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The College Football General Manager Now Controls the Roster

Marvin Uzor

08/08/2026

Florida ran two searches last winter. One produced Jon Sumrall. The other produced Dave Caldwell, a former Jacksonville Jaguars general manager and Philadelphia Eagles personnel executive, who was handed roster and contract management, recruiting, the personnel department, and football operations. “We felt like we had an opportunity to do something different in college football that would give us an advantage,” athletic director Scott Stricklin said. What Florida had been doing ...

Ohio State Buckeyes 2026 Football Schedule Breakdown, Predictions and Prop Bets

James Ernest

08/08/2026

Purdue Boilermakers 2026 Football Schedule Breakdown, Predictions and Prop Bets

James Ernest

08/08/2026

Marshall Thundering Herd 2026 Football Schedule Breakdown, Predictions and Prop Bets

James Ernest

08/08/2026

Ball State Cardinals 2026 Football Schedule Breakdown, Predictions and Prop Bets

James Ernest

08/08/2026

Notre Dame 2026 Football Schedule Breakdown, Predictions and Prop Bets

James Ernest

08/07/2026

Indiana Hoosiers 2026 Football Schedule Breakdown, Predictions and Prop Bets

James Ernest

08/07/2026

James Ernest

08/07/2026

Cincinnati Bearcats 2026 Football Schedule Breakdown, Predictions and Prop Bets

The Cincinnati Bearcats enter the 2026 college football season looking to take another step forward under ...

Mike Goodpaster

08/07/2026

Top 10 SEC Linebackers Entering the 2026 Season

The SEC linebacker class entering 2026 features proven All-Americans, disruptive pass rushers, productive transfers and several ...

Mike Goodpaster

08/06/2026

The Top 10 Heisman Trophy Snubs of All Time

The Heisman Trophy is supposed to recognize ...

Marvin Uzor

08/06/2026

Jon Sumrall Opens Florida Camp With the Logos Still Off

Florida’s players reported to fall camp Tuesday, ...

Marvin Uzor

08/06/2026

The Shane Beamer Hot Seat Has No Excuses Left

South Carolina has given up more than ...

James Ernest

08/05/2026

Indiana’s 2026 Defense Features All-America Interior Strength, Elite Linebackers and a Rebuilt Secondary

Indiana enters the 2026 college football season ...

Mike Goodpaster

08/05/2026

Why Louisville Could Be a Sleeper Team in the College Football Playoff Race

Louisville may not enter the 2026 college ...

Mike Goodpaster

08/05/2026

Why Virginia Tech Could Be the Sleeper Team in the ACC in 2026

Virginia Tech does not enter the 2026 ...

James Ernest

08/05/2026

Cincinnati’s 2026 Linebacker Room Features Proven Production, Transfer Experience and Hybrid Versatility

The University of Cincinnati enters the 2026 football season with a linebacker room that combines experienced ...

James Ernest

08/05/2026

Miami’s 2026 Linebacker Room Features All-Conference Transfers, Proven Production and Experienced Depth

The Miami University RedHawks enter the 2026 ...

James Ernest

08/04/2026

Reclaiming the Gridiron: A Review of Katie Taylor’s Gridiron Invasion

For generations, the history of American football ...

Mike Goodpaster

08/04/2026

Top 10 Big Ten Linebackers Entering the 2026 Season

The Big Ten linebacker landscape looks significantly ...

James Ernest

08/04/2026

Indiana’s 2026 Offense Features an Experienced Quarterback, Elite Receivers and Championship-Level Talent

Indiana enters the 2026 college football season ...

Marvin Uzor

08/04/2026

Alabama Quarterback Battle May Not End Before Florida State

Kalen DeBoer opens fall camp this week, ...

Marvin Uzor

08/03/2026

The SEC Breakaway Threat Ended in a Friday Night Vote

A reporter in Tampa asked Greg Sankey ...

Mike Goodpaster

08/03/2026

SEC Offensive Power Rankings Entering the 2026 Season

The SEC enters the 2026 season with ...

