason predictions are in, and no surprise, the Miami Hurricanes are the ACC’s No. 1 team. While the Hurricanes made it all the way to the national championship game last season, it’s worth noting that they still have never won an ACC title. Both the Virginia Tech Hokies and […]
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti likes to poke the SEC. A year ago the former Alabama assistant coach mocked their eight-game conference schedule. The SEC changed that a month later. With a 38-3 win Indiana over Alabama at the Rose Bowl and a third straight Big Ten national title since that comment, this year Cignetti has [...]
Taking the Michigan job means inheriting the most intense rivalry in college sports. Sitting under the bright lights at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, new Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham knew what was coming. Reporters immediately pressed him on the central question: Does he personally hate Ryan Day and Ohio State? Whittingham chose composure over […] The post Kyle Whittingham Forced to Address “Hatred” for Ryan Day at Big Ten Media Days appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Texas Tech Red Raiders aspire to reach the mountaintop as national championship contenders. With Joey McGuire gearing up for Year 5 with the program, there is high ceiling present for the Big 12 squad. McGuire has achieved solid results with the Red Raiders after four seasons. He has racked up a 35-18 overall record […] The post Texas Tech Red Raiders predicted to stay at elite level despite Brendan Sorsby loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Florida Gators have motivation to return to the status as College Football Playoff contenders. With Jon Sumrall embracing the reins, there is potential on the way for the SEC squad. Sumrall is gearing up for his first year as the Gators’ head coach, coming off a strong stint with the Tulane Green Wave. His […] The post Florida Gators tabbed as rebound candidate in 2026 under Jon Sumrall appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Liam Coen couldn’t care less if nobody is talking about his Jacksonville Jaguars amid training camp. For him, being constantly overlooked is a gift that keeps on giving, as it makes it easier to light a fire under his players. “I said to the staff the other day, I go ‘Guys, this is the best […] The post The Caleb Williams reason Liam Coen proved no one talks about Jaguars appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Combo guard Jalen Davis, out of Bremerton, Washington, will be taking his official visit with the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Nov. 7 for the 2026-27 home opener against the New Mexico State Aggies. Along with the Zags, the five-star will check out four additional schools this fall. He plans to tour the Stanford Cardinal and Ole […]
Indiana is coming off the greatest season in program history, but head coach Curt Cignetti doesn’t want the reigning national champions looking backward. Speaking with ESPN’s SportsCenter, Cignetti made it clear that his team isn’t approaching the 2026 season with the mindset of defending a title, even after the Hoosiers completed a perfect 2025 campaign […] The post Curt Cignetti makes 1 thing clear about new season after Indiana CFP title appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Next up in the opponent preview series is the Michigan Wolverines. After an up-and-down season, which ended in the firing of Sherrone Moore and the first loss to Ohio State since 2019, Michigan decided to hire longtime Utah coach Kyle Whittingham. The Wolverines will look to put years of on- and off-the-field scandals behind them […]
We're looking at Georgia's roster for next season and understanding why James Scott is the most important of the offseason's transfer additions for the Bulldogs.
At the pinnacle of Jason Mohns’ success at Saguaro High, one frequently overlooked common denominator sat quietly in the background, year after year, as the Sabercats hoisted multiple gold balls... The post SOS: Save Our Saguaro…Never Mind first appeared on Sports360AZ .
