Category: Football (American)

COLUMN: Demond Williams, Jr. situation highlights transfer portal issues

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 14—On Jan. 2 the transfer portal opened in college football, and players from across the country flooded the pool to gauge interest from other schools. One situation that stands out so far surrounds University of Washington quarterback Demond Williams, Jr. Williams initially announced he resigned a name, image and likeness deal to remain the quarterback for the Huskies. In a new era where …

UNH alum Jerry Azumah named to College Football Hall of Fame class

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Former University of New Hampshire star running back Jerry Azumah was announced Wednesday as a member of the 2026 National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame class. The class, which will be inducted on Dec. 8 in Las Vegas, includes 18 players and four coaches. Azumah, who played at UNH from 1995-98, is the second person from UNH to enter the hall of fame. His former Wildcats …

Marcus Freeman says Notre Dame must ‘leave no doubt’ in future CFP discussions — and addresses NFL rumors

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… CHICAGO — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman spoke with reporters Wednesday for the first time since the Irish were left out of the College Football Playoff. He touched on multiple topics, including addressing some big additions through the transfer portal. Here are six things Freeman said: Freeman preaches to his players that they need to “leave no doubt” when it comes to the College Football …

ISU's Vincent Allen bypassed in College Hall vote, hopeful for 2027

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Three-hundred and 28 colleges have at least one player or coach who’s been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Indiana State isn’t yet among them. But ISU has come closer than ever in the past two years. Former Sycamore great Vincent Allen was nominated for induction last year and this year — the first player in ISU history to appear on the ballot. Alas, Allen was bypassed both …

UNH alum Azumah named to College Football Hall of Fame class

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Former University of New Hampshire star running back Jerry Azumah was announced Wednesday as a member of the 2026 National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame class. The class, which will be inducted on Dec. 8 in Las Vegas, includes 18 players and four coaches. Azumah, who played at UNH from 1995-98, is the second person from UNH to enter the hall of fame. His former Wildcats …

Penn State receives commitment from James Madison kickoff specialist

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Cristiano Rosa, a kickoff specialist from Connecticut, announced Wednesday that he’s transferring from James Madison to Penn State. The 5-11, 206-pound Rosa, a redshirt junior, has been the kickoff specialist for the Dukes the last two seasons. He hit 90 kickoffs in 2025 with 62 touchbacks and 69 kickoffs with 52 touchbacks in 2024. He also made his only field goal attempt and 3-of-4 PATs that …

Six Indiana players to watch in national title game vs. Miami Hurricanes

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Miami Hurricanes face long odds in the national title game against Indiana. The Hoosiers are undefeated and beat their two College Football Playoff opponents by a combined score of 94-25. Featuring the Heisman Trophy winner, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and a roster full of talent, Indiana is looking to win the first national title in program history. Here are six players who will be key …

Ex-Gator stars Shane Matthews, Chris Doering: UF’s receivers could be program’s best in decades

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — Former Gator Shane Matthews, the first star quarterback under Steve Spurrier, knows a good receiver when he sees one. As a two-time SEC Player of the Year, Matthews threw to a talented cast of pass catchers during the early ’90s, led by Willie Jackson Jr., Ernie Mills and Jack Jackson, and headed to the NFL just before Chris Doering, Reidel Anthony, Jacquez Green and Ike Hilliard …

Dom Amore: This ex-UConn football star has a national championship in his sights

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Keelan Marion had already caught five passes, already gotten himself wide open behind the secondary for a long touchdown catch. When Miami’s season and its hopes for a championship were hanging in the balance, quarterback Carson Beck knew where to look. “Ultimately, he’s a playmaker,” said Aaron Smith, a former UConn receiver and coach who recruited Marion to Storrs in 2020. “He’s very …

Koi Perich is going to Oregon. Where are the other Gophers transfers headed?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Gophers had 21 total players from the 2025 football team enter the transfer portal this winter — none more high profile than Koi Perich. Perich, a rising junior from Esko, Minn., committed to Oregon on Monday night. The two-time all-Big Ten safety, return man and part-time offensive player is staying in the Big Ten, but it’s a powerhouse Minnesota won’t have to play in 2026 nor ’27. At …