Category: College Football

Alabama linebacker Qua Russaw entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. He spent three seasons with the Crimson Tide.

Russaw redshirted his first season at Alabama. Over the last two years, he logged 50 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and one forced fumble. Russaw has played in 22 games.

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As a member of the Class of 2023, Russaw was a five-star recruit out of Montgomery (Ala.) Carver, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the No. 4 overall prospect in the state, the No. 3 linebacker in the class and the No. 27 overall prospect in the class.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

“Qua Russaw was a finalist for Alabama’s Class 6A lineman of the year award as a junior after a season that saw him rack up 130 tackles and more than 27 tackles for a loss,” Russaw’s profile reads. “Russaw played his freshman season at Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Ala., before moving to Carver. It was shortly after his freshman year that he landed his first three SEC offers.

“He said the offers were like ‘badges of honor’ for everything he did to get to this point. ‘It was amazing,’ said Russaw, who also runs track and was timed at 11.70 seconds at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds during his sophomore season. ‘I was waiting for those offers, and I worked so hard to get to this point. It’s hard to put into words. But I also know I have a lot of hard work still ahead. This is just the beginning of a great journey for me and my family.’”

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Alabama made the College Football Playoff for the first time under Kalen DeBoer this year. The Crimson Tide beat Oklahoma in the first round, but lost…

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North Texas quarterback transfer Drew Mestemaker has committed to Oklahoma State, a source tells CBS Sports’ Chris Hummer, giving the Cowboys a proven and highly coveted passer as he follows new coach Eric Morris to Stillwater from Denton.

Mestemaker arrives at Oklahoma State after one of the most productive quarterback seasons in the country. In his first full year as a starter, he led the FBS in passing yards (4,379) and passing touchdowns (34), anchoring a North Texas offense that ranked among the nation’s best in both yardage (512.4 yards per game) and scoring (45.1 points per game).

That breakout campaign quickly elevated Mestemaker’s profile in the transfer portal. He currently ranks as the No. 3 overall transfer of this cycle and the No. 3 quarterback, according to 247Sports. With three years of eligibility remaining, he offers Oklahoma State both immediate production and long-term upside at the position.

Oklahoma State represents a natural destination, as Morris was Mestemaker’s coach at North Texas and played a central role in his development. The established relationship should ease the transition as the Cowboys implement a new offensive system. Mestemaker will also reunite with offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Sean Brophy, who previously coached him at North Texas as well.

Mestemaker entered the transfer portal shortly after closing the season with a win in the New Mexico Bowl, a fitting ending to a year that solidified his rise from unknown walk-on to national standout. He helped guide North Texas through a dominant season that included its first double-digit win campaign (12) in program history and a trip to the American Conference Championship Game.

His path to this point has been anything but conventional….

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Penn State tight end Andrew Olesh plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. He spent just one season in State College.

As a member of the Class of 2025, Olesh was a four-star recruit out of Center Valley (Pa.) Southern Lehigh, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the No. 1 overall prospect in the state, the No. 3 tight end in the class and the No. 46 overall prospect in the class.

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As his Penn State profile read, Olesh had his pick of the litter. He originally picked Penn State over Florida, Michigan, Notre Dame and Oregon. However, he did not suit this season, preserving all four years of eligibility.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

The transfer portal movement has begun at Penn State now that their bowl season is over and new coach Matt Campbell takes over. LB Keon Wylie already announced his intentions to enter the portal as well, right after Olesh.‘In 13 games this year, Wylie had 28 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one pass deflection. In his career, Wylie has 47 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and one pass deflection.

As a member of the Class of 2022, Wylie was a three-star recruit out of Philadelphia (Pa.) Imhotep Institute, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the No. 15 overall prospect in the state, the No. 50 linebacker prospect in the class and the No. 520 overall prospect in the class.

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It’s an interesting move considering new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn is reportedly coming in for 2026. But, Wylie could look elsewhere, including Virginia Tech under former Nittany Lion coach James Franklin.

