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Goal No. 6: SELF-DISCIPLINE. Do it right; don’t accept less. #6 Darien Whitaker Jr. Redshirt Freshman* | 6-3 | 246 lbs. (+2) | Baltimore, Maryland Darien Whitaker Jr. (b. Feb. 6, 2007) is promising young linebacker from Boys Town (Neb.) High School who is majoring in psychology and also may play some defensive end on passing […]
Liberty football is a few days from its 2026 opener, and an NCAA case has already taken three staff members off the field. The school has not named them. The Flames are resolving Level II violations tied to talks with two prospects who never enrolled. The program announced the matter on Friday, August 28. The […] The post Historic College Program Hit With Level II NCAA Violations; Multiple Staffers Suspended appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The weather isn’t exactly cooperating as several programs prepare for their season openers. On August 29, the UNC-TCU was played under severe rains that affected the momentum of both offenses. Another season opener next week is also facing weather issues but related to extreme heat. “Saturday’s East Carolina vs Alabama game will be one of […] The post Severe Weather Threat Looms Over Major Week 1 College Football Opener appeared first on EssentiallySports .
FORT WORTH — Former TCU safety Jacob Fields turned himself in to Tarrant County authorities Sunday morning and was booked on a charge of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, roughly two weeks after the Horned Frogs removed him from the roster. Fields is being held at the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth and was expected […]
Week 0 of the college football season may be in the books, but with just eight FBS games, many fantasy leagues are still drafting. Finding a quarterback in college fantasy football to lead the charge can be easy, but finding tight ends that bring value is much more difficult. Even more, of the top six […] The post College fantasy football: Top 10 tight ends in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With the Tigers set to open their season Thursday night, ESPN's FPI took a stab at projecting how they'll fare this fall. The post ESPN’s FPI predicts the outcome of every game on Mizzou’s 2026 schedule appeared first on Saturday Down South .
A roadblock has been put in the way of former Wisconsin receiver Vinny Anthony II, as it was announced he was cut by the Falcons
Nebraska football’s highest-profile commit already has major drama following his every move.
Six days out from the start of the football season, here’s what Northwestern’s editorial staff predicts for the team. Charlie Jacobs Record prediction: 7-6 (3-6 Big Ten) MVP: Michael Kilbane Breakout player: Josh Fussell Game circled on your calendar: Nov. 21 @ Minnesota Blurb: Last year I was the most pessimistic about Northwestern football of […]
Florida State is still wondering how long they'll put up with Mike Norvell, but his buyout suggests his time isn't done just yet.
Happy first week of college football! I know most readers are eagerly looking past these two opponents on our schedule, but we’ve got matchups against the Mercer Bears in week three and make the inaugural pilgrimage to Stanford in week four to preview. Week 3: Georgia Tech vs. Mercer (Sept. 19, 12:00 p.m. ET, Atlanta, […]
Ryan Day has spent the last few years trying to keep Ohio State at the level the program expects. That is harder now than it sounds because of NIL and the portal. Players leave for the NFL every year, transfers come in, the roster turns over, and coaches have to rebuild relationships almost immediately. A […] The post “Hasn’t Apologized”: Ohio State Hall of Fame Coach Makes Honest Assessment of Ryan Day appeared first on EssentiallySports .
College football has arrived, and despite all the nonsense surrounding the sport, it’s still the best form of entertainment there is. This is our second edition of these power rankings, so you’ll see each team’s preseason ranking in parentheses. Five ACC teams played in Week 0, and I’ll focus on them and won’t be shy […]
Head coach Tim Polasek is over the moon after leading North Dakota State to its first win as an FBS member on Saturday night.
San Jose State played great late against USC, and Eastern Michigan rolled in its opener. Here's the CFN preview and prediction.
Some fathers are proud #GirlDads, but others would prefer to raise a cohort of Jimmys, Johns, Chads, and Brads. Nothing wrong with that, everyone has preferences. But few fathers-to-be will go to the lengths that ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit and his wife apparently went through to ensure their four children came out with…
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year! College football is back; we’re in the heart of fantasy football draft season, and we’re so close to getting real NFL football back. Of course, with all good things, someone has to come in and throw some cold water on everything, and this time it is unfortunately me. It […]
After watching three weeks of practice and talking with the players and coaches this month, it’s time to take a final position-by-position look at IU football ahead of the 2026 season. Next up are the defensive backs. THE COACHES Both of the defensive back coaches were new hires for head coach Curt Cignetti in 2024. [...]
A high-profile name will now be looking for a new home as teams across the NFL continue to make roster moves. The post Chicago Bears reportedly waive former Alabama OL, top-10 NFL Draft pick appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Zavion Thomas is a human highlight reel yet again. The former LSU Tigers star is showing up big in the NFL preseason for the Chicago Bears, as the third-round pick hauled in a 97-yard touchdown in their preseason finale. The long score came against the Tennessee Titans as the John Ehret High product made a […]
The Memphis football team got the Charles Huff era started with a big win over UNLV. Memphis defeated UNLV on Saturday, 27-21. A college football insider is making a bold prediction about Memphis head coach Huff. “Charles Huff won’t be at Memphis for long. Wins everywhere. And last night was a jewel,” CBS Sports college […] The post Memphis football rumors: Insider makes bold Charles Huff prediction after Tigers defeat UNLV appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dan Mullen wants UNLV fans to set the tone for the remaining home games after suffering an upset loss to the Memphis Tigers on Saturday.
The Wisconsin Badgers’ staff might be busy with final preparations for the upcoming clash against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but recruiting is also alive and well. 2028 Lake Oswego (Ore.) tight end Presley DeLance picked up a scholarship offer from Wisconsin on August 28 and announced hours later that he had finalized a visit [...]
The kicking position at Alabama has quite the up-and-down history, and the next player to take on the role has been revealed. The post Alabama names starting kicker for 2026 appeared first on Saturday Down South .
A former Nebraska football defender is earning rave reviews in Arizona’s rebuilt secondary.
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