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Andrew Kulha

Andrew Kulha is probably the only sports writer you know who also doubles as a mortician. Spooky! @KulhaSports

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Joel Klatt makes frustrating point about Notre Dame missing CFP

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish aren't going to be in the college football playoff. Heck, they're not even going to be in college football's postseason because they've declined to play in a bowl game.

New Ole Miss HC Pete Golding: 'The focus was on everything that didn’t matter'

Pete Golding is Lane Kiffin's successor for the Ole Miss Rebels. He was Kiffin's defensive coordinator, and the Rebels believe he's the guy for the job after Kiffin bailed on Ole Miss right in the middle of a run to the College Football Playoff.

Penn State DL Zane Durant opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, makes NFL Draft decision

It's a bowl game that features two of the biggest brands in college football, but two brands that sorely disappointed in 2025. Still, it's at least a way to go out on a high note, but things just got a bit harder for the Nittany Lions in that regard.

Paul Finebaum rips Notre Dame's reaction to missing CFP: 'Quite frankly embarrassing'

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won't be in the College Football Playoff. This is even though Marcus Freeman's team finished 10-2 while riding a 10-game winning streak.

'We win the relationships': New Kentucky HC Will Stein explains recruiting approach

Stein, like many coaches, believes that even with the way things are going, it's not just about money on the recruiting trail.

Former Florida head coach Billy Napier quickly lands new HC job

Former Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is quickly landing on his feet.

How Michigan was able to flip four-star WR Brady Marchese from Georgia

This is a big flip for Michigan, and conversely, it's a big loss for the Bulldogs.

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer becomes latest candidate to reject Penn State

DeBoer has something good going on at Alabama.

Matt Rhule is talking like Dylan Raiola has a future at Nebraska

Nebraska would be wise to expect Raiola or his representation to at least field some calls to gauge his interest in leaving Lincoln, but it's more than notable that head coach Matt Rhule is talking like he expects the former five-star recruit to come back for his junior season.

Biggest losers from 2026 college football recruiting early signing day: Penn State's freefall continues

Penn State has been in a freefall ever since firing James Franklin. What other programs fell flat on early signing day?

Biggest winners from 2026 CFB recruiting early signing day

College football national signing day used to be a national holiday for die-hard fans. It was one day in February, and it was awesome. It's not the same now, but there were still some massive recruiting wins.

Ohio State flips 4-star safety Kaden Gebhardt from Clemson

The Ohio State Buckeyes have flipped a major target on the recruiting trail on the day that the early signing period has started.

Georgia lands elite in-state IOL Tyreek Jemison over Kentucky and Ole Miss

In-state recruiting is vital in college football, even for an elite program like the Georgia Bulldogs, which can pull recruits from all over the country.

Giants GM Joe Schoen brutally sums up the job he's done in New York

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen doesn't have a ton of wiggle room as his team finishes out his fourth season on the job.

Ole Miss flips three-star WR Kervin Johnson Jr. from Lane Kiffin, LSU

They say that all is fair in love and war. The same can be said for the college football recruiting trail, though.

Michigan flips three-star OL Adrian Hamilton from Virginia Tech

James Franklin has picked up a few massive recruiting wins early on in his tenure at Virginia Tech, but he has suffered one loss in the days leading up to the early signing period.

James Franklin helps Virginia Tech land another in-state four-star recruit

Virginia Tech Hokies' new head coach, James Franklin, is cooking on the recruiting trail in the days leading up to the early signing period. 

Tom Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Tom Izzo has been with the Michigan State Spartans for a long time. He was hired as the head basketball coach in 1995 and has been a Spartan ever since, as he's carved out a legendary coaching career.

Paul Finebaum trashes new Ole Miss HC Pete Golding in comparison to Lane Kiffin

The Ole Miss Rebels are moving on from Lane Kiffin for better or worse.

Steve Spurrier had simple message for new Florida HC Jon Sumrall

Jon Sumrall is the new head coach of the Florida Gators. 

James Franklin brings elite in-state tackle Thomas Wilder back into the fold for Virginia Tech

Thomas Wilder was a big-time commitment for the Virginia Tech Hokies when he committed under former head coach Brent Pry.

Georgia Tech flips safety Kealan Jones from Georgia Bulldogs

It's not very often that the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets outrecruit the Georgia Bulldogs, but when they do, it's a big deal.

Mississippi State flips five-star safety recruit from Auburn

Auburn has lost the commitment of five-star safety Bralan Womack, who is ranked as the No. 1 safety in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

James Franklin, Virginia Tech lose four-star QB commit Cole Bergeron after official visit

It's not uncommon for players who have already committed to change their minds when there's a regime change at a school, and that's exactly what new head coach James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies are dealing with in the case of four-star quarterback Cole Bergeron from Lafayette, La.

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore rightfully warns defense of Ohio State's offense

One could almost forgive the Michigan Wolverines if they came into his weekend's much-anticipated matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes feeling a bit cocky.