Yearly Archives: 2024

Dallas Wilson asks for Oregon release: Five-star WR eyeing Florida after signing agreement with Ducks

247Sports Five-star wide receiver Dallas Wilson has asked for a release from his financial aid agreement that he signed with Oregon during the early signing period, Wilson’s representation, EL1TE Sports Management Group, told 247Sports. The current plan is for Wilson to enroll at Florida, which made a strong push for him leading into signing day. Apparently, the Gators never wavered …

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USC acts quickly to name a new offensive line coach

Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans offensive linemen Mason Murphy (76) and Justin Dedich (57) during the game against the Utah Utes in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports On Tuesday, USC offensive line coach Josh Henson left to become the offensive coordinator at …

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Auburn adds LSU transfer LB Xavier Atkins

AUBURN, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Hugh Freeze of the Auburn Tigers greets fans during their Tiger Walk prior to their game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) Auburn boosted its roster Wednesday by adding a linebacker with SEC experience. Xavier Atkins, a linebacker from Humble, …

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Report: Chargers to activate Hayden Hurst for Thursday night’s game

The Chargers offense is set to get a little reinforcement for Thursday night’s game against the Broncos. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the team plans to activate tight end Hayden Hurst from injured reserve ahead of the game. Hurst was designated to return earlier this week and was listed as questionable to be in the lineup. Hurst has …

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Idaho hires former assistant Thomas Ford Jr. as next head football coach

Dec. 19—The University of Idaho has hired Thomas Ford Jr., a former assistant coach for the Vandals, as the program’s 37th head football coach, it was announced Wednesday. Ford was Idaho’s running backs coach and special teams coordinator under former coach Jason Eck for two seasons. Most recently, he was the running backs coach at Oregon State for one season. …

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Oklahoma Sooners fend off coaching legend to land transfer QB John Mateer

Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head football coach Bill Belichick during half time at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners waded deep into the transfer portal to earn a commitment from the top quarterback in the class, John Mateer. Mateer led the nation in total touchdowns with …

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Geno Smith will practice on Wednesday

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald had another positive update on quarterback Geno Smith during his Wednesday press conference. Macdonald told reporters that Smith participated in walk-through and will participate in the day’s practice. “Geno feels good,” Macdonald said, via Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. “We’ll see how many reps [he gets]. We have a plan for practice, we’ll see …

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LSU four-star linebacker transferring to old SEC West rival

. An LSU linebacker is transferring to one of the Tigers’ longtime rivals. Xavier Atkins announced his commitment to Auburn on Tuesday, joining Hugh Freeze’s group after spending one year at LSU. Atkins was a four-star linebacker in the class of 2024. The On3 Industry Rankings slotted Atkins as the No. 309 ranked overall prospect, the No. 24 linebacker, and the …

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Brian Branch, Graham Glasgow out of practice for Lions

Most of the Lions players on the active roster who were out of practice on Wednesday were resting, but there are a few players dealing with injuries. That group includes safety Brian Branch, who is listed with a calf injury. He did not miss a snap in last Sunday’s loss to the Bills, so the best case for the Lions …

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Next season will be put up or shut up time for Auburn’s Hugh Freeze

© Will McLelland-Imagn Images After so much recent success in recruiting and now in the transfer portal, there are no more excuses for Auburn coach Hugh Freeze. It’s time to put up or shut up. RUMOR MILL: Big visits on deck as transfer portal approaches midway point CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF …

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