Nolan Wilson, a four-star defensive end from Mississippi, pledged to Alabama, making him a key addition to their 2026 recruiting class. He is ranked No. 53 in the ESPN 300 and has been a high-profile commitment following several recent additions to Alabama's lineup.
Offensive linemen naturally get overlooked, and Dawkins is no exception, but he once again will occupy a vital role as Penn State chases its first Big Ten title since 2016 and its first national title since 1986. Dawkins is at the heart of an offensive line that has stabilized and excelled in recent years.
The 47-game winning streak by Oklahoma, led by Bud Wilkinson, remains a daunting achievement in college football, highlighting their dominance with 22 shutouts and back-to-back national titles.
To illustrate, Helton stands up from the chair in his office and shows his preferred quarterback look -- a deliberate head turn to bark concise instructions and intentional pointing to check plays.
This fall, only five are scheduled: Iowa at Rutgers, Rutgers at Washington, Nebraska at Minnesota, Northwestern at USC and Minnesota at Oregon.
"There's a lot of people talking about Group of 5, Power 4, the money and the resources and NIL. It's about the players and it's about lining up and banging heads and [may] the best man win." -- Northern Illinois athletic director Sean Frazier, after the Huskies' 2024 upset of Notre Dame.
Hill expressed his admiration for USC, saying, 'USC was always a dream school... it was a big dream come true when USC offered.' This reflects his long-standing ambition to join such a prestigious program.