College Football Insiders

Oklahoma won the offseason — now it's time to cement some legacies in Norman

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lincoln Riley pushed all his chips to the middle of the table this offseason as the Sooners prepare for a now-or-never title push. Host: Trey Scott ...

Get to know the class of 2023's most intriguing dual-sport star

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Class of 2023 QB Nicholaus Iamaleava is a massive, hard-throwing, fast-running, volleyball-playing quarterback in a loaded recruiting class full of th...

After Sam Houston makes championship history, there's no shortage of storylines to mull over

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Cardiac Kats did it again Sunday, coming from behind in the final seconds to stun South Dakota State and win the program's first-ever national cha...

Takeaways from the 247Sports Way-too-Early 2022 NFL Mock Draft

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are a little less than a year away from the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. While there is still a lot of time until Spencer Rattler, Sam Howell...

Michigan State looks to get back to its roots in year two under Mel Tucker

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michigan State's first year under Mel Tucker was filled with ups and downs in 2020, going 2-5 with wins over rival Michigan and Big Ten runner-up Nort...

Jeff Hafley's bringing the excitement back to Boston College

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a winning season in year one under Jeff Hafley, Boston College looks to continue making progress in their rebuild in year two. Tyler Calvaruso j...

Breaking down potential College Football Playoff expansion

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's almost inevitable at this point that the College Football Playoff will expand. But will we see a jump to 6 or 8 teams? How about 10, 12, or even ...

Baylor's ready to turn close losses in 2020 into wins in 2021

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Baylor Head Coach Dave Aranda joins the College Football Daily to look ahead at the 2021 season. He talks with Chris Hummer about the ups and downs of...

Inside Tennessee State's hire of Eddie George as head coach

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the College Football Daily, we're joined by Tennessee State Univesity AD, Dr. Mikki Allen, who recently pulled off the splash hire of Eddie G...

Utah's stars are back to win a Pac-12 Title, hopefully the QB position doesn't hold them back

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Utah brings back some serious talent in 2021, hoping that they can get over the hump and take home a Pac-12 title! The biggest worry? The Quarterback ...

Tennessee braces for another long rebuild, but hopefully this time the payoff is worth it

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Heupel knew what he was getting into when he jumped to Knoxville. Now it's about making sure the fans are realistic about how long a legitimate r...

Iowa State's 2022 NFL Draft outlook bodes well for a highly-anticipated season

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to multiple key players choosing to return to school, Iowa State is stockpiling talent for the 2022 NFL Draft. But before we get there ... they...

Checking in on CFB's best young QBs

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The true freshmen who we thought would start immediately in 2021 didn't perform as expected in spring. While there's no obvious contenders to carry an...

The 2021 NFL Draft's big winners on the recruiting trail

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coaches love to sell their NFL Draft success to prospects on the recruiting trail, and with the 2021 NFL Draft in the books, these guys will have an e...

Cover 3 Podcast: 🚨 2021 NFL Draft First Round Instant Reaction 🚨

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Cover 3 reacts live to the first round of the NFL Draft. Tom Fornelli, Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss Alabama’s record-tying first round...

Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald sets the table for a historic NFL Draft

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If things go as expected on the first night of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Northwestern Wildcats will make program history. It's just the latest step in P...

What Mac Jones learned as third banana in Alabama's all-time QB room

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You know the story of Mac Jones, Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa pretty well at this point. But do you know about the dynamic all three shared as membe...

Clearing up the 'Minnesota didn't like Trey Lance' narrative

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Burns, the publisher of Gophers Illustrated for 247Sports, is eager to get something off his chest: Minnesota didn't ignore Trey Lance and it did...

Top 2021 NFL Draft storylines to know as we kick off the big week

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can San Francisco afford to bring its No. 3 pick along slowly? Does that mean the 49ers should pass on Mac Jones? Does Joe Burrow want protection or a...

After stabilizing everything else at Miami, Manny Diaz is taking total control of his defense

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trey challenged guest David Lake to teach him something he didn't know about the Miami Hurricanes — and Lake was up to the test. Host: Trey Scott ...

