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Heisman Trophy race heading into Week 6 has 3 clear frontrunners, and one star is already running away with the award

It’s been a generational season for one candidate, but there are a number of worthy players. The Heisman Trophy race is starting to take shape heading into Week 6 of the college football season.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 6

Ryan Day Teases Ohio State Star Jeremiah Smith Over Unstoppable Trait

Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day continues to marvel at just how goodjunior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is. Smith, who became Ohio State's triple-crown

College Football News / Lindy's Sports / September 29

Jeremiah Smith Just Delivered His Heisman Moment

Every Heisman winner has a game that people point back to later. Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith might have just handed himself his. In the Buckeyes’ 42-19 Big Ten-opening win over Illinois, Smith caught 12 passes for 217 yards and four touchdowns, all career highs.

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College Football News / The Spun / September 26

Jeremiah Smith Continues Heisman Season With Unreal Week 4 Performance

There’s no denying that Jeremiah Smith is the best wide receiver in college football. The only real question is whether the incredible season he’s already having will result in a trip to New York to hoist the Heisman Trophy.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 20

Steve Sarkisian Compares Jermaine Bishop to Heisman Winner DeVonta Smith

The 2026 edition of the Texas Longhorns football program will be facing the same challenge that most teams in Austin have faced: Mountains of expectations.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 10

Josh Pate Names Best College Football Player Without Hesitation

Every year in college football stars come out of nowhere to put their stamp on the sport. That was the case for Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith in 2024.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 6, 2025

Notre Dame football suffers unfortunate injury news on defense, expect some shifting around to shore up the Irish secondary

Notre Dame football had a rough year from an injury perspective during the 2024 college football season, but 2025 has been much better for them so far.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 25, 2025

Notre Dame football news: Fighting Irish get multiple injury updates ahead of Arkansas clash

The No. 22 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in Week 5 after beginning the season 1-2. It’s an opportunity for the program to get back to a .500 record, and remain within the Top-25.

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The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

It's a daunting task to find the 25 greatest football players in the history of the Southeastern Conference. However, we gave it a go. Here it is, sorted by position.

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The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

Whatever the origins of these nicknames, the one thing they all have in common is that they're memorable.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 7, 2025

Notre Dame Impact Players For 2025: No. 24 Nickel Corner DeVonta Smith

Notre Dame is now 24 days away from kicking off the 2025 season against the Miami Hurricanes down in Hard Rock Stadium. The Irish will be relying on some impact players to get them through the home opener as well as getting them back to another run at the National Championship.

Roquan Smith recalls Tua Tagovailoa national title walk-off touchdown pass from his view

For years afterwards, Roquan Smith actively avoided watching and reliving his final collegiate game at Georgia — and in particular the final play. It’s a memory the 28-year-old eight-year NFL pro still describes as “gut-wrenching” to this day.

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College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 9, 2025

Why 5-Star safety could be perfect for Tide at Husky position

Alabama football is in hot pursuit of a 2026 five-star defensive back, Jireh Edwards, who has the potential to be a plug-and-play guy at the next level.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 1, 2025

DeVonta Smith names current Alabama player he thinks can win Heisman

DeVonta Smith feels a young Alabama player has the potential to be the Crimson Tide’s next Heisman Trophy winner. Smith was the third player in Alabama football history to capture the award when he earned it with a stellar football season in 2020.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 22, 2025

DeVonta Smith names the 2 people who led him to choose Alabama

DeVonta Smith was a guest on the “7PM in Brooklyn” Podcast this week, and he discussed two factors he felt played major roles in his decision to play for Alabama football. Smith was a talented wideout prospect out of Amite, Louisiana when he signed with the Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 17, 2025

Alabama QB Keelon Russell compares freshman WR to DeVonta Smith

Alabama football’s freshman quarterback, Keelon Russell is impressed with what he has seen from the Tide’s first-year wide receiver, Lotzeir Brooks. Brooks and Russell are both early enrollees for the Crimson Tide as the duo are both going through spring practice with Alabama.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 6, 2025

Alabama Transfer DeVonta Smith Should Continue Notre Dame's Streak Of Strong Nickel Play

Notre Dame has now gone to the portal three seasons in a row to get a nickel cornerback, and so far things have worked out quite well. Notre Dame hopes that success continues in 2025 when Alabama transfer DeVonta Smith is set to take over the position. Thomas Harper got things started in 2023 when he transferred in from Oklahoma State.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 24, 2024

DeVonta Smith Makes It Official For Notre Dame

Notre Dame will have a new nickel in 2025 and for the third straight season it will likely be a transfer player, as former Alabama defensive back DeVonta Smith officially announced his pledge to Notre Dame.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 17, 2024

Nickel Corner U? Notre Dame Continues Impressive Trend With DeVonta Smith

In 2021 and 2022, it was Tariq Bracy. In 2023, it was Thomas Harper Jr. This year, it’s Jordan Clark. Now, Notre Dame has found their guy for 2025 as well.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 16, 2024

Notre Dame football lands Alabama DB in big transfer portal pickup

There’s no question that the focus of Notre Dame football is centered 100% on its upcoming College Football Playoff battle with Indiana. The Fighting Irish will fight for a spot in the Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal on Friday night in front of their home fans.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 16, 2024

Notre Dame Football Adds Key Alabama Defender in Transfer Portal

Notre Dame football is making a key addition in the transfer portal as former Alabama starting defensive back DeVonta Smith is reportedly headed to the Fighting Irish.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 16, 2024

Former Alabama DB signs with team in College Football Playoff

Former Alabama defensive back DeVonta Smith will be transferring to Notre Dame. The news was reported by a number of people including On3’s Pete Nakos and 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 14, 2024

Alabama football’s DeVonta Smith decides to enter transfer portal

The college football regular season is over and in the rear view mirror. For many teams, they’re on to the College Football Playoff. However, with Alabama football left out, they’re focusing on their bowl game.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 14, 2024

Crimson Tide Loses Veteran DB to Transfer Portal

This has been a busy week of transfer portal activity for the Alabama Crimson Tide and another player has decided to depart from Tuscaloosa. Redshirt junior defensive back DeVonta Smith has entered the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 14, 2024

Alabama Loses Redshirt Junior Defensive Back to Transfer Portal

Alabama redshirt junior defensive back DeVonta Smith entered the transfer portal on Saturday, per 247 Sports' Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz. Smith, who was a starter, finished this season with 30 tackles and was third on the Crimson Tide in pass breakups with five.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / November 30, 2024