It all worked out in the end for Michigan football in 2023. An undefeated regular season and a Big Ten title finally led to a national championship, and even the specter of an NCAA investigation and a sign stealing scandal couldn’t derail the Wolverines. But former coach Jim Harbaugh left for the NFL this offseason. So did quarterback J.J. McCarthy, …
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Why this Harlem football player drew little notice and why he picked Oklahoma State
It sounded too good to be true. But it is definitely true. Jordan Vyborny, a tight end who caught only 13 passes for 166 yards his junior year at Harlem, became an overnight NCAA Division I recruit after moving to Utah to live with his uncle and enrolling at Corner Canyon, which has won three of the last five Utah …
Read More »How many ACC teams can make the College Football Playoff in 2024?
This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde discuss the biggest headlines heading into ACC Media Days this week. Specifically, they focus on the latest for Florida State and Clemson’s plans to exit the conference. Wetzel poses the question of what it would take for Florida State and …
Read More »Elite safety prospect Jonah Williams set for a return trip to LSU
LSU has a ton of momentum on the recruiting trail right now, and it’s looking to bring yet another five-star prospect into the fold. Top-10 national prospect and America’s No. 1 safety Jonah Williams will be heading back to Baton Rouge on Friday for an unofficial visit, according to LSU Country’s Zack Nagy. It will be Williams’ second trip to …
Read More »Jackson State football’s top kicker no longer on team
Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor said at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Media Day on July 16 that the team would win more games in 2024 with improved special teams play. The Tigers, who finished 7-4 in 2023, will have to do that without a key piece of the kicking game from last season. Dylan Wasson, who joined the team …
Read More »Why the ACC needs multiple CFP teams in 2024 | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and Yahoo Sports senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger look ahead to the playoff picture for 2024 – and why the future of the Atlantic Coast Conference may depend on how many bids the league can secure in this year’s field. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe …
Read More »Michigan State predicted order of finish on USA TODAY Sports Network Big Ten 2024 preseason media poll
A turbulent, scandal-plagued 2023 football season for Michigan State gave way to a hopeful new era last November when Jonathan Smith was unveiled as the Spartans’ new head coach. Since going 11-2 and winning the Peach Bowl in 2021, Michigan State has struggled, compiling a 9-15 record over the past two seasons. The 2023 season was mired in turbulence, with …
Read More »Sunday Ticket trial, Day 5-6: Dr. Daniel Rascher testimony
On the fifth day of the Sunday Ticket trial, the plaintiffs started to show the financial costs of the league’s alleged (and accepted, by the jury) antitrust violation. They called to the stand Dr. Daniel Rascher, a professor who teaches courses in sports economics, sports finance, and applied research methods at the University of San Francisco. Rascher ultimately introduced the …
Read More »Utah State CB Andre Seldon Jr. dies of apparent drowning after cliff diving incident
Andre Seldon Jr., a defensive back who transferred to Utah State in 2024 following two years each at Michigan and New Mexico State, died after he failed to resurface during a cliff dive. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. has died, the school announced. Several witnesses saw him cliff diving …
Read More »Yannick Ngakoue to visit Dolphins on Monday
As the Dolphins prepare to move forward without Shaq Barrett, who retired over the weekend, they’re looking at replacements. In addition to Emmanuel Ogbah, they’ll also be looking at veteran pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, agent Drew Rosenhaus disclosed that Ngakoue will be at Dolphins headquarters on Monday during his weekly segment on WSVN-7. …
Read More »Billy Liucci of TexAgs explains to On3 how Texas A&M can shock the entire nation this year
Nov 18, 2017; Oxford, MS, USA; Texas A&M Aggies helmets after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Texas A&M Aggies defeated the Mississippi Rebels 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports TexAgs executive editor Billy Liucci has been attentively listening to every word from Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko thus far and he provided a …
Read More »5 questions Jets must answer during 2024 NFL training camp
NFL training camp gets underway this week for the Jets. Let’s review some of the main things they’ll be seeking to evaluate… Can Aaron Rodgers get back to his old self? The Jets brought in Rodgers last season to bring them back to relevancy after an NFL-high 13-year playoff drought. Unfortunately, that came crashing down when Rodgers tore his Achilles …
Read More »Report: Notre Dame football to host Ohio 2026 linebacker on Thursday
Although the 2025 recruiting class has yet to sign, Notre Dame football has still been extremely active with the 2026 cycle. One of those prospects that the Irish are after is Ohio linebacker Cincere Johnson, who will be on campus for the ‘Grill and Chill’ event on Thursday. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 225-pounder will make his way to South Bend …
Read More »Why Warner views 49ers’ Aiyuk situation as ‘good issue to have’
Why Warner views 49ers’ Aiyuk situation as ‘good issue to have’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Contract negotations can, understandably, be a headache in the NFL. Look no further than the extended drama around Brandon Aiyuk’s desired extension with the 49ers, which reached a tipping point last week with his reported trade request. However, San Francisco linebacker Fred …
Read More »Best of the SEC: How does Texas football DL stack up as we rank all 16 conference teams?
After years of discussions, negotiations and preparation, Texas has finally joined the SEC. But how do the Longhorns stack up as they enter the toughest conference in college football? We’re ranking the SEC position by position, assigning points for each team — 16 points for first place through one point for 16th. We’ll update the totals with each installment, giving …
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