OK, let’s establish right off the top that as we strive to both entertain and inform here at The Athletic, this particular thought exercise leans much harder toward the former. The idea: Project the ...

On Friday, the Trojans got another big recruiting pickup with Four-Star WR Quentin Hale committing to USC and telling On3’s Hayes Fawcett, “Dreams to plans. Reality plans. USC, I’m home.” Hale is the ...

Normally, when a major college football program goes through a coaching change, the next person in charge has to spend considerable time reconnecting with the school's top high school recruiting ...

It starts on the line scrimmage. Florida football is hoping an emphasis on strength and toughness on the defensive front will result in a more consistent defense overall in 2026. The return of Florida ...

Michigan football recruiting is picking up as the 2027 class continues to whittle down its options in advance of spring and early summer visits. And Kyle Whittingham has already put on his recruiting ...

Despite moving the ball consistently in the first half, Sherwood found itself tied with Perry Hall in their Class 4A/3A state semifinal. Warriors coach Pat Cilento had a message for his team. “We had ...

If you somehow didn't know by now, coaches are pretty important in football — just look at their vastly increasing salaries. Yet, FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt has never ranked ...

Indiana is one of five Big Ten teams with no Power 4 nonconference opponents scheduled over the next two seasons. Michael Hickey / Getty Images For years, Big Ten coaches and administrators needled ...

USF finished the 2025 regular season 9–3, a clear rebound under head coach Alex Golesh after earlier rebuilding years, powering one of college football’s most explosive offenses. The Bulls ranked ...

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND. THE PIAA, AA FOOTBALL TITLE GAMES KICKED OFF THIS AFTERNOON OUT AT CUMBERLAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. CLARION TOOK HOME THE FIRST TROPHY OF THE WEEKEND IN CLASS ONE A AND WRAPPING UP ...

Lehigh quarterback Hayden Johnson looks to make a play during the 160th Lehigh-Lafayette game. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh Athletic Communications) All 13,000+ seats at Fisher Stadium have been sold for ...

BOISE, Idaho — Eight teams' state title hopes remain alive in each classification as the Idaho high school football playoffs reach the quarterfinals this weekend. The 6A bracket features five Southern ...