Richard🇬🇾Johnson

We back!

.@CBSSportsCFB news story from @ShehanJeyarajah: cbssports.com/college-footba…

Indiana statement regarding Brendan Sorsby: "Today, we were made aware of a media report regarding a student-athlete who last competed for our football program in 2023. Indiana University has no further comment at this time."

I finally joined my friends @alex_kirshner and @RJ_cfb on @SplitZoneDuo for a fun question: NFL teams have better access to data, film, information, and technology than ever before. So why aren't they any better at drafting than they were decades ago? youtube.com/watch?v=VCKWse…

And as the draft rolls on, especially into Saturday the question begs ... did NIL/rev share ruin it? youtube.com/watch?v=ij9XNX…

On the new Yt channel no less. @collegefootballpodcast" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@collegefootba…

The official @SplitZoneDuo kickoff to Draft week ... Our annual QB Draft tiers with the great @BenjaminSolak and Derrik Klassen. Only now is the NFL cleared to go on with the show Thursday night. splitzoneduo.com/p/nfl-draft-qb…

A chance to talk golf with the ole ball coach? That’s bucket list stuff. Steve Spurrier was gracious enough to talk to me about the other sport he loves plus the relationship he had with Lou Holtz and Augusta National for @GolfonCBS @CBSSportsCFB cbssports.com/college-footba…

BREAKING: President Trump's executive order on college sports is expected as early as this afternoon, sources tell @CBSSports. Key directives on player eligibility and movement: 5 years to play 5 seasons and one free undergraduate transfer. Story: cbssports.com/college-footba…

Before Ryan Coogler took over Hollywood, he was a record-setting Sacramento State wide receiver. @cameronsalerno1 and I went inside his dynamic football career, and how it set up his legendary rise. "That dude was fully shaped by his football career.” cbssports.com/college-footba…

Rod Graves has stepped down as the executive director of the Fritz Pollard Alliance after 7 years in the role. Longtime C-suite executive Michele Meyer-Shipp now steps into the role.

Sacramento State has been touting an economic impact of $975M over the 5-year term of the school's MAC deal, but the firm that did the study tells @cbssports it is a mischaracterization of the data. Inside the claims and the underlying data behind them: cbssports.com/college-footba…

Wes was a true rarity in our industry—a genuine straight shooter who always spoke his mind. Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time. Please consider offering your support to them in any way you can. gofundme.com/f/support-team…

And with that, the coaching carousel is back open

Sacramento State to the MAC is now official. The football-only agreement is for five years.

Reporting with @RJ_cfb: Sacramento State will be joining the MAC in 2026 as a football-only member. Sources tell CBS Sports members of Sac State’s football staff have been operating as if this was a virtual certainty for weeks. cbssports.com/college-footba…

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was granted an additional year of eligibility today when a Mississippi judge granted him an injunction against the NCAA. The NCAA can appeal the decision at a later date.

Congratulations to @RJ_CFB on receiving the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches' (@NCMFC1) Media Award!

Honored does not even begin to describe it. The National Coalition of Minority Football coaches has recognized me for their Media Award, given annually “to a sportswriter, analyst, or commentator who elevates the discussion around greater diversity in football and sports in general.“ Our government and many in our society continue to peddle the lie that diversity is a threat and a danger when it is and has always been our strength. It is not something to be feared, but rather embraced. It makes our society better for all when we include all. From the time I started covering college football, I’ve strived to do my part to make sure the lack of diversity at the highest levels of college football coaching was not something that was simply ignored. Ultimately, it is on the decision makers in the sport to step up, but accountability and awareness of the issues matter. The work I’ve done stands on the shoulders of those who have come before, and I’m humbled to join a group of Coalition media award winners: Pivot Podcast, Jemele Hill, Shalise Manza Young, Michael Smith, and Jim Trotter. A special thank you to the board of @NCMFC1 for recognizing me, and especially its founder @CoachLocks. The work continues.