Tailgating is a beloved tradition in the South, rivaling college football itself. Its origins are debated, with some tracing it back to the first college football game in 1869, while others credit Green Bay Packers fans in 1919.

In November 2021, Billy Napier came to Florida football with high expectations. Four years later, he left with a losing record. How did UF get to this point?

While Gruden’s NFL comeback remains uncertain, he is returning to the sidelines to coach in the 2026 Hula Bowl. The event’s organizers confirmed the news in a video posted on social media featuring Nick Logan, Jon Gruden and Jay Gruden.

Unexpected performances and surprising results are a feature of college football. Where will they happen? Our experts offer Week 8 bold predictions.

Schools are clamoring for a way to control student athlete payments. We've yet to hear about coach contracts, of course.

College football's 30 highest-paid coaches in 2025, from Kirby Smart to Bill Belichick originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. It pays well to be an elite college football head coach.