Although Ohio State football’s 2025 recruiting class has commitments from linebackers Tarvos Alford and Eli Lee, it is looking to add one more prospect to the group. Riley Pettijohn, the 6-foot, 2-inch and 215-pound Texas ‘backer visited Columbus at the end of May, and has since taken other visits to his finalists. The nation’s No. 31 overall prospect and 4th …
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Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II creates tougher Heisman climb after arrest on suspicion of DUI charge
The weekend arrest of Oklahoma State star running back Ollie Gordon II for suspicion of driving under the influence casts an early shadow over his potentially promising Heisman Trophy campaign ahead of the 2024 season. Pending the final outcome of the charges and severity of the punishment Gordon might face, both legally and from Oklahoma State, the incident could impact his standing …
Read More »For the first time ever, businesses will be able to stream Sunday Ticket
In the aftermath of last week’s multi-billion-dollar verdict in the Sunday Ticket case, the NFL has some decisions to make about the future of the out-of-market game package. Here’s a decision that was already in the works. Sunday Ticket will finally be available to bars, restaurants, and other businesses not only via satellite dish but also by streaming. The news …
Read More »2025 running back sets Ohio State visit
Ohio State may have missed out on Jordon Davison, but it is moving onto its next target in three-star prospect, Shekai Mills-Knight. The Tennessee product is set to visit Columbus, Ohio, on July 29 and the Buckeyes will now no doubt be in the mix for his commitment. The consensus top 35 running back in the country recently cut his …
Read More »Maxx Crosby joins Von Miller as leader of annual pass rusher summit
Bills edge rusher Von Miller began holding offseason pass rushing summits in 2017 and he hopes to see them continue after he stops playing in the NFL. That’s why Miller had help hosting this offseason’s session. Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and Saints defensive end Cam Jordan joined Miller in that role with Crosby seen as a long-term part of …
Read More »Rivals Five-Star: How Big Ten programs were impacted
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Rivals Five-Star is in the books and now it’s time to continue the analysis from the preeminent event of the offseason. Here are the five programs most impacted by the event. MICHIGAN Going into the event we knew that four-star offensive lineman Avery Gach was coming to Jacksonville with something to prove. The Michigan commit showed …
Read More »Kwity Paye: I want to prove I’m what Colts need as a pass rusher
Colts defensive end Kwity Paye is excited about the team’s decision to exercise their option on his contract for the 2025 season and he hopes to make the team want to sign him to an even longer deal after the coming campaign. Paye was a first-round pick in 2021 and he’s coming off a career-best eight sacks during the 2023 …
Read More »Dr. Phillips WR Mykel Calixte chooses Central Michigan
Last year, Mykel Calixte decided to make a move. He wanted to get more attention from college football recruiters so he moved from little West Oaks Academy in West Orlando to Dr. Phillips. Calixte said that is why he has been able to accept a Football Bowl Subdivision scholarship offer from Central Michigan and former Florida coach Jim McElwain. “If …
Read More »Hard Knocks offseason features Giants’ moves to land Brian Burns, split with Saquon Barkley in first episode
Once again, Hard Knocks is back in New York. The classic HBO documentary series kicked off its new offseason version of the show on Tuesday night, where it will be following around the Giants in the lead-up to the traditional version of the show this fall. That series will feature No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. …
Read More »Rivals Five-Star: DL analysis – Yahoo Sports
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Rivals Five-Star is in the books and now it’s time to continue the position breakdowns and give thoughts on many of the players who competed at the summer’s biggest event. We break down the top 10 defensive linemen. 1. DEUCE GERALDS This embedded content is not available in your region. The Defensive Line MVP of the …
Read More »Brian Hoyer: What Aidan O’Connell did as a fourth-round pick was tremendous
Brian Hoyer had a front-row seat to fellow quarterback Aidan O’Connell’s rookie year with the Raiders in 2023, serving as a backup or third QB for most of the year. The Raiders did not retain Hoyer for 2024, moving on to a QB room led by O’Connell and Gardner Minshew. But during a recent guest hosting sting on SiriusXM NFL …
Read More »Oklahoma State star RB Ollie Gordon II arrested on DUI charges
Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II was arrested Sunday morning on multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after he was pulled over south of Oklahoma City, according to multiple reports. Gordon, 20, was stopped around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday after an officer said he was speeding and swerving multiple times on Interstate 35 near Moore, Oklahoma, according to …
Read More »NFL suspends free agent S Tashaun Gipson for six games
The NFL has suspended free agent safety Tashaun Gipson for the first six games of the 2024 season, according to the daily transactions report. The league does not specify the reason, but Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Gipson violated the NFL’s performance enhancing substances policy. Gipson, 33, spent the past two seasons with the 49ers and started 34 of …
Read More »EA Sports College Football 25 Dynasty Mode: In-depth look at coaching carousel, transfer portal and more
At long last, a new college football video game is on the horizon after an 11-year hiatus that saw the sport undergo seismic changes during that span. Those changes will be reflected and incorporated in the highly anticipated dynasty mode that will be an anchor for the “College Football 25” title set to be released later this month. Dynasty mode …
Read More »Report: 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk no closer to a deal
The 49ers would surely love to persuade receiver Brandon Aiyuk to play for the team in 2024, at a fifth-year option salary of $14.1 million. Whether Aiyuk is ultimately willing to do that remains to be seen. Regardless, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the 49ers and Aiyuk are no closer to a long-term deal. “For Aiyuk and the …
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