Carrollton High School (Georgia) quarterback Julian Lewis is a five-star recruit who has been committed to the USC Trojans for over a year now. However, the Max Preps Sophomore of the Year has been coveted by many suitors, including Colorado, Auburn, Indiana and Georgia. Despite his verbal commitment to USC, Lewis continues to explore his options. His official visits include …
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Christian Gass commits to Tennessee
Tennessee and head coach Josh Heupel received a commitment for the Vols’ 2025 recruiting class on Saturday. 2025 linebacker prospect Christian Gass committed to Tennessee. The 6-foot-2.5, 215-pound four-star linebacker is from Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia. Tennessee has 18 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back …
Read More »Zachariah Branch discusses the past and present of USC football
USC football wide receiver and return man Zachariah Branch joins former NFL tight end Adam Breneman on the latest episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, Zachariah Branch reflects on his All-America season with USC last year and explains what USC fans can expect from Lincoln Riley’s offense in 2024 with new starting quarterback Miller Moss leading the way. …
Read More »Wolverines “don’t care” they aren’t Big Ten favorites
It is hard to think of a team that has dealt with more criticism after winning a national championship than the Michigan Wolverines, maybe Ohio State when they dealt with the Maurice Clarett drama in 2002, but that’s debatable. Since Michigan won the title, its head coach departed along with the defensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coach. As far …
Read More »Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. dies in drowning accident
Andre Seldon Jr., a transfer football player to Utah State this past spring, died in a drowning accident Saturday afternoon at Porcupine Reservoir in Cache County. A source told the Deseret News of the accident and the Utah State Football X account announced Seldon’s death late Saturday night. The Utah State University community is mourning the death of football student-athlete …
Read More »Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. dies in apparent cliff-diving accident
Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. died in an apparent cliff-diving accident, the school announced Saturday night. According to the university, Seldon’s body was located at 9:05 p.m. MT by the Utah Department of Public Safety’s dive team after a search began earlier in the day for a man who was seen diving off cliffs at the Porcupine Reservoir …
Read More »James Peoples explains why Ohio State football is the place for him
It is always interesting to hear why a recruit picks a school, and for Ohio State football and running back James Peoples, it was all about the people. The Texan signed with the Buckeyes in the 2024 cycle, and has been on campus for a few months now. The homesick feeling has never hit Peoples due to the same reason …
Read More »As camps start to open, will there be veteran holdouts?
Earlier this month, we took a look at some of the veterans who might decide to stay away from training camp in order to get the contracts they want. Since then, none of them have gotten new deals. Now that the clock is ticking loudly toward camp for the various teams with players who want more, and who in every …
Read More »Former Michigan football CB Andre Seldon passed away
It’s been an uneasy year for many former Michigan players, as several have passed away well before their time. On the football side Craig Roh and Obi Ezeh died this year, and Darius Morris passed away on the basketball side. Another is gone far too early, and it’s a Michigan native who never quite matriculated during his short time in …
Read More »‘Accountability has really been a big change,’ Trey Zuhn praises Elko effect at Texas A&M
Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III speaks to the media at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports This past week at SEC media days in Dallas, Texas A&M junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III praised the impact of head coach Mike Elko and his staff during their brief stint in …
Read More »Jacksonville State football to travel to Auburn in 2026 for first meeting as FBS foes
Jacksonville State football is heading to the Plains. The Gamecocks announced on Saturday that Jax State and Auburn agreed to a game for the 2026 season at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Gamecocks announced the game will be on Sept. 26. “We’re very excited about the opportunity to return to the Plains and play Auburn in 2026,” Jax State athletic director …
Read More »2024 marks 100th anniversary of an iconic Big Ten football moment
The year 2024 means that an epic college football feat and an iconic Big Ten football moment are 100 years old. It was in 1924 that one of the greatest college football players of all time — quite possibly the greatest Big Ten football player who ever lived — produced a titanic performance on a big stage. Grange and Illinois …
Read More »Top-100 DB Jaboree Antoine commits to Miami over LSU
One of the best in The Boot is heading to The U. Jaboree Antoine, the No. 8-ranked safety in the Rivals250 for the 2025 class out of New Iberia (La.) Westgate High School, committed to Miami over LSU on Saturday. He told Rivals his recruitment is officially shut down. The top-100 prospect who is a playmaker on both sides of …
Read More »Texas, Oklahoma: Differences between SEC and Big 12 football start with talent
DALLAS — The talk about what Texas coach Steve Sarkisian called “the pageantry” of the Southeastern Conference filled the Omni Hotel throughout SEC media days. Coaches lauded the legacies of legendary programs. Players praised the league’s history of churning out high NFL draft picks. Commentators commended the ardent fan support, the rabid rivalries and the unquestioned dominance of a conference …
Read More »Can St. Xavier win the GCL this year? Here are five players to watch for the Bombers.
One of the most storied football programs in the area is hoping to return to state title contention in 2024. St. Xavier is coming off a somewhat disappointing season. The Bombers went 7-5 overall and 1-2 in the Greater Catholic League (GCL), finishing third behind Moeller and Elder. One thing about St. Xavier under head coach Steve Specht: when they …
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