XFL QB Quinten Dormady was accused of giving his team's plays to an opponent. Then things really got weird. "It was an unfortunate misunderstanding," the league says after an investigation. More: theathletic.com/4340526/2023/0…

From @TheAthletic: The NFL is buzzing about Jake Witt, a small-school, super-freak offensive tackle prospect. After an eye-popping pro day, he has fielded calls from almost every team in the league. nyti.ms/3TGiwhy

@AriWasserman When Danny O’Neil committed to Colorado, it was significant. Deion Sanders, who could seemingly convince anyone from anywhere to give Boulder a second look, found his quarterback in Indianapolis. ✍️ @AriWasserman theathletic.com/4338402/2023/0…

Danny O’Neil had no intention of committing to Colorado heading into the weekend. But everything changed when he hung out with Coach Prime. @AriWasserman explains. theathletic.com/4338402/2023/0…

The Big 12 will have a new look in 2023 — and an even newer look in 2024. @Manny_Navarro looks at the new Big 12 and where the 14 programs have gone for talent over the last six recruiting cycles ⤵️ theathletic.com/4305398/2023/0…

Sonny Dykes noticed a big change in TCU's new players after they returned from winter recruiting. Why did they finally buy in? "It’s all about trust." theathletic.com/4333537/2023/0…

A team that hadn’t finished better than 5th in the conference in five years made it all the way to the title game. How? “I don’t completely know,” Sonny Dykes says. @BruceFeldmanCFB on how Dykes changed TCU's culture and how others try to replicate it. theathletic.com/4333537/2023/0…

For coaches, is staying at a lower-level school with easier access to the College Football Playoff smarter than jumping to a Power 5 team? @Andy_Staples on the jobs that will become more desirable in the new era — and those that won't. theathletic.com/4338077/2023/0…

Some college football coaching transitions do the unthinkable, like Sonny Dykes and TCU. Others flounder, like Scott Frost and Nebraska. Why is that? "The first year is the hardest." @BruceFeldmanCFB on how coaches get their players on board ⤵️ theathletic.com/4333537/2023/0…

If you could watch any two superstars, in any sport, compete against each other for a championship – who would it be? Reply with your dream matchup ⬇️

It's upset season in college sports with March Madness in full swing. So @slmandel ranked his favorite college football upsets of all time: 5️⃣ Howard 43, UNLV 40, 2017 3️⃣ Stanford 24, USC 23, 2007 1️⃣ ??? theathletic.com/4333987/2023/0…

Fairleigh Dickinson's upset of Purdue? Explain it in college football terms. Okay, @slmandel will. Appalachian State 34, Michigan 32 (2007). theathletic.com/4333987/2023/0…

C.J. Stroud did not disappoint during his Pro Day at Ohio State on Wednesday. “He looked right at home.” Now the question is: Was it enough to end all discussion about anybody else for the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft? @cj_teague explains. theathletic.com/4337349/2023/0…

Potential No. 1 pick C.J. Stroud was the star of a well-attended show at Ohio State’s annual Pro Day on Wednesday.  “He wasn’t perfect on his throws, but his 'wow' moments greatly outnumbered his misses.” More from @AkronJackson & @josephperson: theathletic.com/4336917/2023/0…

Ravaged by injuries, Northern Michigan's offensive line turned to TE Jake Witt on the fly. It could be the turning point of his career. Witt's standout performance at a position he never played or practiced earned him "super-freak" status and draft buzz. ✍️ @dpbrugler

Is Alabama still on top? Is USC rising? What about Tennessee? @AriWasserman and @Andy_Staples rank their top 16 college football programs in the honor of March Madness: theathletic.com/4334213/2023/0…

Anthony Richardson has "the most upside of any player in the draft," writes @RomeovilleKid. In @TheAthleticNFL's beat writer mock draft, the Colts chose Richardson over Will Levis to become their QB of the future. More: theathletic.com/4327828/2023/0…

The new CFP format is still years away. So @AriWasserman and @Andy_Staples have their program rankings with a March Madness twist instead. They have the same top two teams, but the order is flipped... theathletic.com/4334213/2023/0…

The Panthers now hold the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. And head coach Frank Reich has a type when it comes to QBs: ◽️ 6-foot-2 or taller ◽️ Accurate Who does @josephperson think Carolina will pick? Mock draft: theathletic.com/4327828/2023/0…

March Madness's Sweet 16 is merely the teams that survived a four-day buzzsaw of an opening weekend. Before the CFP format changes and reshapes the sport's definition of success, @AriWasserman and @Andy_Staples select their top 16 programs. theathletic.com/4334213/2023/0…

.@TheAthleticNFL Beat Reporter Mock Draft 2.0 2️⃣. Texans: Bryce Young, QB 4️⃣. Colts: Anthony Richardson, QB 7️⃣. Vikings (via LV): Will Levis, QB 2️⃣6️⃣. Cowboys: Bijan Robinson, RB Full mock ⤵️ theathletic.com/4327828/2023/0…

Jordan Marshall. A Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller running back. A four-star recruit. And now, Michigan's first top-100 commit from Ohio since 2013. @AriWasserman on what it means: theathletic.com/4334290/2023/0…

In its past six classes, Nebraska has signed one player ranked in the top 50. Dylan Raiola, the No. 1 2024 prospect, received a standing ovation at a basketball game the last time he visited Nebraska. @mitchsherman on what his commitment would mean. theathletic.com/4332903/2023/0…

Michigan received a commitment Tuesday from four-star running back Jordan Marshall. The No. 7 RB in the Class of 2024 (per the 247Sports Composite) chose the Wolverines over Ohio State, Wisconsin and Tennessee. 📸 @J_MARSH2024 | @Hayesfawcett3 theathletic.com/4333552/2023/0…

Jimbo Fisher met with local reporters for the first time since the hiring of former Arkansas and Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino. And it was awkward. @skhanjr shares how Texas A&M’s latest experiment got off to a fascinating start: theathletic.com/4331610/2023/0…

While Nebraska's visitor list isn't of the highest caliber, that doesn't mean fans shouldn't be hyped, writes @AriWasserman. Especially about one name in particular. "There is a big fish out there, and it seems like Nebraska has a shot at landing him." theathletic.com/4329824/2023/0…

Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia are in prime ACC recruiting territory. But how does it break down on a school-by-school basis? @Manny_Navarro crunched the data: theathletic.com/4311973/2023/0…

It remains absurd that the Wolverines failed to sign a top-100 player in the 2023 class, writes @AriWasserman. So while a lengthy spring visitors list is nice, Jim Harbaugh still needs to close the deal. Recruiting mailbag: theathletic.com/4329824/2023/0…

"Jimbo, how much difference will there be in the offense and how much—" “We ain’t worried about … here’s what we’re doing,” Fisher interrupted. "We’re gonna be base fundamentals. ... We ain’t getting into anything." OK then, writes @skhanjr. theathletic.com/4331610/2023/0…

Nobody in college football uses the transfer portal less than Dabo Swinney. But what's also interesting is how much the Tigers have tapped into Alabama of lat ein their recruiting classes, writes @Manny_Navarro. More ACC recruiting trends: theathletic.com/4311973/2023/0…