James Ernest

08/03/2026

Louisville’s 2026 Offensive Line Features Experience, Versatility and Professional Upside

The Louisville Cardinals enter the 2026 season ...

James Ernest

08/03/2026

Kentucky’s 2026 Offensive Line Features Size, Experience and NFL Potential

The Kentucky Wildcats enter the 2026 season ...

James Ernest

08/02/2026

Cincinnati’s 2026 Offensive Line Features Proven Stars, Tremendous Experience and NFL Potential

The Cincinnati Bearcats enter the 2026 season ...

James Ernest

08/02/2026

Western Kentucky’s 2026 Offense Features an Emerging Quarterback, Explosive Receivers and Transfer-Portal Depth

Western Kentucky enters the 2026 college football ...

James Ernest

08/02/2026

Kentucky’s 2026 Defensive Line Features Proven Edge Production, Interior Size and Professional Potential

The University of Kentucky enters the 2026 ...

James Ernest

08/02/2026

Louisville’s 2026 Defensive Line Features Elite Edge Production, Transfer-Portal Depth and NFL Potential

The University of Louisville enters the 2026 ...

Mike Goodpaster

08/01/2026

Top 10 Big Ten Defensive Linemen Entering the 2026 Season

The Big Ten enters the 2026 season ...

James Ernest

08/01/2026

Miami’s 2026 Defensive Line Features Experienced Edge Rushers, Interior Versatility and Professional Potential

The Miami University RedHawks enter the 2026 ...

James Ernest

08/01/2026

Cincinnati’s 2026 Defensive Line Features Proven Pass-Rush Production, Transfer Size and Professional Upside

The University of Cincinnati enters the 2026 ...

Marvin Uzor

07/31/2026

SEC Preseason Poll Picked Oklahoma Seventh Despite Its Playoff Run

The SEC preseason poll was released on ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/31/2026

SEC Defensive Power Rankings: Ranking All 16 Defenses Entering the 2026 Season

The Southeastern Conference remains loaded with elite ...

Marvin Uzor

07/30/2026

College Football Playoff Expansion Could Turn Seasons Into an NFL Grind

Indiana finished last season 16-0. The Hoosiers ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/29/2026

Why Penn State Could Be a Sleeper Team in the College Football Playoff Race

Calling Penn State a sleeper would have ...

Marvin Uzor

07/29/2026

Will Stein Says Kentucky Wins “Because of Me.” The SEC Voted Him 14th

Will Stein took the podium at SEC ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/29/2026

Ranking the Top 10 SEC Running Backs Heading Into the 2026 Season

The SEC enters the 2026 season with ...

James Ernest

07/29/2026

2026 Cincinnati Bearcats Position Preview: Wide Receiver Room

The University of Cincinnati enters the 2026 ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/28/2026

Why Matt Campbell Is the Right Man to Lead Penn State Football

Penn State did not hire Matt Campbell ...

James Ernest

07/28/2026

Miami’s 2026 Offensive Line Features Experience, All-MAC Talent and Professional Potential

The Miami University RedHawks enter the 2026 ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/28/2026

Ranking All 16 SEC Quarterbacks Heading Into the 2026 Season

The SEC quarterback class entering 2026 includes ...

Marvin Uzor

07/28/2026

Trinidad Chambliss Beat Out Arch Manning for Preseason All-SEC Quarterback

Media covering SEC media days voted Ole ...

James Ernest

07/28/2026

Louisville Cardinals 2026 Wide Receiver Room Preview

The Louisville Cardinals enter the 2026 season ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/27/2026

Big Ten Defensive Power Rankings Entering the 2026 Season

Defense has become the defining characteristic of ...

James Ernest

07/27/2026

Kentucky’s 2026 Tight End Room Features Experience and Upside

The University of Kentucky Wildcats enter the ...

