Sources: Marshall AD Spears won't return in 2026
Athletic director Christian Spears and the school have mutually agreed that they will not be renewing his contract, sources told ESPN.
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29th April 2025
UF's Lagway back throwing after resting shoulder
Florida sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway, who was limited in spring practice and didn't throw due to shoulder soreness, has resumed throwing for the Gators.
Coroner: No foul play in Cincy freshman's death
An autopsy revealed "no evidence of injury or suspicion of foul play" in the death of Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly.
2025 CFB betting odds: Which teams should you monitor after spring?
Pamela Maldonado breaks down which college football teams bettors should keep an eye on after spring practices.
Replacing the first round of the NFL draft: Who's up next in college football?
The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up. Here's who should take over for those 32 picks.
28th April 2025
Former 5-star WR Hudson rejoining Texas Tech
After departing in December for a brief stint at Texas A&M, former five-star wide receiver recruit Micah Hudson announced Sunday he is rejoining Texas Tech's football program.
27th April 2025
Michigan lands No. 4 pocket passer Smigiel
Four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2026 class, has committed to Michigan.
Arch Manning the only top-four 2023 QB to bypass portal; where did the other three go?
Three of the top four quarterbacks in the 2023 recruiting class hit the portal. Here's where they went.
26th April 2025
Ex-UGA, ASU QB Rashada heading to Sac. State
Former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada is transferring to Sacramento State.
Tulane QB Finley in portal again amid legal case
Tulane quarterback TJ Finley is once again in the transfer portal after being suspended earlier this month pending the outcome of a legal case.
EA Sports College Football 26 release date revealed
Here's what's available in every edition of EA Sports' upcoming college football simulator.
This weekend's spring game previews: Oregon, Penn State and more
Spring football winds down with two CFP participants among those hosting games Saturday.
25th April 2025
Transfer portal's lure involves more than just a big payday for players
Players, agents, recruiters are drawn together in search of the best possible deal.
Kentucky looks to make athletic department LLC
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
NCAA expands Div. II football playoffs to 32 teams
The NCAA Division II football playoffs will expand from 28 to 32 teams this season to accommodate the change that will award automatic bids to all 16 conferences.
Sources: '26 OT recruit Greene flips to Huskies
Four-star offensive tackle Kodi Greene, the No. 37 recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300, has flipped from Oregon to Washington, sources told ESPN.
Ex-Iowa, NU QB Sullivan transferring to Tulane
Quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who started three games for Iowa last season and eight for Northwestern over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, is set to transfer to Tulane for the 2025 season.
24th April 2025
For Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia, is second time a charm?
Rodriguez led West Virginia to prominence when he was its head coach in the aughts. Can he work his magic again in 2025?.
Nat'l champion Buckeyes land ex-UNC DE Atkinson
North Carolina transfer defensive end Beau Atkinson announced his commitment to Ohio State Tuesday night.
Judge delays House settlement over roster limits
The judge overseeing the multibillion-dollar settlement has delayed final approval until the deal is modified to address concerns about roster limits.
Dabo touts Tigers' stability over 'chaos' of portal
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he's glad his program isn't part of the "chaos" of the transfer portal era, saying that "the more chaos out there, the better it is for us because we're built for it.".
Notre Dame's Carr, Minchey to vie for top QB
With Steve Angeli having entered the transfer portal, Notre Dame's QB competition is down to CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey.
Why Nico Iamaleava soured on Tennessee and ended up at UCLA
What really went down in Iamaleava's split with Tennessee and move to UCLA? We go inside the drama months in the making.
23rd April 2025
Judge rules against 4 players suing for eligibility
A judge denied a preliminary injunction Tuesday sought by four college football players who had sued to gain an additional season of eligibility.
OSU's Bjork tells CFP: Calendar change needed
Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork told leaders of the College Football Playoff on Tuesday that the sport's calendar needs to change, and it's a critical component as they consider the playoff's future format.
Mike Patrick, longtime ESPN broadcaster, dies
Mike Patrick, who spent 36 years as a play-by-play commentator for ESPN and was the network's first NFL voice for "Sunday Night Football," has died at age 80.
UCLA's Foster goes with 'gut' in getting Iamaleava
UCLA's DeShaun Foster said he couldn't pass up a shot to get "the No. 1 player in the portal" in QB Nico Iamaleava. "You just have to go with your gut," Foster said.
