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Feb 1, 2025, 06:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TCU receiver Jack Bech was selected MVP of the Senior Bowl on Saturday, catching the winning touchdown pass a month after his brother died in the deadly pickup truck attack in New Orleans. On fourth-and-goal late in the final quarter, Bech caught a 2-yard touchdown pass

National team quarterback Dillon Gabriel of Oregon (8) talks with media members after Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. Dillon Gabriel’s final season of college football was a whirlwind of success as the quarterback led Oregon to a Big Ten Conference title, a Rose Bowl berth and a trip to New

Open Extended Reactions Arch Manning is looking to do something neither of his famous uncles ever did: win a Heisman Trophy. The Texas quarterback has opened as the favorite to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy at ESPN BET, sitting atop the oddsboard at +750. A rising redshirt sophomore, Manning was the top recruit of the

As I reach for my red pen to award grades for SEC football coaches, I worry that a few fellas might require remedial coursework after receiving their report card. At least some SEC coaches are headed for the honor roll. Here’s my season grade for each coach. Keep in mind grades are awarded on a

David Hale Close David Hale ESPN Staff Writer College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Andrea Adelson Close Andrea Adelson ESPN Senior Writer ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Jan 30, 2025, 09:07 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ESPN has agreed to pick

The Great Falls High football team had one of its strongest senior contingents in several years this past fall with 28 members. On Tuesday, more than a quarter of those in the class signed commitments to the next level. Eight Bison signed on to play college football in a ceremony at the Old Gym, all

Eli LedermanJan 29, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Open Extended Reactions BOISE STATE’S PEERS across the Group of 5 took notice in the fall. The Broncos’ run to

Let’s begin with the undeniable truth that not every NFL draft provides a generational quarterback. Generationally speaking, of course. Joe Burrow isn’t generational. Nor is Trevor Lawrence or Caleb Williams or any other quarterback not named Patrick Mahomes. Now that we’ve cleared that up, we can stop the generational hype of Shedeur Sanders. He’s an

Open Extended Reactions Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is finalizing a deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Knowles is expected to agree to a three-year deal that will average $3.1 million per season, which will make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football. He

A full lap around the sun. On Jan. 27, 2024, James Colzie III became Florida A&M’s 19th full-time head football coach. He was promoted from the Rattlers’ assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach. Colzie replaced former FAMU head coach Willie Simmons, who left on New Year’s Day 2024 to become Duke’s running backs coach and

Open Extended Reactions Virginia Tech is on the cusp of hiring a new defensive coordinator, as the school is targeting Arizona Cardinals linebackers coach Sam Siefkes to be the school’s new defensive coordinator. The hire is expected to come together in the near future, per sources. Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry went outside-the-box for the

Mike Norvell faced a tall task on the recruiting trail after a wave of dismissals in the back half of the 2024 season and a 2-10 final record. Although Florida State lost coveted offensive lineman Solomon Thomas to LSU, their commitment from top EDGE Javion Hilson, and three other marquee recruits to Florida, the Seminoles

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJan 20, 2025, 11:09 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Ohio State’s high-powered offense proved to be too much for Notre Dame in the Buckeyes’ 34-23 victory in Monday’s national title game.

New York Giants offensive assistant coach Angela Baker on the field during training camp in East Rutherford on Monday, July 31, 2023. For the second straight year, New York Giants offensive assistant Angela Baker will serve as a tight end coach at one of the major college all-star games. Baker will coach the tight ends

Daniel OyefusiJan 25, 2025, 04:17 PM ET Close Daniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, as well as the Baltimore Ravens for The Baltimore Sun. Open Extended Reactions FRISCO, Texas — Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders said Saturday he is unsure if

Jan. 24—Albuquerque native Mark Cala has been named UTEP’s offensive coordinator, the program announced Friday. Cala, 32, joins the Miners after spending two years as an assistant quarterbacks coach at TCU. He replaces former UTEP offensive coordinator Jake Brown, who stepped down in December to pursue other opportunities. “Mark Cala is one of the brightest

Mark SchlabachJan 24, 2025, 10:11 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Coming off one of the best seasons in school history, South Carolina has rewarded football coach Shane Beamer with a new contract that will run through the

Jan. 23—PULLMAN — Jimmy Rogers isn’t done flipping recruits to his new school. Washington State landed five high school commits on Wednesday, three of whom were previously committed to Rogers at South Dakota State. They are linebacker Sullivan Schlimgen, athlete Erimus Wright, kicker/punter Adlai Lounsbury, and offensive linemen Trevor Bindel and Dylan Hildebrand. The last