NCAAF News

New details emerge on why Notre Dame named CJ Carr starting QB

The Athletic's Pete Sampson provided more detail as to what might have led to Marcus Freeman waiting to name CJ Carr the starter. 

Arch Manning addresses grandfather Archie's comments about his future

Archie Manning recently made headlines for saying Arch would be at Texas at least through 2027.

NFL Draft intel: Could embattled ACC QB salvage draft hopes with 2025 rebound?

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From a Miami quarterback to a Wake Forest running back, here are five players we're tracking.

The '2025 AP Preseason top-25 poll' quiz

Notre Dame names redshirt freshman its starting QB for 2025 season

Marcus Freeman and No. 6 Notre Dame have named a starting quarterback for the 2025 season.

Ed Orgeron shares whether he plans to coach again

Orgeron coached at LSU from 2016 to 2021.

How will Alabama navigate the absence of Jam Miller?

Kickoff is less than two weeks away for the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide, but they'll begin the season without a key player. 

Fledgling MAC program ranked as the worst in college football heading into 2025

The lack of one thing could be what's holding it back heading into this season.

'Farmageddon' presents first test of Big 12's ambitious global plans

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark wants his conference to go global. He has his first opportunity Aug. 23 to see how feasible it is.

Nick Saban has funny response to Greg McElroy spreading rumors about him

Nick Saban had a tongue-in-cheek warning for former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy.

Report: Ex-Central Michigan HC may have lied about Connor Stalions

The NCAA has finally confirmed that Connor Stalions snuck onto the Central Michigan sideline in order to help Michigan scout a future opponent, and there are now questions about whether former CMU head coach Jim McElwain let it happen.

Billy Napier provides fall camp injury update on Florida QB DJ Lagway

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier has a ton riding on sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway in 2025.  

Texas Tech's lucrative transfer portal class takes hit with significant injury

The Texas Tech Red Raiders might have already lost a member of their lucrative transfer portal class. 

Jam Miller news puts immense pressure on Alabama's Kalen DeBoer in Week 1

There's absolutely going to be pressure on Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer as his No. 8-ranked Crimson Tide take on Florida State on the road to kick off the 2025 season.

Texas' Arch Manning reminds national championship-winning coach of No. 1 NFL Draft pick

Expectations were already high enough for Manning.

Ohio State to start redshirt freshman at quarterback

The stage is set for Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin.

Jim Harbaugh offers a response to his NCAA discipline

Jim Harbaugh has been formally disciplined by the NCAA over his alleged role in Michigan’s sign-stealing scheme, but the Los Angeles Chargers coach does not want to spend any more time talking about it.

Why reported College Football Playoff proposal is a terrible idea

No matter what anybody tries to do with it, nobody is ever happy with the College Football Playoff. The Big Ten Conference seems determined to make sure that continues to be the case.

NCAA's conclusion to the Michigan sign-stealing investigation hits the Wolverines' wallet hard but little else

Should the NCAA have come down harder on Michigan? 

Special situation could lure Arch Manning from Texas to NFL in 2026

Despite the general consensus being that Manning will return to Texas next year, there's good reason to think the young quarterback would jump for a ripe opportunity in the NFL in 2026.

Pro, cons of five intriguing 2025 college football WRs 

Zero Week is Aug. 23, the official kickoff of the 2025 college football season.  We've looked at some of the most dynamic quarterbacks and running backs this season. Now, let's look at wideouts. 

Three reasons why Ty Simpson is the right choice as Alabama QB

Earlier this week, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer named redshirt junior Ty Simpson the team's starting quarterback, succeeding Jalen Milroe.

UNC's Bill Belichick isn't nickel-and-diming when paying players

Bill Belichick, about to embark on his first season as North Carolina's head coach, has given a glimpse into his recruiting strategy amid the new revenue-sharing era in college sports.