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Earning a bye in the College Football Playoff just became much more difficult for Group ofFive teams. CFP executives unanimously voted to move to straight seeding for the 2025 College Football Playoff. That means the highest-ranked four teams will receive byes, not necessarily the highest-ranked conference champions as was the case before. Here’s what that means for the 2025 season and beyond.

1 month ago | herosports.com | Colton Pool

Ashton Jeanty is widely regarded as a unique prospect at the running back position. But there’s been little consensus regarding the Boise State star’s landing spot in the 2025 NFL Draft. Trying to project where he could go is difficult. He’s a running back from the Group of Five. That’s two reasons right there why teams might think twice about taking him early. But he’s played well even against the best programs in the country and nearly set the FBS single-season rushing yards record in 2024.

1 month ago | herosports.com | Colton Pool

When UNLV took on Fresno State this past season, the Rebels were already up 31-7 at the start of the fourth quarter. But they wanted even more points, so they turned to their best playmaker. Ricky White III was lined up out wide to the left as UNLV was on Fresno State’s 14-yard line. Quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams caught a shotgun snap and immediately threw to White, who ran a hitch route.

1 month ago | herosports.com | Colton Pool

For a moment, Kyle Williams appeared to be doomed, that he would soon be tackled behind the line of scrimmage. The next, the Washington State wide receiver was cruising to the end zone. WSU was taking on Oregon State this past season, and the Cougars called a screen pass to Williams with the ball on their own 43-yard line. Wazzu quarterback John Mateer threw the pass quickly after the play began, but several opponents were already near Williams as he caught the ball behind the line of scrimmage.

1 month ago | herosports.com | Colton Pool

Before Ahmed Hassanein became a game-wrecker in the Mountain West, he experienced a football journey unlike any other. Hassanein was born in the United States and moved to Egypt with his dad when he was 6 years old, while his half-brother stayed in America. About 10 years later, Hassanein’s half-brother, who became a high school football coach and teacher, suggested he join him back in America. Hassanein made the move and began playing football. Hassanein was clearly athletic.