These are the highest paid college football players for this season.... Although there isn't a kicker even close to these marks, understand, just like in the NFL, as the price for QB's goes up, so too does it for specialists. (i.e. — NFL: Mahomes $65MM vs. Aubrey $7MM) From On3.com: Darian Mensah, Miami: $6M+ Darian Mensah entered the transfer portal on the final day of the January transfer window and, after a legal battle and settlement, ended up at Miami. His deal calls for more than $6 million, sources tell On3, but that includes incentives. He’s one of the highest-paid players in college football history. Dante Moore, Oregon: $5M Dante Moore walked away from first-round NFL draft quarterback money to return to Oregon for a final season following an exit in the CFP semifinals. Moore told On3 this offseason he’s motivated by his teammates and a final shot at a national championship. Sources told On3 that Moore’s deal with Oregon for the 2026 season sits at roughly $5 million. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss: $5M Trinidad Chambliss signed a revenue-share contract with Ole Miss in excess of $5 million annually in January to return to Oxford for another season, sources told On3 at the time. He later received an injunction against the NCAA to return for the 2026 season and enters the fall as a Heisman Trophy frontrunner. Sam Leavitt, LSU: $4.5M The most sought-after transfer quarterback in January’s portal window, Leavitt visited Kentucky, Miami, LSU and Tennessee. But the chance to play for Lane Kiffin in Baton Rouge was too much to turn down. Sources told On3 that Leavitt will be making roughly $4.5 million this season with the Tigers.

Great see-saw game where it's a shame someone has to go home with a loss. Took this video while watching at home of the game winning kick. Play it over-and-over. Watch Harrison Butker's form and where his energy is moving, especially after the kick. It's "only" a 42 yard field goal. A chip shot by pro standards, but a lot can go wrong in 42 yards. Distance isn't the problem — accuracy is. Butker's smooth swing and energy toward the posts is rock solid (it does not move left of right). If he gets even a modest hit on the ball, it will travel about 40 yards without any movement at all. How could he miss?

Eligibility Rules are Changing: What College Athletes & Parents Need to Know NCAA Divisions I & II By now, most of you are familiar with the new age-based eligibility model adopted by NCAA Division I and Division II, commonly referred to as the “5-for-5” eligibility rule. Under this new model, Division I and II athletes will have the opportunity to compete in all five years of their five-year eligibility clock. An athlete’s five-year eligibility clock will begin at the earlier of these two points: - Their initial full-time enrollment at a college or university, or - The academic year immediately following their 19th birthday. Here’s a reminder of the current rules for the other levels of college athletics: NCAA Division III NCAA Division III student-athletes are allowed four seasons of participation during their first 10 semesters (or 15 quarters) of full-time college enrollment. In Division III, an athlete does not have to compete in a game or other intercollegiate contest to use a season of participation. Simply practicing with the team after the season beginswill count as using one of their four seasons. Therefore, the only way for a Division III athlete to redshirt is to completely stop participating with the team before the first contest of the regular season. NAIA The NAIA generally charges an athlete with a season of competition if they participate in more than 20% of the maximum number of allowable contests or dates for their sport. Scrimmages are not included in that calculation. Participation on a junior varsity or freshman team at an NAIA school also counts toward the 20% limit. NAIA athletes must complete their four seasons of competition within their first 10 semesters (or 15 quarters) of full-time college enrollment. There is an important exception to the 20% rule: An athlete who participates in an NAIA-approved postseason event will be charged with a season of competition, even if they competed in 20% or less of their team's contests during the regular season.

This is an interview by former Falcon Coach John O'Grady with a very good D3 snapper Brandon Bedalov at UW-River Falls (the defending D3 National Champs). When's the last time a snapper got an interview? 😄 🏈 For technique and preparation tips, skip to the 3:00 mark.

That sounds like an oxymoron, but this kick by Adam Vinatieri in a snowstorm in Buffalo (back on December 10, 2017) may well qualify. Howling winds, snow, a foot of snow on the field... this is how you know that your linemen REALLY have your back, too!! 😂