Wide receiver Jordan Addison announced Thursday that he will transfer from Pitt to Southern California.Addison, a consensus All-American and the reigning Fred Biletnikoff Award winner for the best… MORE
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Nick Saban: Texas A&M ‘bought every player on team’
Alabama coach Nick Saban called out Texas A&M and two other schools during a speech for leveraging name, image and likeness (NIL) deals to attract players, adding that the Aggies “bought every player… MORE
Pac-12 to change conference title game after NCAA ruling
The Pac-12 will feature its two top teams in its conference title game rather than one team per division after a ruling Wednesday that cleared the way for conferences to have more flexibility with the… MORE
Ohio State boosting Ryan Day’s salary to $9.5M
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day is set to receive to a two-year contract extension that boosts his annual salary to $9.5 million through the 2028 season.The deal announced by the school Wednesda… MORE
‘College GameDay’ to kick off at Ohio State-Notre Dame
ABC will air a trio of high-profile college football games over Labor Day weekend, with ESPN kicking off its “College GameDay” coverage with Notre Dame’s visit to Ohio State on Sept. 3.It’s the 21s… MORE
QB Taisun Phommachanh transfers from Clemson to Georgia Tech
After three seasons as a backup quarterback with Clemson, Taisun Phommachanh announced his intention to stay in the Atlantic Coast Conference but move a bit further south by transferring to Georgia Te… MORE
Oklahoma gains commitment of transfer QB General Booty
Oklahoma continues to fill out its quarterback room with a commitment from junior college QB General Booty.The name might sound familiar. His uncles, Josh (LSU) and John David (Southern California)… MORE
BYU voids four games against in-state rival Utah State
BYU is suspending its series against in-state program Utah State after this season’s matchup due to its impending entrance into the Big 12.The Cougars voided road games in 2023 and 2025 at Logan, U… MORE
Nick Saban denies tampering helped land Louisville WR
There was no contact with new Alabama wide receiver Tyler Harrell before he transferred from Louisville, Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban insisted on Wednesday.Saban said he was not aware of cont… MORE
Florida State coach alleges programs are tampering
Florida State coach Mike Norvell said players on the Seminoles’ roster have received “outside contact” from other programs that would equate to tampering.In a hyperactive offseason for transfers, N… MORE
5-star 2024 QB Dylan Raiola commits to Ohio State
Five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola committed to Ohio State’s Class of 2024.Ranked as the No. 3 quarterback and the No. 8 overall player in the class by the 247Sports composite, Raiola announced his… MORE
NCAA looks to relax conference title game restrictions
The NCAA took a major step toward updating rules surrounding conference title games for the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), reports said Monday.The NCAA Football Oversight Committed put forward ne… MORE
NCAA releases new NIL guidelines regarding boosters
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors on Monday sent member schools guidelines to govern name, image and likeness (NIL) rights.NIL has become the primary avenue college athletes have been able to… MORE
Arizona State DL facing DUI charges in accident that killed pedestrian
Arizona State defensive lineman Stanley Lambert is facing two drunk-driving charges in connection with the death of a pedestrian in Scottsdale, Ariz.Lambert allegedly struck and killed Norah Bruthe… MORE
Former Baylor starting QB Gerry Bohanon transfers to USF
Ex-Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon announced Sunday that he will transfer to South Florida for his senior season.Bohanon will compete with current starter Timmy McClain for the Bulls’ starting QB… MORE
Brother of Dabo Swinney arrested in South Carolina
The brother of Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has been arrested in South Carolina on a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor.The office of state Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the a… MORE
Ohio State RB Marcus Crowley to ‘medically retire’
