College Football

Notre Dame fans are outraged the Fighting Irish were left out of the College Football Playoff, and they're demanding the system they say is flawed be fixed immediately ... and Kirk Herbstreit may just have the answer!

It's not just University of Notre Dame football fans who are HEATED over the College Football Playoff snub ... people around the program are pissed, including former Fighting Irish star turned team broadcaster, Ryan Harris!

"I think I want to check their Bitcoin accounts. I want to see their cryptocurrency wallets to see what actually went into the decision-making. This has all the images of horse-trading on it," Harris told TMZ Sports on Monday, clearly still upset about what unfolded on Sunday.

FYI, Harris, who started four years at tackle in South Bend between 2003 and 2006, didn't single out any specific committee members and provided no evidence that anything untoward went down during the process.

JaMarcus Russell knows a thing or two about Lane Kiffin and LSU football, and the former number one overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft is pumped to see what the polarizing head coach has in store for his alma mater!

TMZ Sports chatted it up with Russell and Dwayne Bowe -- former star teammates at LSU -- about their school's hiring of Kiffin, and both are pumped to see how he makes his mark on one of the country's top programs.

Russell, in particular has a unique view of the 50-year-old ... since Lane was his head coach in Oakland with the Raiders until Al Davis fired him four games into the 2008 season.

Toosii's showing he's the definition of a double threat ... because the rapper just committed to play football for Syracuse University as part of the 2026 signing class!

The performer revealed the big news by posting a set of photos on his Instagram account Monday, and he included a shot showing him posing next to Syracuse's head football coach, Fran Brown Jr.

Toosii -- legal name Nau'Jour Lazier Grainger -- really went the whole nine ... or, in this case, 100 yards with his announcement, as he wrote a lengthy statement in the caption thanking his supporters for believing in him as he pursues his athletic dreams.

He wrote he's excited to return to his hometown of Syracuse, New York, after moving down to North Carolina during his teenage years.

Toosii played wide receiver at Rolesville High School, and he'll be playing the same position with the Orange, reports CBS Sports.

The rapper -- whose track "Favorite Song" went double platinum in 2023 -- announced in August he's returning to football ... he reportedly visited both North Carolina State University and Duke University before committing to Syracuse.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's brother found himself in cuffs again this weekend after getting arrested during Saturday's win over Tennessee, marking the second time he’s been tossed behind bars.

Javier Pavia was busted for public intoxication at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville after he allegedly clashed with event staff in the stands, according to Knox News.

According to the outlet, stadium workers told police Javier kept blocking fans with a massive flag, ignoring repeated warnings to put it down. When officers approached, Javier allegedly slurred his words, swayed on his feet, and got loud and combative with staff and cops.

Two University of Alabama at Birmingham football players were released from the hospital ... just days after they were allegedly stabbed by their teammate, who is now facing an attempted murder charge.

Blazers interim head coach Alex Mortensen, who took over when Trent Dilfer was fired in October, shared the good news while speaking with the media Monday afternoon.

"I've had the opportunity to sit with our injured players and their families, and they are okay with me telling you that they have left the hospital and are recovering," the coach said.

Bill Belichick's first year at UNC has been nothing to cheer about ... but at least Jordon Hudson's got him covered in that dept. -- The Tar Heels' head coach was a supportive boyfriend at her competition over the weekend.

Photos of the 73-year-old at the Cheer Extreme All-Stars event in Raleigh have been making rounds on social media ... observing all the action as Hudson suited up for Code Black -- a team based in the Tar Heel state.

Belichick -- who was rocking a grey sweatshirt -- was snapped on the sidelines as Hudson did her thing. If you're curious, the whole routine is provided below.

Bill Belichick's been a regular in the headlines ever since his relationship with Jordon Hudson became public ... and his former player Asante Samuel tells TMZ Sports the irony is not lost on him.

Samuel was having some fun at his old coach's expense when he chopped it up with us this week ... saying while BB had to change his ways to conform to the college game at UNC, his off-the-field life has changed, too.

