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COLUMN: Jake's take: Indiana's National Title win proves changes in football are positive

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… As little as five years ago, if you told someone Indiana University football took the National Title, that person would probably respond by saying: “Don’t you mean basketball?” But fast forward to 2026, and the Indiana Hoosiers just completed one of the best runs toward a National Championship. Coming into the season, the Hoosiers were the No. 19-ranked team, but by the end of the season, they …

With College Football Playoff not growing, Notre Dame needs to be Top 12 for a bid. Here’s its path in 2026.

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… CHICAGO — After controversially being left out of the College Football Playoff in 2025, Notre Dame knows what it has to do to get into the 2026 playoff — be ranked in the Top 12. The College Football Playoff announced Friday that it will remain at 12 teams next season after expansion talks between the SEC and Big Ten stalled. Multiple outlets reported that four Power 4 conference champions …

Column: New College Football Playoff Champ is solid as a block of granite

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Hoisting the championship trophy, Monday, the Indiana Hoosiers were the undisputed kings of College Football. These football warriors had risen to the task 16 times this year to claim the prize no one, save coach Curt Cignetti could have envisioned them winning when he arrived at the Bloomington campus two years ago. These Hoosiers bear little resemblance to the basketball Hoosiers who won the …

With College Football Playoff not growing, Notre Dame needs to be Top 12 for a bid. Here’s its path in 2026.

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… After controversially being left out of the College Football Playoff in 2025, Notre Dame knows what it has to do to get into the 2026 playoff – be ranked in the Top 12. The College Football Playoff announced Friday that it will remain at 12 teams next season after expansion talks between the SEC and Big Ten stalled. Multiple outlets reported that four Power 4 conference champions will receive …

Can't Wait For Saturday Looking ahead to 2026 rankings, Big Ten, Illinois getting some love

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 23—*** What is wrong with college football fans and reporters? The season is less than a week old — congrats again Indiana — and I’m already looking ahead. Specifically, when I swing by The Athletic site and see uber-interesting Stewart Mandel has a story up, I’ve got to take a look. On Tuesday, Mandel posted his first Top 25 for 2-26 Yes, the season is seven months away. Close enough to …

Highlands grad, star college linebacker promoted to head coach at Kiski Area at age 27

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 22—Brayden Thimons is preparing for his third season with Kiski Area football. But this season, he is the main man in charge. After serving as linebackers coach in 2024 and defensive coordintator this past fall, the 27-year-old Thimons is now the Cavaliers head coach. The former standout linebacker at Highlands and later at Robert Morris and Westminster officially was hired Wednesday and …

UPDATED JAN. 21: Cowboys' portal class ranked No. 6, up to 54 additions

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Note: This story was updated at 5:33 p.m. Jan 21. The transfer portal opened Jan. 2, and the action has been heating up for Oklahoma State and head coach Eric Morris. The Cowboys are up to a nation-leading 54 portal additions so far, headlined by five-star North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker, the nation’s leading passer and one of the top players in the portal. OSU’s transfer portal class …

North football coach Matt McGinnis steps down after nine seasons

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Eau Claire North High School football coach Matt McGinnis announced Wednesday that he is stepping down after four years at the helm of the Huskies. McGinnis met with coaches and players to personally inform them of his decision. He has been with the North program for the last nine years, serving as the head coach for the last four. He ends his tenure with an 11-26 record and a 3-6 record last …

Bob Asmussen's Ridiculously early 2026 Top 10

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 21—Bob Asmussen sure thinks so. Our resident college football expert and AP Top 25 voter doesn’t believe Curt Cignetti and Indiana are one-year wonders. Here is his way-too-early Top 10 rankings for next season: 1. Indiana My rule: Don’t fix what has worked 16 times in a row. Yes, Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza is off to play for the Las Vegas Raiders, but Curt Cignetti remains the coach …

Pitt football | 16 transfers join the team

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… PITTSBURGH – With the University of Pittsburgh’s 2026 spring academic term underway and the transfer portal closed, Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi announced the enrollment of 16 transfer student-athletes who have joined the Panthers. The transfer class adds experience and depth across multiple position groups, including two tight ends, two offensive linemen, one running back, one wide …