Happy Ducks! Graduate transfer quarterback Vernon Adams passed his final test at Eastern Washington and will be eligible for Oregon this season. He’s expected to compete with junior Jeff Lockie, who’s continued to gain experience in the system this offseason.
Oregon’s battle to replace Marcus Mariota can now officially begin
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The dual-threat should fit in Oregon’s system, and Adams has already impressed against Pac-12 competition. He’s thrown for 475 yards and seven touchdowns in a game against Washington and led the Eagles to a win over then-No. 25 Oregon State.
Ole Miss was the best team in the country for two months last year, writes Bill Connelly. If the Rebels can hold everything together, Bill says they have a chance to top that.
Fully loaded Auburn. Tigers fans can take a big sigh of relief, as Gus Malzahn announced All-SEC wide receiver Duke Williams is back at practice after missing a week due to disciplinary issues.
DAKOTA HOLTZCLAW. JANGO GLACKIN. RALPHLAUREN MCCAULEY. You must read the 2016 College Football Recruits All-Name Team.
Baylor claimed this was an accident. You remember the score of last year’s TCU-Baylor game? 61-58? Well, at Baylor’s team photo day ...
Pac-12 > SEC? The SEC likes to think it has the toughest path to the College Football Playoff, but the path through the Pac-12 is at least as tough.
Harballin'. Michigan is leaving Adidas for Nike, but Michael Jordan announced the Wolverines will go further and become the first football team to join Jordan Brand.
Five mystery Huskers are suspended against BYU. Maybe they’re important! Maybe not!
True freshman QB at UCLA? Five-star Josh Rosen got the start in practice and had a challenging time.
Hurry up, NCAA. A Texas freshman has been waiting a month for the NCAA to review his paperwork so he can know whether he’ll even be able to join his team.
Too long? Pat Fitzgerald is entering his 10th season at Northwestern. Inside NU profiles the veteran coach and asks whether he has gotten too comfortable in Evanston.
Cal gets sued. A former Cal safety is suing the university for concussion malpractice, alleging the Bears did not give him proper treatment when he sustained multiple concussions.
Georgia Southern won the Sun Belt in its first season. Do the Eagles have the talent to do it again?
Air raid. Fresno State got a blimp to fly at home games this season. Don’t ask why.
A corgi reviews the preseason Coaches Poll. Don’t ask why.
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