247Sports takes a trip to IMG Academy

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

IMG Academy is loaded with some of the top recruits in the country for the 2022 class and beyond! Bud Elliott, Steve Wiltfong, and Andrew Ivins went t...

The college football programs on the verge of (finally) breaking out

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

247Sports' Brandon Marcello joins Trey to discuss his recent article identifying 10 college football teams on the doorstep of something better in 2021...

Ohio State says it has a QB battle. Do we believe the Buckeyes?

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spring football has wrapped for Ohio State, but coach Ryan Day believes he's no closer to finding his starting QB. We don't quite believe him, but as ...

The spring game standouts who caught our eye this weekend

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With some of college football's top programs in action Saturday, there were plenty of learning opportunities: LSU's QB battle is down to two, Alabama'...

South Carolina RB Kevin Harris on his breakout season, what's next

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Najee Harris moving on, South Carolina's Kevin Harris is now considered the best RB in the entire Southeastern Conference (our words, not his). F...

The latest buzz on uncommitted five-star J.T. Tuimoloau, the No. 1 player in the 2021 class

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

National recruiting editor Brandon Huffman joins the show after seeing five-star defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau in action last weekend and shares th...

Discussing college football's top QBs with Brad Crawford

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor is gone, Justin is gone, Mac is gone, Zach is gone. The good news is, a host of fresh QB faces are primed to become the stars of the sport. Bef...

The pressure is on USC to win now in year 7 of the Clay Helton era

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The pressure is on Clay Helton," seems like a line fans hear every single season. But after a 31-24 loss to Oregon in the Pac-12 title game last seas...

Is NC State ready to make an ACC Title run?

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NC State doesn't just bring back a little bit of talent from last year's 8-4 squad, they bring back basically all of it! 20 returning starters and a n...

Can Syracuse replicate its 2018 season in 2021?

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Question marks loom large over the Carrier Dome as Dino Babers gets ready for year six at Syracuse. Will the offensive line improve? Can QB Tommy DeVi...

Coastal Carolina is cashing in on its historic season

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does Coastal Carolina do on the heels of a historic 2020 season? Well, it's obvious: Recruit lights-out! Host: Trey Scott   Guest: Andrew Ivin...

The transfer portal has slowed down, but the surge is coming

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The college football transfer portal has taken a backseat the last few weeks to its out-of-control cousin, the basketball portal. But don't be fooled ...

The pace of 2023 commitments and how on-field success affects recruiting

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

National recruiting analyst Bud Elliott joins the show to take a by-the-numbers look at whether the 2023 recruiting class is moving at a slower pace i...

A dummy's guide to NCAA v. Alston

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

College football's summer of change is upon us. The NCAA v. Alston was argued March 31, with a decision expected in a few months — around the time N...

On eve of spring game, a check-in with the Clemson Tigers

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clemson kicks off its spring game Saturday and the storylines are endless: A new QB, of course, but also a host of new RBs. An offensive line that mus...

ASU, Florida State and Michigan State waiting on four-star QB and spring football season in California

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

National recruiting analyst Greg Biggins joins the show to break down the recruitment of IMG Academy (FL) four-star QB A.J. Duffy, who has delayed a c...

In a pivotal year, Nebraska hanging its hat on ... the defense?

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trey and Michael Bruntz of Husker247 touch on the key Nebraska talking points as Scott Frost launches his fourth season in Lincoln, including what's h...

Recapping the First-Year Coaches Roundup

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A few come from elsewhere, one comes from the NFL. Some took over rebuilds, others come looking to take the next step. What do they all have in common...

Can the Pac-12 replicate its March Madness success on the gridiron this fall?

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Pac-12 sent 4 teams to the Sweet 16 and at least 2 to the Elite Eight. We feel bad for not paying more attention to them during the college basket...

Texas Longhorns fans are hoping the new boss isn't the same as the old boss

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the Texas Longhorns begin their first spring under Steve Sarkisian (with a few hiccups), you can't blame fans for balancing optimism with a little ...