Rose Bowl agrees to earlier kick for CFP quarters
The Rose Bowl Game will start an hour earlier than its traditional window and kick off at 4 p.m. ET as part of a New Year's Day tripleheader of College Football Playoff quarterfinals on ESPN.
Cincinnati freshman lineman dies; no cause given
Cincinnati freshman offensive lineman Jeremiah Kelly, an early enrollee who was participating in spring practice, died unexpectedly at his residence early Tuesday.
Horned Frogs, Heels to open '26 season in Ireland
TCU and North Carolina have agreed to move their 2026 opener from Fort Worth, Texas, to Dublin, Ireland, for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
22nd April 2025
Ranking the top 10 defensive backs in college football
Who are the best cornerbacks and safeties in the country? Our experts make their picks.
Source: Younger Iamaleava to join Nico at UCLA
Madden Iamaleava, the younger brother of Nico Iamaleava, is expected to join the former Tennessee quarterback at UCLA, a source said Monday.
GM Rivera says Cal has 'plan' after portal losses
Cal football GM Ron Rivera sought to ease the concerns of a worried fan base after star RB Jaydn Ott and several other key players entered the transfer portal this spring, saying, "For the most part when you look at what we're doing, we have a plan.".
Sources: UCLA's Aguilar to transfer to Tennessee
Quarterback Joey Aguilar, who threw for 6,760 yards and 56 touchdowns the past two years with Appalachian State, plans to transfer to Tennessee after transferring to UCLA in the winter portion of the transfer portal, sources told ESPN's Chris Low Monday.
NCAA floats rules for direct payments to players
The NCAA proposed deleting 153 rules from its handbook, a move that will allow schools to share financial benefits directly with players.
21st April 2025
Sources: UGA lands transfer trio, including top LB
A trio of transfers -- Army outside linebacker Elo Modozie, Illinois running back Josh McCray and Miami defensive lineman Josh Horton -- have signed with Georgia, sources told ESPN.
Oklahoma DT Stone withdraws from transfer portal
Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone withdrew his name from the NCAA transfer portal on Sunday.
Top portal QB Iamaleava transferring to UCLA
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava officially announced his transfer to UCLA via a social media post Sunday, citing an "incredibly difficult" decision.
Sources: UCLA tells QBs of Iamaleava's transfer
The UCLA staff has informed the team's current quarterbacks of the expected transfer of Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava to UCLA, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday.
20th April 2025
Deion eyes QBs, not ceremony, in CU spring game
Former Colorado players Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter had their jerseys retired Saturday before Colorado's spring game.
Missouri State safety dies in possible gun mishap
Todric McGee, a 21-year-old safety at Missouri State, died Saturday from a possible accidental gunshot wound.
U-M's Underwood has up-and-down spring game
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood showed both growing pains and flashes of the promise that made him the nation's top-rated high school football recruit in the Wolverines' spring game Saturday.
19th April 2025
Sources: Sooners DT Stone hits transfer portal
Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone, who played in all 13 games as a true freshman, has entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN.
QB Browne returns to Purdue after brief UNC stint
Quarterback Ryan Browne has decided to transfer back to Purdue after joining North Carolina earlier this offseason.
18th April 2025
Bill Belichick's new book underscores the importance of personal connections
Belichick's new book, "The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football," highlights the role relationships play in the sport.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian: Arch Manning has 'grandpa's gene'
In a Q&A with ESPN's Pete Thamel, Sark talks Manning and the rest of the Longhorns' spring.
How Northwestern QB Jack Lausch is adjusting to the diamond
While Lausch is reacclimating to baseball, he's still competing for snaps in spring practices. How long can he keep it up?.
This weekend's spring game previews: Colorado, Michigan, Texas A&M and more
The Buffs take the field without their biggest stars, Michigan has a new QB, and more spring storylines.
Ex-South Alabama QB Lopez commits to UNC
Former South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez, one of the top passers in the spring transfer portal, has committed to North Carolina, he announced on social media Thursday.
Rhule tweaks plans for Nebraska spring event
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule called an audible on his plan to entirely eliminate full-pad scrimmaging on the day of what normally would be the Cornhuskers' spring game.
Notre Dame QB Angeli enters portal, sources say
Quarterback Steve Angeli, who served as Riley Leonard's backup during Notre Dame's run to the College Football Playoff national championship game, plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Coach Prime responds to jersey retirement critics
Deion Sanders responded to criticism from former Colorado players Thursday who claim the retirement of jersey numbers for Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders is too soon.