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One of the final non-College Football Playoff bowl games of the 2025 season will take place on Friday night in Charlotte when Mississippi State faces Wake Forest in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Jan. 2 will feature four bowl games (Mayo, Armed Forces, Liberty and Holiday) to close out bowl season.

Despite going 5-7 in the regular season, Mississippi State received a bowl game invite due to its high Academic Progress Rate (APR). With other teams opting out of bowl games, it paved the way for the Bulldogs to play an additional game, despite not clearing the six-win mark typically needed to become bowl-eligible.

The Bulldogs lost their final three SEC games, with the lone win against a conference opponent coming against Arkansas earlier in the year.

Wake Forest went 8-4 in Year 1 of the Jake Dickert era. The Demon Deacons went 6-2 down the stretch after starting 2-2 with losses to Georgia Tech and NC State. With a win, Wake Forest can reach the nine-win mark for the first time since 2021.

Where to watch Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest live

Date: Friday, Jan. 2 | Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Bank of America Stadium — Charlotte, North Carolina
TV: ESPN | Stream: Fubo (Try for free)

Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest: Need to know for Duke’s Mayo Bowl

Year 2 of the Jeff Lebby era could end in style: In Year 1 of his tenure at Mississippi State, Lebby led his team to a 2-10 record. The Bulldogs opened the 2024 campaign with a win over Eastern Kentucky but lost 10 of their final 11 games to finish with just two wins. Mississippi State also went winless (0-8) against SEC opponents. This season was a clear sign of growth despite the record. Mississippi State recorded a dramatic win over Arizona State earlier in the year and beat Arkansas for…

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Trey Lathan became the 4th Kansas linebacker to announce his intention to transfer

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Ole Miss won a playoff game last night, and now no one knows what their interim coaches, some of whom are supposed to join Lane Kiffin at LSU, are going to do

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Question of the Day

Indiana is in the semifinals. Texas Tech got a top 4 seed. Is it a good thing for college football that schools can get a sudden influx of NIL money and suddenly be among the sport’s titans?

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NEW ORLEANS — The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has shown no hesitation in sending teams against the same opponent twice. According to research by the Tulsa World, there had been 105 rematches in the history of the sport since World War II before this year’s CFP — which has already featured two (Alabama vs. Oklahoma and Tulane vs. Ole Miss). After first-round results, the team that won the initial meeting is 9-28 in bowl or playoff rematches. Most rematches historically occur in conference championship games, which only began in 1992.

It’s a dynamic Ole Miss quarterbacks coach Joe Judge knows well from his time in the NFL, where postseason meetings can result in teams facing each other three times in one year.

“It’s actually a whole lot more fun,” Judge said. “The first time around. There’s a large emphasis on Xs and Os schematics, systems and how they match up and all stuff. By the time you get the second time, personnel is the main focus. You have to look at the tape and say they’re watching the same tape we are. Where do we struggle? What matchup do they have on us? What are they gonna try to expose again? How do we protect that? And then, also, where do we mismatch them? How do we really feature that matchup and find a way to get to it again, and then knowing they’re gonna have a plan for it as well, you look situationally. What do you think they’ll adjust within their game plan? Maybe some things you had left over from your game plan. How can you dress that up.”

There is always a chess match at play — the “I know that you know that I know” dynamic. The key for both sides will be avoiding the “overthinking” trap.

One significant personnel change favors Georgia. Bulldogs deep threat Colbie…

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Dec. 13 (Saturday)

12 p.m. ABC

Cricket Celebration Bowl

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, Georgia

South Carolina State 40, Prairie View A&M 38 (4OT)

Dec. 13 (Saturday)

8 p.m. ESPN

LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk

SoFi Stadium Inglewood, California

Washington 38, Boise State 10

Dec. 16 (Tuesday)

9 p.m. ESPN

Salute to Veterans Bowl

Cramton Bowl Montgomery, Alabama

Jacksonville State 17, Troy 13

Dec. 17 (Wednesday)

