Category: Life and Society

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 …

CFB transfer portal update: How UConn’s offense is coming together for 2026

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… A coaching change in this age of college football often means a complete refresh. That was the case in Storrs, where Jason Candle came in to replace Jim Mora with a clear focus on bringing over several of his players and coaches from Toledo to establish a base culture within the UConn football program. Over the last seven weeks, Candle signed an entirely new staff and got on the recruiting …

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 …

UH lands 3 Power 4 transfers, including a former Kahuku title-game star

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The hero of Hawaii’s 2023 Open Division championship is among three Power 4 receivers joining the University of Hawaii football team this week. The Rainbow Warriors secured commitments from Diezel Kamoku of Utah, Devin Alves of Virginia Tech and Carson Brown of Iowa State. All three are expected to join the Warriors’ offseason strength /conditioning program and participate in spring training. …

Piqua's Haines thankful for his players and proud of them after Indiana wins national championship

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 20—Piqua High School won a state football championship in 2006. Bryant Haines missed that experience by three years. He played his final season of high school football in 2003 and graduated from Piqua in 2004. Twenty one years later, Haines can boast of winning an even bigger championship. The second-year defensive coordinator of the Indiana Hoosiers helped lead the program to a 27-21 …

New Gators QB Aaron Philo eager to prove he can lead UF’s turnaround

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — New Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo’s first high school start was a four-interception flop following an offseason of build-up. “Everyone was like, ‘I don’t know about this guy?’” his former coach Jon Richt said, recalling fan sentiment. Rather than getting rattled, Philo went to work. The 16-year-old watched film, corrected his mistakes and threw five touchdowns the …

Dom Amore: Jason Candle’s UConn quarterback room getting crowded with talent

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Each day has been bringing a fresh round of transfers into UConn’s football program, the number of incoming now pushing 40 players. Many have followed new coach Jason Candle from Toledo to Connecticut, and many have come from the usual circumstances, from power conference schools where they did not get much playing time, or from mid-majors, now looking to prove themselves in what is becoming a …

Stratford players honored with all-district awards

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… STRATFORD — Four Stratford High School football players earned top honors on the All-District A1-2 team following the 2025 season. Lincoln Hall was named the District A1-2 Running Back of the Year, Braxton Bear was named an A1-2 First Team Running Back, Gavin Green was named a First Team Defensive Lineman and Kelyn Dickerson was named a First Team Inside Linebacker. “This is an awesome group …

Dave Hyde: How Fernando Mendoza rose from unwanted to college’s top player

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In June 2021, at the University of Alabama’s football camp in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Alex Mortensen was struck by the fluid form and accurate arm of a quarterback he didn’t know. As an Alabama offensive analyst, Mortensen studied plenty of top high school arms — many, in fact, were invitees to this very camp. But who was this kid? “I remember thinking, ‘Is this my …

West Virginia high school standout commits to WVU

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 16—MORGANTOWN — The best in West Virginia has chosen to stay in West Virginia. Princeton High School athlete Brad Mossor announced he has committed to the Mountaineers on social media. He received an offer just an hour before his decision. Mossor played wide receiver and then converted over to running back later in his senior season. He reeled in 93 passes for 1, 508 yards and 13 …