Pete Thamel, ESPNJan 14, 2024, 12:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Alabama transfer wide receiver Isaiah Bond has committed to Texas, which he called a “business decision” in the wake of coach Nick Saban’s retirement. “Just like the business world, you make the best decision for your company,” Bond told ESPN in a phone interview
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Paolo Uggetti, ESPNJan 14, 2024, 01:44 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb will not be the Huskies’ next coach, he announced on social media Saturday night. Grubb, sources told ESPN’s Chris Low, is expected to instead join former Huskies coach Kalen DeBoer at Alabama as the new offensive coordinator. “Though I
Associated Press Jan 13, 2024, 10:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Georgia Tech coach Brent Key overhauled his defensive staff on Saturday by making three hires, including the addition of defensive coordinator Tyler Santucci from Duke. Key also added outside linebackers/edge coach Kyle Pope and defensive line coach Jess Simpson to his staff.
Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterJan 13, 2024, 09:15 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Open Extended Reactions ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As Michigan celebrated its national championship win against Washington inside Crisler Center on Saturday night, fans packed the arena awaiting decisions from quarterback J.J. McCarthy and
Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJan 13, 2024, 07:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward is transferring to Miami, he announced on social media Saturday night. Ward entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer on Dec. 1, then declared for the NFL draft but didn’t hire an agent, preserving his
Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterJan 13, 2024, 04:37 PM ET Close Covers the SEC. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of Auburn University. Open Extended Reactions TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — University of Alabama president Stuart Bell marked a “new chapter in the Crimson Tide football program” Saturday by introducing its 28th head coach: Kalen DeBoer, the Associated
ESPN News Services Jan 13, 2024, 02:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Steve Sarkisian has agreed to a four-year contract extension with Texas through 2030, the school announced Saturday. Financial terms of the deal, which must be approved by the school’s board of regents, were not released. Sarkisian’s initial contract paid him nearly $6 million
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJan 13, 2024, 11:42 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Georgia coach Kirby Smart didn’t wait long to grab one of former Alabama coach Nick Saban’s top assistants, hiring former Crimson Tide cornerbacks coach
Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterJan 12, 2024, 08:50 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Open Extended Reactions Washington quarterback Will Rogers entered his name in the transfer portal Friday night, marking the second time in the past two months he has been in the portal. Rogers first
Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterJan 12, 2024, 01:43 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011 Graduated from Central Michigan Open Extended Reactions Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond entered his name in the transfer portal on Friday, becoming the first Crimson Tide player to do so since Nick Saban announced his retirement. Bond
Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJan 12, 2024, 02:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Defensive end JT Tuimoloau is returning to Ohio State. Tuimoloau, the second-best defensive end in Mel Kiper, Jr.’s rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft, announced his return to Columbus for his senior season on social media on Friday. “With heartfelt gratitude to
Pete Thamel, ESPNJan 12, 2024, 07:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Michigan star defensive lineman Kris Jenkins tells ESPN that he’s leaving school early to declare for the NFL draft. Jenkins proved one of the linchpins of Michigan’s championship defense in 2023, as he earned second-team All Big Ten honors and finished the season with
Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterJan 12, 2024, 05:13 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions Mike Norvell told ESPN on Friday that his decision to stay at Florida State came down to “the heart and opportunity of what we have here and what we’re
Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Chris Low Close Chris Low ESPN Senior Writer College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Jan 12, 2024, 02:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions
Open Extended Reactions Kalen DeBoer has a tough act to follow. Alabama will name DeBoer its next head coach, sources told ESPN on Friday, replacing Nick Saban and his more than 200 wins and six national titles at the school. DeBoer, 49, is 105-12 as a head coach and was named AP Coach of the
Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Chris Low Close Chris Low ESPN Senior Writer College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Jan 12, 2024, 02:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions
Pete Thamel, ESPNJan 12, 2024, 11:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington is losing two skill players to the NFL draft: wide receiver Rome Odunze and running back Dillon Johnson. Odunze led the nation in receiving yards in 2023 and earned first-team All-America honors. He enters the draft as Mel Kiper’s No. 5 overall player
Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Andrea Adelson Close Andrea Adelson ESPN Senior Writer ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Jan 12, 2024, 12:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Texas’