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Is the sun setting on conference championships?

Is the sun setting on conference championships?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Way back in 1992, the SEC played the first conference championship game. Every few years, another conference would add one, and all major conferences have held them since 2018. In fact, as some may remember, conferences that weren’t hosting a championship game were looked down upon for their lack of schedule, and a few conferences […]

Green Street Big Ten transfer portal tracker

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… May 13—The transfer portal had nearly 1,500 names in it when it closed in mid-April a few weeks after the 2025-26 college women’s basketball season ended. Of course, even with the portal no longer accepting new players, there are several still looking for a new home. So, let’s analyze where things stand for all 18 Big Ten teams. A quick glance shows that Penn State experienced the most turmoil …

Houser impresses in first months at Illinois

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… May 13—CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema regularly pulls a half dozen to as many as 10 plays to show his team during meetings. It was during one of those sessions this spring Bielema got a firm read on his Illinois quarterback for this coming season. The play was a combination read Katin Houser had to make once the ball was snapped, and he put the veteran quarterback on the spot. Knowing how Houser had …

Who is Illinois targeting in the Class of 2027?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… May 13—Two commitments means there’s still work to be done for Illinois coach Bret Bielema in the Class of 2027. Beat writer Scott Richey spotlights 10 prospects the Illini could still land: Trezavant Boyd Miami Central (Fla.) 5-10, 150, Cornerback Some slight cornerbacks out of the state of Florida — Devon Witherspoon being the most notable — have thrived in Champaign. Boyd obviously fits …