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Cornerback Brian Blades II, who was named to the all-conference second team

FIU Football Sees 9 Players Named on Phil Steele's All-CUSA Teams

On Wednesday, ten FIU players made it onto Phil Steele's all-conference team's. Two on the first team, five on the second team and one on the third and fourth t

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11 Western Kentucky Players Highlighted On Phil Steele's All-CUSA Teams

RECRUITING: Class of 2026 3-Star Running Back Qwantavius Wiggins Commits To FIU

Safety Eric Johnson Commits To FIU Football's Class of 2026

2025 G5 QB Scouting Reports: Maddux Madsen - Boise State Broncos

How Will UMass Football Do in Their Return to the MAC?

Fresno State Football 2-Touchdown Underdogs in Week Zero Date At Kansas

TRANSFER PORTAL: Former East Carolina Starting QB Signs With Michigan Wolverines

4-Star, Dual-Threat QB Could Be Missing Piece to Georgia Southern's Success

Fresno State Football Gets Five Commits in Just 13 Hours

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Jacksonville State's Cam Cook goes through drills during spring football action in Jacksonville, Alabama April 17, 2025. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)

Conference USA Football: Top 8 Running Backs To Watch in 2025

Sep 28, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns running back Zylan Perry (21) outruns Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive lineman Bryce Ganious (55) during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Sun Belt Football: Top 8 Running Backs To Watch in 2025

Sep 21, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Ohio Bobcats wide receiver Chase Hendricks (7) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

MAC Football: Post-Spring Power Rankings

Nov 23, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs tight end Eli Finley (84) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 35-14. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Conference USA Football: Top 5 Tight Ends To Watch in 2025

AAC

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Dec 20, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall against the Florida Gators during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Tulane Headlines Top G5 Teams in Football Power Index Ahead of 2025 Season

Dec 27, 2024; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Navy Midshipmen fullback Alex Tecza (46) rushes for a touchwon during the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

4 G5 Programs with Fullbacks to Watch This College Football Season

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos head coach Spencer Danielson against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Boise State Football Leads G5 in Post-Spring SP+ Rankings

Dec 14, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Navy Midshipmen quarterback Blake Horvath (11) looks to pass against the Army Black Knights during the first half of the the 125th Army-Navy game at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Top 5 AAC Quarterbacks to Watch in 2025

Nov 2, 2024; West Point, New York, USA; Army Black Knights quarterback Dewayne Coleman (10) arms up before the first half against the Air Force Falcons at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

AAC Football: Post-Spring Power Rankings

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen (4) against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

G5 Football Teams With The Most Returning Production in 2025

Dec 14, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Navy Midshipmen quarterback Blake Horvath (11) looks to pass against the Army Black Knights during the first half of the the 125th Army-Navy game at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

ESPN Ranks Navy Quarterback Room As Best in Group of Five

Nov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; LSU Tigers running back John Emery Jr. (4) carries the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

UTSA Adds National Champion LSU Running Back John Emery Jr. For 2025

CUSA

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Oct 2, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; A detailed view of a Western Kentucky Hilltoppers helmet before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-Imagn Images

TRANSFER PORTAL: Western Kentucky Lands Starting Charlotte Safety Al-Ma'hi Ali

JUCO transfer Kenton Simmons stretching before FIU football spring game

FIU Football: JUCO Transfer Kenton Simmons Set To Take Starting Edge Role

FIU football head coach Willie Simmons

FIU Football: Willie Simmons Talks FIU's Most Impactful Transfers Ahead of 2025

FIU football head coach Willie Simmons with his team during the spring game

FIU Football: Looking Ahead At The Potential 2026 Signing Class

UTEP football coach Scotty Walden yells during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and UTEP in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

RECRUITING: UTEP Lands Standout Division II Wide Receiver Trevon Tate

Miami Central running back and FIU commit Jayden Ford

RECRUITING: Miami Central Running Back Jayden Ford Commits To FIU

FIU defensive line coach Kenechi Udeze and transfer L'Cier Luter on his official visit

FIU Football Brings In A Pair Of Defensive Transfers For 2025

FIU linebacker Percy Courtney Jr.

FIU Football: TV Designations And Times Released For 2025 Season

MAC

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Aug 31, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Ohio Bobcats quarterback Parker Navarro (13) drops back to pass against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

MAC Football: Top 5 Quarterbacks to Watch in 2025

Sep 7, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Eastern Michigan Eagles quarterback Cole Snyder (15) during warmups before the game against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Former Eastern Michigan, Buffalo QB Cole Snyder Signed By CFL's Edmonton Elks

Sep 18, 2021; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; A general view of the Ball State Cardinals helmet during game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images

TRANSFER PORTAL: Ball State Adds Yale QB Bradyn Flaherty

Sep 17, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Akron Zips helmets sit on the sidelines in the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-Imagn Images

