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In this final week of preseason drudgery, the college football content gods smiled upon us and delivered another layer to Lane Kiffin’s departure from Ole Miss in November. On the Assorted Crackers Podcast (lmao, elite name) last week, Walker Jones recounted what it was like inside the Manning Center in the immediate hours and days […]
2026 Football Schedule Primer, Part 3
As kickoff against Toledo nears, our schedule primer continues as we get into the back half of the season with games 7-9. This is a fascinating series of games beginning with Northwestern, where Pat Fitzgerald will lead the Spartans against his former team. This will also mark Wildcat quarterback Aidan Chiles’ return to Spartan Stadium. […]
Rhamondre Stevenson making all-around impact in standout training camp
As the game clock ticked under 20 seconds, Drake Maye took a snap from around the 15-yard line. With his offense needing a touchdown to win an end-of-game practice situation, Maye lofted a ball toward the back left corner of the end zone. In came Rhamondre Stevenson, who tracked the throw and hauled it in […]
Jeremiah Smith Reveals Ohio State is Working Overtime to Rectify What Went Wrong For Ryan Day in Last 2 Years
Jeremiah Smith is making it clear heading into 2026 that Ohio State has not forgotten where the team fell short last year. After late-game collapses crushed their championship hopes in 2025, the star wide receiver revealed that finishing strong in the fourth quarter has become head coach Ryan Day’s absolute top priority. Ohio State sailed […] The post Jeremiah Smith Reveals Ohio State is Working Overtime to Rectify What Went Wrong For Ryan Day in Last 2 Years appeared first on EssentiallySpo...
Maryland football’s defensive line is ready to take charge in 2026
Testudo Times’ position previews for Maryland football have covered the program’s quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end and offensive line rooms. With the offense complete, we turn to the defense and begin with the trenches, the foundation of what the Terps will hope to do on defense this season. As Walt Whitman undoubtedly would […]
Kirk Herbstreit Reveals “Begging” Pat McAfee to Join ESPN College GameDay
Pat McAfee’s College GameDay chapter might never have happened without Kirk Herbstreit. Herbstreit saw something in McAfee: his humor, his football knowledge, and the way he could light up a conversation. So, he didn’t just notice him; he went to bat for him, doing everything he could to help get McAfee through the door. Herbstreit […] The post Kirk Herbstreit Reveals “Begging” Pat McAfee to Join ESPN College GameDay appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Steve Sarkisian Unhappy With “Lethargic” Texas Unit Led by Arch Manning
The Texas Longhorns are just two weeks away from their season opener, but head coach Steve Sarkisian is already sounding the alarm. Expectation levels are sky-high for star quarterback Arch Manning. Yet, after the team completed its second major fall scrimmage under the scorching Texas sun, the head coach did not hold back his disappointment […] The post Steve Sarkisian Unhappy With “Lethargic” Texas Unit Led by Arch Manning appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Preseason Illinois Football Bowl Game Projections
Illinois football kicks off its season next Thursday at home against UAB, with hopes that the Illini will once again play in a high-level bowl game following the regular season. Illinois has posted back-to-back nine-win seasons and has played in some of the best Big Ten-affiliated bowl games in three of the last four seasons. […]
2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 3 Days Until Horned Frog Football
TCU football is moving closer to its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 29. As the Countdown to Kickoff continues, we’ll highlight a former Horned Frog whose jersey number coincided with the days left until the opener. At No. 3 are wide receiver Savion Williams and linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr! A […]
Top 25 College Football AP Poll Reaction (2026)
The first AP College Football Top 25 Poll of the 2026 season dropped on Monday, August 17. These differ from the USA Today Coaches Poll since this poll is voted on by writers and not coaches. As with the Coaches Poll, 25 points are awarded for a first-place vote, and one point is awarded for […]
Commute: The Southeastern Conference responds
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about the state of collegiate athletics In the evolving world of collegiate athletics, the Southeastern Conference released a statement regarding players who turned professional and are seeking additional eligibility. For those not on X, formerly known as Twitter, the SEC decided, after a meeting with the Presidents, […]
Bengals News (8/26): Bryan Cook returns from injury absence
Bengals’ Bryan Cook: Participating in team drills again Cook has missed time after suffering an apparent hamstring injury earlier in August, but it now looks like he’s back in football shape. Whether or not he plays in Friday’s preseason game at Philadelphia, it seems like he’s trending towards being available for Week 1 of the […]
Wednesday Dawg Bites Is Ready For Any Semblance Of Football
In one of the greatest Christmas cinemas ever produced, Cousin Eddie and Clark W. Griswold touch off an underrated exchange: “College???” “Carnival!” It’s a bit ironic that this exchange comes to mind, because the ongoing ‘can pro players really go back to college?“ silliness belongs in a carnival. It, like other factors in the current […]
Virginia Tech football 2026 preview: Wide receiver
The Virginia Tech Hokies are less than two weeks away from beginning the James Franklin era, as the VMI Keydets head down I-81 to Blacksburg in the season opener. Redshirt sophomore Ethan Grunkemeyer will start at quarterback — still unofficial — in 2026, and he should have plenty of weapons surrounding him. While much has been […]
Xabi Alonso asked Chelsea to sign PL star for problem position but Blues have someone else in mind…
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reportedly asked the club recently to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, but they’re backing Mike Penders. According to Simon Phillips, the Blues seem prepared to gamble on the goalkeeper position, despite another below-par performance from Robert Sanchez in the win over Fulham on Monday night. Sanchez has long looked highly […] The post Xabi Alonso asked Chelsea to sign PL star for problem position but Blues have someone else in mind… appeared first o...