Another major injury pushed Ohio State running back Marcus Crowley to opt for “medical retirement.”Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Friday that Crowley will no longer play but plans to stay close to… MORE
Ex-Florida QB Emory Jones transfers to Arizona State
Former Florida quarterback Emory Jones indicated Thursday that he is transferring to Arizona State.Jones posted a picture on his Twitter account with artwork showing him in a Sun Devils’ uniform.… MORE
SEC, Pac-12 commissioners in D.C. for NIL guidance
Federal Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) legislation is the subject of the Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference commissioners’ visit to Washington, D.C., on Thursday.Multiple conference commissioners h… MORE
Former USC receiver Bru McCoy transfers to Tennessee
Former Southern California wide receiver Bru McCoy announced on social media Tuesday that he has committed to transfer to Tennessee.McCoy, who has played just one season of college football and sat… MORE
Pitt All-American WR Jordan Addison enters transfer portal
Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison, a consensus All-American and the reigning Fred Biletnikoff Award winner for the best receiver in college football, officially appeared in the transfer portal Tuesday… MORE
Nebraska coach Scott Frost gets 5-day suspension for violation
Nebraska violated NCAA rules that limit the number of coaches on staff, and coach Scott Frost will receive a five-day suspension as a result, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions announced Mon… MORE
Alabama CB Eli Ricks arrested on speeding, pot charges
New Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks was arrested on charges of speeding, possession of marijuana and driving without insurance in Jones County, Miss.According to online records, Ricks was arrested by… MORE
2023 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch
The 2022 NFL Draft contained unique depth in the late rounds due to players taking advantage of COVID eligibility, but it lacked truly elite prospects at the top of the draft.The 2023 prospect pool… MORE
Maryland coach Mike Locksley signs 5-year deal
Maryland football coach Mike Locksley agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2026 season on Friday.Financial terms were not disclosed but the deal includes incentives that could extend his… MORE
Peyton Manning sets up Demaryius Thomas scholarship at Ga. Tech
Peyton Manning honored former Denver Broncos teammate Demaryius Thomas by establishing a scholarship in the late receiver’s name at Georgia Tech.Georgia Tech athletics and the PeyBack Foundation, e… MORE
NCAA president Mark Emmert to step down by June 2023
The NCAA announced Tuesday that president Mark Emmert will step down by June of next year.Emmert will continue to serve in the position until a new president is chosen, or until June 30, 2023.Em… MORE
Ex-Georgia LB Adam Anderson indicted on rape charge
A grand jury indicted former Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson on Tuesday and charged him with rape.Anderson will be arraigned June 13. His lawyer said in a statement given to ESPN that he plans to… MORE
Ohio State DL Noah Potter to transfer
Noah Potter has entered the transfer portal, the second Ohio State defensive lineman to do so this week.He follows defensive lineman Jacolbe Cowan, who announced his transfer status on Monday follo… MORE
Alabama lands transfer WR Tyler Harrell from Louisville
Former Louisville wide receiver Tyler Harrell will transfer to Alabama, he announced on social media Friday.Harrell played just one full season with the Cardinals, hauling in 18 receptions for 523… MORE
Arizona State LB Eric Gentry, WR Ricky Pearsall enter portal
The exodus continues at Arizona State, with standout linebacker Eric Gentry and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall entering the transfer portal.The number of Sun Devils players in the portal this offseas… MORE
WR Agiye Hall transfers from Alabama to Texas
Ex-Alabama wide receiver Agiye Hall, who was a sought-after four-star recruit in the Class of 2021, announced plans to transfer to Texas on Tuesday.Hall was rated the 45th overall recruit in 2021 i… MORE
Former LSU RB Corey Kiner transfers to Cincinnati
Not long after he entered the NCAA transfer portal on Monday, former LSU running back Corey Kiner chose to transfer to Cincinnati.A Cincinnati native, Kiner revealed the decision to join his hometo… MORE
Former Ohio State CB Sevyn Banks transfers to LSU
