Last year, Ohio State went undefeated during the regular season but lost to Indiana and Miami in the postseason. The criticism followed, with many fans calling out Day’s play-calling for offensive woes. Even with a national title, the Ohio State head coach can’t breathe easy. Those are the standards at Columbus. “I think back on […]
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SEC Media Days may not provide much actual new information anymore, but it's a tradition we just can't quit.
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TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES Former LSU and NFL defensive back Ryan Clark was one of several studio analysts at ESPN let go last week as the network continues with a string of layoffs that have [...]
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We’re bringing it back to 2005 for our countdown today, profiling former Penn State defensive tackle Scott Paxson. Paxson is probably best remembered for recovering the fumble on the Tamba Hali sack of Troy Smith in the 2005 Ohio State game, but Paxson was much more than just that play. The 6-foot-4, 292-pound Paxson was […]
Ohio State enters 2026 as one of the clear top teams in the country, and this time that’s mostly about the offense. Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith and a loaded skill group have made the Buckeyes’ attack the story of the summer under new coordinator Arthur Smith. But the defense is what actually won Ohio State […]
The unbreakable bond between former Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza and his mother, Elsa Mendoza, has been one of the most inspiring storylines in sports. Elsa was the reason Mendoza chose the Hoosiers over Georgia and Miami. While Indiana fans will always be grateful she pushed him, Elsa has now also developed a special relationship with […]
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Training camp for the 2026 season is set to begin Aug. 5, when Brent Brennan and his staff will try to build upon last year’s 9-4 record with a roster that combines plenty of top returners with talented newcomers. The season opener is Sept. 5 at Casino Del Sol Stadium against NAU. To get you […]
The transfer portal has become one of the quickest ways for college football teams to improve. A single transfer can solve a glaring weakness, help a struggling program get back on track or turn a strong team into a serious…
He’s the second youngest head coach in the Big Ten at 41. He’s just .500 over three seasons at 19-19. But, he’s taken his team to two bowl games, winning both. He also went 4-8 in the season between those bowl games, finishing 16th in an 18-team Big Ten. A work in progress. For a […]
Colorado is trying to move forward after a tough 2025 season, but one former player has already dragged the program back into the conversation before the new year even gets rolling. Former Colorado defensive tackle Tawfiq Thomas posted a photo in Georgia Tech gear in front of a poster featuring the Yellow Jackets’ 27-20 win […]
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Jordan Addison may expect a major payday, but the Minnesota Vikings have reasons to explore a discounted extension before 2027.
Wisconsin newcomer Owen Foxwell knows his flaws and understands what he has to do in order to make an impact on the college game
There are 41 days until BYU football so today we profile No. 41, freshman DT Nehemiah Kolone. While he'll be watching and learning behind Keanu Tanuvasa and Justin Kirkland this year, he has the potential to become a long-term starter.
Avert your eyes, Michigan Hockey fans — program legend Jack Johnson was recently hired to be the associate head coach of the Ohio State women’s hockey program, the team’s social media account announced this week. Johnson, 39, starred for the Wolverines under head coach Red Berenson during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 campaigns. He earned first […]
Some college football mascots are more common than others. See how quickly you can find these 12 states in today's quiz!
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Billy Edwards Jr. is expected to be the starting quarterback for the UNC Tar Heels in 2026. Bill Belichick and the Heels have moved on from Gio Lopez (now at Wake Forest) and will focus on the former Wisconsin and Maryland QB. Edwards is a three-star transfer and former three-star prep out of Virginia. Edwards […]
Kalen DeBoer has to be the only head coach to suffer back-to-back four-loss seasons in his first two years as Alabama’s head coach and not get fired. However, Paul Finebaum recently revealed that DeBoer was on thin ice after losing the season opener to the Florida State Seminoles, who later finished 5-7. During one of […]
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RHYS DORSEY #42 Height: 5’11” Weight: 195lb Position: WR Class: Freshman Hometown: Madison, AL Summary: That boy fast. Dorsey has been a speedster since birth, and came out so fast his mom couldn’t even get another vowel in his name before they signed the birth certificate and he bolted out of the hospital doors, running […]
Here at Cat Scratch Reader we have counted down the final 100 days leading up to the Carolina Panthers season opener by for at least the past ten years. We’ve always done this by highlighting the current player on the roster whose jersey number matches the day on the countdown. This year, we decided to […]
For whatever reason, I have always been fascinated with the administrative side of college athletics. No, not NIL budgeting and HR policies, but things like the Big Ten’s television contracts (evergreen FYI: FOX does not get first dibs at picking the Big Noon Saturday game every week). Another exciting (read: nerdy) element of college football […]
The New England Patriots’ training camp is underway. And while the first session was ultimately relatively uneventful, it was a first dipping of the toes into the 2026 waters for players, fans and media alike. The tempo and intensity will obviously increase in the coming days and weeks, especially following the introduction of full pads. […]
A few important links and news for the Wisconsin Badgers after a weird week.
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 number of days remaining until the opener. At No. 34 is former TCU running back Ed Wesley! Wesley […]
Harvey Elliott played his first match for Liverpool since returning from a loan at Aston Villa.
Which teams have the easiest schedules in college football for the 2026 season? These 26 programs have the lightest paths to big years.