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'He did things a lot differently': How Steve Sarkisian and Texas look to make a run at the national title
With three straight top-5 recruiting classes, Sark finally has the Longhorns where he wants them: deep and dangerous.
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TRANSFER PORTAL
Impact newcomers for college football's top 25 teams: QBs, transfers, freshmen who will play early
What transfers have taken over starting jobs? What five-star recruits have shined this spring? We break down the teams.
Has the spring transfer portal changed the 2024 College Football Playoff race?
The portal closes Tuesday. Did title contenders get better? What massive overhauls are underway?
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THE TRASH-TALKING TRANSFER
Is Cameron Ward the next great Miami quarterback?
The trash-talking transfer from Washington State is the kind of passer the Hurricanes haven't had in years.
Mario Cristobal shares excitement about Cam Ward
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THE REPLACEMENTS
Who will fill the shoes of those picked in the first round of the NFL draft?
Who will take over for the names called last Thursday? Our experts give you a look at who could fill those roles.
Big takeaways from the NFL draft: Luxury picks, QB moves and the Chiefs get richer
What did we learn? A look at the QB frenzy, surprising picks and (already good) teams that improved.
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PAY TO PLAY
How soon could colleges pay players? Rece Davis weighs in
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COACH PRIME SET FOR SEASON NO. 2
'This year is going to be much better': At rainy spring game, fan optimism remains for Deion, Colorado
At the Buffaloes' cold, rainy spring game, Colorado players, fans and Coach Prime himself projected confidence about the future.
Key Colorado numbers as Deion Sanders gets set for second season
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Arkansas
NCAAF
Pittman talks QB Green, plans to increase Arkansas' NIL funds
On The Paul Finebaum Show, Sam Pittman praises transfer Taylen Green's ability to lift up others and explains his call to action for Hog Nation in relation to NIL opportunities.
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49ers
NFL
John Lynch tells McAfee how the 49ers will manage WRs
GM John Lynch joins Pat McAfee to discuss his team taking a wide receiver in the first round to add to a group that has Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.
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NFL Draft
Debuting our first 2025 NFL mock draft: Two trades -- for star QBs -- in the top five picks
Jordan Reid makes way-too-early predictions for every pick of next year's first round, including a landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.
Top Headlines
- Coach Prime, son belittle CU transfer, FCS player
- Bowl leaders hope for CBA to help lower opt-outs
- Big 12 boss: 2028 'look-in' eases CFP concerns
- Sources: Kaliakmanis named Rutgers' new QB1
- UCF adding ex-Toledo RB Boone in transfer portal
- Sources: Ex-Arkansas QB Criswell returns to UNC
- UAB becomes first D-I football team to join PA
- Ranking: Top players in the transfer portal
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