Northern Michigan offensive lineman Anthony Herbert died at the age of 20 on Tuesday following a morning workout, per Justin P. Hicks of MLive. Hicks cited a university spokesperson who said emergency crews could not resuscitate Herbert. Hicks noted Herbert had returned to his room following the workout and breakfast when EMTs were then called for his medical emergency. University President Fritz Erickson released a statement, per Hicks: "What caused his passing is unknown at this time, and ...

Former Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer, Robert Morris President Chris Howard and Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith were named new members of the College Football Playoff selection committee Tuesday, CFP executive director Bill Hancock announced.  “Frank, Chris and Gene will each bring a wealth of knowledge to the selection committee,” Hancock said in a statement on the CFP's official website. “All three played college football. And they will continue the CFP tradition of committee members with high integrity and a ...

Even though it’s been just over a week since the College Football Playoff came to an end, there’s been little if any downtime for the University of Alabama football program. The players are the one exception. In addition to getting a break and some time to recover from the 2016 season, the spring semester is already starting up. For everyone else, though, there’s been little or no rest for the weary. In addition to coaches and staff workers ...

In the immediate aftermath of Ohio State's surprising playoff collapse, head coach Urban Meyer was already thinking about the next step for his program. "Ohio State is not used to this," Meyer said after the 31-0 blowout loss to Clemson, via Austin Ward of ESPN.com. "I'm not used to this, and we will not get used to this. That's not going to happen again. So we'll get things worked out." What exactly do the Buckeyes need to work out? New ...

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, Pedersen presents the top 24 linebackers. Other CFB 150 Positions Quarterbacks Cornerbacks Safeties Tight Ends They're the men in the middle, the ones who aren't limited to just a single assignment or player to ...

Just over two weeks before he was set to sign his letter of intent to play football at UConn, linebacker Ryan Dickens had his scholarship offer pulled by the school Sunday.  According to Matthew Stanmyre of NJ.com, Dickens verbally agreed to play for the Huskies seven months ago when Bob Diaco was head coach, but Diaco has since been fired, and new head coach Randy Edsall reneged on the offer. Due to the last-minute nature of UConn's ...

Michigan had an excellent 2016 season under Jim Harbaugh’s watch. In Harbaugh’s second season, the Wolverines emerged as a legit College Football Playoff and Big Ten title contender, starting 9-0. But the year ended with an empty feeling and a 1-3 finish to the season. A 14-13 final-play loss at Iowa, a 30-27 double-overtime loss at Ohio State and a 33-32 Orange Bowl loss to Florida State left the Wolverines with a 10-3 record. Harbaugh and ...

The deadline for early entries into June's NFL draft passed Monday, gutting the college game of some of its most dynamic players, as it does every year. News of USC do-it-all defender and Jim Thorpe Award-winning cornerback Adoree' Jackson bolting early for the NFL punctuated a massive group of 96 players deciding to forego college eligibility and try their hand at millions in the pros. From Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson to Texas A&M star defensive end Myles ...

A talented offensive tackle provides the foundation for a good offense, which is why Southern California was excited to see Jalen McKenzie commit to its football team. McKenzie announced his intentions Monday: Former USC basketball star Nick Young was happy about the decision: McKenzie has made his name as a two-way player at Clayton Valley High School in California, serving on both the offensive and defensive line. At 6'5 ½", 307 pounds, he has the frame to play ...

Andrew Greif of The Oregonian reported on Jan. 16 that three Oregon Ducks football players, offensive lineman Doug Brenner, offensive lineman Sam Poutasi and tight end Cam McCormick, were hospitalized after "grueling strength and conditioning workouts."  On Friday, Greif reported the three players have been released from the hospital, where they had been since late last week. On Jan. 17, strength and conditioning coach Irele Oderinde was suspended without pay for one month, according to Jen Beyrie The ...