George Pickens' injury + Previewing 4-star QB Jacurri Brown's commitment + Under Armour Camp stop in Atlanta

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

George Pickens injury puts Georgia in a bind at WR. Kipp Adams and Jake Rowe of Dawgs247 give their thoughts on who the injury will impact most. 247Sp...

Are Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks ready for increased expectations in year 2?

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's only spring but programs are holding scrimmages, fans are in the stands, and Brandon Marcello is on the sidelines! He joins College Football Dail...

Alabama Pro Day Preview: Can the Tide break the NFL Draft first-round record?

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With six players projected in the first-round of CBSSports.com's latest NFL Draft mock, it looks like the Crimson Tide could break LSU's record for mo...

You know the Cinderellas of March Madness. Who are college football's?

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A wild weekend of the NCAA Tournament was heavy on upsets. The current college football structure is less allowing of Cinderella-type runs, but there ...

Remembering Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs as a high-ceiling QB prospect

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It seems the days of two-sport stars in college basketball and football are behind us (thanks, specialization). The embodiment of that might be Jalen ...

Notre Dame striking gold on the recruiting trail and buzz from Under Armour Dallas

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins the show to discuss Notre Dame’s recent hot streak on the recruiting trail, including the big ...

Transfer rules need to change for the Power Five conferences

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Filling in for Trey Scott, Chris Hummer is joined by CBS Sports National College football writer Dennis Dodd to discuss the Power Five conferences and...

LSU at a crossroads: The new-look Tigers have hope as they begin spring practice

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What went wrong for LSU last fall? Well, what didn't? As Ed Orgeron's Tigers move forward with spring optimism aplenty, there's no denying the sentime...

Steve Wiltfong recaps his sit-down interview with Arch Manning

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Given his skills, his last name and the schools involved, it really isn't hyperbole to wonder if Arch Manning will be the most famous or talked-about ...

An incoming 5-star QB is Washington's best-known commodity

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What can you really say about a team that went 3-1 over an entire season? When it comes to gauging the Washinton Huskies, perhaps it's better to start...

Takeaways from the loaded Under Armour Camp Series stop in Miami

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

247Sports recruiting analyst Andrew Ivins joins the show to discuss some of the top performers from the Under Armour All-America Camp Series stop in M...

What Oklahoma State needs to re-open its title window

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of Kansas and Les Miles separating, today's journey through the P5 takes us to Miles' first head coaching spot: Stillwater, Oklahoma, whe...

Does it matter that schools are opting out of the EA Sports game?

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not everybody is as excited about the return of EA Sports' college football video game as we are. Host: Trey Scott   Guest: Chris Hummer Follow or ...

Kansas hits the pause button as Les Miles lands in hot water

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's very possible Les Miles has coached his last college football game. Trey and 247Sports' Kansas reporter Scott Chasen discuss last week's bombshel...

Is Louisville's arrow pointing up or down?

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We were all-in on Louisville after the 2019 season in which the Cardinals and new coach Scott Satterfield blew past expectations. But then 2020 saw Lo...

Breaking down 2022 recruiting in the state of Florida

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Bud Elliott joins Andrew Ivins to discuss 2022 recruiting in the state of Florida. They break down the strengths...

Why we love Arizona State as a Pac-12 sleeper + Interview with OC Zak Hill

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Herm Edwards is building a powerhouse in the desert. The Arizona State Sun Devils have the QB, have the coaching and have the talent to compete for a ...

A conversation about Arik Gilbert with Rusty Mansell

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's no point in throwing darts at Arik Gilbert's future destination. Instead, Trey and Rusty Mansell — who's known Gilbert since the player was ...

How Bama came from behind to nip Clemson in rare head-to-head recruiting battle

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're used to Alabama facing Clemson on the field — but not so much on the recruiting trail, strangely enough. That changed Friday when 5-star QB T...

What it's like covering the Deion Sanders era at Jackson State

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the College Football Daily, Trey talks to Rashad Milligan of the Mississippi Clarion-Ledger, who tells us what it's like getting an up-close ...

