CJ Carr grew up in a football family. His father, Jason, was a quarterback at Michigan and his grandfather, Lloyd, led the Wolverines to a perfect season and the 1997 national championship as their head coach.
Shortly before Missouri State and Delaware announced their jumps to Conference USA, the NCAA Division I Council in October 2023 increased what had been a nominal $5,000 fee to join the FBS to an eyebrow-raising $5 million. The schools decided it was worth it anyway.
Boise State has a second-year starter in quarterback Maddux Madsen, who threw for more than 3,000 yards with 23 touchdowns, and a deep offensive line returning 10 players who started a game.
Linebacker Brayden Rouse (Marietta, GA/ Kell High School), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl.
Defensive back Brandon Arrington (Spring Valley, CA/ Mount Miguel High School), the five-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl.
Wisconsin wants to start a new string of bowl appearances after allowing its streak of 22 straight winning season to end with a late tailspin a year ago.