Chris Hummer

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Moneyball at Sam Houston: How the Bearkats are thriving despite the 'least amount of NIL' in the FBS

Sam Houston already has more wins (four) than it did all of last season, its first in the FBS. A dive into how the Bearkats, the FCS national champions from the 2020 season, which was pushed into the spring of 2021, are winning with a Moneyball-like approach.

Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson, a breakout star in 2024, sidesteps anxious nerves just like he does defenders

Kaleb Johnson admits he used to run timid and relied too much on his speed. No longer. The Iowa offense looks transformed in 2024, and its star running back is the biggest reason why.

Texas Longhorns fans excited to start the Arch Manning Era in 2025, but they aren't wishing Quinn Ewers away

Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning is not going to be another Major Applewhite and Chris Simms, which nearly split Austin apart in the early 2000s

From 5-7 to No. 1: How Texas transformed into college football's top team in four years under Steve Sarkisian

Steve Sarkisian just a few years removed from the worst debut season of any Texas head coach since World War II. Now? The Longhorns are finally -- for now -- the toast of college football.

The chain of uncommon events that led Michigan to its bleak QB reality: Wolverines have few answers for 2024

A coaching situation in limbo, multiple missed portal windows, the lack of development and misses in recruiting have the reigning national champions stuck in quarterback purgatory.

Lopsided loss to Nebraska a painful reminder of Colorado's struggles in trenches

Despite an elite quarterback and a host of skill talent, the Buffaloes have hit a ceiling they won't break until they get better up front

Four burning questions as Texas dominates Michigan: Where do Wolverines go from here at quarterback?

From Quinn Ewers' massive statement on the road to Michigan's 2024 ceiling, let's look ahead after Texas' dominant win

Meet Syracuse OC Jeff Nixon: Coach to NFL superstars, someone who's quickly 'elevated' the Orange

Jeff Nixon's worked with everyone from Reggie Bush to Christian McCaffrey

Texas QB Quinn Ewers ditched the 'party in the back' mullet; now he's putting his business front forward

Quinn Ewers cut his mullet two years ago as part of a physical and personal makeover. Now he's ready to showcase his serious side against Michigan on Saturday.

Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan erupts for 304 yards, 4 TDs: How Wildcats landed all-time program great

McMillan considered staying with the Ducks even after Mario Cristobal's departure. Schools like USC and Clemson pushed hard. But Arizona had always been lurking in the background of the recruitment.

Davis Warren wins Michigan QB battle: Former walk-on outplayed presumed starter Alex Orji in fall camp

The defending national champion Michigan Wolverines tab former walk-on Davis Warren to take over for JJ McCarthy

Trevor Etienne suspension opens door for Georgia prized freshman Nate Frazier to shine in win over Clemson

True freshman Nate Frazier made the most of his opoprtunity, running for 83 yards and a touchdown on just 11 carries

What led to Michigan's surprising QB battle between Alex Orji, former walk-on Davis Warren

How are the Wolverines five days out from the 2024 season and yet to name a starting quarterback? It's a combination of factors.

Down to three scholarship RBs before 2024 season opens, Texas' championship hopes already running thin

College Football Playoff history has shown that running back depth is critical for a national title run. In a 12-team College Football Playoff era, that's bad news for Texas

Alabama's next standout freshman defensive back? Five-star Zabien Brown is coming on quickly in fall camp

Brown is in a very good position, despite the addition of a pair of upperclassmen transfers, to emerge as a starter for the Crimson Tide

Chris is a national college football writer for 247Sports. He previously covered Texas for 247Sports and also spent time covering preps in Midland, Texas.

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