Corso to end four-decade run with 'GameDay'
ESPN analyst Lee Corso, widely known for his headgear picks and "not so fast, my friend" retort, will retire from "College GameDay" in August.
NCAA changes TO rules to combat fake injuries
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved changes to the injury timeout rules in an effort to curtail players faking injuries.
17th April 2025
How little old Vanderbilt is making noise in the big, bad SEC
From beating Bama to boasting a brash QB, Clark Lea and the Commodores are convinced the best is yet to come.
'I have a superpower now': Jack Bech leans on late brother's memory in pursuit of NFL dreams
Bech, whose brother Tiger was killed in New Orleans on Jan. 1, projects as a Day 2 pick.
Sources: QB Browne among UNC players to portal
North Carolina quarterback Ryan Browne is among the Tar Heels entering the transfer portal, sources said Wednesday, as is sacks leader Beau Atkinson.
Sources: UCLA among schools eyeing Iamaleava
UCLA has had conversations with representatives of transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava for less money than he was asking for from Tennessee, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Taylor takes issue with findings of Stanford probe
Former Stanford head football coach Troy Taylor released a statement about his firing on Wednesday, taking issue with the findings of two separate workplace investigations conducted during his two years as head coach.
FAMU to hire Heisman winner Ward as hoops HC
Former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NBA draft pick Charlie Ward is set to become the coach at Florida A&M, sources told ESPN.
Receiver Hudson reenters portal, source says
Wide receiver Micah Hudson has reentered the NCAA transfer portal, a source told ESPN's Max Olson on Wednesday.
16th April 2025
CFB spring transfer portal: Recapping news, rumors and analysis from Day 1
The spring transfer period is open. Nico Iamaleava and Gio Lopez are among the top players available.
Why Shedeur Sanders' draft process, stardom are like nothing we've seen before
Too confident? Too famous? Here's what former Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders faced and why he's sure he'll succeed.
Coveted former Cal RB Ott transferring to OU
Jaydn Ott, one of the top playmakers coming back in college football, is moving on to Oklahoma, just one day after entering the transfer portal.
Kent State fired Burns for violations of contract
Kenni Burns was fired as Kent State's football head coach for multiple violations of his contract, including how he used a personal credit card.
Badgers lose starting LT Heywood to ACL tear
Wisconsin offensive tackle Kevin Heywood is expected to miss all of the upcoming season after tearing his ACL in spring practice.
'Zero interest,' 'zero market': What does Nico Iamaleava's future hold?
The former Tennessee quarterback is headed to the transfer portal, but might not have the interest he expects.
How Tennessee clawed back power in refusing QB's NIL demand
Iamaleava is a seminal figure, somehow representing both ends of the pendulum swing of player empowerment.
Ranking the best pass rushers in college football in 2025
We break down the players most likely to make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks next season.
15th April 2025
Sources: Cal RB Ott, '23 All-Pac-12, enters portal
Cal running back Jaydn Ott, a first-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2023, entered the transfer portal on Monday, sources told ESPN.
Ex-UNC, Duke players file lawsuit over eligibility
Former football players from Duke and North Carolina have a hearing next week in lawsuits seeking additional eligibility from the NCAA.
Sources: Ex-Stanford WR Mosley heads to Horns
Emmett Mosley V, who caught 48 passes for 525 yards as a true freshman for Stanford last season, has committed to Texas from the transfer portal, sources told ESPN.
Sources: South Alabama QB Lopez to enter portal
South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal with North Carolina as the leader to land him, sources told ESPN.
VP Vance fumbles Buckeyes' championship trophy
Vice President JD Vance ended the Ohio State football team's visit to the White House on Monday by fumbling the team's national championship trophy.
Hunter, Sanders to have Colorado jerseys retired
With the NFL draft approaching, Travis Hunter, who won the Heisman Trophy last season, and Shedeur Sanders, the son of coach Deion Sanders, will have their Colorado jerseys retired Saturday as part of spring game festivities, the school announced Monday.
Raiders' Crosby takes on asst. GM role with EMU
Raiders standout Maxx Crosby has been named assistant GM for the Eastern Michigan football program, where he'll help with the NIL budget and evaluate prospective players.