"Coach is being a hypocrite, man," he said. "He's been a hypocrite the way he's carrying on. He told us to stay off and don't have family distractions and things like that."

4:14 PM PT -- Tammeil Gilkerson, chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, said in a statement to TMZ ... "There are no real words to express my profound sorrow, but it is only softened by the tremendous gratitude I feel for the opportunity I had to work alongside him. John made me laugh, infuriated me on some days, elevated my thinking, and constantly challenged me to be better for Peralta and for Oakland. I am keeping John's family, loved ones, and all of you in my thoughts and prayers."

"Last Chance U" star John Beam -- a longtime football coach who dedicated his life to helping the youth through sports -- has passed away at 66 years old after being shot on campus, Oakland P.D. confirmed on Friday.

As we previously reported, gunfire broke out on the Laney College campus on Thursday -- details surrounding the shooting were not revealed at the time ... but local outlets confirmed Beam was struck and taken to a nearby hospital.

In a press conference, Oakland PD stated Beam died Friday morning due to the injuries he suffered ... and stated it was "a very targeted situation."

Quavo is Lids' newest Brand Ambassador with a multi-year collaboration ... and he wasted no time putting his home team of the University of Georgia Bulldogs on the front goal line!!!

On Friday, Quavo unveiled his debut offering, the Quavo UGA x ’47 Collection, directly inspired by the former Migos star's upcoming solo album, "SATCHMO."

Georgia has a big SEC matchup against Texas this weekend, and the launch coincides with the marquee game.

9:01 AM PT -- A man was arrested in a city outside Oakland on Friday in connection to the shooting, according to local reports.

It's unclear at this time if the suspect had any ties to the football program or Coach Beam.

"Last Chance U" star and Laney College athletic director John Beam was reportedly shot on Thursday ... and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

His current condition has not been released.

Acting Oakland Police Chief James Beere said in a press conference they received reports and calls before noon about shots being fired at Laney College.

When officers arrived, they located a wounded victim. He was transported to the hospital, where he's currently being treated.

Brian Kelly has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Louisiana State University, nearly three weeks after he was fired ... and the former head coach is demanding his massive buyout be paid in full!

The lawsuit, obtained by ESPN, was filed in Louisiana on Monday ... where the longtime coaches' lawyers argue the university is trying to find a way out of paying the $54 million buyout, claiming LSU says he was fired for cause.

Things are looking pretty icy in the Belichick family lately ... Bill's daughter-in-law, Jennifer Schmitt, appeared to steer clear of his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, at Saturday's UNC college football game.

While the 73-year-old head coach led his North Carolina Tar Heels to a 20-15 victory over Stanford, the two women reportedly kept their distance at Chapel Hill and were not photographed interacting with one another.

Check out the pics ... Jordon, 24, stood watching the game with crossed arms in the suite, wearing a white tank top and blue reptile miniskirt.

Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh, welcomed their first child together back in July ... and the former Heisman trophy winner is loving every bit of fatherhood -- telling TMZ Sports it's been an "awesome" experience!!

We caught up with the two-time national champion out in NYC on Tuesday ... and while sleep may be at a premium these days, his face lit up when we asked how it's going with the little one.

"It is awesome, it is one of the biggest blessings in life," he said.

Keith Browner Sr., a standout football player at the University of Southern California who went on to play 5 seasons in the NFL, is dead ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Keith died Tuesday morning in San Leandro, CA ... according to his son, Keith Browner Jr.

We're told Keith's death was unexpected and sudden ... and the family is shocked.

Cam Newton is speaking out on his shocking altercation with Alabama A&M's mascot last week ... insisting the whole thing was not as serious as it looked.

The moment happened at Legion Field in Birmingham on Oct. 24 ... as Newton and the ESPN "First Take" crew were enjoying football festivities before the Alabama State and Alabama A&M game. After the mascots from each school took part in a 40-yard dash, A&M's Butch got into a shoving match with Cam, who responded with a hard shot to the face.

The moment aired live and sent everyone into a frenzy ... with even Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin thinking it was a real fight. Well, Newton says it was far from it.