The United States Department of Justice announced Thursday that it filed a proposed consent decree that will prohibit the NCAA from enforcing its Transfer Eligibility Rule, or any related rules that impose restrictions on athletic transfers between Division I schools. The proposed consent decree — which still requires court approval — would retroactively apply to any transfers forced to sit …
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Why is Lamar Jackson skipping OTAs?
Two-time MVP Jamar Jackson has stayed away from most of the Ravens’ OTAs. He’s the only offensive starter in Baltimore who isn’t attending the voluntary workouts. On one hand, it’s definitely voluntary. Players have no obligation to attend. He’s fully in compliance with his contract and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, by staying away. He’s fully within his rights. He’s doing …
Read More »LSU’s class remains in the top 2 after On3 industry rankings update
On3 recently updated its team rankings for the 2025 recruiting class, and after a hot start, LSU remains near the top despite suffering a decommitment last month from five-star receiver Dakorien Moore. The Tigers still have a loaded class that features five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, who also ranks as the No. 1 overall player in the nation, as well as …
Read More »Where does Trevor Lawrence rank in 2024? | Yahoo Fantasy Football Show
Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens discuss the ups and downs of the Jacksonville quarterback and where he ranks heading into this season. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript So let’s just quickly have the Trevor Lawrence …
Read More »Notre Dame football lands it 2026 quarterback
The continued focus on landing high-level quarterbacks since Marcus Freeman took over the Notre Dame football program continued on Saturday. Noah Grubbs, a 2026 Florida prospect, committed to the Irish, giving them a second commit of the cycle joining wide receiver Dylan Faison. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 188-pound quarterback is a 4-star as the nations No. 118 overall prospect and …
Read More »Lake Mary 2026 QB Noah Grubbs: “Nothing” could put another school ahead of Notre Dame
Editor’s note: Lake Mary 2026 quarterback Noah Grubbs wrote the following first-person story for the USA Today Network to explain why he committed to Notre Dame. The 6-foot-4 ½, 195-pound Grubbs is rated a four-star recruit and the No. 9 quarterback in the nation on On3’s Industry Rankings. Grubbs rewrote Lake Mary’s record books in 2023 when he completed 208 …
Read More »Ravens’ Lamar Jackson forfeits $750,000 in workout bonuses, per report
Getty Images Voluntary workouts are voluntary, but they still have value. For some players they hold monetary value, as is the case with reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. The Baltimore Ravens star quarterback has been absent for most of OTAs, and it has cost him $750,000 in workout bonuses, according to a report from Pro Football Talk. Mike Florio reports …
Read More »Two Notre Dame players named to Lott Trophy Watch List
June officially is upon us, which means we’re one step closer to college football returning. That also means award watch lists are starting to come out, and plenty of Notre Dame players will be on them considering the Irish are expected to be College Football Playoff contenders. We have our first such instance now. Benjamin Morrison and Howard Cross III …
Read More »Bills’ Gable Steveson makes switch from pro wrestling to football
Olympic gold medal wrestler Gable Steveson is seeking to trade the mat for the gridiron by signing a standard undrafted rookie free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday. The Bills list the 24-year-old as a defensive lineman in hopes his leverage techniques and agility can translate to football. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 266 pounds, Steveson, at 21, became …
Read More »Fair paces Stamps to 31-10 pre-season win over Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG — Quarterback Jake Maier was glad the Calgary Stampeders had something to cheer about after an emotionally tough week. Campbell Fair’s five field goals helped lift the Stampeders to a 31-10 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL pre-season action Friday. Running backs Peyton Logan and LeVante Bellamy recorded touchdowns for Calgary in a match that was delayed …
Read More »Gators grab pair of crystal balls for 4-star in-state 2026 CB recruit
Florida football’s recruiting efforts continue to roll along as Billy Napier and Co. take on the tireless task of rebuilding the Gators’ once-proud program. The Orange and Blue got some good news on Thursday when 247Sports submitted a pair of crystal ball predictions for four-star cornerback Jaelen Waters out of Seffner (Florida) Armwood in the 2026 cycle. The 6-foot-2-inch, 180-pound …
Read More »Giants 2024 Position Breakdown: New-look running back group looks to make an impact
Heading into the 2024 season, the Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, looking to bounce back into the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the running back position… Projected depth chart Starter: Devin Singletary …
Read More »The Athletic evaluates Florida’s 2025 class heading into official visits
The next four weeks are big ones for Florida football as Billy Napier and Co. roll out the red carpet for official visits to the Swamp by members of the 2025 cycle. The Gators are set to host some of the top talent in the nation in hopes of bolstering a lagging recruiting class heading into summer. The Orange and …
Read More »Bradley Gompers includes Rutgers football in his top seven
Bradley Gompers has his top seven, with Rutgers football making the cut in the Pennsylvania linebacker’s next step in his recruitment. Rutgers offered Gompers in late February, marking what at the time was his fifth Power Five offer. He is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound linebacker from Central Catholic (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Last fall, he capped off a season riddled with injuries in …
Read More »College football: Area alumni from 2022 making marks in Big Ten, SEC and beyond
May 31—More than a dozen area players from the class of 2022 signed with FBS schools, and a handful more made major college rosters as walk-ons. With several more area alumni pushing for playing time this fall, here is an overview of the group that has members playing in the Big Ten, SEC, MAC, Sun Belt, AAAC and Notre Dame: …
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