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Struggling College Football Program Turns To Transfer Portal QB For Fresh Start

Dustin Lewis

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May 5, 2026

UTEP’s Malachi Nelson (7) looks to make a pass a game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Former No. 1 QB Prospect Working Through 'Dramatic College Career'

Tucker Harlin

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Mar 1, 2026

Nov 8, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning enters Kinnick Stadium before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Dan Lanning's Hidden Talent Revealed in Recruiting Re-Ranking

Kyle Clements

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Feb 13, 2026

After compiling a 5-19 record over his first two seasons for this Mountain West program, this two-time conference champion coach is donating 10% of his salary back to his student-athletes.

College football coach announces decision to donate $80,000 to student-athletes

Matt De Lima

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Feb 5, 2026

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Texas El Paso Miners quarterback Malachi Nelson (7) looks to throw a pass during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Former No. 1 QB commits to fourth college football program

Kevin Borba

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Jan 16, 2026

Malachi Nelson’s journey has taken a bevy of twists and turns.

Syracuse Lands Ex-No. 1 Recruit Malachi Nelson in Transfer Portal

Patrick Andres

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Jan 16, 2026

UTEP quarterback Skyler Locklear (9) carries the ball during the game against Missouri State.

College football QB announces transfer portal decision for fifth season

Rowan Fisher Shotton

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Jan 16, 2026

UTEP’s Malachi Nelson (7) makes a pass during a Conference USA game against Liberty at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.

Former No. 1 overall college football QB enters transfer portal

Tucker Harlin

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Jan 8, 2026

UTEP’s Kenny Odom (6) runs the ball during the annual I-10 rivalry football game against NMSU at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

1,300-yard wide receiver enters college football transfer portal

Tucker Harlin

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Dec 10, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the first quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Oklahoma State Threatens to Shake Up Colorado Buffaloes’ Recruiting Class

Thomas Gorski

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Nov 26, 2025

A statue of California Golden Bears player Kevin Moen at California Memorial Stadium commemorates the 1982 Cal-Stanford rivalry game.

Previewing the Week 13 college football rivalry games

Josh Helmholdt

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Nov 21, 2025

Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez

Week 13 State of Texas Football Rankings With a New No. 1

Ryan Kay

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Nov 21, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Why Colorado's Recruiting Class Ranking Is Concerning

Thomas Gorski

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Nov 21, 2025

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton looks to pass against BYU.

Where Does Texas Tech Rank Among the 13 FBS Teams in Texas?

Ryan Kay

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Nov 13, 2025

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