College Football Week 0 Preview: TCU-North Carolina, NC State-Virginia among marquee matchups
Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman break down top storylines and matchups for the five best games on the Week 0 college football slate, including North Carolina vs. TCU.
TCR Daily Brief: Wednesday, Aug. 26
Happy Wednesday, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know today: 🏈 The Big Story: Illinois’ receiver room takes another hit Illinois is already adjusting to life without Alex Perry, and now another receiver could miss the season opener. Transfer WR Jayshon Platt is likely to miss the Sept. 3 opener against UAB after suffering […]
49ers News: This Raiders preseason game will be a roster bubble showcase
The Good and Not So Good from Day 17 of 49ers Camp: Stribling Keeps Dominating“Today, he lost his one-on-one matchup against Jack Jones, who broke up the pass when Stribling was running deep. After that rep, Shanahan called Stribling over to him and gave him some coaching points. Whatever Shanahan said worked, because Stribling went […]
Andoni Iraola wants to sign £90m star for Liverpool, but Chelsea are also considering a bid
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola reportedly views Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as the ideal signing for his Reds side this summer. The Merseyside giants have had a tricky window, with Iraola’s squad still looking pretty short of depth in a number of departments. Liverpool’s midfield looks like an area of major concern, and it seems Scott […] The post Andoni Iraola wants to sign £90m star for Liverpool, but Chelsea are also considering a bid appeared first on CaughtOffside .
USC vs San Jose State Prediction: How Sharp Are the Trojans?
How good will USC look right away, and how much of a fight can San Jose State put up? Here's the CFN prediction and game preview.
Carabao Cup Draw: Liverpool Enter the Competition in the Third Round
Liverpool FC will officially begin their Carabao/League Cup campaign on Wednesday night. The Reds will learn their first opponent in the competition when the third-round draw takes place after Preston North End and Everton meet, live on Sky Sports. It is scheduled to begin at approximately 10.15 pm BST. A pre-draw will also be held […]
IDP Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings (2026 Fantasy Football)
We’ll have you covered as you prepare for your 2026 dynasty rookie drafts. In order to dominate your dynasty rookie draft, check out our expert consensus dynasty rookie draft rankings. And sync your dynasty league to practice with fast and ... read more »
North Carolina transfer getting another QB1 shot with Wake Forest after failed stint under Bill Belichick
On Tuesday, Wake Forest football named Gio Lopez its starting quarterback for the 2026 season, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. The redshirt junior transfer enters the season as the most experienced quarterback on the Demon Deacons’ roster. Lopez spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at South Alabama before transferring to North Carolina in 2025. He […] The post North Carolina transfer getting another QB1 shot with Wake Forest after failed stint under Bill Belichick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Analyst USC football biggest national title sleeper in 2026
As the 2026 college football campaign approaches, plenty of national focus remains fixed on traditional powerhouses. However, one analyst believes national championship contenders might be flying under the radar out in Los Angeles. FOX Sports college football analyst RJ Young recently identified USC football as his top sleeper pick to win the national championship this […] The post Analyst USC football biggest national title sleeper in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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