The Big Ten Conference will move to a conference-only model for fall sports scheduling, according to multiple reports this afternoon. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Big Ten programs will not compete in out-of-conference games. This has a major impact on the college football schedule. For one, it eliminated some premier non-league matchups, such as […]
Read More247Sports Releases Preseason Big Ten Football Media Poll
As we await word on whether the 2020 college football season will happen as scheduled, 247Sports has dropped its preseason Big Ten media poll. Using its network of beat writers, 247Sports has compiled media polls for all of the Power 5 conferences. The ballots are logged and tallied, with first-place votes garnering seven points, second-place […]
Read MoreLamar Stevens Reacts To Former Player’s Comment On Pat Chambers
Former Penn State star Lamar Stevens has reacted to Rasir Bolton’s comment on his departure from the program. Taking to Twitter, Stevens demanded that “somebody give me an interview.” While people initially thought he might have a story similar to Bolton’s, Stevens said, “Not even a little bit.” Stevens acknowledged that Chambers’ “noose” comment was […]
Read MoreFormer Penn State Guard Says Pat Chambers Used Word ‘Noose’
Penn State head coach Pat Chambers has caught some heat this morning following an accusation from former Nittany Lions guard Rasir Bolton. On Monday, Bolton took to Twitter and gave a full explanation for why he left Penn State after his rookie season. The underlying reason he gave was that Chambers used the term “noose” […]
Read MoreTrace McSorley Names ‘Biggest’ Goal For Year 2 Of NFL Career
As a rookie for the Baltimore Ravens in 2019, Trace McSorley got just one snap for the team. Considering that the team had an NFL-best 14-2 record last season, they didn’t exactly need him. But heading into his second NFL season, McSorley has a big goal in mind. He told Aaron Kasinitz of Penn Live […]
Read MoreUrban Meyer Names Toughest Place To Play In Big Ten
On Friday, former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer was named the Big Ten Coach of the Decade. He sat down with FOX Sports broadcaster Rob Stone to discuss his latest achievement and take a trip down memory lane. During his interview on Friday afternoon, Meyer named the most hostile environment that he faced as […]
Read MoreUrban Meyer Names 1 Conference That Could Have 2 Playoff Teams
Urban Meyer has been all over the college football landscape. At his two most recent stops, he’s coached in what are often cited as the sport’s two best leagues: the SEC with Florida, and the Big Ten with Ohio State. Through the first five years of the College Football Playoff, it has been difficult for […]
Read MoreJames Franklin’s Family Will Stay Away From Penn State For Upcoming Season Due To COVID-19
Even if there is a college football season this fall, the odds of it looking similar to what we’re accustomed to are slim. Coaches will have to monitor their players on a daily basis, isolate those that contract the coronavirus and try to avoid a large outbreak. For Penn State head coach James Franklin, there’s […]
Read MoreFormer 5-Star RB Ricky Slade Announces Transfer Destination
After spending two years at Penn State, former five-star recruit Ricky Slade decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. On Friday afternoon, the talented running back announced where he’ll resume his career. Slade has been linked to Old Dominion over the past few weeks due to his relationship with the coaching staff. Head coach Ricky […]
Read MoreUrban Meyer Ranks College Football’s Top 5 Defensive Players
Former Ohio State head coach and current college football analyst Urban Meyer has released his ranking of the top five defensive players in college football ahead of the 2020 season. Meyer believes LSU CB Derek Stingley Jr. is the best defensive player in the sport this season. Most would agree – and it’s tough to […]
Read MoreJoel Klatt Names His ‘Sleeper’ College Football Playoff Team
Penn State has yet to earn a College Football Playoff bid, but that could change this upcoming season, per college football analyst Joel Klatt. The Big Ten as a whole has earned four playoff bids since the playoff’s commencement in 2014. The Ohio State Buckeyes have been the class of the conference over the years […]
Read MoreFour-Star OT Garrett Dellinger Announces Commitment
One of the top offensive tackles in the country has announced where he’ll be playing college football. Garrett Dellinger, a four-star recruit from Clarkston High School, revealed his decision on his Twitter account this afternoon. Dellinger is the No. 79 overall recruit and No. 12 offensive tackle, per 247Sports’ composite rankings. The four finalists for […]
Read MoreFather Of 5-Star RB Transfer Ricky Slade Clears Up Commitment Rumors
