HOUSTON, September 14, 2026 — Oklahoma State University head football coach Eric Morris has been named Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Week following the Cowboys’ 39-31 upset win over No. 6 Oregon. The win – the first of Morris’ tenure at Oklahoma State...
HOUSTON, Sept. 11, 2026 – Since 1986, when legendary former Penn State coach Joe Paterno became the first recipient of the Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award, the Bryant Awards have become one of college football’s most respected honors, celebrating...
Five Games We’re Watching… and some things we watched A full slate of games is on tap for college football fans this weekend, with a number of games falling squarely in the “Too Close To Call” category. Cherished traditions, clashes between blue bloods, and...
HOUSTON, September 8, 2026 — Western Michigan University head football coach Lance Taylor has been named Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Week following the Broncos’ controversial loss at No. 16 Michigan. After the Broncos had seemingly captured a 12-7 win on...
HOUSTON, Sept. 4, 2026 – Scott Evans, a longtime architecture and construction industry leader and dedicated volunteer with the Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, will serve as co-chair of the 2027 Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, the American Heart Association’s premier college...
In the first full week of the college football season, numerous high-profile matchups will take place. Here are some intriguing storylines we’ll be watching as the majority of teams take to the field for the first time this year… and some stories you may...
