Category: Football (American)

Stein building deep, varied staff at UK

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… As Kentucky football head coach Will Stein continues to shape his first coaching staff in Lexington, the Wildcats’ new leader is taking advantage of recent NCAA rules changes. Before the 2024 season, the NCAA limited programs to 10 full-time assistants that could coach players in practice or games, while all other support staff typically stayed out of contact with student-athletes. Now, …

Penn State set to hire D’Anton Lynn as defensive coordinator, report says

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Penn State football coach Matt Campbell is hiring USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn as the new leader of the Nittany Lions’ defense, CBS Sports first reported Monday. The 36-year-old Lynn, who played cornerback at Penn State from 2008-11, is ending his second season as defensive coordinator with the Trojans, who rank 47th in total and scoring defense this season, 62nd in rushing defense …

Ohio State lands elite five-star prospect David Jacobs, picking Buckeyes over Miami

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Miami Hurricanes lost out on a big recruit to their Cotton Bowl opponents. Five-star defensive end David Jacobs committed to Ohio State, announcing his decision on CBS Sports. He chose the Buckeyes over offers from UM, Florida State, Georgia, Oregon and Texas A&M, among others. Jacobs is the No. 8 player in the 2027 class and No. 1 edge rusher, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. …

UND posts job for football program's wide receivers coach

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Dec. 29—GRAND FORKS — The initial coaching staff for UND football head coach Eric Schmidt is seeing its first change. UND has posted a job opening for wide receivers coach with applications closing on Jan. 5. UND’s wide receivers coach in the 2025 season was first-year assistant Malik Bradshaw, a former Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver. Bradshaw came to UND from Augustana, an NCAA Division II …

After 'frustrating' first matchup at Georgia, Ole Miss' defense ready for second chance

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… OXFORD – It took all of approximately two seconds for Ole Miss sophomore defensive tackle Will Echoles to recount what he remembers most from his team’s most recent matchup with Georgia. Back in Athens, Georgia on Oct. 18, the Rebels (12-1) and Bulldogs (12-1) were locked in a back-and-forth offensive affair for the better part of three quarters. Ole Miss scored touchdowns on each of its first …

‘Love the environment:’ Hurricanes arrive in Texas for Cotton Bowl

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GRAPEVINE, Texas — The Hurricanes are back in Texas. Eight days after upsetting Texas A&M at Kyle Field, Miami returned to Texas in advance of Wednesday’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup with Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. “I’m excited for the opportunity,” safety Jakobe Thomas said. “Love the environment, but, you know, here to be 1-0 taking everything day by day and just ready …

Michigan introduces new coach Kyle Whittingham ahead of Citrus Bowl

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Florida is typically where people go when they’ve decided to call it a career. For Kyle Whittingham, the Sunshine State is where he’ll begin the next chapter of his illustrious college football career. It’s where the 66-year-old was formally introduced as the 22nd Michigan Wolverines coach on Sunday. “What an honor it is to be here, what a privilege it is to be able to coach this football …

Penn State Notebook: Martin runs for daylight with 1st carries of the year

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… NEW YORK – Quinton Martin Jr. didn’t carry the football during the 2025 season. Until Saturday at Yankee Stadium. Martin ran 20 times for 101 yards behind a makeshift offensive line and helped Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl. “I did not think I was going to get 20 carries,” Martin said. “My mentality coming into this game was about effort and playing the best I can.” Martin …

Penn State owes thanks to Terry Smith for his calm leadership [opinion]

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… NEW YORK – Penn State’s 2025 football season was disappointing, tumultuous, strange and so much more. The Nittany Lions began the season ranked second in the top 25, dropped six straight games and then won their final four. They saw their head coach, James Franklin, fired the day after a second straight loss to a prohibitive underdog and nine months after he led them to the College Football …

Fenway Bowl notes: All-American receiver Skyler Bell exits after opening series

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… BOSTON – Skyler Bell never said he wasn’t going to play in the Fenway Bowl. He also never said how much he would play in the game, which turned out to be just a single series where he attempted to throw a pass rather than catch one, as he’s done as well as anyone in college football this season. After the opening drive, the consensus All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist never returned …