Earlier this week, a report emerged suggesting a former five-star running back recruit knew where he would transfer to. Former five-star recruit Ricky Slade announced his plans to transfer from the Nittany Lions. Just a few months later, he appeared to have decided where he wants to play next. According to college football insider Matt […]
Read MoreThe 2020 Elite 11 Finalist Quarterbacks Have Been Announced
One of the greatest honors for any quarterback in high school is to receive an invitation to the Elite 11 Finals. On Friday, the prestigious camp announced which recruits from the 2021 class will compete at this year’s event. We’ve seen plenty of great quarterbacks showcase their skills at the Elite 11 Finals, such as […]
Read MoreNew College Football Playoff Betting Odds Released
The College Football Playoff has managed to include at least one new team each year, but overall you’ll see familiar names more often than not. Many of those usual suspects are up around the top of the latest odds for making the four-team field. FOX Bet just put out an updated list of odds to […]
Read More5-Star RB Transfer Ricky Slade Reportedly Makes Decision
Over the past few years, perhaps no program in the country has recruited running backs quite like Penn State. Unfortunately, recruiting the best players at the same position generally means not all will make the roster – or at least have a major impact on the game. Following the 2019 season, one of Penn State’s […]
Read MoreCollege Football Analyst Names The Modern Day ‘Quarterback U’
Right now, the “Quarterback U” college football argument is pretty one-sided. It is hard to argue against what Lincoln Riley has accomplished at Oklahoma. The program produced back-to-back Heisman winners and No. 1 picks in Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray in 2017 and 2018. Last year, Alabama transfer Jalen Hurts had his best college season, […]
Read More2021 College Football Hall Of Fame Ballot Released
The College Football Hall of Fame ballot has been released for the 2021 class. It is stocked with names that should be very familiar to football fans. 78 players and seven coaches from the FBS ranks are included. Over 12,000 National Football Foundation members and existing Hall of Famers will vote on the candidates, and […]
Read MoreAnalyst Names The No. 1 Game For The 2020 College Football Season
The 2020 college football season may be unlike any season in the sport’s history – and not because of anything happening on the field. But there are still some big matchups to look forward to. Rivalry games, crucial conference games and inter-conference games are all poised to give us some fun Saturdays. One analyst believes […]
Read MoreBig Ten 4-Star Freshman QB Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Penn State four-star quarterback Michael Johnson Jr. has entered the NCAA transfer portal, The Spun has confirmed. 247Sports was first to report the news of Johnson’s decision to enter the portal. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound signal caller did not appear in a game last season as he took a redshirt. Johnson was the No. 2 prospect […]
Read MoreFormer College Football Star QB Reportedly Trying To Become Professional Pitcher
A former college football star quarterback is reportedly trying to become a professional baseball pitcher. According to a report from NBC Philadelphia, former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg is trying out a new sport. The longtime Nittany Lions starter is giving baseball another go. Hackenberg, 25, most recently played football in the XFL. However, after […]
Read MoreRocco Spindler, No. 2 Offensive Guard, Has Top 5 Schools
If you want to win a national championship, you have to build up your trenches by winning recruiting battles. Nearly every program in the nation has offered four-star offensive guard Rocco Spindler, but just five schools have made the cut. The Michigan native took to Twitter Thursday afternoon to announce Michigan, Ohio State, Notre Dame, […]
Read MoreQ&A With Tommy Stevens: Favorite CFB Moment, New Role With the Saints, Will He Be The Next Taysom Hill
It’s not a secret that Sean Payton loves to find versatile weapons that he can use to manipulate defenses on any given play. Well, the offensive mastermind found himself a potential diamond in the rough when he selected Tommy Stevens in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft. New Orleans didn’t own a Day […]
Read MoreAnalyst Names 15 Teams With A Shot At The National Championship
Every year, 247Sports‘ Bud Elliott narrows the list of teams that can win a college football national championship to a pretty small group. His “Blue Chip Ratio” has a strong history, dating back to the start of modern five-star scale recruiting evaluations. Elliott’s “ratio” is a very simple concept. In order for a team to […]
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