Heartlandcollegesports News Updates

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum delivered a blunt assessment of Bill Belichick’s decision to join North Carolina, warning that the legendary coach may be risking his legacy in front of a national audience. During an appearance on Get Up, Finebaum acknowledged Belichick’s incredible NFL resume, which includes six Super Bowl wins… Read more »

Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball officially bolstered the 2025–26 roster with a unique addition on Friday: Canadian point guard Nginyu Ngala, who committed after an accomplished U Sports career in Canada.   Ngala, a 5‑foot‑11, 180‑pound playmaker from Montreal, had spent four seasons across U Sports, most recently averaging roughly 14.9… Read more »

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda had one of the more unusual moments of media season this week when he pulled out a left-field reference to The Wolf of Wall Street to explain the nature of college football recruiting.   Speaking at a press availability, Aranda described a scene from the… Read more »

Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self was hospitalized on Thursday, July 24th, with “concerning symptoms” but is expected to make a full recovery.    Kansas Athletics released this statement:  “Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms Thursday. He was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital,… Read more »

For those of you who know me, know that I am a Big 12 guy through and through. I have been covering the conference for nearly a decade. The love I have for the Big 12 is undeniable. It’s not often I agree with what others are saying, especially when… Read more »

Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self was hospitalized on Thursday, after experiencing “concerning symptoms,” according to a statement from the university. Self, 62, was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where he underwent a procedure to insert two cardiac stents. The operation “went very well,” the university said, and he is… Read more »

While we are just a few weeks away from the start of the 2025 college football season, the conference realignment conversation is back in the forefront after a report from Inside Carolina. According to the report, the University of North Carolina is among a group of schools “interested in seeking… Read more »

Two seasons ago, the West Virginia football team was the fourth-best rushing team in college football, averaging 228.9 yards per game. As a true freshman in 2023, running back Jahiem White garnered national attention, as he totaled 842 rushing yards and earned Freshman All-American honors. He averaged a program record… Read more »

The Kansas Jayhawks have continued to be in the mix for the top prospects in the Class of 2026, including four-star wing Bo Ogden, per Joe Tipton. Ogden released his top six schools, including Gonzaga, Purdue, Tennessee, Virginia, and Texas. He is yet to schedule an official visit with the… Read more »

The Houston football team added firepower to its offense with tight end Tanner Koziol this offseason, who transferred from Ball State. Koziol originally committed to Wisconsin but reopened his recruitment before landing with the Cougars. Last season, the 6-foot-7 tight end tallied 839 receiving yards, 94 receptions, and eight touchdowns.… Read more »