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Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterJan 8, 2025, 02:33 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions Clemson signed former Alabama edge rusher Jeremiah Alexander from the transfer portal Wednesday to help fill one of its biggest needs on defense. The Tigers have now brought in

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterJan 8, 2025, 02:50 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions UConn defensive lineman Pryce Yates signed with North Carolina on Tuesday, sources told ESPN, joining the Tar Heels’ growing transfer portal class under new coach Bill Belichick.

Jan 8, 2025, 01:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Alabama receiver Germie Bernard, who led the team in catches in 2024, will return to the Crimson Tide in 2025, he told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Wednesday. The 6-foot-1, 209-pound receiver considered entering the NFL draft, but the allure of graduating and a belief in what’s

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJan 8, 2025, 11:08 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions DANIA BEACH, Fla. — While discussing the opportunity that awaits Penn State in the College Football Playoff, coach James Franklin said Thursday night’s showdown against Notre Dame is about “representing

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterJan 8, 2025, 10:38 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said star running back Jeremiyah Love “will be good to go” against Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinal

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderJan 7, 2025, 05:11 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions After showing signs of life on offense in 2024, Iowa is making moves to carry that momentum into 2025. Former South Dakota State star quarterback Mark Gronowski has committed to

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJan 7, 2025, 05:23 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Georgia added another potential playmaker to its receiving corps on Tuesday, as former Texas A&M standout Noah Thomas committed to play for the Bulldogs

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterJan 7, 2025, 06:58 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is on track to play against Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Capital One Orange

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJan 7, 2025, 07:13 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions DANIA BEACH, Fla. — When Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki meets with quarterback Drew Allar before Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame, his message won’t change.

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterJan 7, 2025, 07:04 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions Tulane transfer running back Makhi Hughes has committed to Oregon, he announced on Tuesday. Hughes is the No. 1 running back and No. 6 overall player in

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNJan 7, 2025, 05:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After a historic season, Boise State running back and Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty is declaring for the 2025 NFL draft, he announced Tuesday. “The opportunity to play in the NFL is a dream of mine,” Jeanty wrote in social media post. “I’m proud

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterJan 7, 2025, 04:12 PM ET Close Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions Northern Illinois will join the Mountain West as a football-only member in 2026, the school and conference announced Tuesday. “What a great opportunity for NIU Athletics as we expand our

Associated Press Jan 7, 2025, 02:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State was justified in firing Nick Rolovich as head football coach because of his refusal to comply with the state’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements, a federal judge has ruled. Rolovich sued the university following his dismissal midway through the 2021 season.

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderJan 7, 2025, 10:41 AM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions Former Florida State and Alabama wide receiver Malik Benson, who was has an extra year thanks to the recent NCAA ruling on junior college players, told ESPN that he has

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterJan 7, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Open Extended Reactions Redemption. Retribution. Revenge. Whichever of these R-words you revere most, they all relate as the College Football Playoff rolls into the reckoning

ESPN News Services Jan 6, 2025, 10:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FRISCO, Texas — Cam Miller ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more in his 54th consecutive start as North Dakota State’s quarterback, and the Bison won their record 10th Football Championship Subdivision title, beating top-seeded and previously undefeated Montana State 35-32

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJan 6, 2025, 03:51 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Georgia standout defenders Jalon Walker and Mykel Williams are both headed to the NFL draft, where they could continue the school’s run of first-round selections. Both made their draft declarations

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJan 6, 2025, 02:45 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Oregon is losing stars on both sides of the ball as defensive tackle Derrick Harmon and wide receiver Tez Johnson both declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Monday. Harmon,