Breaking down the Top247 refresh for the 2022 class

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast comes to the College Football Daily today thanks to Blair Angulo! National recruiting analyst Gabe Brooks jo...

5-star QBs and DBs, hot-shot DCs: The Michigan Men who will decide Jim Harbaugh's tenure

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michigan isn't ready to quit Jim Harbaugh just yet, but the coach had to make some concessions that will make things weird moving forward, namely an a...

In Dylan Brooks, Tennessee's reluctant loss was Auburn's gain

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The top-ranked signee in Tennessee's class wanted out. For a moment, the Vols werent' too inclined to let allow an unconditional release. But in the e...

Discussing the brand-new 247Sports Transfer Rankings

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the transfer portal becomes more loaded than ever before, our player rankings reflect that: A loaded top 10 with a few 5-stars leads off a deep top...

Greg Schiano has Rutgers choppin' again — good thing the AD didn't get in his way!

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're a sucker for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, who are turning things around on the field and on the recruiting trail. So much so, it's hard to belie...

Recruiting dead period extended (again) and some QB talk

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Football Recruiting podcast comes to the College Football Daily today thanks to Blair Angulo! National recruiting analyst Greg Biggins joins the s...

Oregon's 'QB of the future' might now be its QB, period

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The surprising transfer of incumbent starter Tyler Shough can really only mean one thing: The time is now for highly-touted true freshman Ty Thompson ...

Gus Malzahn is back in the game and hunting championships

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Marcello knew something was cooking with Gus Malzahn when the coach went silent on him last week after exchanging text messages. Sure enough, ...

Updated national title odds & Top 25 rankings

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After NFL declarations, players announcing their return, and some transfer portal moves, the 247Sports team has updated their way-too-early top 25 ran...

How good are star ratings?

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In response to a twitter graphic indicating that the Super Bowl only had one five-star player on either roster, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema calle...

Florida is using the transfer portal to make up for any recruiting disappointments

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Florida Gators fans have come to accept that Dan Mullen won't recruit like Urban Meyer. But he can coach with the best of 'em, and it is clear now he ...

Texas Tech isn't capitalizing on its Patrick Mahomes limelight

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Mahomes LOVES Texas Tech and is a proud Red Raider. But the football program has been wandering through the wilderness since he left, losing s...

Let's talk about that viral Penn State tweet (and the Lions' football program in general)

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is NOT mostly about a Penn State twitter snafu, but Trey and Tyler Donohue do spend the first minute of their conversation on the subject...

The EA Sports College Football Episode: What to know, what to hope for as the GOAT video game makes a return

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're all excited about the announcement EA Sports is bringing back what was formerly known as NCAA Football. Chris Hummer explains why the timeline i...

The All-Impact Team for the 2021 signees

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An annual popular article is 247Sports' All-Impact Team, in which Chris Hummer predicts the freshmen with the best chance to play early. He joins the ...

Alabama secures best class in history on National Signing Day

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Huffman, the National Recruiting Editor for 247Sports, joins the show to discuss the big takeaways from National Signing Day, including Alabam...

Good and bad outliers in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a great year in Madison. Same for Oxford. And how about what Prime is doing in Jackson, Mississippi! But on the other hand ... what in the W...

How college football's biggest names fared at the Senior Bowl

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emory Hunt joins for today's episode to break down the Senior Bowl performances of college football notables like Kellen Mond, Michael Carter and Ian ...

Steve Wiltfong on the unsung prospects who will be big deals on Signing Day

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

National Signing Day certainly isn't just about the 5-stars. Steve Wiltfong joins the show to identify the sleeper prospects who will make or break a ...

UCF has mixed feelings about Josh Heupel's exit, still feels like AAC's premier program

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wanting to get the UCF side of things, Trey called up Jason Bedee to see the reaction in Orlando to Josh Heupel leaving, where fans feel the coach thr...

Vols hire Josh Heupel + SEC schedule reax with Josh Pate

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Pate has an interesting "winner" of the SEC schedule release as he swings by to react to the conference's 2021 slate. Trey also finally has a Ten...

