LEXINGTON — When legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban retired in January, it had a small — but not direct — connection to Kentucky. With Saban stepping down, UK’s Mark Stoops moved to the top of a list: longest-tenured active coach at the same SEC school. Stoops wrapped up his 11th season with the Wildcats last fall. He’s the first Kentucky …
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DeMeco Ryans talks up John Metchie’s performance in Texans’ offseason program
Two years after he was drafted, Texans wide receiver John Metchie still hasn’t been able to do much on the field. But his head coach loves the work he has done this offseason. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans says that Metchie has performed very well this offseason. “You talk about a guy that’s improved a lot throughout these OTAs and minicamp, …
Read More »3 stats from 2023 that need to change for Auburn football to improve in 2024
AUBURN — It’s not a secret Auburn football’s offense left much to be desired in 2023. The Tigers ranked No. 11 in points scored per game (26.2) in the SEC and their passing attack averaged 162.2 yards a contest, which was good for the worst mark in the conference by nearly 20 yards. In short, the unit was broken. Receivers …
Read More »Fact or Fiction: Malachi Nelson can turn his career around at Boise State
Rivals rankings director and national transfer portal analyst Adam Friedman is joined by national recruiting director Adam Gorney, Ryan Young of TrojanSports.com and Jacey Zembal of TheWolfpackCentral.com to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION. MORE FACT OR FICTION: Miami is the biggest threat to Georgia for Elijah Griffin ***** CLASS OF 2024 …
Read More »Nebraska football offers 2026 South Dakota wide receiver
The Huskers continue their summer with multiple scholarship offers to potential Nebraska players. The most recent player they have offered is a junior speedster at wide receiver. Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte received an offer from Nebraska following his participation in the Huskers Football Camp on Saturday. Bonwell-Witte completed his sophomore year at Brandon Valley High School and is a class of 2026 …
Read More »Mississippi OT Matthew Parker commits to Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt has dipped into Mississippi to grab a key offensive target. Jackson (Miss.) Jackson Prep three-star offensive tackle Matthew Parker has committed to Vanderbilt on the heels of an official visit this weekend. The 6-foot-8, 300-pound prospect also has offers from Florida State, Houston, Duke, Memphis, South Alabama, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Monroe, and others on his resume. This embedded content is …
Read More »Former Ole Miss star Matt Corral leads Stallions’ playoff comeback. Will he start title game?
On Saturday, Matt Corral showed at the professional level what Ole Miss football fans have always known to be true: He can be the ultimate difference maker. Corral, a quarterback, came off the bench to help spark a comeback victory for the Birmingham Stallions over the Michigan Panthers in the USFL conference championship game. Relieving a struggling Adrian Martinez, who …
Read More »Alabama football lands Michael Carroll, an offensive lineman in 2025 recruiting class
Michael Carroll has committed to Alabama football, Carroll told On3 on Monday. Carroll is a four-star offensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting class from Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The 247Sports Composite lists him as a four-star prospect ranked No. 9 among interior offensive lineman in the 2025 class. Carroll is listed at 6-foot-6, 315 pounds and plays for Central Bucks East high …
Read More »Golden Gate athlete Bradley Martino commits to Minnesota; CSN’s Taren Hedrick picks Ole Miss
Two Southwest Florida products announced Power Four commitments within hours of each other on Sunday. Golden Gate athlete Bradley Martino chose Minnesota, while Community School of Naples lineman Taren Hedrick committed to Ole Miss. Martino decommitted from Toledo on June 1, sparking an uptick and interest around his recruitment. The 2023 Broxson Trophy winner as Collier County’s top all-around football …
Read More »Sherrone Moore details how he became Michigan football head coach
For someone who came to the program via Central Michigan in 2018 with little fanfare as the tight ends coach, the ascension has to be somewhat surreal. Such is the case for first-year Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore, who worked his way up the ladder from being a position coach on offense to offensive line coach to offensive coordinator …
Read More »Sherrone Moore claps back at those who claim Michigan football cheated in 2023
The day after Michigan football won the national championship, NCAA president Charlie Baker proclaimed that the Wolverines earned the title ‘fair and square.’ But that hasn’t stopped rival fans from claiming that there’s an asterisk next to the 2023 championship and that the hammer is coming down, yada, yada, yada. That talk doesn’t faze those in Ann Arbor, as fans …
Read More »Rivals250 OL Michael Carroll breaks down commitment to Alabama
Alabama has landed a commitment from 2025 four-star offensive tackle Michael Carroll out of Central Bucks East High School in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Carroll chose the Crimson Tide due to his tight bond with offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic — a relationship that dates back to Kapilovic’s time at Michigan State. The training staff, led by director of sports performance David …
Read More »LSU remains in contact with 5-star Ohio State cornerback commit
Na’eem Oxford, one of the top cornerbacks and best overall players in the 2025 recruiting class, has been committed to Ohio State since February. But in spite of that, LSU and defensive backs coach Corey Raymond specifically remain in hot pursuit. The five-star Parker (Birmingham) prospect ranks as the No. 6 player nationally and No. 2 cornerback, per the 247Sports …
Read More »‘A dream come true’: Ravenna alum Brian ‘Fuzz’ Coman takes over as Ravens football coach
Portage Community Bank Stadium. Ravenna has named Class of 1988 graduate Brian “Fuzz” Coman as its new football coach. Coman takes over for Joe Callihan, who resigned in April. Coman is the first Black head coach in program history. He brings a wealth of experience, having played at Ravenna and then Youngstown State, where he won a national championship under …
Read More »Georgia football adds another in-state prospect to its 2025 recruiting class
Georgia football has added another in-state prospect to its 2025 recruiting class. Todd Robinson, a three-star prospect from Valdosta High, announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday that he’s committed to the Bulldogs. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Robinson is rated as the nation’s No. 32 running back and 428th overall prospect by the 247Sports Composite, but On3 reports that Robinson is …
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