April 20, 2023: Top College Football Headlines
USC and UCLA to Join the Big Ten in 2024
The Big Ten Conference made a major announcement on Thursday, April 20, 2023, when it revealed that it would be adding the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles, as members in 2024. The move is a major shakeup to the college football landscape, and it will have a significant impact on the Pac-12 Conference.
The Big Ten is currently the second-largest conference in college football, with 14 teams. With the addition of USC and UCLA, the conference will grow to 16 teams. This will make the Big Ten the largest conference in college football, surpassing the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which currently has 14 teams.
The addition of USC and UCLA is a major coup for the Big Ten. Both schools are located in major media markets, and they have a long history of success in college football. USC has won 11 national championships, and UCLA has won 11 conference championships.
The move is a major blow to the Pac-12 Conference. The conference will lose two of its biggest brands, and it will be left with just 10 teams. This could make it difficult for the Pac-12 to compete with the Big Ten and the SEC in the future.
Texas A&M to Pay Jimbo Fisher $100 Million Over 10 Years
Texas A&M has agreed to a 10-year, $100 million contract extension with head football coach Jimbo Fisher. The deal makes Fisher one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.
Fisher is in his third season at Texas A&M, and he has already had a lot of success. In his first season, he led the Aggies to an 8-5 record, and they finished in second place in the SEC West. In his second season, he led the Aggies to an 11-2 record, and they won the SEC West. They also made it to the College Football Playoff, where they lost to Alabama in the national championship game.
Fisher's contract extension is a major commitment from Texas A&M. The school is clearly betting on Fisher to continue to be successful in the future.
Nick Saban Apologizes for Comments About Jimbo Fisher
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban apologized for comments he made about Jimbo Fisher last week. Saban had said that Fisher "bought his way" into the SEC with his $100 million contract.
Saban has since said that he regrets his comments and that he respects Fisher as a coach. He also said that he was not trying to make a personal attack on Fisher.
Saban's apology is a good sign. It shows that he is willing to admit when he is wrong, and it shows that he respects Fisher as a coach.
Quarterback Recruiting Heats Up
The 2023 quarterback recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the best in recent years. Several top quarterbacks, including Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Caleb Williams, are still uncommitted.
Young is the quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He is a Heisman Trophy winner and a two-time national champion. Stroud is the quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He is a Heisman Trophy finalist and a one-time national champion. Williams is the quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners. He is a former five-star recruit and a two-time Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
All three quarterbacks are considered to be potential first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. They are all also considered to be among the top prospects in the 2023 quarterback recruiting class.
Spring Practice is Underway
Spring practice is underway for college football teams across the country. This is the time for teams to get ready for the upcoming season and to work on new schemes and plays.
Spring practice is also a time for coaches to evaluate their players and make decisions about who will be playing in the fall.
It is an exciting time for college football fans, as they get to see the next generation of stars in action.