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8:01 PM ET STARKVILLE, Ms. — Zach Arnett is a 36-year-old, first-time head coach replacing an icon at Mississippi State, but he’s already shown a willingness to change directions and make the program his own. Arnett was Mike Leach’s defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2022. In December, he was promoted to head coach shortly after

7:33 PM ET CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson has not made it to the College Football Playoff the last two seasons, prompting some outside the program to question where the Tigers are headed. But coach Dabo Swinney remains adamant that his program has never been better, and will be one of the teams competing for a

6:32 PM ET Associated Press TROY, Ala. — Jon Sumrall has agreed to a new four-year contract as Troy’s coach after leading the Trojans to a Sun Belt Conference championship and national ranking in his debut season. The school announced the deal, which runs through 2026, on Monday but didn’t release details. The Trojans went

1:35 PM ET Former Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant and former Baylor basketball defensive standout Mark Vital are among a group of current and former college athletes who will try out with WWE this week, leading up to WrestleMania in Los Angeles. WWE will put 26 women and 24 men through a series of performance and

10:13 PM ET OXFORD, Miss. — Lane Kiffin is confident he did the right thing by rebuffing overtures from Auburn to remain at Ole Miss, signing a long-term contract extension in late November. But during an interview with ESPN on Friday, Kiffin said he struggled with the criticism he received from some fans over how

4:46 PM ET Utah State football player Josh Davis is in fair condition after suffering a “non-traumatic sudden cardiac arrest” during Thursday’s practice, the school announced Friday. Davis, a redshirt freshman wide receiver, collapsed during the practice at Maverik Stadium and was treated on the field by Utah State’s athletic training staff before being transported

8:00 AM ET Wyoming finished with its worst SP+ ranking since 2015, San Diego State had its worst since 2013. At 59th, Boise State had its worst ranking since 1998. At 126th and 128th, Colorado State and Hawaii had their worst since 1981 and 1976, respectively. Nevada hadn’t ranked worse than 125th since 1933. New

8:00 AM ET Craig Haubert Close Craig Haubert ESPN Staff Writer National recruiting analyst and analyst for ESPNU More than a decade of college and pro coaching experience. Graduated from Indiana and Nebraska-Omaha Tom Luginbill Close Tom Luginbill ESPN Analyst Senior National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN.com Coached in four professional football leagues Graduated from Eastern

8:22 PM ET Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats said Thursday that he was not offended by comments Nick Saban made regarding Saban’s handling of a football player’s arrest, in contrast to how the top-ranked Crimson Tide have dealt with the controversy surrounding All-American freshman Brandon Miller. Saban on Monday

5:31 PM ET Tony Annese, the football coach for reigning Division II champion Ferris State, has been given a one-game playoff suspension by the NCAA after two of his players lit cigars in a smoke-free locker room after winning the national title in December. Annese must serve the suspension whenever the Bulldogs next reach the

7:00 AM ET Adam Rittenberg Close Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Kyle Bonagura Close Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. BOULDER, Colo. — On a sunny February morning, Deion Sanders walked into Colorado’s recruiting

6:25 PM ET Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud kicked off a string of pro day workouts for top quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL draft on Wednesday. NFL team scouts and evaluators will enjoy a three-day stretch of pro days featuring Stroud, Alabama’s Bryce Young and Kentucky’s Will Levis, while Florida’s Anthony Richardson will follow

3:31 PM ET Utah has officially renamed its spring game the 22 Forever Game in honor of late players Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe, who both wore No. 22 for the Utes, the school announced on Wednesday. The game, which will be held on April 22, also serves as a fundraiser for the school’s 22

7:00 AM ET ESPN’s annual future power rankings series begins with the most important — and seemingly fluid — position in college football: Quarterback. This winter didn’t feature as much movement among marquee quarterbacks as the previous transfer cycle, but notable players changed uniforms and impacted depth charts. Sam Hartman, the ACC’s touchdown passes leader,

6:48 PM ET Michigan tapped into the state of Ohio on the recruiting trail and got a commitment from ESPN 300 running back Jordan Marshall on Tuesday. Marshall is the No. 198 prospect overall and the No. 9 recruit in the state of Ohio. He was a big target for in-state Ohio State, and the

5:48 PM ET Ole Miss opened spring practice on Tuesday with coach Lane Kiffin excited about the depth at quarterback with last year’s starter, Jaxson Dart, back and the addition of former All-Big 12 selection Spencer Sanders and former five-star prospect Walker Howard via the transfer portal. Sanders was 31-12 as a starter at Oklahoma

8:00 AM ET The old survive-and-advance adage, the football version anyway, has us down to 16 teams. Yep, the Sweet 16 awaits in ESPN’s 2023 fictional NCAA football tournament. The early rounds have already provided a few shockers, not to mention some memorable moments and games. Both veterans and freshmen have stepped up to steer

9:04 PM ET ESPN News Services Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton, a Heisman Trophy winner at Auburn, will throw at the Tigers’ pro day on Tuesday, he announced in a 54-second video on social media Monday night. The video came complete with plenty of Newton’s patented laughs, while throwing to receivers inside a practice bubble.