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- by Field Level MediaNorthwestern's football program received a $35 million football-focused donation over the next three years, the university announced Tuesday. The gift comes from the family of Liz and Dick Uihlein, with the school website saying the intention is that it supports "student-athlete development, operational priorities, recruiting, and strategic investments designed to position Northwestern Football for sustained […]
- by Field Level MediaUCLA has added former NFL quarterback Derek Carr to its coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney. The four-time Pro Bowl selection will assist the Bruins' offensive staff with game-planning strategy and work with the quarterbacks, the school announced Monday. "We are excited to welcome Derek to our program," Chesney said. […]
- by Field Level MediaArizona running back Ismail Mahdi and linebacker Max Harris are back with the Wildcats after earning an extra year of eligibility, the school announced Monday. The two 2025 honorable mention All-Big 12 players secured eligibility for this season when U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney of Colorado recently ruled that the NCAA's new five-in-five rule allows […]
- by Field Level MediaSMU quarterback Kevin Jennings will be limited for the next few weeks after severely jamming a finger on his throwing hand, head coach Rhett Lashlee told reporters on Monday. The injury, which was caused by a door as Jennings was entering a room and someone else was leaving early in fall camp, isn't expected to […]
- by Field Level MediaOhio State got a commitment Saturday from five-star prospect Christopher Vargas, ranked among the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2028. Vargas, entering his junior season at St. John's Prep in Danvers, Mass., selected the Buckeyes over Michigan, Oregon, Virginia Tech, Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Boston College, Miami, Texas A&M, Southern California, Washington and other programs […]
- by Field Level MediaThe U.S. Senate took no action on the Protect College Sports Act, adjourning for summer recess early Saturday with a promise the Senate will consider the bill next month. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have been leading the bipartisan move in Washington, D.C., to try to rein in the havoc that has […]
- by Field Level MediaAfter attempting to land an NFL contract, versatile offensive lineman Cole Hutson is rejoining Texas on a newly gained fifth year of eligibility. The university announced on Friday that the 6-foot-5, 308-pound Hutson is back in Austin for the 2026 season. Hutson, who has played in 48 games with 23 starts at multiple positions for […]
- by Field Level MediaNorth Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is away from the Tar Heels on medical leave and there is no timeframe for his anticipated return. "Look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said Thursday. "It's a medical situation so I really can't make any further comment on that." […]
- by Field Level MediaPurdue announced the hiring of Tommy McClelland on Wednesday as the Boilermakers' new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. McClelland has been serving as the athletic director at Rice since 2023. He will be formally introduced at a press conference on Thursday. McClelland succeeds Mike Bobinski, who announced earlier this year that he is […]
- by Field Level MediaThe Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences called a truce in their legal dispute over the former "poaching" member institutions from the latter. A settlement between the rival leagues was reached and announced Tuesday, with terms not disclosed. The Mountain West pursued legal action in 2024 after the Pac-12 announced it would add Boise State, Colorado […]
- by Field Level MediaDefending College Football Playoff champion Indiana, coming off an undefeated season, is not the Big Ten conference member at the top of the preseason coaches poll. Instead, it is Ohio State that was voted No. 1 in the poll, according to results released Tuesday by USA Today. Another Big Ten program, Oregon, landed at No. […]
- by Field Level MediaAfter guiding his alma mater to the College Football Playoff's national championship game last season, Miami coach Mario Cristobal agreed to a long-term contract extension on Monday, multiple media outlets reported. Cristobal, a 55-year-old Miami native, is entering the fifth year of a 10-year deal slated to run through 2031. A new contract has yet […]
- by Field Level MediaThe Southern California-Notre Dame gridiron rivalry will resume in 2030, the schools announced on Monday. The Trojans and Fighting Irish will not meet in 2026, temporarily halting end one of college football's oldest and most historic series. After a lot of deliberation, USC and Notre Dame agreed to a four-year home-and-home deal starting in Week […]
- by Field Level MediaTexas added one of the top running backs in the 2027 recruiting class Saturday when five-star Landen Williams-Callis announced his commitment to the Longhorns. Williams-Callis, a 5-foot-7.5-inch, 185-pound prospect from Richmond, Texas, is ranked as the nation's No. 3 running back and No. 29 overall recruit, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. He selected Texas […]
- by Field Level MediaThree-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins has been hired as an assistant wide receivers coach at Georgia Tech. Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key made the announcement on Friday for Hopkins, who auditioned for a coaching role last week with the New England Patriots. "DeAndre is one of the greatest receivers of all-time, but his value to […]
- by Field Level MediaFour-star recruit A'mir Sears has committed to Miami, according to ESPN. Sears was ESPN's top uncommitted prospect in the 2027 cycle. Only days earlier he announced his intention to reclassify from the Class of 2028 to Class of 2027. He becomes the top-ranked member of the latest recruiting class of head coach Mario Cristobal, per […]
- by Field Level MediaThe Indiana football team got to take quite a victory lap this offseason. A national championship is always sweet, but it probably tasted that much better coming from a program that was the losingest in college football history at this time last year. After the Hoosiers reveled in finishing off the first 16-0 season in […]
- by Field Level MediaThe Big Ten has an advocate in Indiana coach Curt Cignetti when it comes to debating the best football conference in the country. The coach of the Hoosiers doesn't believe there's much of an argument these days. The blunt-talking coach also took a jab at the Southeastern Conference — with its slogan "It Just Means […]
- by Field Level MediaNorth Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi could learn his fate with the program before the start of the 2026 season. UNC athletic director Steve Newmark said no hard timeline was in place for the Office of University Counsel to complete the investigation reportedly launched due to allegations stemming from a human resources complaint against […]
- by Field Level MediaOhio State began last season with 12 consecutive victories and ended it with two losses that changed the way the year will be remembered. Ryan Day is not interested in overreacting to either stretch. The Buckeyes followed a national championship with a trip to the Big Ten title game last season, where they lost to […]