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Heather Dinich, Senior College Football InsiderDec 29, 2024, 12:08 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Penn State coach James Franklin on Sunday added his name to the growing list of college football voices who believe the sport needs a commissioner and

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNDec 29, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions WHEN KENNY DILLINGHAM speaks, it is hard not to listen. The sound of his voice, however, is only half the portrait. Watching him speak paints a far more complete picture. Dillingham’s eyes seem to widen and ignite as if they have been flickered on

ESPN News Services Dec 28, 2024, 09:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Rahjai Harris broke free for an 86-yard touchdown run with 1:33 remaining, giving East Carolina a pulsating 26-21 victory over NC State in the Military Bowl in a game that descended into a wild brawl in the final minute. Harris

Associated Press Dec 28, 2024, 04:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ORLANDO, Fla. — Cam Ward made NCAA history in his final college game. The Miami Hurricanes quarterback threw a record-setting 156th touchdown pass of his college career Saturday, connecting with Jacolby George for a 4-yard score with 4:12 left in the first quarter of

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 28, 2024, 11:51 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who underwent surgery earlier this week to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right, throwing elbow, declared for the 2025 NFL draft Saturday. In a

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterDec 27, 2024, 11:48 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson, who set school single-season records for rushing yards and touchdowns this season, is foregoing his final season of eligibility

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderDec 27, 2024, 03:49 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — New UNC football coach Bill Belichick won’t be back in the state he’s called home for the past two decades, as school officials told ESPN he’s not expected

ESPN News Services Dec 27, 2024, 11:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been hired as the new football coach at Delaware State, the school announced Friday. “The opportunity for me to help write another chapter here at DSU is a once-in-a-lifetime moment consistent with my journey as

ESPN News Services Dec 26, 2024, 05:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeSean Jackson and Delaware State are finalizing an agreement for him to become the program’s next head coach, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Thursday. Jackson did an on-campus interview in recent days and the sides are

ESPN News Services Dec 26, 2024, 08:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Tucker Gleason ran for one overtime score and threw for four more as Toledo beat Pittsburgh 48-46 in a bowl-record six overtimes at the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field on Thursday. The game surpassed the previous mark set 48 hours

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 24, 2024, 10:58 AM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions Cal transfer quarterback Fernando Mendoza has committed to Indiana, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The 6-foot-5, 225-pound redshirt sophomore was one of the most coveted quarterbacks available

Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterDec 24, 2024, 04:21 PM 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 Alabama landed a Christmas Eve commitment from four-star 2026 defensive back Zyan Gibson on

Max Olson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 24, 2024, 02:20 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Open Extended Reactions Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key will transfer to Nebraska, he announced Tuesday. Key is the No. 2 wide receiver and No. 6 overall player in ESPN’s transfer

Associated Press Dec 25, 2024, 09:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions A pair of Saturday NFL games drew a larger viewing audience than college football for the rollout of the sport’s 12-team playoff. The playoff game between SMU and Penn State averaged 6.4 million viewers on TNT networks, compared with the Texans-Chiefs game on NBC,

Associated Press Dec 24, 2024, 05:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the stars opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL

Dec 10, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024-25 bowl season is right around the corner, kicking off with the Cricket Celebration Bowl (Jackson State vs. South Carolina State) on Dec. 14. In a span of 19 days, 36 bowl games will be played — on top of the College Football Playoff. Our

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 24, 2024, 08:22 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions SOUTH BEND, Ind. — When Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love stepped to the podium late Friday night, he could barely speak. “I probably sound pretty terrible,” Love said. After

ESPN News Services Dec 23, 2024, 06:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Georgia quarterback Carson Beck will miss the remainder of the season with an injury to the elbow of his throwing arm suffered late in the first half of the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime victory against Texas in the SEC championship game earlier this month.