Former Ohio State cornerback Sevyn Banks has transferred to LSU, Tigers coach Brian Kelly announced Tuesday.A two-year starter with the Buckeyes, Banks has one year of eligibility remaining.Bank… MORE
LSU RB Corey Kiner enters transfer portal
LSU running back Corey Kiner announced Monday he is entering the NCAA transfer portal.Kiner ranked second on the Tigers with 324 rushing yards as a freshman last season.”My time as a tiger has c… MORE
Report: ODU coach Ricky Rahne agrees to extension
Old Dominion coach Ricky Rahne agreed to a one-year contract extension through 2026, ESPN reported Monday.Rahne, 41, led the Monarchs to a 6-7 finish and the second bowl berth in program history la… MORE
Ohio State pays tribute to Dwayne Haskins at its spring game
Ohio State remembered its former quarterback, Dwayne Haskins, on Saturday with a memorial video at halftime of its spring game and other markers around Ohio Stadium.The Buckeyes, led by wide receiv… MORE
Former Lehigh coach Andy Coen dies at 57
Former Lehigh football head coach Andy Coen died Friday at 57, four years after leaving the Mountain Hawks’ program when he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.In 13 seasons at Lehig… MORE
Florida QB ‘learned lesson’ after 105-mph speeding bust
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson said he “learned my lesson” after being cited for driving 105 mph.The Gators sophomore faces a court appearance next month for traveling more than 30 mph over… MORE
Report: New sponsor means name change for Carrier Dome
One of the best-known venue names in college sports is being retired.Sportico reported Friday that the Carrier Dome, which houses Syracuse football and basketball, will be renamed after JWA Wireles… MORE
Former Auburn QB Jeff Klein dies shortly after cancer diagnosis
Former Auburn quarterback Jeff Klein died amid a brief battle with cancer. He was 42.Klein’s wife, Adrienne, announced his death Wednesday. She said Klein was diagnosed with an aggressive form of c… MORE
Alabama lands 4-star edge rusher Yhonzae Pierre
Alabama landed an in-state four-star pass rusher, getting a commitment from Yhonzae Pierre in the Class of 2023.Pierre chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Georgia, Florida and Florida State, among… MORE
Urban Meyer says he plans to return to Fox studio show
Urban Meyer is preparing a return. Not to coaching, but to the broadcast world.The former college head coach who badly bombed in his NFL stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season, told “The T… MORE
Ex-Georgia QB JT Daniels transfers to West Virginia
Quarterback JT Daniels is hoping the third time is the charm.Daniels told ESPN on Wednesday that he’s transferring to West Virginia. The Mountaineers will be the third team for Daniels, who entered… MORE
Ex-Alabama RB Camar Wheaton transfers to SMU
Former Alabama running back Camar Wheaton is transferring to SMU, he announced on social media.Wheaton was a five-star recruit in the Class of 2021, ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 3 r… MORE
Four-star QB Christopher Vizzina commits to Clemson
Christopher Vizzina, a four-star quarterback recruit in the Class of 2023, committed to play his college football at Clemson on Tuesday.The native of Birmingham, Ala., picked the Tigers out of a gr… MORE
Former Vanderbilt OL Tyler Steen commits to Alabama
Former Vanderbilt offensive lineman Tyler Steen committed to Alabama on Tuesday.A three-year starter for the Commodores, the 6-foot-5, 315-pound transfer chose the Crimson Tide over LSU and Kentuck… MORE
Former Oregon OL Doug Brenner adds $100M to lawsuit
Former Oregon offensive lineman Doug Brenner now is seeking $125.5 million in a lawsuit first filed in 2019.The trial is set to begin Tuesday in Eugene, Ore., with Brenner now adding $100 million i… MORE
Oregon lands 5-star OL Josh Conerly Jr.
Oregon picked up the commitment of five-star offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr., the highest-ranked player in the Class of 2022 who had yet to choose a program.Friday night’s commitment of Conerly,… MORE
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm extended through 2027 season
Purdue football coach Jeff Brohm has agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season.The extension comes after Brohm guided the Boilermakers to a 9-4 record last season. Purdue reco… MORE
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