14th April 2025
How high would Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith go in this draft? We asked the NFL
Smith won't be eligible for the NFL draft until 2027, but the league is already excited about his talent.
Officials: Ex-LSU WR Lacy died in apparent suicide
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was found dead Saturday night in Houston, died in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities, according to a Harris County sheriff's report released Sunday.
Former LSU receiver Lacy found dead at age 24
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead Saturday night in Houston, an LSU official confirmed to ESPN.
13th April 2025
OU expects WR Gibson (leg) to be ready by fall
Oklahoma wide receiver Javonnie Gibson is expected to be available for the regular season after undergoing surgery on a broken leg this week.
Gators QB Lagway will throw in 'a couple weeks'
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, limited throughout spring practice with a shoulder injury that lingered from last season, will "start throwing in a couple weeks," Gators coach Billy Napier told reporters Saturday after his team finished its spring game.
'Resilient' Stockton strengthens UGA QB1 status
Gunner Stockton, set to take over as Georgia's starting quarterback, played in the Bulldogs' spring game on Saturday, with coach Kirby Smart saying afterward that his biggest improvement is in "decision-making with his reads. I think he did a great job.".
Ohio State unveils rings for winning CFP title
Ohio State's national championship football team will have some extra jewelry to show off on its visit to the White House on Monday.
Vols, Iamaleava split; 'no one bigger' than team
Tennessee is moving on from starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, with sources telling ESPN that his decision to skip Friday's practice was a tipping point.
12th April 2025
QB Sullivan enters portal after 1 season at Iowa
Quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who started games midway through the 2024 season for Iowa, entered the transfer portal Friday. He has one year of eligibility left.
Hall of Fame DE Freeney joining Syracuse staff
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Syracuse alum Dwight Freeney has joined the Orange staff in player development.
Kent State fires coach Burns after 0-12 season
Kent State has fired coach Kenni Burns after he went 1-23 in two seasons.
Sources: Iamaleava no-shows Vols amid NIL talk
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not attend Tennessee's spring practice Friday amid ongoing NIL negotiations, sources told ESPN.
11th April 2025
Spring game previews: Georgia, Florida, Miami among teams hitting the field
The games are not as plentiful as they have been, but several big-name schools are in action this weekend.
ND boosts recruiting class with 4-star DE Dunham
Four-star edge rusher Rodney Dunham, ESPN's No. 6 defensive end in the 2026 cycle, announced his commitment to Notre Dame on Thursday, landing with the Fighting Irish as the top-ranked prospect in coach Marcus Freeman's incoming recruiting class.
10th April 2025
The best receivers for 2025: Who lines up after the clear No. 1?
It's no surprise that Jeremiah Smith tops our list, but after that, the voting was wide open.
Power 4 heads unite on Hill, lobby for NIL guidance
Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and ACC leaders gathered on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to meet with lawmakers and lobby for federal NIL guidelines -- a strong show of unity from the Power 4 just days after college athletics inched closer to a landmark settlement.
Tennessee, Ga. Tech set up home-and-home series
Tennessee will travel to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech on Sept. 12, 2026. The Yellow Jackets will go to Knoxville on Sept. 11, 2027.
9th April 2025
Intimate images seized in Weiss investigation
Investigators have seized thousands of intimate photos and videos from former Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss.
Auburn's Freeze 'at peace' with cancer diagnosis
As he plans out his third season on the Auburn sidelines, Tigers coach Hugh Freeze, 55, told ESPN's Chris Low this week that he is "at peace" with his cancer diagnosis, and now, following a 5-7 season, "we've got to go compete and win some more games.".
Northwestern working to settle hazing lawsuits
Northwestern is finalizing settlements with athletes who filed lawsuits related to hazing at the school.
8th April 2025
R.C. Slocum is the 'last one of those guys'
It will be a long time before another figure spends half a century working for a program the way that Slocum did at Texas A&M.
House settlement inches closer to final approval
A judge directed lawyers to address a short list of her remaining concerns about a multibillion-dollar settlement that could reshape college sports.
Lil Wayne visits Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill, receives UNC football jersey
The rapper expressed his support for Belichick's hiring by North Carolina in December.
BYU lands top-rated recruit since '06 in TE Harris
Tight end Brock Harris, the No. 33 overall recruit in the ESPN 300 and the top player in the state of Utah, announced he's committing to BYU.