Seven seasons into his Ohio State run, Ryan Day has made the Buckeyes one of college football’s most consistent teams. But one number still follows him everywhere. Four of his 12 losses have come against Michigan, and in Columbus, that kind of scar does not fade fast. So when the rivalry came up again at […] The post Haunted by Rivalry Record, Ryan Day Sets His Priorities Straight for Michigan in Bold National Championship Message appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham got a huge boost right as Big Ten Media Days kicked off. The Wolverines received official word that freshman quarterback Brady Smigiel has been fully cleared for football activities. For a team building championship depth, getting a prized young passer back healthy changes the entire mood in Ann Arbor. As […] The post Kyle Whittingham Receives Major Injury Update on Michigan Freshman QB appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Another NCAA infraction ruling is facing fresh criticism after a series of penalties against a Division I athletic program. Alabama State is unhappy with how the governing body penalized them for infractions. The NCAA has asked the FCS program to pay a minimum $30,000 fine, along with multiple other penalties, in the case involving their […] The post College Program Publicly Challenges NCAA After Facing Multiple Punishments, Including $30,000 Fine appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kyle Whittingham’s task in his first season in Ann Arbor is more than that of a head coach. He also has the duty to restore order to a program that has been marred by controversies over the past four years. Being very much aware of this, the head coach has this at the top of […] The post Kyle Whittingham Makes Feelings on Sherrone Moore, Warde Manuel Fallout Very Clear With Strong Message appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Jordan Rodgers is moving into a new ESPN role for the 2026 college football season, according to a report from Front Office Sports. The move puts Aaron Rodgers’ younger brother on the network’s Friday night broadcast stage, where he will be a key part of ESPN’s national coverage. Rodgers is expected to serve as a […] The post Aaron Rodgers’ Brother Lands New ESPN Role for 2026 College Football Season: Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Wayne Gretzky has a wedding to attend soon go to as his youngest daughter recently got engaged. The NHL icon’s daughter, Emma Gretzky, and her boyfriend, Stone Eby, shared the news that the former collegiate football star proposed. In their Instagram post shared on Wednesday, July 29, the couple is seen embracing with a ranch […] The post Wayne Gretzky’s daughter engaged to former college football player appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Green Bay Packers have added reinforcement to their wide receiver group, signing former UFL champion Kaden Prather to a one-year deal following a successful training camp workout. As the Green Bay Packers continue fine-tuning their offense around quarterback Jordan Love , the team has turned to the spring football ranks for depth, following a successful training camp workout. NFL franchises frequently tap into the United Football League (UFL) to evaluate talent ahead of the regular ...
The Conglomeration showed their support for Rebel by partaking in the ALS ice bucket challenge with some help from Michigan’s own Insane Clown Posse (ICP) and Rhino. Rhino, Violent J, and Shaggy 2 Dope dumped the ice on Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, & Roderick Strong during Thursday’s episode of Collision. The Conglomeration was nominated to … The post ICP And Rhino Help Conglomeration With ALS Ice Bucket Challenge On AEW Collision appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestl...
Indiana football’s two-year rise to the top of the sport under head coach Curt Cignetti has inspired several other programs to view a national title as a possibility rather than a fantasy. Among those programs is Indiana’s in-state rival: Purdue. Barry Odom, head coach of the Boilermakers, took the podium at Big Ten Media Days […]
Watch below for Curt Cignetti and IU football players Isaiah Jones, Carter Smith and Tyrique Tucker with Rick Pizzo on the Big Ten Network set Thursday afternoon at the league’s media day. For Cignetti’s breakout session, GO HERE. For Cignetti at the podium, GO HERE. For the player breakout sessions, GO HERE. Video courtesy of [...]
Billy Ray Smith Jr., the legendary Arkansas defensive end and 2000 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee, passed away July 29. He was 64.
Matt Rhule fumbled an answer so bad at the Big Ten Media Days and had to include Wisconsin in it, that we can't let it go unnoticed.
STORRS, CT – UConn running back Kenji Christian and linebacker K'Von Sherman were named to the 2027 Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1000 watch list announced on Thursday. Both will be making their UConn debuts this fall after transferring to Storrs after playing at Toledo.
After a relatively quiet spring and summer, Matt Rhule kicked off the final day of Big Ten Football Media Days by taking the main stage at 11:30am CST and, as expected, said all the right things. But unlike many other coaches, he spends most of his 15 minutes off script. Let me explain. The way […]