Daily Archives: February 5, 2025

Michigan State football signs Orchard Lake St. Mary’s duo Bryson Williams, Antonio Johnson

Michigan State football’s 2025 recruiting class officially grew by two Wednesday. Wide receiver/defensive back Bryson Williams and offensive lineman Antonio Johnson both signed their agreements to join the Spartans this fall, bumping coach Jonathan Smith’s second class to 18. The additions of Williams and Johnson give Smith four Orchard St. Mary’s signees in the class. Linebacker Charles White and tight …

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College football recruiting rankings 2025: Expanded Big Ten, SEC fill top 10 on National Signing Day

Getty Images Wednesday’s National Signing Day had little resemblance to what used to be a marquee day in college football’s offseason calendar. With the commitment of top-50 offensive tackle Ty Haywood to Michigan in the morning (he was previously committed to Alabama), every top-100 recruit is now committed for the 2025 cycle, per 247Sports rankings.  But what the day lacked in …

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National Signing Day 2025 lacked drama, but these 10 late commitments could make a big difference

National Signing Day is wrapping up, and this year’s edition was the quietest we’ve ever seen. With the early signing period dominating the recruiting landscape and the transfer portal reshaping roster construction, the traditional February frenzy has faded.  Still, a handful of late commitments and flips stood out, as teams filled key needs with under-the-radar talent and intriguing prospects. From …

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Former Texas Head Coach Charlie Strong heads to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Former Texas Longhorns Head Coach Charlie Strong is returning to the big leagues. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network confirmed on Tuesday that Strong has been hired by the Bucs to join as their defensive line coaching staff. The former Texas coach, who spent time in Jacksonville with the Jaguars and Urban Meyer, has been an analyst for the Alabama Crimson …

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2026 four-star receiver target to make unofficial visit to Notre Dame

As of this writing, Dylan Faison is the only receiver commit for Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class. While the Irish might not be the frontrunners for 2026 four-star receiver recruit Brody Keefe, he at least has enough interest that he’ll see for himself what Notre Dame is about. Rivals national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman is reporting that Keefe, who hails …

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Ron Rivera expected to return to Cal in ‘GM-like role” in homecoming for two-time NFL Coach of the Year

Getty Images Cal is expected to hire seasoned NFL coaching veteran Ron Rivera to general manager-like position, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Rivera is a former All-American linebacker for the Golden Bears with 13 seasons of NFL head coaching experience. Rivera most recently served a four-year stint as coach of the Washington Commanders following a nine-year run leading the …

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Maryland lands Signing Day pledge from Top247 edge rusher Zahir Mathis, who picked Terps over Florida State

After weeks of deliberation, Top247 edge rusher Zahir Mathis has made his National Signing Day decision. The Philadelphia Imhotep standout announced Wednesday on 247Sports’ Ultimate CFB Show that he will sign with Maryland. Mathis, the No. 20 edge and No. 166 overall player in the 2025 class, chose the Terrapins over Florida State after making official visits to both programs …

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National Signing Day tracker 2025: Live updates on Oklahoma high school football signees

Here are some takeaways from National Signing Day for Oklahoma high school football in the 2024-25 school year. More: Xavier Henry and Brandon Jackson are life-long friends, but Tuesday, they were opponents. Heritage Hall tailback Barrett Travis signs with Trinity Valley CC Heritage Hall tailback Barrett Travis signs with Trinity Valley CC Barrett Travis deemed Wednesday a ‘celebration’ for the …

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