James Ernest

07/26/2026

Louisville’s 2026 Tight End Room Is Loaded with Talent

Louisville Cardinals 2026 Tight End Preview: Brody ...

James Ernest

07/26/2026

Kentucky Wildcats 2026 Wide Receiver Room Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats enter the 2026 season ...

James Ernest

07/26/2026

Cincinnati Bearcats 2026 Tight End Room Preview: Size, Versatility, and Untapped Potential

The University of Cincinnati enters the 2026 ...

James Ernest

07/25/2026

Ohio Bobcats 2026 Wide Receiver Room Preview

The Ohio Bobcats enter the 2026 season ...

James Ernest

07/25/2026

Miami University RedHawks 2026 Tight End Room Preview: Youth, Athleticism, and High Upside

The Miami University RedHawks enter the 2026 ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/24/2026

Why Josh Hoover Can Lead Indiana to Back-to-Back National Championships

The challenge confronting Josh Hoover could intimidate ...

Marvin Uzor

07/24/2026

The SEC and Big Ten Take 58 Percent of College Football’s Playoff Money

Two numbers explain who runs college football. ...

Marvin Uzor

07/24/2026

The New Playoff Format Gives Teams More Room for Error

For years, college football ran on a ...

James Ernest

07/24/2026

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 2026 Wide Receiver Room Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers enter the 2026 ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/24/2026

Top 10 Big Ten Football Coaches of All Time: Woody, Bo, or Urban at number one?

Big Ten football has helped shape the ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/23/2026

Ranking Every SEC Offensive Line Entering the 2026 Season

Evaluating offensive lines requires more than counting ...

Marvin Uzor

07/23/2026

Matt Campbell Rebuilt Penn State’s Offense Around a Quarterback He Already Trusted

When Matt Campbell left Iowa State for ...

James Ernest

07/23/2026

2026 Miami University RedHawks Position Preview: Wide Receiver Room

The Miami RedHawks enter the 2026 season ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/22/2026

Ranking Every Big Ten Offensive Line Entering the 2026 Season

Offensive-line rankings are always more complicated than ...

Marvin Uzor

07/22/2026

Lincoln Riley Rebuilt USC Through the Portal, and the Roster Churn Became His Problem

Lincoln Riley took over a USC team ...

James Ernest

07/22/2026

Wildcats 2026 Running Back Preview: A Talented Backfield Built Around Power, Experience and Explosive Potential

The running back position continues to be ...

James Ernest

07/22/2026

Cincinnati Bearcats 2026 Running Back Preview: Experience, Versatility and Competition Define the Backfield

The running back position remains one of ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/21/2026

Ranking the Top 10 Big Ten Wide Receivers Heading Into the 2026 Season

The Big Ten enters the 2026 college ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/21/2026

Indiana Football, Not the New York Knicks, Deserved the ESPY for Best Team

The New York Knicks authored a tremendous ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/20/2026

Ranking the Top 10 Big Ten Running Backs Heading Into the 2026 Season

The Big Ten lost several outstanding running ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/20/2026

Why the Florida Gators Could Be the Surprise Team of the 2026 College Football Season

The Florida Gators are not receiving the ...

Marvin Uzor

07/19/2026

Top 5 Tailgating Traditions in College Football

Right about now, somewhere in Columbia, South ...

James Ernest

07/19/2026

Cardinals 2026 Running Back Preview: A Physical and Talented Backfield Ready to Compete

The running back position continues to be ...

James Ernest

07/19/2026

Breaking Down the University of Kentucky Wildcats’ 2026 Football Schedule

The University of Kentucky enters the 2026 ...

James Ernest

07/19/2026

2026 Ohio Bobcats Running Back Preview: A Balanced Backfield Built on Experience, Development and Versatility

The running back position remains one of ...

Marvin Uzor

07/18/2026

Penn State Spent $70 Million to Hire a Coach Who Does Not Chase Stars

James Franklin recruited as well as almost ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/17/2026

Top 17 Quarterbacks in SEC history: Where does Bryce Young Rank

Jared Lorenzen was one of the most ...