Akron Football: Zips Handed Postseason Ban Due To Academic Issues

Dec 2, 2023; Detroit, MI, USA; Miami (OH) Redhawks defensive back Yahsyn McKee (2) celebrates with defensive back William Hardrick (3) after making an interception against the Toledo Rockets in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Former Miami RedHawks DB William Hardrick Dead At 22

Sep 4, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas defensive back Donte Kent (19) breaks up a pass intended for Missouri Tigers wide receiver Dominic Lovett (7) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

NFL Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers Select Central Michigan DB Donte Kent in Round 7

Oct 7, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) runs the ball while defended by Western Michigan Broncos cornerback Bilhal Kone (1) during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

NFL Draft: Baltimore Ravens Select Western Michigan DB Bilhal Kone in Round 6

Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team tight end Harold Fannin Jr. of Bowling Green (44) talks with media members after Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Cleveland Browns Draft Bowling Green Tight End Harold Fannin Jr. in Round 3

Mountain West

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Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) carries the ball against the Houston Cougars during the 25th Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

ESPN Calls Donnel Pumphrey's San Diego State Rushing Total an Unbreakable CFB Record

Defensive lineman Paz St. John works on his hand techniques as the varsity football team practices at Liberty High School in Peoria on Aug. 6, 2024.

Boise State Football Lands Top-30 Arizona Recruit Paz St. John For 2026

Oct 16, 2021; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; A general view of the Fresno State Bulldogs helmet during a game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images

Four-Star Xavier Owens Commits to Fresno State over 11 Power Four Schools

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Sire Gaines (26) against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mountain West Football: Post-Spring Power Rankings

Nov 16, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen (4) runs for a touchdown in front of San Jose State Spartans defensive lineman John Ward (43) in the second quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Opinion: Maddux Madsen is One of the Country's Most Underrated Quarterbacks

Oct 15, 2022; Fresno, California, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs running back Malik Sherrod (22) stiff arms San Jose State Spartans defensive back Chase Williams (1) in the third quarter at Valley Children's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Battle of the Valley Epitomizes What's Still Great About College Football

Nov 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs running back Bryson Donelson (26) carries the ball during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Fresno State Announces 9 TV Designations, 5 Kickoff Times For 2025 Season

Aug 31, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs offensive lineman Rolan Fullwood (71) puts his hand on his helmet before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

How Fresno State Football Can Return to Glory in 2025

Sun Belt

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Sep 28, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns head coach Michael Desormeaux on the sideline during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Sun Belt Football: Post-Spring Power Rankings

Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) throws against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Top 5 Sun Belt Quarterbacks to Watch in 2025

Oct 7, 2021; Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves Helmet at Centennial Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Arkansas State Football Scores Multiple May Transfer Commits

South Dakota State Jackrabbits and North Dakota State Bison football compete in the FCS semi-finals on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Fargodome in Fargo, Nouth Dakota.

Who Will Be The Next Team to Make the FCS-to-FBS Jump?

Oct 28, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin (left) and his son Knox Kiffin during warm ups prior to a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Lane Kiffin's Son, Knox, Offered By Multiple Group Of Five Teams

Sep 14, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Troy Trojans quarterback Matthew Caldwell (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Texas Finds Arch Manning's Backup in Former Troy Starter Matthew Caldwell

Dec 19, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; The Georgia Southern Eagles run out during the start of the first half against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

TRANSFER PORTAL: Georgia Southern Lands Defensive Lineman From UCF

Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Darrion Henry-Young (50) reacts after making a tackle on Akron. Sept. 16, 2023

Kentucky DL Darrion Henry-Young, Former 4-Star Recruit, Transfers To Coastal Carolina

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Nov 16, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) stands on the field before the start of the game against the San Jose State Spartans at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

PODCAST: G5 Coaching Changes + Boise's Projected Playoff Bye

Sep 14, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

PODCAST: Tulane's Surge, Boise State's Playoff Ranking, and G5 All-Americans

Sep 21, 2024; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Navy Midshipmen quarterback Blake Horvath (11) celebrates after scoring a first half touchdown against the Memphis Tigers at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

PODCAST: Playoff Implications in Navy-Notre Dame & UNLV-Boise State + Coaching Moves

Sep 28, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) strikes the Heisman pose during the second half against the Washington State Cougars at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State defeats Washington State 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images

PODCAST: Ashton Jeanty is Great + Project Rudy is Dumb

Sep 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Matthew Sluka (3) throws a pass during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

PODCAST: UNLV's Matthew Sluka Drama + What's Next in the Mountain West?

Sep 24, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) looks for an open receiver during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

PODCAST: Northern Illinois QB Ethan Hampton Talks Notre Dame Upset & More

PODCAST: What Now For The Pac-12 and Mountain West? Realignment Roundtable

Oct 7, 2021; Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves head coach Butch Jones gestures during the first half against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Centennial Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

PODCAST: Sun Belt Storylines in Week 3