Luke Fickell makes it clear that Wisconsin has Notre Dame circled on the calendar
Notre Dame is the first game on the schedule and it's brutal but Luke Fickell sees it as an opportunity.
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Longtime IU football defensive coordinator Joe Novak passed away
The man who orchestrated some of the best defenses in IU football history passed away this week. Longtime college football coach Joe Novak was 81. He was the defensive coordinator at IU for 12 seasons (1984-1995) under head coach Bill Mallory. At Indiana, he was a part of seven winning regular seasons and six post-season [...]
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jalen Virgil absent from training camp
The Buffalo Bills held their first training camp practice Wednesday morning at St. John Fisher University, and while most of the team was present and participating, there were a few players either working off to the side or absent altogether. Wideout Jalen Virgil, who re-signed with the Bills this offseason after spending time with the […]
Lincoln Riley Invokes Oklahoma While Making Bold USC Admission: “Most Confident”
Following the precedent set by Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema at the Big Ten Media Days, calling out other programs and conferences has been a bit controversial. However, USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley chose a different path. In describing the phase his program is in ahead of the new season, he referenced […] The post Lincoln Riley Invokes Oklahoma While Making Bold USC Admission: “Most Confident” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Jumbo Package: Athlon pegs Alabama football 7th in the SEC
Happy Gump Day, everyone. Since it is Gump Day, we’ll say that Alabama is being overlooked and thus has the rest of the SEC right where they want them: As the season approaches, major preview magazines have already hit newsstands, including Athon Sports. Most of the magazines are projecting Alabama to finish midpack within the […]
The Best New Football Kits For 2026/27 [Ranked]
With the 2026/27 season around the corner, clubs have started to show off their new kits, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Real Madrid
Ryan Day Admits He Almost Rejected OSU’s $17M Jersey Patch Deal Over One Non-Negotiable
Since the NCAA approved jersey patch deals for college athletics, more than 25 programs have inked high-profile deals. OSU did it on July 28, signing a $17 million-per-year deal with financial giant JPMorgan Chase. However, before the deal became official, it faced a major roadblock. For Ryan Day, compromising on that was non-negotiable. “I do […] The post Ryan Day Admits He Almost Rejected OSU’s $17M Jersey Patch Deal Over One Non-Negotiable appeared first on EssentiallySports .
5 things we hope to learn about Michigan Football at Big Ten Media Days
Football is back! Well, almost. The unofficial start to football season is here, though, as Big Ten Media Days take place in Chicago from July 28-30. Michigan — which will have its time at the podium on Thursday, July 30 — is represented by head coach Kyle Whittingham, quarterback Bryce Underwood, running back Jordan Marshall […]
Get To Know Your Orange: #8, WR Tyshawn Russell
It’s time to start preparing for the 2026 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces for Year 3 of the Fran Brown Era. Up next is… Name: Tyshawn Russell Position: Wide Receiver Year: Redshirt Junior […]
Is Georgia championship good? The answer depends on whether Kirby Smart is right about Mike Bobo
Kirby Smart has been loyal to Mike Bobo for a number of years. This fall's offensive output will determine whether the loyalty was warranted. The post Is Georgia championship good? The answer depends on whether Kirby Smart is right about Mike Bobo appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Mountain West Media Days Head Coaches Interview Special! Best quote from all 10 team’s shot callers! Insider intel on every roster for 2026! HP Ep. #163 OUT NOW!
Welcome back everyone to the Hike’s Peak Podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! After spotlighting the players from Mountain West Media Days that we were able to interview, we’ll switch gears this week and go over the best quote I got from all 10 head coaches at the event! Super exciting episode […]
Wisconsin Badgers’ Luke Fickell sends clear message on playing Notre Dame
Just a little over a month from now, Luke Fickell and his Wisconsin Badgers will be opening their 2026 college football season with a huge matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sept. 6. It will be a tough test right out of the gate for Wisconsin football [...]
