Michigan State athletic director J Batt made a "surgical" decision on Sunday by firing head coach Jonathan Smith and starting the process to hire Pat Fitzgerald.

Last AHSAA state championship: Clay-Chalkville beat Saraland in 2023 for the Class 6A championship; Saraland beat Mountain Brook in 2022 for the Class 6A championship. Coaches: Jeff Kelly (158-37 in 15 years at Saraland, 205-71 in 22 years overall); Stuart Floyd (23-3 in two years at Clay-Chalkville, 25-11 in three years overall).

Florida football is expected to hire Jon Sumrall as its next head coach, according to reports. Sumrall had an 18-7 record in two seasons with Tulane.

The rivalry between UCLA and USC is one of college football's most storied and celebrated traditions. On Nov 29, 2025, the Bruins and Trojans will face off for

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has a new record holder at quarterback, and his name is Walker Harris. The senior signal-caller has officially rewritten the record books, becoming the new single-season passing leader at NCCU during a historic 2025 HBCU football campaign.

Detroit News contributor Allen Trieu, who covers Midwest recruiting for 247Sports, breaks down Michigan State's 2026 football recruiting class.

Former four-star recruit Brian Robinson did not appear in a game as a redshirt freshman for Kentucky, making his status for the future uncertain. Among the current freshmen, Kalen Edwards played the most, but Javeon Campbell and Nic Smith could still develop into rotation pieces next season.

Pat Fitzgerald is back in the Big Ten as head coach of the Michigan State Spartans after signing a five-year contract on Monday, according to multiple reports.