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Illinois football will kick off its season in less than a month. The Illini open on a Thursday night against UAB inside Gies Memorial Stadium, which should provide a great atmosphere to begin the year. The schedule ramps up immediately after that, as Duke travels to Champaign for Week 2. The 12-game slate is loaded, […]
If Hurricanes fans dream of College Gameday visiting Coral Gables this year, then root for James Franklin to make a splash his inaugural year in Blacksburg, because this late November matchup might be Miami’s best chance to entice McAfee and Herbstreit to town. Unless of course you think Florida State or Duke will be ranked […]
In 2024 Georgia Tech picked up Jackson Hawes from the transfer portal. This was a very low key pickup. In his 4 seasons at Yale the tight end had only 35 receptions, though he had a reputation as a good blocker. At Georgia Tech he showed that he wasn’t just a good blocker, he was […]
Good morning, BBN! As football season quickly approaches, this offseason for college football and basketball has just gotten a whole new wild twist. After a ruling by a judge in Colorado that says players who are eligible for the 5-for-5 rule the NCAA has adopted are suddenly eligible, a plethora of options across all sports […]
Ryan and I recorded the podcast a day late this week and thank goodness we did as news broke about a half an hour before we started recording that Purdue has a man in mind for their AD position. So, without me having any knowledge of this in the moment Ryan drops the news on […]
That’s that for Reading’s 2026 summer preparations, and my initial feeling is that this has one of our best pre-seasons for quite a while. The Royals’ senior side played six friendlies between early July and the beginning of August, winning five times and losing just once. Only two goals were conceded, with 12 scored. Farnborough […]
TCU football is moving closer to its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 29. As the Countdown to Kickoff continues, we’ll highlight a former Horned Frog whose jersey number coincided with the number of days remaining until the opener. At No. 25 is former TCU receiver and returner KaVontae Turpin! […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Football The countdown is on. We’re less than a month away until Mizzou Football’s season opener on September 3rd against Arkansas Pine-Bluff — and it’s safe to say the fanbase is excited. On Monday, Mizzou announced two games on the home schedule that have been […]
Is there anything in this world better than watching Florida Gator fans being miserable. I submit that there is not. And if you enjoy miserable Florida fans, the 2021 World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party was a banner affair for you.It began promisingly enough. The #1 ranked Bulldogs missed a field goal on their opening drive, […]
With the summer months quickly coming to an end, Ryan Day and the Ohio State football team have shifted the majority of its focus on preparing for an upcoming season. While the 2025-26 season included some major victories both morally and on the field, the overall end goal was not achieved. In preparing for this […]
The climb starts here. These are the teams ranked 101 to 138 in CFN's preseason college football rankings entering the 2026 season.
Conference champions, bowl teams, and plenty of surprises. Here are CFN's preseason college football rankings from 51 to 100.
High school recruiting moves fast, but Ohio State fans just got a reason to lock in. Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked quarterback in the 2028 class, has set his decision date. With the Buckeyes standing as heavy favorites, Columbus could be on the verge of landing another major prize. The five-star passer from Massachusetts announced through […] The post Nation’s No.1 QB Sets Commitment Date as Ohio State Emerges as Favorite appeared first on EssentiallySports .
There is a lot of hype surrounding the Virginia Tech Hokies. It’s not the type of hype saying that after going 3-9 last season, the Hokies can turn it around and make it to the national championship just one year later. But when Virginia Tech hired James Franklin in November, business picked up. It started […]
There was a point when George Hill looked like he might be the next homegrown RB to wear scarlet and gray. The Hubbard, Ohio, standout was once committed to Ohio State for more than a year, spent time around the program, attended camps in Columbus, and even tried helping the Buckeyes recruit his Hubbard teammate, […] The post Former Ohio State Commit Dies at 28 After Heart Condition Ended Football Career appeared first on EssentiallySports .
From conference contenders to dark horse teams for the College Football Playoff, here are CFN's preseason rankings from 26 to 50.
Preseason football chatter hits different in Columbus, but this week brought proof to back up the noise. Three Ohio State stars earned spots on the 2026 Maxwell Award watch list. The honor marks its 90th year of crowning college football’s top player, and few programs command this much spotlight on a single roster. According to […] The post 3 Ohio State Buckeyes Named to Preseason Watchlist for Prestigious College Football Honor appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the College Football Player of the Year.
Princeton Fant suffered an apparent knee injury during practice on Monday. The post Princeton Fant, former Tennessee TE, suffers knee injury at Dallas Cowboys practice appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Mario Cristobal received incredible news regarding his long-term future as the football head coach of the Miami Hurricanes. Cristobal has achieved incredible success throughout his four years as the face of the program. Making previous stops at FIU and Oregon, he embraced a big responsibility to lead Miami back to prominence. In Year 4 with […] The post Miami Hurricanes make huge decision on Mario Cristobal’s future appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The legendary Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry, born in 1926, is officially returning for 2030. This historic comeback happened after Curt Cignetti’s Indiana requested to drop its future non-conference series with Notre Dame. Indiana’s sudden schedule opening gave both powerhouse programs the perfect opportunity to save their iconic intersectional matchup. Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti […] The post 100-Year-Old College Football Rivalry Announces Return After Curt Cignetti’s IU Bail On Agreement...
Georgia has ruled the SEC under Kirby Smart for nearly a decade. That is why any prediction picking another champion gets immediate attention. ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum just made that exact call, boldly naming Texas as the program ready to end Georgia’s run and capture its first SEC title since moving from the Big 12. […] The post ESPN’s Paul Finebaum Names Program That Will End Georgia’s Dominance to Win 2026 SEC Championship appeared first on EssentiallySports .
It's still advantage Irish but the Trojans were rewarded for their petty whining.
The Steelers hosted edge rusher Terrell Tilmon for a visit Monday, PennLive’s Nick Farabaugh reported. Undrafted in 2026, Tilmon posted a 6.70 RAS coming out of college. The 6’4, 242-pound outside linebacker reportedly ran a 4.72-second 40-yard dash pre-draft. Tilmon spent the final three years of his college career at Texas Tech, where he played […]