NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… UTPB head football coach Chris Softley speaks at his introductory press conference Monday at the Kirk Auditorium. Michael Bauer|Odessa American UTPB’s newest head coach Chris Softley knows about the challenges that are ahead of him as he makes the move from coaching high school to college football. He’s also excited about taking over a program that’s in a much better spot than where his …
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NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… ADA — Each football used by the National Football League in the past 85 years came from the Wilson Sporting Goods Factory in Ada. “Every point scored in an NFL football game has been made with a football from Ada, Ohio,” said Mike Spring, an engineer for the Ada plant. “Every football, every interception, every missed kick — that is our ball out there.” The factory is the pride of Ada, …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Hurricanes’ season marches on in the playoffs, and they have another massive test ahead of them: No. 6 Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday night. Although the Rebels went 11-1 in the regular season, few gave them a shot to advance deep into the playoffs after coach Lane Kiffin bolted for LSU following the team’s regular-season finale. But Ole …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — New Gators’ coach Jon Sumrall inherited a four-win team with a roster in need of a massive overhaul. The transfer portal, which opened Friday, allows programs to accelerate the rebuilding process and replace departing players — more than 20 in Florida’s case. After signing a 2026 recruiting class ranked 16th nationally while he still coached the Green Wave to CFP berth, Sumrall …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — New Gators’ coach Jon Sumrall inherited a four-win team with a roster in need of a massive overhaul. The transfer portal, which opened Friday, allows programs to accelerate the rebuilding process and replace departing players — more than 20 in Florida’s case. After signing a 2026 recruiting class ranked 16th nationally while he still coached the Green Wave to CFP berth, Sumrall …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 5—NASHVILLE — Caden Dowler reiterated Saturday that there’s no way he’s missing this. One of eight players that Montana State made available to the media Saturday, ahead of Monday’s Division I Football Championship, Dowler hurt an arm making a tackle early on in the “Super Brawl” on Dec. 20. He missed most of MSU’s 48-23 win over the Montana Grizzlies. “I’m not even really sure,” when …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Iowa State quarterbacks Rocco Becht and Alex Manske announced Sunday that they’re transferring to Penn State to play for Matt Campbell, their coach with the Cyclones. They’re among 14 Iowa State players who have committed to Penn State, including 13 on Sunday and the Cyclones’ leading passer, rusher, receiver and tackler from the 2005 season. The 6-1, 210-pound Becht has passed for 9,274 yards …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 4—West Virginia picked up its second transfer this cycle, and it’s second defensive player. UCLA and UNLV linebacker Isaiah Patterson announced his commitment to the Mountaineers on social media. This comes on the same day Patterson took an official visit with Rich Rodriguez, Zac Alley and staff in Morgantown. Patterson is a young prospect, playing just two years in college. He started at …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 4—PULLMAN — Washington State’s makeover on defense is in full swing. The Cougars earned two commitments on Sunday, one from San Jose State transfer cornerback Jaylen Thomas and one from Kent State linebacker Nylan Brown, giving their new team its second and third pledges via the transfer portal — all on the defensive side of the ball. In the cornerbacks room, Thomas joins Oregon State …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… It took a few days, but UCF is making a big splash in the transfer window as the Knights signed former James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III. Barnett is the first of what should be a slew of signings over the next two weeks as the Knights look to fill out their roster for the 2026 season. Here is a look at the transfer signings so far: QB ALONZA BARNETT III Vitals: 6-0, 216 pounds …