Who are the early playoff contenders?

[ad_1] A 2020 college football season we weren’t sure would take place is just a few weeks old and there are four College Football Playoff contenders that appear to have already begun to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. We thought Oklahoma might find itself in this echelon of teams, but, well, things have … Read more

Boise State files suit against Mountain West over new TV deal

[ad_1] Boise State is suing its own conference.  The university formally filed a complaint against the Mountain West late last week over the conference’s new television contract.  After announcing the Mountain West’s new television agreement with CBS and FOX earlier this month, MWC commissioner Craig Thompson said the latest contract — which runs through 2025-26 … Read more

National Signing Day 2020: The Top 10 Remaining Targets of College Football Recruiting

[ad_1] The 2020 recruiting cycle started to wind down during the December early signing period. That’s when we saw 76% of the class lock up their college decisions, leaving a limited pool to choose from for January. But with only 24% of FBS prospects remaining unsigned after December, the feeding frenzy for the few remaining … Read more

NFL draft winners and losers: Senior Bowl day 2

[ad_1] MOBILE, Ala. — With slightly warmer temperatures and less wind, Wednesday’s Senior Bowl practices offered better conditions for 2020 NFL draft evaluations at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The Detroit Lions (coaching the North Team) and Cincinnati Bengals (South) took their time getting into the rhythm and flow of practice, and the Lions actually cut their session short … Read more

College Football Playoff Selection Committee adds three new members, names Iowa AD Gary Barta as chair

[ad_1] As it does every year, the College Football Playoff selection committee is getting a little bit of a makeover. In an statement made Wednesday, the committee announced the addition of three new members to serve on three-year terms: former Penn State center John Urschel, Colorado athletic director Rick George and Wyoming athletic director Tom … Read more

Defensive coordinator Zach Arnett spurns Syracuse for same position with Mississippi State

[ad_1] Less than two weeks after accepting the defensive coordinator position at Syracuse, Zach Arnett is on the move again as Mississippi State announced Arnett as its new defensive coordinator on Wednesday. Arnett was formally announced as the Orange defensive coordinator on Jan. 11, but the move to join Leach’s new Bulldogs staff in the SEC … Read more

Hula Bowl includes large FCS contingent

[ad_1] (Stats Perform) – More than two dozen players from FCS college football are scheduled to compete in the Hula Bowl Sunday night. The all-star game is returning to Aloha Stadium in Honolulu after a 12-year hiatus. Former NFL coaches Rex Ryan and Mike Smith will coach the Kai (Ocean) and Aina (Land) teams, respectively. … Read more