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Three Head Coaches Ready To Permanently Replace Mike Locksley at Maryland Ft. Brian Kelly

On Wednesday, Maryland finally stopped waiting for “eventually.” Cutting bait with Mike Locksley in the middle of his eighth season ends an era that promised a hometown renaissance and mostly delivered December trips to mid-tier bowls. Nobody ever questioned Mike Locksley’s ability to work a living room in Prince George’s County or Baltimore. He pulled […] The post Three Head Coaches Ready To Permanently Replace Mike Locksley at Maryland Ft. Brian Kelly appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Can Ezekiel Elliott Keep His NIL Lawsuit Alive? NCAA Says No

If the NCAA convinces U.S. Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison to dismiss former Ohio State star Ezekiel Elliott’s lost NIL earnings case, Elliott might have another former Buckeyes star to blame: Terrelle Pryor. In a recent filing, the NCAA cites Morrison’s dismissal of Pryor’s very similar lawsuit last year as a key ruling. To […]

BREAKING: Big Ten Program Fires Head Coach After 5 Consecutive Losses

A 4-8 finish last year should have been a wake-up call for Maryland. Instead, the Terrapins are staring at another season spiraling out of control, having dropped five consecutive games to fall to 2-5. The patience in College Park has finally run out, and after eight seasons, Mike Locksley is no longer the man in […] The post BREAKING: Big Ten Program Fires Head Coach After 5 Consecutive Losses appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Maryland football rumors: Brian Kelly, Chip Kelly, 2 Indiana coaches on Pete Nakos’ hot board to replace Mike Locksley

Maryland football is searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike Locksley on Wednesday after a 2-5 start, and several notable names have already emerged as potential replacements. On3’s Pete Nakos identified a group of candidates for the Terrapins, including former LSU and Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, former UCLA coach […] The post Maryland football rumors: Brian Kelly, Chip Kelly, 2 Indiana coaches on Pete Nakos’ hot board to replace Mike Locksley appeared first on Clu...

Rutgers game week: David Braun presser notes

Northwestern Football head coach David Braun had a media availability Monday afternoon to address the upcoming game against Rutgers and recap the win over Michigan State. Here are our notes, with some edited for clarity: Braun on Michigan State win: “A really exciting road win in the Big Ten against a great opponent, but a […]

Set Point #9: A Big Ten gauntlet

Northwestern hasn’t won a game since Sept. 18. That’s over a month. That’s 33 days. That’s more than 45,000 minutes. Back then, Northwestern’s school year hadn’t started. Northwestern football was viewed as one of the worst teams in the Big Ten. This column had hope for the volleyball season. Now, Northwestern is in a terrifying […]

Stockton Named A 2026 NFF National Scholar-Athlete, Campbell Trophy Finalist

Georgia fifth-year quarterback Gunner Stockton is one of 18 recipients who has been named to the 2026 National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete Award class and a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership, according to an announcement from the NFF and the College Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

Notre Dame wants a home cupcake to start the season

It was announced yesterday that Notre Dame will open its 2027 college football season at home against the Kent State Golden Flashes. Notre Dame and the rest of the college football world are gearing up for the expansion of the college football playoff from 12 teams to 24 teams. The Irish are playing 10 Power […]

What does a 24-team playoff mean for Group of 6 teams?

The inevitable is happening. It is all but official that the College Football Playoff will expand from 12 to 24 teams starting with the 2027 season. This means several things for Group of 6 teams, some potentially positive, and others that may end up being negative. A few of those outcomes are discussed below. Guaranteed […]

Michigan players praise QB Tommy Carr as film room junkie, vocal leader

Freshman quarterback Tommy Carr came in on Saturday and completely changed the energy of the entire team. After not scoring a single point in the first half, Michigan’s offense had multiple explosive runs and Carr took it in himself for what was ultimately the game-winning touchdown. On Monday, head coach Kyle Whittingham elected not to […]

Syracuse football: Umari Hatcher is on pace for a record-setting receiving season

The Syracuse Orange football team’s 2026 campaign remains in freefall, but despite all the disappointment, one player halfway through the year is on pace for a performance rarely seen in program history. Statistically speaking, Syracuse wide receiver is entering Week 8 as one of the nation’s most productive receivers. Hatcher currently has 50 receptions, 784 […]

Texas Urged Not to “Condense” Around Arch Manning as Steve Sarkisian Blamed for Failures

Texas cannot afford another slip-up, and Steve Sarkisian knows the offense must find answers after back-to-back defeats. Still, the conversation keeps circling back to Arch Manning. His costly mistakes have intensified scrutiny ahead of the Ole Miss showdown, leaving little margin for error. But should the quarterback shoulder all the blame? A former head coach […] The post Texas Urged Not to “Condense” Around Arch Manning as Steve Sarkisian Blamed for Failures appeared first on EssentiallyS...