James Ernest

07/16/2026

Breaking Down the University of Louisville Cardinals’ 2026 Football Schedule

The University of Louisville enters the 2026 ...

James Ernest

07/16/2026

2026 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Running Back Preview: Experience, Versatility and Competition Define the Backfield

The running back position will be one ...

James Ernest

07/16/2026

Miami Redhawk’s 2026 Running Back Preview: Depth, Experience and Competition Define the Backfield

The running back position remains one of ...

Marvin Uzor

07/16/2026

College Football Players Are One Court Ruling Away From Becoming Employees

The most important person in college football ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/16/2026

Top 20 College Football Quarterbacks of All Time

College football has produced some of the ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/14/2026

SEC Football Power Rankings Heading into the 2026 Season

The SEC enters the 2026 season with ...

Marvin Uzor

07/14/2026

Top 5 College Football Players With the Highest NIL Valuations

Just five years ago, the biggest perk ...

James Ernest

07/13/2026

Breaking Down the University of Cincinnati Bearcats’ 2026 Football Schedule

The University of Cincinnati enters the 2026 ...

Marvin Uzor

07/12/2026

Notre Dame’s Wild Schedule Used to Be a Tightrope. Not Anymore.

Notre Dame has always done things its ...

James Ernest

07/12/2026

Breaking Down the Miami RedHawks’ 2026 Football Schedule

The Miami University RedHawks enter the 2026 ...

James Ernest

07/10/2026

Ohio State Football Quarterback Room Preview 2026: Julian Sayin Leads Loaded Buckeyes Depth Chart

The quarterback position will be one of ...

James Ernest

07/10/2026

Notre Dame Football Quarterback Room Preview 2026: CJ Carr Leads Talented Fighting Irish Depth Chart

The quarterback position will be one of ...

Marvin Uzor

07/10/2026

Every College Football Player Carries a Sportsbook in Their Pocket

Not that long ago, betting on a ...

James Ernest

07/10/2026

Louisville Football Quarterback Room Preview: Experience, Competition, and Playmaking Ability Highlight the Cardinals...

The quarterback position will be one of ...

James Ernest

07/10/2026

Kentucky Football Quarterback Room Preview: Experience, Competition, and Upside Define the Wildcats Entering 2026

The quarterback position will be one of ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/09/2026

Top 15 Big Ten Football Coaches of All Time

The Big Ten Conference has long been ...

Marvin Uzor

07/09/2026

The 5 Most Intimidating Student Sections in College Football

Players will tell you that every football ...

James Ernest

07/09/2026

Ohio University Bobcats Quarterback Preview: Breaking Down the 2026 QB Room

The quarterback position will be one of ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/08/2026

2026 Indiana Hoosiers Football Preview: Can Curt Cignetti Build the Next College Football Dynasty?

One year ago, Indiana football completed the ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/08/2026

2026 Oregon Ducks Football Preview: Can Dan Lanning Finally Deliver Oregon’s First National Championship?

There is only one goal left for ...

James Ernest

07/08/2026

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Quarterback Preview: Breaking Down the 2026 QB Room

The quarterback position will be one of ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/07/2026

Big Ten Football Quarterback Power Rankings for the 2026 Season

The Big Ten has never been deeper ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/07/2026

2026 Purdue Football Preview: Odom Begins to Build the Foundation for a Boilermaker Revival

Just two seasons removed from one of ...

James Ernest

07/06/2026

University of Cincinnati Bearcats Quarterback Preview: Breaking Down the 2026 QB Room

The quarterback position has become one of ...

James Ernest

07/06/2026

University of Miami RedHawks Quarterback Preview: Breaking Down the 2026 QB Room

The quarterback position is expected to be ...

Marvin Uzor

07/04/2026

College Football Stopped Being Amateur a Long Time Ago

The second year of college football’s pay ...

James Ernest

07/04/2026

2026 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Season Preview

The 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes enter the ...