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Bill Belichick’s North Carolina hit with punishment for recruiting violations

Bill Belichick and North Carolina have another unwanted storyline surrounding the program. The Tar Heels will not be permitted to host recruits for unofficial visits during Saturday’s home game against ETSU as punishment for a recruiting violation that UNC self-reported last season, according to Inside Carolina’s Ben Sherman. Adam Gorney and Pete Nakos of On3 […] The post Bill Belichick’s North Carolina hit with punishment for recruiting violations appeared first on ClutchPoints .

What NFL scouts say about Texas QB Arch Manning ahead of Ohio State test: ‘Good’s really good, but …’

Getty Images “He’s still got a ways to go.” That’s what a high-ranking NFL front office staffer said this summer about Arch Manning’s 2025 tape, a common theme when speaking with NFL scouts about the Texas quarterback’s future as a draft prospect. “I think he’s an eventual first-round guy, but I don’t think the tape from last year says first round yet,” that front office staffer told CBS Sports in June. “I view Arch right now as a developmental (NFL) starter that still has a long way to go in ...

Faizon Brandon named Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week

Get used to this one, folks. Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon has been named the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week for his stellar debut performance against the Furman Paladins on Saturday. Brandon looked like a 4-year veteran in his first career start, combining for 5 touchdowns (3 passing, 2 rushing) and just under 300 yards of total offense on 13-of-17 passing. The Vols walked away with a 56-9 win. Brandon was also named the SEC Freshman of the Week on Monday. https://twitter.com/Vol...

Bill Belichick Addresses Michael Lombardi Replacement Plans as UNC Investigation Threatens His $50M Future

Michael Lombardi was Bill Belichick’s first hire after Belichick took the UNC job in late 2024. Lombardi was also the highest-paid general manager in college football at $1.5 million per year on a three-year contract. The person who helped build Belichick’s new college operation is now gone, and the vacancy is open. For now, the […] The post Bill Belichick Addresses Michael Lombardi Replacement Plans as UNC Investigation Threatens His $50M Future appeared first on EssentiallySports .

2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #2: Answers to Your Questions

Letters… we get letters… we get stacks and stacks of letters… Question(s) from DoreFanInDallas & Kslaught: Surely you don’t think Blaze can get VU to six wins this year. I don’t know if Jared Curtis can or not, but if HCCL doesn’t play him, we will lose him in the transfer portal and then where […]

Florida State rumors: The $100 million obstacle to firing Mike Norvell

Florida State dropped to 1-1 on the season with a 27-24 loss to SMU on Monday. After another ACC loss, calls to fire Mike Norvell as head coach have resurfaced. While Norvell is firmly on the hot seat, there is a major financial reason not to make the move, per Pete Nakos of On3. “The […] The post Florida State rumors: The $100 million obstacle to firing Mike Norvell appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Recapping Idaho State

Utah State opened its 2026 campaign with a dud, and we’re back to talk through it. The Aggship is a credentialed outlet and newsletter delivering Utah State football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball feature-length stories and reporting to your inbox several times per week. You can subscribe at www.theaggship.com at either the $6 or $10 a month tier. You can follow the outlet on Twitter at TheAggship. You can also listen to the show now on your podcast player of choice, be it Apple Podc...

Wake Forest vs. Purdue Game Preview | 2026 ACC Football

The Demon Deacons will head to Purdue this weekend to take on the Boilermakers in an ACC Big Ten clash. This will be their sixth overall meeting with Purdue leading the series 4-1 The Demon Deacons come off of a 38-16 victory over Akron in which QB Gio Lopez made his debut. Lopez impressed in the opener completing 66% of his throws for 350 yards and 3 scores. Receiver Carlos Hernandez was his top target racking up 165 yards on 5 catches with a score. Wake Forest has 27 wins over Big Ten teams ...

Texas football’s Arch Manning must silence loud NFL scout critics vs. Ohio State to raise 1st-round draft stock

The Texas football program is currently gearing up for a big game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday at home. This game marks a rematch of the season-opening clash between the two teams last year, a game in which Arch Manning and the Longhorns’ offense were largely locked down by the Ohio State defense. […] The post Texas football’s Arch Manning must silence loud NFL scout critics vs. Ohio State to raise 1st-round draft stock appeared first on ClutchPoints .

September 10th’s Complete Sports Schedule: Where, When, and How to Watch Your Favorite Sport’s Event

This Thursday will be a huge day for tennis fans, with the women’s singles semifinals taking center stage. Adding to the excitement, a few more matches are also scheduled for the same day. Fans of other sports won’t be left out, either, as the schedule features both NFL and college football games, along with several […] The post September 10th’s Complete Sports Schedule: Where, When, and How to Watch Your Favorite Sport’s Event appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Nebraska Football: Adjustments to Winning

I had just sat down…kickoff happened and the season was under way. I was adding to the crowd noise from the comfort of my recliner, entertaining my twins as they watched their first season opener. 5 seconds after the snap, my wife came running into the living room wondering why I, along with Husker fans […]

ACC Power Rankings: Post-Week 1

Now, we can say the college football season is truly underway. While UNC and others got the party started in Week 0, this past weekend saw the rest of the country join in the action and truly get 2026 underway. While there weren’t any truly marquee games as you sometimes find in Week 1, there […]

Watch: IU football releases Episode 8 of “The Standard”

Watch as IU football released Episode 8 of their short documentary series, The Standard. This edition features cinematic highlights of the week one win over North Texas, and commentary by running back Lee Beebe, Jr. and linebacker Rolijah Hardy. No. 5 Indiana (1-0) returns to action on Saturday at Noon ET in Bloomington (BTN). For [...]

Alabama Has Seen This Movie Before… Kentucky Could Do It AGAIN!

Alabama Has Seen This Movie Before… Kentucky Could Do It AGAIN! Could Alabama football be walking into another Vanderbilt-type upset against Kentucky? The No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide travels to Lexington for an SEC showdown with the Kentucky Wildcats, and there are some uncomfortable similarities to Vanderbilt’s stunning 40-35 upset of Alabama in 2024. In this video, we break down the Vanderbilt blueprint that shocked the Crimson Tide and examine whether new Kentucky head coach Will Stein has ...

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