5 p.m. ESPN

Cure Bowl

Camping World Stadium Orlando, Florida

Old Dominion 24, South Florida 10

Dec. 17 (Wednesday)8:30 p.m. ESPN68 Ventures BowlHancock White Stadium Mobile, AlabamaDelaware 20, Louisiana 13Dec. 18 (Thursday)9 p.m. ESPN2Xbox BowlFord Center
Frisco, TexasArkansas State 34, Missouri State 28Dec. 19 (Friday)11 a.m. ESPNMyrtle Beach BowlBrooks Stadium Conway, South CarolinaWestern Michigan 41, Kennesaw State 6Dec. 19 (Friday)2:30 p.m. ESPNGasparilla BowlRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FloridaNC State 31, Memphis 7 Dec. 22 (Monday)
2 p.m. ESPNFamous Idaho Potato BowlAlbertsons Stadium Boise, IdahoWashington State 34, Utah State 21Dec. 23 (Tuesday)2 p.m. ESPNBoca Raton BowlFlagler Credit Union Stadium Boca Raton, FloridaLouisville 27, Toledo 22Dec. 23 (Tuesday)5:30 p.m. ESPNNew Orleans BowlCaesars Superdome New Orleans, LouisianaWestern Kentucky 27, Southern Miss 16Dec. 23 (Tuesday)9 p.m. ESPNFrisco BowlFord Center at The Star
Frisco, TexasOhio 17, UNLV 10Dec. 24 (Wednesday)8 p.m. ESPNHawai’i BowlClarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex Honolulu, HawaiiHawaii 35, California 31Dec. 26 (Friday)1 p.m. ESPNGameAbove Sports Bowl
Ford Field
Detroit, Mich.Northwestern 34, Central Michigan 7Dec. 26 (Friday)4:30 p.m.  ESPNRate Bowl
Chase Field
Phoenix, Ariz.Minnesota 20, New Mexico 17Dec. 26 (Friday)8 p.m.  ESPNFirst Responder BowlGerald J. Ford Stadium Dallas, TexasUTSA 57, FIU 20Dec. 27 (Saturday)11 a.m. ESPNMilitary BowlNavy-Marine Corps…..

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Dozens of the nation’s top 2026 and 2027 recruits are headed to Orlando, Florida, over the next few days as the festivities for the 2026 Under Armour All-America Game kick off.

Rivals’ national recruiting team is on hand in Orlando on Tuesday morning as recruits check into their hotel and participate in the game’s media day. Follow here for live updates as our national recruiting team gets the latest interviews and intel ahead of the practices later this week and the game on Thursday, January 3 at Spec Martin Stadium:

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Previewing the top prospects and position battles at Under Armour All-America week

By:Keegan Pope

Blue-chip cornerback Larry Moon wants to see multiple schools

12/30/2025 10:52:49 AM

Another IMG standout, four-star cornerback Larry Moon, is looking forward to visiting Oregon, Ohio State and Miami in the offseason. — Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong

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4-star CB likes what he is hearing from Auburn

12/30/2025 10:48:18 AM

IMG Academy (Fla.) four-star cornerback Censere Gaylord has been a top target for Auburn’s new coaching staff under Alex Golesh. He is looking to visit The Plains on January 17, and says the Tigers are recruiting him as hard as anyone.

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Georgia, Tennessee and Washington are talking to him almost daily, while Notre Dame is another school he likes and wants to visit. — Rivals’ Chad Simmons

By:Keegan Pope

Nation’s No. 1 EDGE has LSU on top after coaching changes

12/30/2025 10:43:52 AM

Rivals’ No. 1 EDGE in the 2027 class, Jaiden Bryant, says LSU leads with defensive ends coach Sterling Lucas moving from South Carolina to Baton Rouge.

The Irmo (S.C.) native plans to visit the Tigers soon to re-connect with Lucas. — Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong

By:Keegan Pope

‘Bama at the top for elite cornerback

12/30/2025 10:41:39 AM

Alabama and Tennessee stand out the most to…

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