Max OlsonOct 7, 2025, 06:14 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska The NCAA is officially moving transfer portal season in college football from December to January. The Division I Administrative Committee voted Tuesday to adopt the proposed dates of Jan. 2-16 as the new transfer portal window for all …
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Charlotte FC’s formula, Columbus Crew’s limit & more from Matchday 33
Once or twice a year, this league provides a weekend of results that are more or less impossible to analyze beyond “vibes, individual match-ups and sometimes ball goes in.” That was the case during Matchday 33. Here’s a quick rundown of the type of insanity MLS can throw at a guy that virtually nobody else in the world can match: …
Read More »Matt Rhule in Favor of Big Schools Playing FCS Teams
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule has coached in the Football Championship Subdivision. He knows what it’s like when a football program doesn’t have massive resources. He knows the big schools, the FBS, provide the lifeblood for the little guys. “I think FCS schools depend on playing FBS teams,” Rhule said. “I was in the FCS. If you don’t have an FBS …
Read More »Georgia offense sputters vs. FCS Austin Peay through first half of weather delayed game
ATHENS — The Georgia football offense is continuing to find its way under quarterback Gunner Stockton. The Bulldogs held a 14-3 lead at halftime on Austin Peay, representing the closest Georgia has played an FCS-level school through the first 30 minutes of a game since 2016, when Nicholls was down only 10-7 at the half. The UGA game started an …
Read More »Need a College Football Playoff expansion plan that makes sense? Look to the FCS format
In case you haven’t heard, the latest crackpot College Football Playoff expansion idea was presented to Big Ten athletic directors recently. It goes something like this (you’re forgiven if you lose track): Either 24 or 28 teams, with the Big Ten and SEC receiving six or seven automatic bids, the Big 12 and ACC receiving two fewer and four slots …
Read More »Son Heung-Min’s debut, Austin FC’s next step & more from Matchday 28
We’ve got a returning hero in Foxborough, a growing concern for Portland, and several Supporters’ Shield chasers dropping points. Plus a moment that made me smile, the deepest team in MLS history and a trio to maybe – hopefully, potentially – build around in Montréal. The story writes itself: second half at SeatGeek Stadium, the game 1-1, both teams pressing …
Read More »National Champ NDSU a Decisive Preseason No. 1 in Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll
Each week throughout the college football season, alumni, fans, media and the teams themselves look to the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll to see who is rising and moving within the national rankings. In the 2025 preseason poll, North Dakota State remains No. 1. And still No. 1. Those are familiar words with defending national champion North Dakota State, …
Read More »ESPN FC’s Stevie Nicol goes nuclear over Lionel Messi suspension
Unlike other All-Star Games in North America, it’s not acceptable to decline an invitation or withdraw from an exhibition match without permission in Major League Soccer. Neither Lionel Messi nor Jordi Alba received prior approval from the MLS, as the Inter Miami stars skipped the league’s All-Star Game earlier this week in Austin, Texas. Both stars appear to misunderstand the …
Read More »Standouts Fill 2025 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team
While the college football offseason brings significant player movement, the talent level continues to remain high in the Football Championship Subdivision. All 13 conferences and 54 schools are represented on the 2025 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team. National powers lead the way on the 2025 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team. All 13 FCS conferences and 54 schools are …
Read More »Charlotte FC’s Patrick Agyemang Joins Derby County Following Club Record Sale
Agyemang departs Club for one of the largest transfer fees for an MLS SuperDraft pick in league history CHARLOTTE (Tuesday, July 15, 2025) – Charlotte FC today announced forward Patrick Agyemang has joined Derby County of the English Championship on a permanent transfer for a Club record fee. Charlotte FC also retains a sell-on percentage for Agyemang. Agyemang, 24, was …
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