Jesse Simonton

Jesse Simonton is a National College Football Columnist at On3. Born and raised in the South, Simonton is a former beat writer covering the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers, working for The Miami Herald, SEC Country and Volquest.com, among others.

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Alex Orji, DJ Uiagalelei headline quarterbacks under a microscope in spring games Saturday

Jesse Simonton•04/18/24

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Miami, Mario Cristobal have a lot riding on the next two weeks of the spring transfer portal window

Jesse Simonton•04/17/24

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Penn State enters offseason with lingering questions about Drew Allar, passing offense

Jesse Simonton•04/16/24

2024 Transfer Portal: Biggest Spring needs for the Top 10 national championship contenders

Jesse Simonton•04/15/24

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2024 Group of 5 head coach rankings: Jamey Chadwell, Jeff Traylor headline the Top 10

Jesse Simonton•04/15/24

Spring Game Observations

Spring game takeaways from Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Florida and Tennessee

Jesse Simonton•04/14/24

Could 5-star freshman quarterback Julian Sayin play the role of Tua Tagovailoa for Ohio State in 2024?

Jesse Simonton•04/12/24

Five schools that should target Oregon State RB Damien Martinez when he enters the portal

Jesse Simonton•04/11/24

QBs Will Howard, Jalen Milroe headline key players to watch on a loaded Saturday of spring games

Jesse Simonton•04/10/24

2024 Big 12 football head coach rankings from 1 to 16: Kyle Whittingham, Lance Leipold top the list

Jesse Simonton•04/09/24

Tigers Takeaways: Auburn, Clemson spring scrimmages headlined by Cam Coleman's future stardom

Jesse Simonton•04/09/24

Dabo Swinney continues defending antiquated approach to talent acquisition, capping Clemson's ceiling

Jesse Simonton•04/06/24

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Is Hugh Freeze really going to roll with Auburn's current quarterback room again in 2024?

Jesse Simonton•04/04/24

Ohio State is the 2024 offseason champions, but can Ryan Day parlay the individual victories into a real title this fall?

Jesse Simonton•04/03/24

How many teams can win the 2024 national title

How many teams can win the 2024 national title? Kirby Smart’s comments illustrate it’s a shorter list than you think

Jesse Simonton•04/02/24

2024 ACC football head coach rankings from 1 to 17: Dabo Swinney holds onto top spot, Dave Doreen surges up list

Jesse Simonton•04/01/24

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Next Man Up: Patrick Payton, Domani Jackson Jr. headline the top replacements for the future defensive stars of the 2024 NFL Draft

Jesse Simonton•03/30/24

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Next Man Up: Kyren Lacy, Carnell Tate headline the top replacements for the future offensive stars of the 2024 NFL Draft

Jesse Simonton•03/29/24

Billy Napier likely agrees with some of the critical comments Princely Umanmielen made about Florida staff

Jesse Simonton•03/28/24

After major personnel losses and an injury to a marquee starter, can Wink Martindale maintain Michigan's standard on defense?

Jesse Simonton•03/27/24

From strong staff hires to recruiting, Lincoln Riley looks serious about addressing USC's defensive shortcomings

Jesse Simonton•03/26/24

2024 Big Ten football head coach rankings from 1 to 18: With no Jim Harbaugh, Ryan Day claims top spot

Jesse Simonton•03/25/24

Deion Sanders explanation for not making in-home, high school visits was a Prime Time concoction of hubris and excuses

Jesse Simonton•03/23/24

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South Carolina's Nyck Harbor faces hurdle to blossoming into a star receiver in 2024

Jesse Simonton•03/21/24

The Kadyn Proctor transfer saga is the exact scenario that has coaching staffs so frustrated, terrified

Jesse Simonton•03/20/24