When Kalen DeBoer was introduced as Alabama football’s head coach one year ago, he did not make specific promises or proclamations about his first season. After shaking athletics director Greg Byrne’s hand, and standing in front of newly-retired coach Nick Saban, DeBoer spoke of his plans for the Crimson Tide and the expectation it would continue to hold even through …
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2026 5-star OL Jackson Cantwell praises Texas A&M’s coaching staff after weekend visit
. It was a busy weekend for Texas A&M football, as coach Mike Elko and his staff, especially O-line coach Adam Cushing, hosted the No. 1 and No. 2-ranked offensive lineman in the 2026 recruiting class during Saturday’s first junior day of the offseason. Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho, who will reportedly visit Auburn, Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma over the …
Read More »Top 10 moments from Penn State’s 2024 season: Rally for win at Wisconsin (No. 8)
With Penn State’s football season now officially in the books, now is a good time to start putting the whole season into perspective. Although the season ended with the Nittany Lions coming up just short of playing for a national championship, there were a lot of good moments to reflect on positively from the 2024 season that ended with a …
Read More »ESPN predicts Notre Dame vs. Ohio State in the College Football Playoff Championship game
Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images With a week until the College Football Playoff Championship game is played between Notre Dame and Ohio State, it’s interesting to see how experts will see …
Read More »Arkansas football welcomes 15 freshmen as early enrollees to campus
A new batch of freshmen with the Arkansas football program are starting their first day of classes Monday. The Razorbacks are welcoming 15 members of their 2025 high school recruiting class this semester as early enrollees. The young Hogs moved onto campus over the weekend and will participate when spring practices get started in March. According to the 247Sports Composite, …
Read More »SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team after start of conference play
Jan 11, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates a three point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images With a conference as loaded as the SEC is this season, you simply can never take a game lightly, with a few teams finding …
Read More »Jacksonville State football WR Brock Rechsteiner gets NIL deal from WWE, Triple H
Jacksonville State football receiver Brock Rechsteiner appears to be one of the next college athletes to receive a NIL deal from the WWE. With Rechsteiner ties to the organization, it seemed to be only a matter of time for a deal to come together. Rechsteiner’s dad, Scott Rechsteiner wrestled with his uncle Rick and Brock’s cousin, Bronson Rechsteiner, wrestles under …
Read More »Who are Washington County’s 2024 All-State and All-Region football players?
The Maryland Football Foundation, in alliance with coaches and media throughout the state, recently announced the All-State and All-Region teams for the 2024 high school football season. Sixteen Washington County players earned honors. Boonsboro — which advanced to the Class 1A state quarterfinals and finished with the county’s best record (10-2) — produced six All-Region selections in 1A North, highlighted …
Read More »3 reasons to be intrigued by Kansas football’s transfer portal additions on defense
LAWRENCE — As 2025 unfolds, Kansas football’s defense will operate with D.K. McDonald at the helm. McDonald was elevated from co-defensive coordinator/cornerbacks coach to defensive coordinator following the 2024 season, with Brian Borland’s retirement. Borland had been with head coach Lance Leipold at KU, Buffalo and Wisconsin-Whitewater. McDonald just finished his first season at Kansas with Leipold, and could further infuse …
Read More »Penn State secondary loses cornerback Jalen Kimber, adds safety King Mack
Penn State saw one defensive back announce Sunday that he was leaving for the NFL and one that said he is returning to the Nittany Lions. Cornerback Jalen Kimber, who started all but one game this season, will enter the NFL draft, as expected. Kimber had a sixth year of eligibility remaining because of the COVID waiver but decided to …
Read More »2024 Large-School All-Area Football Team: Strader savoring rarefied air: Ashland QB enjoys record passing season, shares honors with Tackett
CANNONSBURG A stat is only a number. LaBryant Strader’s focus is firmly planted on just one number. Wins. The senior quarterback helped Ashland tally plenty of both in his final season. The Tomcats recorded 11 victories in 2024, a district title in dramatic fashion and earned a spot in the Class 4A region finals. “I feel I grew as a …
Read More »The Gorney Awards: Navy All-American Bowl
SAN ANTONIO – The Navy All-American Bowl week has now wrapped up so it’s time to hand out some hardware. It’s now time for The Gorney Awards: MORE FROM SAN ANTONIO: Top performers from the All-American Bowl | Rankings questions | Top performers from combine | Rumor mill from combine registration | In-game commitment predictions | Eye-catchers from Thursday’s practice …
Read More »How much thanks should a former Notre Dame football head coach get for a magical 2024 run?
Let’s get this out of the way before all the hype and hoopla about Notre Dame football in the College Football Playoff national championship gets away over the next eight days. Noie: In a CFP semifinal where Notre Dame football was pushed, could it push back? Notre Dame has never played this late into January. Notre Dame (14-1) has never …
Read More »Stock Up: 10 recruits who bolstered their stock at Navy All-American Bowl
SAN ANTONIO – Several of the nation’s best recruits from the 2025 and 2026 classes competed in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl, a week-long event that featured multiple practices, workouts, competitive events, and of course, the game on Saturday. Signees from Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Auburn, Texas, Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, LSU, Iowa, SMU, and more were represented. Rivals …
Read More »Notre Dame loses one starter, but has two that will play vs. Ohio State
. Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman met with the media on Sunday afternoon, and he gave an update on a few injured players via The Athletics Pete Sampson. Unfortunately, freshman All-American offensive tackle Anthonie Knapp will be out for the College Football Playoff championship game against Ohio State. Charles Jagusah, who was injured in the preseason, made his …
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