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- Swole ballgame: Should quarterbacks be jacked? An ESPN investigationby Dave Wilson on August 12, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has turned heads this offseason with his massive arms. But has he gotten too big?
- 🏈 The biggest villain of every Power 4 teamby ESPN on August 12, 2026 at 3:13 pm
Every fanbase has someone it absolutely loves to hate. Here’s our list and the stories behind the fury.
- Irish OL Augustine, CB Smith set to have surgeryby Adam Rittenberg on August 12, 2026 at 3:13 pm
Notre Dame OL Matty Augustine, who was competing for a starting job, and CB Chaz Smith are both set to have surgery to repair injuries sustained in camp, the school announced.
- Senate pushes college sports vote to Septemberon August 12, 2026 at 3:13 pm
The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate, though the bill did gain a spot on next month’s calendar after the chamber comes back from its summer break.
- NCAA, FBI partner to fight athlete sexploitationby Paula Lavigne on August 12, 2026 at 3:13 pm
As college athletes become bigger targets for sexual exploitation online, the NCAA and FBI announced a partnership Monday to educate athletes on how to prevent private images from falling into the wrong hands.
- SMU’s Jennings limited in camp with jammed fingeron August 12, 2026 at 3:13 pm
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has a jammed finger on his throwing hand that will limit him in camp, though there are no concerns about his availability for the season opener at Florida State Sept. 7, Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee told reporters on Monday.
- Former NFL QB Carr joins UCLA as special adviserby Paolo Uggetti on August 12, 2026 at 3:13 pm
UCLA is adding former Raiders and Saints quarterback Derek Carr as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney, the team announced Monday.
- Targeting, OPI tweaks among rule changes for ’26on August 12, 2026 at 3:13 pm
Targeting penalties in the second half will no longer require the offending player to sit out the first half of the next game, and OPI will become a 10-yard penalty.
- Northwestern football receives $35M donationby Pete Thamel on August 12, 2026 at 3:13 pm
Northwestern announced Tuesday that the football team has received a $35 million donation from Liz and Dick Uihlein aimed at strengthening the program.
- RB Mahdi, LB Harris rejoin Arizona for 5th yearon August 12, 2026 at 3:13 pm
Arizona RB Ismail Mahdi and LB Max Harris have rejoined the Wildcats after a judge ruled that players who began their college playing careers in 2022-23, completed four seasons of eligibility and did not sign pro contracts could play an extra year.
- How back is The U? Can Clemson rebound? Previewing the ACC (and Notre Dame)by Bill Connelly on August 12, 2026 at 12:07 pm
Repeat run for Miami? Revenge for Duke? Reset for Clemson? Redemption at UNC? Intrigue abounds in the ACC.
- Texas Tech’s QB questions and what happens in the Big 12 in 2026by Bill Connelly on August 12, 2026 at 12:07 pm
Even with the change at QB, the Red Raiders are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.
- 2027 recruiting class rankings: Colorado cracks top 40 in latest updateby Craig Haubert on August 12, 2026 at 12:06 pm
Summer recruiting is winding down. Here’s how the top classes are shaping up.
- College football 2026: How much does a Power 4 starter earn?by Max Olson on August 11, 2026 at 6:40 pm
We talked to general managers, staffers and agents from around the nation to put a price on each position.
- Freshman phenoms: Which first-year CFB players are set to shine?by Billy Tucker on August 11, 2026 at 12:09 pm
They are not the top-ranked recruits, but these first-year players could affect conference and CFP races.