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ESPN Releases College Football Power Index Rankings; Rutgers Lands at 67

ESPN recently released its College Football Power Index Rankings, with Rutgers being the second-lowest-rated team in the Big Ten with an FI rating of -.2. That rating placed the Scarlet Knights as the No.67 team in the country, with Purdue being the only Big Ten team rated lower at No.71 According to a 2016 ESPN […]

Top 10 Running Backs Entering the 2026 College Football Season

As the college football season inches closer, it’s time to look at the best ten at each position group, based on this season’s outlook. First up is the running back position. Running backs can be key to a team’s offensive success, and some can even help teams reach the College Football Playoff. Before diving into […] The post Top 10 Running Backs Entering the 2026 College Football Season appeared first on The Lead .

‘The Cardinal Countdown: 58 Days Until Kickoff’

EVAN WIBBERLEY #58 Height: 6’5”  Weight: 305lb Position: OL Class: RS Senior Hometown: Fort Mitchell, KY Summary: Wibberley has completed the Bermuda Triangle of D-I football in the Commonwealth. As reported by others, Evan becomes the first modern player in history to suit up for all three D-I programs in Kentucky, starting at WKU as […]

Didier Deschamps explains why he subbed off Kylian Mbappe in France’s win against Morocco

France head coach Didier Deschamps provided details on why he substituted Kylian Mbappe in the victory against Morocco. France authoritatively defeated Morocco with a 2-0 result, where Kylian Mbappe was the protagonist of the match due to the goal he scored, the missed penalty saved by Bono , and his s urprising substitution in the second half . Didier Deschamps offered the explanation as to why that decision was made. Deschamps’ first reaction to Mbappe’s substitution, according to Bein ...

Friday Five: Top 5 Mountain West Linebackers

Welcome to another edition of “Friday Five”. It finally happened, folks. After years of in-fighting and petty behavior, the Mountain West split has actually happened. The “departing five” have left to reform the Pac-12. The Mountain West has added the likes of North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, and UTEP to fill the gaps.  We at […]

Phil Steele and Bill Connelly reveal their rankings for UNC football

This week, college sports writers Phil Steele and Bill Connelly revealed their team rankings for the 2026 college football season. Steele authors the annual publication of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview since 1995, a 350+ page behemoth that does a deep dive into every team’s two deep and the challenges of their coming season. Connelly’s […]

Miami Hurricanes 2026 Position Preview: Running Back

One of the biggest reasons Miami enters the season with championship aspirations is because of what it has in the backfield. This running back room combines power, explosiveness, experience, and youth, giving Miami one of the deepest running back groups in all of college football. Whether the Hurricanes are looking to control games late, create […]

Sources raise “very odd” element of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal transfer saga

Sources have reportedly described Arsenal’s transfer strategy in their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as “very odd”. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY According to the Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, there is some confusion so far about the Gunners’ efforts to […] The post Sources raise “very odd” element of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal transfer saga appeared first on CaughtOffside .

Jon Palumbo Named Interim Athletic Director

Effective immediately, Jon Palumbo is now the Interim Athletic Director for Michigan State University. He had held the title of Executive Deputy Athletic Director since he came to MSU from Georgia Tech along with outgoing AD J Batt, and he is also the CEO of the recently-launched Spartan Ventures. In related news, it was announced […]

IU football ranked No. 6 in preseason ESPN FPI for 2026

The preseason ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) rankings were released this week and defending national champion Indiana will begin the 2026 season in the top 10. The Hoosiers are No. 6 with a 23.1 rating behind Ohio State, Texas, Notre ... The post IU football ranked No. 6 in preseason ESPN FPI for 2026 appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Yahoo Sports is getting into college fantasy football

Yahoo Sports wants in on college football’s fantasy boom. The company announced a season-long college fantasy football game Thursday, its first standalone product built specifically around the college game rather than adapting its NFL format. Drafts open Aug. 3, with scoring beginning when the season kicks off Sept. 3, and the game pulls from the…

Duck Dive: Penn State 2026 Football Preview

Special thanks to Andrew Burd and Vince Fadale of The Nittany Blues for joining us to discuss Penn State’s roster on this week’s podcast: At the time of his firing from Penn State last fall James Franklin was the 9th longest tenured head coach in FBS as he had been in Happy Valley since January of 2014. […]

‘The Sky’s the Limit’

The attention is everywhere as Avery Johnson in his bright suit and lavender tie journeys underneath the lights from radio station to podcast to radio station to podcast, station to station, slapping on headphones and moments peeling them off his head, at Big 12 Football Media Days at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas.

Friday Discussion: Is Michigan Football a legitimate Big Ten contender this year?

A few weeks ago, ESPN’s Bill Connelly released his 2026 college football preseason preview. Connelly has his own formulas and metrics he uses to rank teams on offense, defense and special teams individually. His Big Ten projection specifically doesn’t paint a rosy picture for the Michigan Wolverines when it comes to competing for the conference […]

UDD’s Top 20 FCS Defensive Players for 2026

Now that we’ve taken a look at the Top 20 coaches and special teamers in the FCS it’s time to shift the focus to the defensive side of the ball. There is no shortage of star-studded talent on defenses across the subdivision this season, even with a whole slew of big names moving on from […]

12 most inspiring college football traditions

College football isn’t just about touchdowns, rivalries or championship trophies. The traditions truly bring the sport to life. Every school has special moments that fans eagerly await each season, whether it’s an unforgettable pregame entrance, a stadium-wide celebration or a…

“Will Absolutely Move On”: Kyle Whittingham Won’t Hesitate to Cut Bryce Underwood and Bring in New Michigan QB if Required, Per Insider

Bryce Underwood enters the 2026 season with huge expectations. Michigan believes the former five-star quarterback has the talent to become one of the nation’s best. But talent alone will not be enough. UM insider Steve Deace believes this season will decide whether Underwood remains the long-term answer under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. “He’s going […] The post “Will Absolutely Move On”: Kyle Whittingham Won’t Hesitate to Cut Bryce Underwood and Bring in New Michigan QB if Required, Per...