Alabama was the face of the SEC. Now it’s Georgia. In the Big Ten it’s long been Ohio State, and still is despite Michigan’s resurgence. The ACC? Florida State before Clemson’s decade-plus run of dominance, but the title might be swinging back to the Seminoles. In the former Pac-12, Southern Cal was by far the biggest brand. Oklahoma, of course, …
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Eagles adding a veteran LB to bolster depth at the position
Eagles adding a veteran LB to bolster depth at the position originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are signing veteran linebacker Shaquille Quarterman, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday morning. Quarterman, 26, played his first four years in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars, mostly on special teams. In total, Quarterman has played in 63 games without a …
Read More »How to buy Oregon State football tickets: See prices for games on 2024 schedule
With fall camp underway, the Oregon State Beavers are less than a month away from kicking off the 2024 college football season under first-year head coach Trent Bray. The Beavers are coming off an 8-5 finish in 2023 that culminated with the departure of longtime head coach Jonathan Smith, who left Corvallis to become the head coach at Michigan State. …
Read More »Why A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith could become one of greatest WR duos ever
Why A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith could become one of greatest WR duos ever originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia After just two years, they’re already one of the most accomplished wide receiver duos in NFL history. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith have something pretty special going. And to hear them talk, they’re just getting started. In both 2022 and 2023, Brown …
Read More »LSU makes top 5 for No. 1 2026 safety Blaine Bradford
. One of the top players in the 2026 recruiting class has narrowed his list of finalists down to five. LSU has made the list along with four other strong schools. LSU joins Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon and Notre Dame in the final five. [autotag]Blaine Bradford[/autotag] is a 6-foot-1, 200-pound, four-star safety from Baton Rouge where he plays for Catholic High …
Read More »A fascinating glimpse into the mind of Eagles’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson
A fascinating glimpse into the mind of Eagles’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Whether he’s jawing at a teammate, dancing during practice or fielding questions in his first can’t-miss press conference of the summer, C.J. Gardner-Johnson is one of a kind. One of one. And he’s always himself. What about the Eagles organization allows him to be …
Read More »Top 5 storylines entering UNC’s 2024 football season
Nov 4, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs as Campbell Fighting Camels linebacker Monchovia Gaffney (4) and linebacker Taylor Behl (17) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports We’ve officially made it to August – and if you’re a college sports fanatic …
Read More »Sherrone Moore’s image is tarnished before start of Michigan football head coaching tenure
In the afterglow of his greatest coaching achievement, when Michigan football celebrated its first outright national title since 1948 on a glorious January night in Houston, Jim Harbaugh wanted to get something off his chest at a postgame news conference. “We’re innocent,” he blurted. “And we stood strong and tall because we knew we were innocent.” It was a defiant …
Read More »26 days until it is football time in Tennessee
September 1, 2008; Pasadena, CA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers kicker Daniel Lincoln (26) after kicking a field goal against the UCLA Bruins in the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 26 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff …
Read More »Here’s what the LSU football defensive line room looks like heading into fall camp
BATON ROUGE — Thanks to the mass exodus following the end of the 2023 season, the microscope has been squarely placed on the defensive line for LSU football since spring practice. That magnifying glass remains fixed on the unit as it was a rough offseason for the coaching staff in its attempt to bolster the defensive line back up through …
Read More »Meet the 5 new high school football coaches in the Springfield area for 2024
Several new high school football coaches will command the sidelines for the first time this fall in the Springfield area. That includes Lanphier’s Ademola Adeniji, Southeast’s Nate Borders, Litchfield’s Colton Faure, Pawnee’s Josh Talley and Gillespie’s Cory Bonstead. Here’s what to know about each new football coach in The State Journal-Register coverage area: Lanphier Head Coach Ademola Adeniji uses a …
Read More »Saints undrafted rookie tight end Dallin Holker working with first-string offense
Saints tight end Dallin Holker is in an unusual position for an undrafted rookie in training camp: Working with the starters. Holker, who wasn’t drafted despite a strong season at Colorado State last year, is getting time with the first-string offense while tight end Juwan Johnson recovers from offseason foot surgery, and Holker has looked good on the practice field, …
Read More »Brown creating ‘family oriented’ atmosphere for John Glenn High School football
WALKERTON — Ron Brown didn’t plan on coming out of his high school football coaching retirement. That was, until several John Glenn players came asking him to take over the program. The assistant principal for the high school the last four years can now add head football coach to his title after being hired for the job March 19. Brown …
Read More »‘He’s here to compete’: QB not the only position battle for Alabama State football
Alabama State football wrapped up its opening weekend of fall camp and the Montgomery Advertiser got an exclusive with head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. during practice. As the Hornets enter the season as favorites to win SWAC East Division, Robinson says it’s exciting to get back on the field for his third season. “I think everyone around the country is …
Read More »What to expect from the Savannah Christian football team after run to state title game
Savannah Christian coach Baker Woodward has been blessed with one of the best defensive lines in high school football with a group featuring 5-star senior Elijah Griffin, sophomore sensation Damion Guyton, who has 19 Power 4 offers, Logan Brooking (committed to Clemson as a tight end) and Isaiah Redmond, who has an offer from Savannah State. The unit played a …
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