Matt Zenitz

National NFL/national college football senior reporter for @cbssports. IG:

[Matt Zenitz @mzenitz]

Excited to share that my role at @CBSSports is expanding.

Will be moving into a national NFL/national college football senior reporter position.

Will still be covering college football on a full-time basis. Will now be covering the NFL on a full-time basis as well.

[Chris Hummer @chris_hummer]

From redshirt freshmen to veterans poised for their moment, @mzenitz and I surveyed contacts around the sport to spotlight lesser-known breakout players in the P4.

These are 100 players you need to know for the 2026 season.

https://t.co/7sVGMr5GDM

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@Adam_Stanco @247Sports @CKennedy247 @BlairAngulo @BrianDohn247 @MikeRoach247 @AnnaH247 @ZBlostein247 @TomLoy247 @benjaminwolk Congrats, Collin

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The #Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, per the team

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The #Lions are expected to hire Michigan assistant director of personnel John Collins as a scouting assistant, a source tells @CBSSports.

Had worked at Michigan since 2024. Before Michigan, worked at Georgia for two years.

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In addition to the FBS Oversight Committee proposals, the FCS Oversight Committee also introduced five proposals, including one that would teams to schedule a joint practice with another program during the spring

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The FBS Oversight Committee has introduced proposals to change the college football calendar, including changes to offseason activities, spring practice and fall camp.

A rundown of the proposed changes, which will be voted on in August ⬇️

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The FBS Oversight Committee has also introduced a proposal that, if approved in August, would shorten the transfer portal window from 15 days to 10

[Matt Zenitz @mzenitz]

The FBS Oversight Committee has introduced proposals to change the college football calendar, including changes to offseason activities, spring practice and fall camp.

A rundown of the proposed changes, which will be voted on in August ⬇️

[Matt Zenitz @mzenitz]

The FBS Oversight Committee has introduced proposals to change the college football calendar, including changes to offseason activities, spring practice and fall camp.

A rundown of the proposed changes, which will be voted on in August ⬇️

[Matt Zenitz @mzenitz]

The NCAA Division I Cabinet has unanimously voted to approve the age-based eligibility model.

What it means ⬇️

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Had mentioned in this story that, based on conversations in recent days, NFL front office staffers were still unsure that the league would ultimately approve Sorsby’s entry into the supplemental draft: https://t.co/UHP8Bh7GXU

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The NFL is denying Brendan Sorsby’s entry into the supplemental draft, a source tells @CBSSports

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Alabama has hired Louisville’s Noah Fisher as an assistant tight ends coach, a source tells @CBSSports.

Was a multi-year starter at left tackle for South Alabama as a player. Worked at Louisville the last two years, assisting with both tight ends and offensive linemen.

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https://t.co/djpIGpOvnv

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Virginia Tech is expected to hire FAU’s Brian White as its new athletic director, sources tell @CBSSports.

White, whom @RossDellenger had reported as VT’s target, has been at FAU since 2018.

[Brandon Marcello @bmarcello]

Brent Pry was fired at Virginia Tech in September. Months later he walked back through the same doors as James Franklin's DC. How does one swallow their pride and do THAT?

Inside a coaching do-over with no real precedent in major college football: https://t.co/ICAyhsN4Y8

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Mississippi State is promoting Evan Harvey to safeties coach, a source tells @CBSSports.

Was an assistant defensive backs coach for the Bulldogs the last two seasons. Before Mississippi State, was special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach at Youngstown State.

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https://t.co/wJCR4jxZqa

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Colorado is expected to hire Xavier Adibi as part of its defensive staff, sources tell @CBSSports.

The ex-NFL linebacker worked at Virginia Tech the last four seasons, including as inside linebackers coach last year. Was previously a defensive coordinator at Texas A&M-Commerce.

[Chris Hummer @chris_hummer]

In the final story of our post-spring intel series, @mzenitz and I looked at the Big 12:

- QB updates from across the league
- A resurgent five-star
- Breakout players
- NFL draft prospects to watch
- Impact transfers

https://t.co/MchYdaL8Z0

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Statement from Brendan Sorsby:

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Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft, per @mzenitz