NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Hurricanes had arguably the nation’s best pair of defensive ends in Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor last season. Both are headed to the NFL, but Miami is filling one of those vacancies with a top portal addition: standout defensive end Damon Wilson II. Wilson, a 6-foot-4, 250-pound defensive end, committed to UM after a recent visit, according to a post he shared on social media. He …
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NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Much of the UConn football program’s turnaround over the last two years can be traced back to the way Jim Mora and his staff identified and brought in defensive players from the transfer portal. After the former NFL head coach and defensive coordinator spent the 2023 season pleading for more investment, he was able to land players like Jayden McDonald, the leading tackler in 2024, and Bryun …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Note: This story was updated at 5:33 p.m. Jan 21. The transfer portal opened Jan. 2, and the action has been heating up for Oklahoma State and head coach Eric Morris. The Cowboys are up to a nation-leading 54 portal additions so far, headlined by five-star North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker, the nation’s leading passer and one of the top players in the portal. OSU’s transfer portal class …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 21—At its best, the transfer portal is something like alchemy, turning lead into gold — see Indiana and Heisman Trophy quarterback Fernando Mendoza. On balance, though, incrementally improving a roster with players who can immediately contribute while covering losses from players who have left is probably a good goal for most teams. “I think we have found our niche here,” Idaho coach …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 21—PULLMAN — In September, when the gates open and the concession stands whir into action and the lights flip on at Gesa Field, Washington State fans won’t just be experiencing the beginning of the Kirby Moore era. They’ll also see a new quarterback pilot the Cougars’ offense. Moore and his assistant coaches made sure of that this offseason, signing UC Davis transfer quarterback Caden …
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 …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 21— Technically, the SEC won the “battle for the most ranked teams” over the Big Ten 7-6. Of course, the Big Ten got the big one (Indiana) and had three in the top five compared to the SEC’s one. If we want to throw out a more arbitrary number than Top 25, say Top 27, then the Big Ten gains an 8-7 edge with Illinois and Washington the next two receiving votes in The Associated Press Top …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 21—Bob Asmussen sure thinks so. Our resident college football expert and AP Top 25 voter doesn’t believe Curt Cignetti and Indiana are one-year wonders. Here is his way-too-early Top 10 rankings for next season: 1. Indiana My rule: Don’t fix what has worked 16 times in a row. Yes, Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza is off to play for the Las Vegas Raiders, but Curt Cignetti remains the coach …
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 …
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 …