Diving into a rankings day unlike anything the recruiting industry's ever seen

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

247Sports will release an updated Top247 rankings for the 2021 class on Wednesday, featuring 20 new 5-star recruits. But this hallmark day of the recr...

Tennessee's waiting game continues

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Tennessee fans eagerly hit refresh and await news on a looming head coaching hire, Wes Rucker of GoVols247 joins Trey to dish on the top candidates...

News roundup: Flurry of portal news, coaching buzz

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of what projects to be a busy week, Trey runs down the biggest news in the last few days and tees up the storylines to watch in college football...

The Pac-12 can reshape its future with Larry Scott out the door

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's no surprise the Pac-12 and commissioner Larry Scott agreed to 'mutually' separate. The question, as Brandon Marcello puts it, is whether his succ...

Now forming in College Station: College football’s next superpower?

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Through steady recruiting across the state and nationally, Jimbo Fisher is building something built to last in College Station and it's starting to fe...

Winners and losers from the NFL Draft declaration deadline

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The deadline to declare for the NFL Draft has come and gone. A few surprise returns — Chris Olave in particular — caught our eye, while some ques...

Vols fire Jeremy Pruitt, AD Phil Fulmer retiring: What our experts have to say

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

GoVols247's Wes Rucker and Grant Ramey discuss Tennessee's decision to fire football coach Jeremy Pruitt and party ways with athletic director Phillip...

How college football's concepts are taking over the NFL

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode was supposed to be about Mahomes v. Mayfield (again), but then Trey and CBSSports' Kevin Boilard spent the first half of it talking Ur...

A dummy's guide to Tennessee's brazen palace intrigue

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Things are so messy in Knoxville right now (and usually) that it's hard for Trey to get a full grasp on what's going on. So he brings in Wes Rucker to...

Teams to watch in our Way-too-Early Top 25 rankings

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're not wasting any time projecting the Top 25 rankings for the 2021 season, in which the usual suspects are at the top but some unusual ones — No...

Championship takeaways: Alabama thumps Ohio State, 52-24

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A strange season ended in usual fashion: Another Alabama national championship, No. 18 for the Crimson Tide and No. 7 for Nick Saban. Trey and Chris H...

National Championship Game Preview: Keys for Alabama, Ohio State

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We made it! In a few hours, either Alabama or Ohio State will be crowned champions of a season unlike any other. Who will win? By how much? And what w...

Before he was a Heisman winner: Remembering DeVonta Smith as a recruit (and that whole Najee situation)

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hank South remembers when he was tipped off about a thin "machine" of a football player. With DeVonta Smith winning the Heisman Trophy and set to ligh...

Exit Interview: Clemson and Notre Dame have things to work on and build upon

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clemson and Notre Dame finished the year with the same record and the same Playoff outcome, but with different outlooks on their season. For the Fight...

The recruiting news you missed while the holidays were happening

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blair Angulo, host of the 247Sports Football Recruiting Podcast, drops in to catch fans up on the news they've missed since the Early Signing Day like...

Chip Brown on his Sark scoop and why Texas changed its mind about Tom Herman

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A slew of concerning trends — not related to wins and losses — dogged Tom Herman in his final days and weeks as head coach, and while a few of us ...

The Playoff games revealed a talent gulf | Texas' ho-hum hire of Steve Sarkisian

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In retrospect, we should have given Ohio State much more of a chance against Clemson because of two advantages: In the trenches and on the outside. Sp...

Ohio State and Clemson are rivals now | Clemson OC Tony Elliott out for Sugar Bowl | Oklahoma pounds Florida

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

They have no business being rivals, but here Ohio State and Clemson are, ahead of Friday's Sugar Bowl, talking mess on a daily basis. Our team experts...

Save your 'Texas is Back' jokes. We're not even sure if Tom Herman will be

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of Texas' impressive showing vs. Colorado in the Alamo Bowl, Trey Scott asks Horns247's Jeff Howe a few important questions: Where was th...