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Matt Perkins

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Oklahoma State wide receiver Bryson Green (9) runs to the end zone for the winning touchdown in a 41-34 victory against Texas on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater.
Portal

The Most Underrated Transfer in Each Power Five Conference

By Matt Perkins
Aug 26, 2022; Allen, TX, USA; St. John Bosco Braves wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (3) in action during the Prep Gridiron Tom Landry Classic between St. John Bosco Braves and the Allen Eagles at Eagle Stadium at Allen High School.
3-Point Stance

3-Point Stance: Recruiting Misses Turned Gains, CFP What Ifs, Underrated Transfers

By Mike Farrell and Matt Perkins
Nov 19, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) passes against the Colorado Buffaloes during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
College Football

5 Under-Recruited QBs Who Will Impact the CFP Race in 2023

By Matt Perkins
Iowa defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) celebrates his touchdown with Cooper DeJean (3) against Kentucky during the second quarter of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
College Football

Second-Year Players Destined to Shine in 2023

By Matt Perkins
Quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass as Newman takes on Lafayette Christian Academy in the LHSAA Division III semifinals on Nov. 24, 2021.
3-Point Stance

3-Point Stance: Biggest Freshman Expectations, 2nd Year Breakouts, Under-recruited Star QBs

By Mike Farrell and Matt Perkins
Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium.
3-Point Stance

3-Point Stance: Harbaugh Replacements, Teams Underutilizing the Portal, Odd Portal Fits

By Mike Farrell and Matt Perkins
Harbaugh
3-Point Stance

3-Point Stance: Why Harbaugh Should Stay, Underappreciated Players, Early Hot Seats

By Mike Farrell and Matt Perkins
Bills safety Damar Hamlin stands over Vikings receiver Adam Thielen after a catch.
3-Point Stance

3-Point Stance: Damar Hamlin as a Prospect, New Starting QBs, Overshadowed Coaches

By Mike Farrell and Matt Perkins
Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day yells from the sideline during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium.
3-Point Stance

3-Point Stance: Early Signing Day Losers, 2023 Sleepers, Key Pieces in New Offenses

By Mike Farrell and Matt Perkins
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Podcast

Illegal Motion Podcast: Pirate Flag at Half Mast

By Matt Perkins
Dec 4, 2022; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during a press conference at the Arrow Touchdown Club.
Podcast

Former Colorado Football Player Jeremy Bloom on Coach Prime Taking Over the Program

By Matt Perkins
Sep 25, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Devin Leary (13) looks to pass during the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Podcast

Illegal Motion Podcast: Portal Kombat

By Matt Perkins
New Wisconsin head football coach Luke Fickell speaks at a welcome event Monday, November 28, 2022, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. He was previously head coach for six seasons at Cincinnati.
Podcast

Illegal Motion Podcast: Stuck in the Fickell with You

By Matt Perkins
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Podcast

Illegal Motion Podcast: Let's Get Ready for Rivals

By Matt Perkins
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Podcast

Illegal Motion Podcast: Boudreaux Kelly Has Arrived

By Matt Perkins
Oct 29, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes yells at an official during the first quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: TCU Getting Screwed, Will Levis, Mike Locksley

By Matt Perkins
Oct 29, 2022; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy leaves the field following a loss to the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium.
Podcast

Illegal Motion Podcast: All is Not OK in Oklahoma State

By Matt Perkins
Oct 8, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz on the sidelines against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium.
Podcast

Illegal Motion Podcast: Another Hawkeye Black Eye

By Matt Perkins
Oct 15, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) runs after the catch against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
Podcast

Illegal Motion Podcast: Celebrations Across the Nation

By Matt Perkins
Oct 8, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws a pass during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Podcast

Illegal Motion Podcast: Midterm Reports (Episode 299)

By Matt Perkins
Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Paul Chryst encourages his team during the third quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium.
College Football

5 More Candidates for Wisconsin

By Matt Perkins
Sep 17, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Paul Chryst celebrates following a touchdown during the first quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Camp Randall Stadium.
College Football

Top 5 Candidates to Replace Paul Chryst

By Matt Perkins
Sep 10, 2022; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Karl Dorrell looks on in the fourth quarter against the Air Force Falcons at Falcon Stadium.
College Football

Top 5 Replacements for Karl Dorrell

By Matt Perkins
Oct 1, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
Game Recap

Rapid Reaction: Max Duggan, TCU Embarrass Oklahoma 55-24

By Matt Perkins
Sep 30, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) sets to pass in the second half against the Washington Huskies at the Rose Bowl.
Game Recap

Rapid Reaction: UCLA Dispatches Washington 40-32

By Matt Perkins
Sep 24, 2022; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) passes the ball under pressure from Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive lineman Jasheen Davis (30) during the second half at Truist Field.
Podcast

Illegal Motion Podcast: That's My DJ

By Matt Perkins
Sep 24, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) drops back to pass against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
College Football

Week 4 Awards

By Matt Perkins
September 17, 2022; Tempe, Arizona; USA; Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Herm Edwards calls a timeout during a game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Sun Devil Stadium.
Podcast

Podcast: You Play to Win the Game

By Matt Perkins
Sep 17, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) passes against the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
College Football

Week 3 Awards

By Matt Perkins
Sep 10, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs with the football against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium.
Game Preview

Game Preview: Fresno State at USC

By Matt Perkins
Michigan State's Chester Kimbrough, center, celebrates after a tackle against Akron during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Game Preview

Game Preview: Michigan State at Washington

By Matt Perkins
Sep 10, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) throws as he is hit by Marshall Thundering Herd defensive lineman Isaiah Gibson, Sr. (99) in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium.
Podcast

The Upset Special: Illegal Motion Podcast

By Matt Perkins
Top 25 QBs for 2023
Farrell Files

Mike Farrell's Top 25 Quarterbacks for 2023

By Matt Perkins
Sep 3, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) rushes with the football during the second quarter against the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Featured

Week 1 Awards

By Matt Perkins
Mike Wright Week 0
Consigliere's Notebook

Week 0 Awards

By Matt Perkins
Jordan Addison
Portal

Jordan Addison and USC Testing the Limits of NIL, Tampering

By Matt Perkins
Glenn Dorsey, DL, LSU
Consigliere's Notebook

NFL Draft: College Football Stars that Disappointed

By Matt Perkins
Consigliere Notebook - Position Coaches
Consigliere's Notebook

Top Position Coach Hires of 2022

By Matt Perkins
Consigliere Notebook - Go5 Coordinators
Consigliere's Notebook

Underappreciated Coordinators in the Group of 5

By Matt Perkins
Cameron Ward
Portal

Welcome to the Notebook

By Matt Perkins