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- by Field Level MediaA pair of predominantly 20th century in-state rivals will meet for the first time in 24 years on Tuesday, as Troy and Jacksonville State battle in the Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. Separated by less than 200 miles, the two programs have met 63 times, but haven't played since 2001, when Troy became […]
- by Field Level MediaDemond Williams Jr. passed for 215 yards and four touchdowns and Washington racked up five interceptions while rolling to an easy 38-10 victory over Boise State in the LA Bowl on Saturday night in Inglewood, Calif. Denzel Boston had six receptions for 126 yards and one touchdown for the Huskies (9-4), who won for the […]
- by Field Level MediaUtah announced Saturday that defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley, previously designated as head coach in waiting, is officially the Utes' next head coach following the departure of longtime coach Kyle Whittingham. "Being a part of the Utah Football Program was a childhood dream of mine that has turned into an incredible 25-year journey that I am […]
- by Field Level MediaIndiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza added another highlight to the Hoosiers' special 2025 season when he became the program's first Heisman Trophy winner Saturday night in New York. Mendoza, a three-star prospect out of Miami, Fla., in the 2022 recruiting class who transferred from Cal to Indiana after the 2024 season, beat out his fellow finalists […]
- by Field Level MediaBlake Horvath completed an 8-yard touchdown pass to Eli Heidenreich in the fourth quarter as Navy rallied to a 17-16 victory over Army in the 126th edition of the storied rivalry Saturday in Baltimore, Md. Horvath's clutch pass over the middle came on fourth-and-goal with 6:32 left to complete a comeback from nine points down […]
- by Field Level MediaLaNorris Sellers and South Carolina are in the final stages of negotiations for the quarterback to return to the school in 2026, ESPN reported Saturday. The deal should be finalized soon, per the report. Sellers, 20, will be a redshirt junior with two seasons of eligibility remaining. The 247Sports composite listed him as a four-star […]
- by Field Level MediaIndiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines was rewarded for overseeing the country's No. 2 scoring defense, landing one of the biggest contracts among assistant coaches, multiple media outlets reported on Friday. Haines, 40, whose defense ranked sixth in the country in yards allowed this season, reportedly agreed to a new-three deal, his second contract since he […]
- by Field Level MediaIndiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza turned the 2025 College Football Awards ceremony into his own highlight reel Friday, sweeping the Maxwell Award for most outstanding player and the Davey O'Brien Award, given to the nation's top quarterback. Mendoza piloted the Hoosiers to a 13-0 season, a Big Ten title and the No. 1 seed in the […]
- by Field Level MediaFired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was arraigned Friday afternoon at Washtenaw County 14A (Mich.) District Court on charges of felony third-degree home invasion as well as misdemeanor stalking and breaking and entering. Kati Rezmierski, first assistant prosecutor, relayed what she said was Moore's involvement in an incident that happened Wednesday afternoon, hours after Moore […]
- by Field Level MediaWashington State finalized a deal to hire Missouri offensive coordinator Kirby Moore as its new head coach on Friday, agreeing to a five-year contract. Moore, 35, spent the past three seasons with Missouri. He will be taking over a program that is entering a new era in the rebuilt Pac-12. Moore is the younger brother […]
- by Field Level MediaKyle Whittingham announced Friday that he will step down as Utah's coach after the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31. Whittingham, 66, served as coach of the Utes for 21 seasons. He leads the school in all-time wins with 177 victories. "The time is right to step down from my position as the head football […]
- by Field Level MediaBill Belichick is making changes to his staff at North Carolina, dismissing offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer. The moves come after the Tar Heels finished 4-8 (2-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) in the 2025 season, Belichick's first at Chapel Hill. "We want to thank Coach Kitchens and Coach Priefer for their […]
- by Field Level MediaLane Kiffin won't have to wait long for a return to Oxford, Miss. The football coach who recently left his post at Ole Miss to take the top job at LSU will be back at his former home for the Tigers' opening Southeastern Conference game of 2026. The contest is scheduled for Sept. 19, in […]
- by Field Level MediaCoastal Carolina announced Ryan Beard as its new head coach on Thursday. Beard, 36, spent the past three seasons as coach of Missouri State as that school transitioned to FBS status. He went 19-16, including a 7-5 mark this season and a bowl invitation to play Arkansas State in the Xbox Bowl on Dec. 18. […]
- by Field Level MediaSouthern Mississippi named Blake Anderson its new coach on Thursday, just three days after promoting the offensive coordinator to interim head coach. Charles Huff left the Golden Eagles for the Memphis job, creating the opening for Anderson to become head coach of his third different program. He previously was the head man at Arkansas State […]
- by Field Level MediaSouthern California tight end Lake McRee elected to bypass his final season of college eligibility and declared Thursday for the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound native of Austin, Texas, was the third leading receiver for the Trojans this season, behind wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'kobi Lane. A redshirt senior, McRee had 30 receptions […]
- by Field Level MediaSouth Carolina junior cornerback Brandon Cisse announced Thursday that he will declare for the 2026 NFL Draft after one season with the Gamecocks. The 6-foot, 190-pound South Carolina native previously played two seasons at North Carolina State. He had 27 tackles with an interception and a forced fumble as South Carolina went 4-8 to miss […]
- by Field Level MediaSherrone Moore is expected to be arraigned Friday on charges that have yet to be specified as the fired Michigan coach remained in police custody Thursday. The Pittsfield Charter Township (Mich.) Department of Public Safety issued a news release Thursday afternoon updating the status of the Moore case. Moore was in custody in Washtenaw County […]
- by Field Level MediaHere's everything you need to know about the LA Bowl: LA BOWL Washington Huskies (8-4) vs. Boise State Broncos (9-4) Saturday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. ET SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif. Consensus odds: Washington -9, Total 52.5 Bowl history: Washington's 44th appearance, 21-21-1 record; Boise State is 13-8 in 21 bowl games Boise State won the […]
- by Field Level MediaKentucky is hiring Texas A&M defensive coordinator Jay Bateman to fill the same role in Lexington, ESPN reported Thursday. Bateman, 52, directed the Aggies' defense for the past two seasons on Mike Elko's staff and previously held coordinator duties at North Carolina, Army, Ball State, Elon and Siena. Per the report, Bateman will remain with […]