College football bowl tie-ins for 2026-27 after CFP uncertainty delays new conference connections
CFB fans will have to wait another year to see original bowl matchups.

CFB fans will have to wait another year to see original bowl matchups.

Michigan State's football program decided to have some fun for their spring game, but their recent record may make these shenanigans hard to swallow for some.

Lifelong Ohio State Buckeye Kirk Herbstreit is walking a bit of a tightrope now that his son is playing football for the Michigan Wolverines. On Saturday, he had to negotiate the first test of his loyalty. Herbstreit was in attendance at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. for the Wolverines’ spring game, which his son … The post Kirk Herbstreit draws attention for his outfit at Michigan spring game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

For Georgia wide receiver and highly touted prospect Zachariah Branch, the timing could not have been worse. Just days before his lifelong dream of hearing his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft is set to be realized, the explosive playmaker found himself at the center of an unexpected legal controversy in Athens. Branch, who […]

Zachariah Branch's life-changing week got off to a much faster start than anyone, including himself, could have imagined.The former Georgia wide receiver, who is widely projected to be a second-round pick in this week's 2026 NFL Draft, was arrested in Athens early Sunday morning. According to the Athens Clarke County jail booking report, Branch was charged with obstructing public sidewalks/ – prowling as well as obstruction of a law enforcement officer.Branch was booked at 1:26 AM on Sunday before being released at 3:44 AM on a bond totaling $39 after being charged with a pair of misdemeanors.The 22-year-old, who led Georgia in receiving yards a season ago, was in Athens over the weekend attending the Bulldogs' G-Day scrimmage at Sanford Stadium. Branch's brother, Zion, plays safety at Georgia. The duo transferred to the Bulldog program from USC ahead of the 2025 college football season. Zachariah was a first-team All-American during his freshman campaign as a Trojan in 2023.READ: Georgia Bulldogs Add To Arrest Total With Two More PlayersIn his lone season with the Bulldogs, Zachariah set the single-season receptions record with 81 catches for 811 yards and six touchdowns while also averaging 20.5 yards per kickoff return. His biggest performance of the year came against Florida in November when he hauled in 109 catches for 112 yards.While his numbers and resume are both impressive, Zachariah turned heads at the NFL Scouting Combine by clocking a 40-yard dash time of 4.35 seconds.Zachariah Branch is ranked among the Top 100 players available in the 2026 NFL Draft by virtually every draft expert covering the NFL and the draft.

As the NFL Draft slowly approaches, it’s important that players stay in the best shape on the field, but also off the field. That latter pertains to Georgia football wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who was arrested for obstructing public sidewalks/streets-prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer, according to Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald. […] The post Georgia football’s Zachariah Branch arrested days before 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The debut of Virginia Tech Hokies football under new head coach James Franklin began with an unexpected and dangerous pregame incident on Saturday, as a skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard, delaying the spring game by more than an hour. The parachutist was part of a three-person pregame demonstration team scheduled to land on […] The post Skydiver crashes into Lane Stadium before Virginia Tech James Franklin’s spring football debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Matt Rhule enters a make-or-break season at Nebraska Cornhuskers football, with bowl eligibility looming as the clear line between survival and exit.

With the college football offseason now firmly underway, Nick Saban has a lot more free time on his hands, although that hasn't stopped him from finding other ways to remain in the public eye

Utah tight end Semi Taulanga is your favorite college football player’s favorite college football player. His nickname is ‘Semi Truck’ for a reason. He is an absolute unit! The Utes could list Taulanga on both sides of the ball, like he was in high school, but they only used him on offense during his first […] The post Utah’s 5-Foot-11, 320-Pound Tight End Is A College Football Cheat Code Who Cannot Be Tackled appeared first on BroBible.

The only Heisman Trophy winner in UCLA history has seen this all before. A new coach. A program that had been in the dumps. Only a handful of wins in each of the previous few seasons. The situation involving the current Bruins also presented itself going into Gary Beban’s sophomore season. Former UCLA quarterback Gary...

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has opened up about his tough start to the 2025 college football season, admitting he needed to "have more fun" — as ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky insists Manning would be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft if he declared.

A satirical claim about Lane Kiffin cancelling LSU’s spring game gained traction online, leaving fans divided before the truth behind the viral post became clear.

Thousands of fans at Lane Stadium watched in shock as the parachutist appeared to be blown off-course by a sudden gust of wind during a routine landing attempt.

Ty Simpson is gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft that’s set to take place from April 23 to April 25. While the Alabama star is prepared to move to the next chapter of his career, Simpson revisited the Indiana game he played in the 2025 college football season during a recent conversation with Josh […]

Travis Hunter drops 3-word flirty reaction as wife Leanna shares her exciting day in the life on TikTok Sportskeeda

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has established himself as the most potent weapon in college football since his debut two seasons ago. Smith recently made national headlines by revealing he turned down a staggering $10 million NIL offer from an anonymous program to remain in Columbus. Entering his junior year, Smith remains the primary […]

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The college football season doesn’t begin for months, but Texas A&M has already suffered a major blow. During the Aggies’ Maroon and White spring game on Saturday, senior linebacker Daymion Sanford suffered what appeared to be a significant left leg injury. Sanford, named one of the team’s captains on Friday, had to be carted off...

Bryce Underwood might have a bigger test than he was expecting at the spring game. Here's a look at whether the quarterback will play.

Ty Simpson’s glaring issue raises concerns, as one analyst warns former Alabama QB's lack of college starts could hurt his NFL transition.

A lighthearted moment off the field has once again placed Deion Sanders at the center of online criticism. The Colorado Buffaloes head coach went viral after a photo of him alongside actress Karrueche Tran surfaced on social media, sparking a wave of reactions from fans. The image was originally shared by Tran on her Instagram […]

Kyle Whittingham faces a defining test at Michigan Wolverines football, as a high-stakes clash with Ohio State Buckeyes football looms as a potential playoff eliminator.

Kayden McDonald’s journey from Suwanee, Georgia, to Ohio State highlights his steady rise as a defensive tackle. Here’s everything to know about his background, ethnicity, and growth in college football.
