Penn State coach James Franklin says it's "too early" to determine whether All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued their exchange Wednesday on social media after several testy moments during Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
In social media posts Monday, two days after winning a bowl game, UConn football coach Jim Mora said he plans to "pursue all avenues" against programs that tamper with Huskies players, warning such teams to "think hard before you tamper with our players."
Michigan's Kenneth Grant Jr., the massive defensive lineman who helped the Wolverines to a national title in 2023 and wins over Ohio State, is headed to the NFL draft.
A Notre Dame defense that has overcome key injuries all season must do so again as standout defensive lineman Rylie Mills will miss the remainder of the College Football Playoff with a right knee injury.
SMU quarterback Preston Stone, who was with the Mustangs on Saturday for their 38-10 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions in the College Football Playoff, is set to transfer to Northwestern for the 2025 season, sources told ESPN.
Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who missed two games with an ankle injury, will return for the Music City Bowl against Missouri, with Jackson Stratton serving as the backup.
Penn State coach James Franklin said "we got problems in college football" with the transfer portal's overlap with the College Football Playoff and bowl games.
Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula is set to enter the transfer portal and leave the team ahead of the College Football Playoff, citing an "overlapping CFB playoff and transfer portal timeline."
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman says defensive lineman Howard Cross III is set to play for the first time since early November and running back Jeremiyah Love avoided a serious injury in the regular-season finale at USC.
Virginia Tech has retained starter Kyron Drones and reserve William "Pop" Watson III, despite their probable value in the transfer portal and a shakeup of the coaching staff.