It's never too early to start looking ahead to the Heisman Trophy race, and the 2017 edition is shaping up to be one of the best ever. Reigning winner Lamar Jackson will return to Louisville to try to become the second two-time winner in the award's history alongside Ohio State's Archie Griffin. But USC's Sam Darnold, Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield and Penn State's Saquon Barkley are just a few of the talented players nipping at his heels. Who ...

A December early signing period is still a possibility, but the NCAA's Division I Council rejected a proposal Wednesday that would create a June window. According to the Associated Press, the council rejected a plan that would have put a 72-hour period on the last Wednesday in June. The modified proposal of a new recruiting calendar would include a three-day window in December. A formal vote on that proposal will happen in June. There is already a ...

Bleacher Report's CFB 150 is an annual ranking of the best players in college football, regardless of NFL potential. Authors David Kenyon, Brian Pedersen and Barrett Sallee have studied, ranked and graded the top athletes in the country, narrowed that list down and sorted by position. Today, Sallee presents the top 25 running backs. Other CFB 150 Positions Quarterbacks Cornerbacks Safeties Tight Ends Linebackers It was a strange year for the position. Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey entered as Heisman hopefuls, only to see injuries ...

National signing day is now just two weeks away, presenting a pivotal final stretch for prospects who remain uncommitted. Months and, in many cases, years of campus visits and consistent communication with collegiate coaching staffs have helped plenty of these players narrow down contenders. High school seniors have opportunities to utilize official visits through the final weekend of January, allowing undecided recruits to gain more intimate impressions of programs alongside family prior to the Feb. 1 ...

The prince beat the king earlier this month when Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers knocked off Alabama and Nick Saban, 35-31, at the last second in a national title game for the ages in Tampa. Now it's only a matter of time until the discussion heats up regarding when that prince takes the throne. Swinney, a former Crimson Tide walk-on from Pelham, Alabama, who won a national title as a wide receiver for Gene Stallings in 1992, made ...

The University of Oregon football program suspended strength and conditioning coach Irele Oderinde without pay for one month after three players were hospitalized while participating in offseason workouts, Jen Beyrle of The Oregonian reported on Tuesday. Oregon's new head coach, Willie Taggart, also released a statement, via John Canzano of KGW News: Beyrle added that Jim Radcliffe will be the program's interim strength and conditioning coach while Oderinde serves his suspension. Upon his return, Oderinde will also report to Oregon's director of performance and ...

An arrest warrant for University of Oklahoma defensive back Parrish Cobb was issued Tuesday for an aggravated robbery charge, per Kristin Hoppa of the Waco Tribune-Herald.  Hoppa noted there is "a possible connection to a string of armed robberies in Waco and Bellmead within the last two weeks." The Sooners released a statement saying the 19-year-old Cobb was suspended indefinitely, per Ryan Aber of The Oklahoman: "We are aware of the matter, and Mr. Cobb is suspended indefinitely from all ...

University of Washington quarterback Jake Browning underwent surgery on his right (throwing) shoulder and will have a recovery time of approximately six weeks, per Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. Continue for updates.  Browning Suffered Injury in November Game Tuesday, Jan. 17 Jude noted the setback occurred during Washington's 44-18 win against Arizona State on Nov. 19, but the "exact nature of the injury is unclear." Jude pointed out Washington head coach Chris Petersen doesn't typically discuss injuries on his ...

Michigan State got an early start on building its 2018 class Tuesday, as 4-star wide receiver Joseph Scates announced his intention to become a Spartan: Scates is ranked No. 109 overall and No. 18 among receivers in the 2018 class by Scout. He's the best receiver in the state of Ohio and the Midwest region. As a junior, the dynamic playmaker recorded 30 receptions for 688 yards and 14 touchdowns, according to MaxPreps. He also added 126 ...

Class of 2018 4-star wide receiver prospect Xavier Williams announced on Tuesday that he has committed to the University of Alabama: According to Scout's recruit rankings, the Florida native is the No. 1 wide receiver in his home state and the No. 5 pass-catcher in the country. In terms of every class of 2018 recruit in the nation, Williams is ranked 42nd.  The 6'0", 180-pound receiver doesn't possess a ton of strength, but he makes up for it ...