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Paolo Uggetti, ESPNJan 18, 2025, 10:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — After being limited to one catch in Ohio State‘s Cotton Bowl semifinal victory over Texas, freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith gave a warning Saturday in advance of the Buckeyes’ national championship matchup against Notre Dame. “If you are going to play man [to-man

Heather Dinich, Senior College Football InsiderJan 18, 2025, 10:54 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Following Ohio State‘s fourth straight loss to Michigan, the players had a meeting with coach Ryan Day during which they “really hashed some things out,” quarterback Will

Associated Press Jan 17, 2025, 08:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The lawyer for Xavier Lucas says the ex-Wisconsin player is transferring to Miami, even though the cornerback’s former school never entered his name into the portal. Darren Heitner has been representing Lucas, who indicated on social media last month that Wisconsin was refusing to

Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterJan 17, 2025, 07:46 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions The Sun Belt Conference announced Friday it fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl last month even though the Thundering Herd’s roster had

Associated Press Jan 17, 2025, 12:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — It would have been reasonable to worry that the prolonged 12-team College Football Playoff would have exhausted fans’ spending money before the final costs of reaching the championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Instead, the first 12-team playoff has only fed ticket prices

Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterJan 17, 2025, 10:59 AM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions Ole Miss edge rusher Suntarine Perkins, who tied for the team lead in sacks (10.5) and tackles for loss (14), underwent labrum surgery following the end of the

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNJan 16, 2025, 08:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn agreed to a contract extension to remain with the program, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Thursday. Lynn, who just finished his first season as the Trojans’ defensive coordinator, received coordinator interest from other schools during this coaching cycle.

Associated Press Jan 16, 2025, 07:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State walk-on defensive end Caden Davis, a content creator who has a combined 300,000 followers on various social media platforms, is no longer part of the football team, a university spokesperson said. The sophomore from Mason, Ohio, has not been

Paula Lavigne Close Paula Lavigne ESPN Investigative Reporter Data analyst and reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit. Winner, 2014 Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Award; finalist, 2012 IRE broadcast award; winner, 2011 Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism; Emmy nominated, 2009. Dan Murphy Close Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big

Associated Press Jan 16, 2025, 05:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham is getting a big raise following the Sun Devils’ unexpected trip to the College Football Playoff. The Arizona Board of Regents approved on Thursday a contract extension for Dillingham through 2029 and a salary increase