Kirby Smart said he has tried to use a long break to help No. 2 Georgia prepare for its College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No. 6 Mississippi in the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl.
Ryan Day takes over offensive play-calling duties for Ohio State in College Football Playoff
Brian Hartline was the offensive play caller during the Buckeyes regular season, but accepted the head coaching position at South Florida on Dec. 3. Hartline remains on the Buckeyes’ staff through the CFP and is coaching the wide receivers.
Notre Dame pauses long-standing rivalry with USC, adds BYU to 2026 schedule
One of college football’s biggest and longest rivalries, Notre Dame-Southern California, appears to be off next season after the Fighting Irish filled their last 2026 open date with a trip to Brigham Young.
Bob Chesney is bringing his top two James Madison coordinators with him to UCLA
Chesney is hiring offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy and defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler — who both served in those same capacities at James Madison — in a nod to continuity.
USC-Notre Dame pausing historic rivalry, unknown when series continues
USC and Notre Dame couldn't come to terms to continue their rivalry in 2026. There is no set year for when they could play again.
Former QB Jacob Rodriguez now is an All-America linebacker for Texas Tech
The Red Raiders play No. 5 Oregon in the CFP quarterfinal Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day.
Michigan football coach search timeline revealed
Athletic director Warde Manuel told players and coaches the goal is to make a Michigan football coaching hire before transfer portal opens Jan. 2.
Michigan coach search update: Wolverines hoping to make hire before bowl game
Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi said AD Warde Manuel is looking to hire a new football coach between Christmas and the team's bowl game on Dec. 31.
Sources: Notre Dame, USC rivalry series ending next year as Irish finalize 2-year deal with BYU
Despite months of negotiations, USC and Notre Dame officials have failed to reach an agreement on playing what would be the 97th game in the series next year.
Bowl game schedule today: Breaking down the Idaho Potato Bowl matchup on Dec. 22
Future Pac-12 opponents Washington State and Utah State face off in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Monday. A breakdown of the matchup.
Does the CFP’s first round need fixing? + Michigan coaching search struggles
Recapping the College Football Playoff First Round. Should G5 schools still be in the field? Plus, updating Michigan's coaching search struggles.
Missouri hires Chip Lindsey as offensive coordinator amid Michigan turmoil
The 51-year-old Lindsey replaces Kirby Moore, who left to become the head coach at Washington State. Moore had just one season with the Wolverines.
Johnny Manziel issues statement on ‘College GameDay’ absence
Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel issued a statement on Dec. 21 regarding his late scratch on "College GameDay" as this week's guest picker.
Chip Lindsey leaving Michigan football to become Missouri OC
Chip Lindsey, hired by Sherrone Moore, spent just one year at Michigan football as offensive coordinator. He will join Missouri as its OC in 2026.
2026 college football QB transfer portal tracker: Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway and Josh Hoover among those who could change schools
With just one transfer window ahead of the 2026 season, many QBs have already made their transfer intentions known.