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Clemson Reaching Transfer Portal Crossroads Ahead of College Football Playoff Return

Dabo Swinney may maintain that the Tigers aren't keen on wading into the portal for talent, but he must adapt for the program to claw back to its heyday.

Clemson Reaching Transfer Portal Crossroads Ahead of College Football Playoff Return

Dabo Swinney may maintain that the Tigers aren't keen on wading into the portal for talent, but he must adapt for the program to claw back to its heyday.

Steve Sarkisian before No. 2 Texas's 22–19 overtime loss to No. 5 Georgia in the SEC championship on Dec. 7, 2024.

Texas's Steve Sarkisian Criticizes Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia's Eligibility Injunction

"I totally disagree," the Longhorns coach and ex-junior college quarterback said.

Duke Blue Devils quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) looks on before the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium.

Former Texas, Duke QB Maalik Murphy Transfers to Surprising Program

The California native is heading back west to play for his third school in as many years.

Jake Dickert was hired by Wake Forest on Wednesday.

Seattle Radio Host Eviscerates Jake Dickert for Leaving Washington State for Wake Forest

Dickert was hired by Wake Forest on Wednesday.

HEADLINES

UNLV dumps Gatorade on interim coach Del Alexander after winning the LA Bowl.

UNLV Interim Coach Gave Perfect Response After Leading Team to Bowl Win

Ryan Day and Ohio State prepare to take the field earlier this season.

ESPN’s Harry Douglas Makes Bold Prediction About Ryan Day’s Job Security

Penn State is one of four teams in the College Football Playoff that is playing during Finals Week on campus.

How College Football Playoff Teams Are Balancing Academics With Sport

Lanning has guided the Ducks to a 35–5 record in his three years as Oregon's head coach.

Why Coaching Matters More in 12-Team College Football Playoff Era

UNLV runs a fake punt against Cal during the LA Bowl.

College Football Fans Couldn't Get Enough of UNLV's Innovative Fake Punt

Bill Belichick and Rob Gronkowski before the Patriots' 27–0 win over the Texans on Sept. 22, 2016.

Rob Gronkowski Heartily Endorses Bill Belichick at UNC During LA Bowl Broadcast

Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) throws a pass against the Wyoming Cowboys in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

Oklahoma Lands Top Transfer Portal Quarterback John Mateer

Western Kentucky quarterback Caden Veltkamp leads the Hilltoppers against James Madison in the Boca Raton Bowl.

Forde-Yard Dash: Everything You Need to Know for Bowl Season

Mike the Tiger during LSU's 85–46 win over McNeese State on Nov. 18, 2021.

LSU, Six Other Louisiana Schools Using Juul Settlement Money on Anti-Vaping NIL Deals

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) mingles with teammates after the game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Diego Pavia Granted Preliminary Injunction Against NCAA, Opening Door for CFB Return

Walker Eget and the Spartans went 7-5 in 2024.

San Jose State Releases Sweet New Island-Themed Helmet Design Ahead of Hawaii Bowl

Kirk Herbstreit broadcasts from the ESPN College GameDay set prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

Kirk Herbstreit Explains Why His Son, an Ohio State Diehard, Committed to Michigan

Oregon linebacker Devon Jackson celebrates after the Ducks won the Big Ten championship.

Ranking College Football Playoff Teams on Who Needs Championship the Most

Former Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter committed to Colorado on Wednesday.

QB Kaidon Salter Expected to Commit to Colorado As Likely Shedeur Sanders Replacement

Lawrence Taylor arrives on the red carpet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Enshrinement.

North Carolina Legend Lawrence Taylor Reacts to UNC Hiring Bill Belichick

FEATURED

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts, left, celebrates getting an interception with his teammates earlier this season.

Notre Dame, Indiana Renew In-State ‘Rivalry’ With College Football Playoff at Stake

Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula announced he will enter the portal and forgo the Nittany Lions’ playoff schedule.

Backup Quarterbacks Could Be in the Spotlight for College Football Playoff

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day is surrounded by players before a game this season.

Time to Put Michigan Loss Aside, Ohio State Turns Focus to Setting the Tone in CFP

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy.

Colorado’s Travis Hunter Wins Heisman Trophy. Here’s How Sports Illustrated Voted.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders, a potential top pick in the 2025 NFL draft, will play in the Alamo Bowl.

Ranking Every College Football Playoff, Bowl Game From Worst to Best

Gabriel led Oregon to an undefeated regular season and the top seed in the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated 2024 College Football All-Americans

USC coach Lincoln Riley might be a relic of college coaches past.

Bill Belichick May Be College Coaching’s Antithesis of Lincoln Riley

Hunter’s two-way stardom is unheard of in modern football.

The Most Interesting Heisman Trophy Race ... Ever?

Bill Belichick becoming a college football coach was a stunning move.

Basketball-Centric North Carolina Had to Take Its Shot at Football Glory

Bill Belichick becoming the North Carolina coach shows that college football is becoming an NFL Lite.

Bill Belichick to North Carolina Highlights Professionalism Changes in College Sports

Belichick becoming the head coach at North Carolina seems to be a strong possibility.

ESPN’s Kimberley Martin on Bill Belichick: ‘He Knows How to Recruit the Youngins’

NCAA president Charlie Baker says the looming House settlement can be completed and would welcome government oversight of college athletics.

NCAA President Charlie Baker Would Welcome Government Oversight After House Settlement

The Arizona State Sun Devils team celebrate with the trophy after winning the Big 12 championship. They are the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoff.

Everything You Need to Know About the 12 College Football Playoff Teams

Oregon claimed the Big Ten championship and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.

Full College Football Playoff Bracket Expert Predictions

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren and the Nittany Lions have one of the easiest paths to the College Football Playoff national championship game.

College Football Playoff Bracket Analysis: Easiest, Hardest Paths to National Championship Game

Wide receiver Nyziah Hunter

Cal Transfer WR Nyziah Hunter Reportedly Commits to Nebraska

Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds (5) makes an interception and returns it for a touchdown during the Indiana versus Washington football game at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 26, 2024.

Chip On The Shoulder? Indiana, Notre Dame Take Contrasting Approaches

Incoming UNC football transfer Ryan Browne

Turbo QB Solidifies Single-Day UNC Football Portal Statement

Denzel Boston catches a two-point conversion pass at Oregon.

Huskies Not in the Portal Reveal They've Been Pursued by Other Schools

West Virginia University offensive lineman Wyatt Milum (74).

Wyatt Milum is a Consensus All-American

West Virginia University tight ends coach Blaine Stewart

Rich Rodriguez Reportedly Keeping Only One Member of Neal Brown's Coaching Staff

Duke football quarterback Maalik Murphy

Outbound Duke Football QB Maalik Murphy Reveals Next Stop

Aug 31, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Caden Prieskorn (86) reacts after a touchdown catch against the Furman Paladins during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Football's Caden Prieskorn Looks Ahead to Final Game as a Rebel

Xavier Lucas has entered the transfer portal following one season with Wisconsin.

Wisconsin football dealt serious blow as freshman CB Xavier Lucas enters transfer portal