CFB News Wire
Power 4 beat reporting — recruiting, coaches, injuries, camp & program news, plus national storylines. Best programs lead the wire.
CFB News Wire
Power 4 beat reporting · recruiting, coaches, injuries, camp & program news
30 stories on the wire
AlabamaSEC· Program1dAlabama NIL content director arrested in human trafficking sting
Robert Suttles, content director for "Yea Alabama," the name, image and likeness initiative for Alabama athletics, was arrested Thursday during a human trafficking operation.
Beat: Adam RittenbergRead
TexasSEC· Program3dStephen A.'s message to Sarkisian: Don't baby Arch Manning
Stephen A.'s message to Sarkisian: Don't baby Arch Manning
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IndianaBig Ten· Recruiting3dIndiana lands commitment from 4-star quarterback Lukas Prock
Indiana made its latest summer recruiting statement Thursday with a commitment from four-star quarterback Lukas Prock.
Beat: Eli LedermanRead
Notre DameIND· Recruiting3dCommitment season tiers: How CFB programs fared on the recruiting trail
What were the biggest developments from the summer recruiting calendar? What comes next?
Beat: Eli LedermanRead
Ohio StateBig Ten· Program3dWill the 2027 NFL draft class live up to the hype?
NFL teams have been anticipating the 2027 draft for a few years. But is this class really as good as they say? We asked around the league.
Beat: Jordan ReidRead- TexasSEC· Program3d
Manning taking ownership at Texas after season of adversity
Texas QB Arch Manning spent his offseason getting healthy, but he also added a key intangible to his game -- taking ownership of leading the team.
Beat: Andrea AdelsonRead - TexasSEC· Injuries3d
How Trevor Goosby's incredible backstory molded him into a leader at Texas
Goosby joins ESPN's Ryan McGee to explain his growth as a leader and discuss his support in the fight against pediatric heart disease after receiving heart surgery as a child.
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OklahomaSEC· Interviews3dLane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian among top quips from SEC media days
In the spirit of "winning the news conference," we singled out the best lines from some of the coaches' time in Tampa.
Beat: ESPNRead- TexasSEC· Program3d
Sarkisian unravels how Longhorns' Manning got through last season
Steve Sarkisian joins The Paul Finebaum Show and illustrates how Arch Manning has been able to block out the noise of the media and progress as the quarterback for Texas.
Beat: espn.comRead - TexasSEC· Recruiting3d
5-star CB Meredith to reclassify, enroll at Texas in fall
Five-star Texas commit John Meredith III, ESPN's top-ranked 2027 cornerback, plans to reclassify into the 2026 cycle and enroll early with the Longhorns this fall, he told ESPN on Thursday.
Beat: Eli LedermanRead - TexasSEC· Program3d
How does Texas QB Arch Manning maintain his calm this season?
The SEC Now crew suggests how Manning has to use his upgraded roster and avoid hits to be able to produce at the highest level for the Longhorns.
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Steve Sarkisian on Texas: 'The standard is the standard'
Sarkisian expresses how the Longhorns are motivated by what's internal and not focused on the outside while describing his excitement for the wide receiver room.
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GeorgiaSEC· Program3dDoes the road to the SEC title run through Athens, Georgia?
The SEC Now crew analyze whether or not Georgia is still the best team in the conference as the Bulldogs aim to win their third consecutive SEC championship.
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LSUSEC· Interviews3dKiffin focused on QB Leavitt's transition into LSU offense
LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he's no longer concerned about QB Sam Leavitt's health, focusing instead on helping his transfer signal-caller's transition into the Tigers' offensive system.
Beat: Pete ThamelRead- LSUSEC· Program4d
Breaking down LSU's uber talented defense led by DC Blake Baker
SEC Now highlights the defensive stars all over the Tigers' roster while discussing how dangerous this LSU squad could be if they can play complementary football.
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Ole MissSEC· Program4dHighlighting Heisman favorites and dark horses across the SEC
SEC Now's Nick Saban, Gene Chizik and Benjamin Watson go around the conference to discuss who has a real chance to win this year's Heisman Trophy.
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Which teams will battle for the SEC Championship in Atlanta?
SEC Now's Nick Saban, Gene Chizik, and Benjamin Watson highlight teams they think are the strongest in the league and have the best shot at winning the SEC title.
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NCAA Division I board: No plans to change age-based eligibility
The NCAA Division I Board doubled down Thursday on the new age-based eligibility rule that has prompted some athletes to go to court in hopes of extending their college careers.
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Virginia TechACC· Program3dKemari Copeland breaks a Virginia Tech record with 510-pound bench press
Kemari Copeland breaks a Virginia Tech record with 510-pound bench press
Beat: espn.comRead- CFBNationalNational· National3d
Source: No vote on college sports bill expected before August
The Protect College Sports Act is not expected to be put to a full vote in the U.S. Senate before Congress takes its August recess, a congressional source told ESPN on Thursday.
Beat: Dan Murphy and Pete ThamelRead - CFBNationalNational· National3d
Greg Sankey clarifies response to question about SEC future
While discussions about possibly breaking away from the NCAA have occurred, the SEC commissioner says he doesn't recommend it and that other courses of action are more viable.
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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey gives update on CFP expansion
As questions arise about how the College Football Playoff will pan out, Sankey joins The Paul Finebaum Show and explains how talks of expanding are going.
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Day 4 takeaways reveal preseason predictions for SEC Champ, CFP
On the final day of the 2026 SEC Football Kickoff, the SEC Now crew identifies the programs they feel most confident in and predict who will make it to the SEC Championship game and CFP.
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Mississippi StateSEC· Program3dJeff Lebby details Mississippi State improvements on last season
Lebby joins the SEC Now desk to set the scene for this Bulldogs' season while highlighting his QB Kamario Taylor and other players to keep your eye on.
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ArkansasSEC· Coaching3dArkansas needs to beef up rushing attack, limit turnovers
SEC Network analysts Cole Cubelic, Roman Harper and Chis Doering debate whether new coach Ryan Silverfield has the horses to immediately turn around the Razorbacks.
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Jeff Lebby says player retention will impact MS State's success
Lebby sheds light on his returning players and new coaches as he expresses excitement in what the Bulldogs will be able to bring to the field this season.
Beat: espn.comRead - Mississippi StateSEC· Program3d
Kamario Taylor on learning as a backup, favorite Bulldog of all time
Taylor describes the process of learning from Blake Shapen last year as a freshman and shares his childhood love for MS State, choosing his favorite QB of all time who holds a record he looks to snag.
Beat: espn.comRead - ArkansasSEC· Coaching3d
Coach Silverfield seeks to reverse Arkansas' 'loser mentality'
New coach Ryan Silverfield said he walked into a program with "a loser mentality" at Arkansas, and his biggest challenge in Year 1 has been changing expectations within the building.
Beat: David HaleRead - Mississippi StateSEC· Coaching4d
How new DC Zach Arnett can maximize MS State's potential
The SEC Now crew breaks down how Arnett's return as the Bulldogs' coordinator should be impactful in addressing what needs to transpire to make the defense more effective.
Beat: espn.comRead - ArkansasSEC· Program4d
Ryan Silverfield senses the 'buy-in' with the Razorbacks
Silverfield joins SEC Now to explain how the Hogs are buying into the new system despite 80 new players on the roster while explaining how he wants to build up the program.
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