Oregon Ducks Football Returning Starters O-Line
Much has been made of the Oregon Ducks offensive line going into the 2026 season. With every other offensive position unit returning at least 1 bona fide star player, if not more, the offensive line is a different story as it appears 3 of the 5 starters will be first time starters in 2026. This […]
Boes Helps USRowing to U23 Women's 8 Gold
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Amelia Boes, who recently completed eligibility with the Ohio State women's rowing program, helped the United States to a gold medal last weekend at the 2026 World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Duisburg, Germany.
Lane Kiffin gets surprising Paul Finebaum defense as LSU title pressure mounts
Kiffin enters LSU facing enormous expectations, but Finebaum says progress matters more than winning a national title immediately.
Lane Kiffin Adds Former Nick Saban Assistant to LSU Coaching Staff
Many CFB analysts are putting national championship expectations on LSU head coach Lane Kiffin for his first year at the program. On his part, Kiffin has continued to bolster the team. As the Tigers prepare for fall camp, the head coach has strengthened his coaching staff by adding a former Nick Saban assistant. Former Alabama […] The post Lane Kiffin Adds Former Nick Saban Assistant to LSU Coaching Staff appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ole Miss files lawsuits against two former players in Mississippi
Ole Miss added another chapter to the ongoing saga that has been the offseason of 2026 between themselves and LSU, as reports came out yesterday that the school is filing a lawsuit against two former players who are now currently enrolled at LSU. Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper are the players being sued in the […]
“You Gotta Save Me”: Deion Sanders’ Colorado Coach With Tough Upbringing Recalls His Mother’s Emotional Plea
Colorado Buffaloes’ offensive coordinator Brennan Marion is a relentless innovator who used football to lift his family out of poverty. While he always keeps his walls up, he has recently opened up about his emotional side, offering a glimpse into his difficult childhood. “You know, my grandpa, my grandma raised me in the church,” Brennan […] The post “You Gotta Save Me”: Deion Sanders’ Colorado Coach With Tough Upbringing Recalls His Mother’s Emotional Plea appeared first on EssentiallySpor...
Ohio State’s biggest frontcourt question may come down to Josh Ojianwuna’s health
There is a strange feeling surrounding Josh Ojianwuna entering the 2026-27 season. He has technically been an Ohio State player for more than a year, but the Buckeyes have never actually seen him play a game. That should finally change this season. Ojianwuna missed the entirety of 2025-26 while recovering from the knee injury that […]
10 College Football Bold Predictions for 2026: Alabama, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Auburn, and more
College football is almost here! We've waited through eight long months of baseball (even though it was my first love), flopping, more flopping, the NCAA Tournament, the WNBA season, two months of NBA playoffs, and epic flopping in the World Cup. It's refreshing to get back to the best sport of all. I do make […]
12 most rabid, loyal fan bases in college football
These are the fans who keep showing up, spending, yelling and caring no matter where their team is ranked.
Ohio State Ranked #1 in Big Ten Media Poll As Media Day Kicks Off
Ohio State football is loaded for the 2026 season. Despite...
Louisville football picked third in preseason ACC poll
The ACC’s media has picked the Louisville football team to finish third in the league this fall. It’s the highest preseason conference ranking for the Cardinals since 2017. Louisville received four first-place votes and 2,569 overall points, placing them behind only Miami and SMU. Here’s the complete poll:
The Morning Memory: Might As Well Jump
There have been other Bulldogs tailbacks who ran for more yards than Knowshon Moreno. There are Bulldog tailbacks with more SEC and national title rings than Knowshon Moreno. But pound for pound and carry for carry, has there ever been a more electric Bulldog tailbacks who ran than Knowshon Moreno? I submit that the answer […]
Eagles training camp practice live updates from Day 1!
Philadelphia Eagles football is BACK, sort of! The Birds’ 2026 training camp schedule officially kicks off today, Wednesday, July 29. Following Nick Sirianni’s press conference at 9:30 AM Eastern, the on-field action at the Jefferson Health Training Complex will begin at 10:00 AM. Jalen Hurts and some other players will be available to media after […]
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