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

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… In June 2021, at the University of Alabama’s football camp in Tuscaloosa, 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 imagination? This guy’s really good,’” …

From Piqua to the pinnacle: Haines leads Indiana's defense into CFP title game

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 15—A little over 17 years ago, the Dayton Daily News asked 2004 Piqua High School graduate Bryant Haines, then a senior linebacker at Ball State, “What makes you tick?” “I’m happy-go-lucky,” Haines said. “I like to hang with my friends. I’m a jokester, but not on the field. My team needs me to be a leader. I’m a student of the game. I like to watch it, and I plan to coach it someday. I …

From Piqua to the pinnacle: Haines leads Indiana's defense into CFP title game

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 15—A little over 17 years ago, the Dayton Daily News asked 2004 Piqua High School graduate Bryant Haines, then a senior linebacker at Ball State, “What makes you tick?” “I’m happy-go-lucky,” Haines said. “I like to hang with my friends. I’m a jokester, but not on the field. My team needs me to be a leader. I’m a student of the game. I like to watch it, and I plan to coach it someday. I …

From Piqua to the pinnacle: Haines leads Indiana's defense into CFP title game

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 15—A little over 17 years ago, the Dayton Daily News asked 2004 Piqua High School graduate Bryant Haines, then a senior linebacker at Ball State, “What makes you tick?” “I’m happy-go-lucky,” Haines said. “I like to hang with my friends. I’m a jokester, but not on the field. My team needs me to be a leader. I’m a student of the game. I like to watch it, and I plan to coach it someday. I …

What you need to know about parking ($9,000+, anyone?) and transportation for CFP national title game

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Finding a ticket to Monday’s Miami-Indiana College Football Playoff National Championship is difficult — and expensive — enough. But where can you park? And how much will that cost you? What’s the best way to get to the game? Yes, all of this will be expensive and time consuming, but there are options that are less expensive and time consuming than others. Parking at Hard Rock Stadium and in …

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 …

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 …

Former Seminole star Max Buchanan enjoys Hurricanes’ ride | Football Insider

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Even though he hasn’t been on the field during the Miami Hurricanes College Football Playoff run to the national championship game, Max Buchanan is having the time of his life. The backup offensive guard, a freshman from Sanford Seminole High School, has played in five games this season, one game over the redshirt limit, but none of that matters to him right now. His Miami teammates are one …

UND officially names Danny Freund as offensive coordinator

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 12—GRAND FORKS — UND’s new offensive coordinator will be a familiar face. UND officially announced Monday afternoon Danny Freund will return as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. “Danny Freund is someone I trust to lead our offense,” UND head coach Eric Schmidt. “He is one of the best offensive minds in the country, and I am excited to see what he brings to our organization …