When Bobby Rome II stood to greet Chicago State leaders Tuesday morning at Gwendolyn Brooks Library on the South Side, he declared the community and area are “starving for a Division I football program.” Chicago State is counting on Rome to take that program from an idea to reality in about 16 months. Chicago State athletic director Dr. Monique Carroll …
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Purdue football adds three-star 2026 quarterback Corin Berry
Purdue football coach Barry Odom: Spring update, QB battle, injuries Purdue had an indoor scrimmage on Saturday. Hear what coach Barry Odom said after. WEST LAFAYETTE − During Purdue football’s Saturday scrimmage, Boilermaker coaches were unable to nail down who’ll be the eventual quarterback. Meanwhile, the coaching staff did have eyes on the future of the position beyond 2025. With …
Read More »2026 OL Jerald “JJ” Mays commits to Texas Tech
2024 UIL TXHSFB playoffs: Westlake vs. Lake Travis highlights See the highlights from the 2024 UIL TXHSFB playoffs regional finals between Westlake and Lake Travis Weiss offensive lineman Jerald “JJ” Mays announced Tuesday that he’s committing to Texas Tech. One of the top lineman in the 2026 class, Mays chose Texas Tech over SMU, Ole Miss and Oregon. A three-star …
Read More »Where does the Crimson Tide rank in Week 9 polls?
Alabama softball moved up one spot in national polls following its first conference series loss at LSU. The Crimson Tide moved from No. 23 to No. 22 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll that was released on Tuesday. Alabama (28-15, 5-7 SEC) was run-ruled 8-0 in the series opener before falling 2-1 on Saturday behind a season-low three hits. …
Read More »Federal investigators seize thousands of ‘intimate images’ during probe into ex-Michigan assistant Matt Weiss
USATSI Thousands of photos and videos were seized by the Department of Justice as part of the investigation into former Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss, the Associated Press reports. The seizure was revealed in court filings part of a lawsuit against Weiss and UM released on Tuesday. Weiss, a former co-offensive coordinator under Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, was indicted in …
Read More »Texas A&M update ahead of LSU series
Texas A&M softball has held steady in the rankings so far this season and reached the highest peak of its season at No. 3. The Aggies (34-5, 8-3) previously were No. 4 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll released Monday, but climbed thanks to their series win against Georgia. Texas softball stayed atop the rankings after a sweep of Missouri. …
Read More »felix ojo notre dame football cancel visit Oklahoma texas ohio state
I will no longer be Visiting Notre Dame on the 10th. — Felix Ojo 🇳🇬 (@FelixTheOL) April 8, 2025 While there has been plenty of positive recruiting movement for Notre Dame football, there was bound to be some bad news and that happened on Tuesday with 5-star Texas offensive tackle Felix Ojo. The 6-foot, 6-inch and 275-pound lineman had previously …
Read More »Indiana cornerback Carsen Eloms commits to Wisconsin football
An aerial view of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. An aerial view of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., home of the Wisconsin Badgers. MADISON – So far the state of Indiana has been good to the Wisconsin football program’s 2026 recruiting class. Tuesday, the Badgers scored their fourth commitment for the class. Three of those players have come …
Read More »Ohio State football WR Jeremiah Smith strives to be vocal leader
Jeremiah Smith did the impossible last season. He lived up to his billing. Labeled a once-in-a-generation talent when he signed with Ohio State as the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2024 recruiting class, Smith was indispensable to the Buckeyes’ run to the national championship. He sparked Ohio State’s playoff run with a touchdown catch against Tennessee. His 56-yard catch …
Read More »4-star RB Deshonne Redeaux announces commitment
The Georgia Bulldogs have lost out on an elite running back recruit. Four-star running back Deshonne Redeaux announced that he’s committed to play for the USC Trojans. He chose USC over Georgia, Oregon, Michigan, and Washington. Redeaux is a four-star running back in the class of 2026. The 5-foot-10, 195-pound running back plays football and track at Oaks Christian High …
Read More »Auburn football among top schools for three-star TE Landen Miree
Auburn joins programs such as Florida State, Washington, and North Carolina who are looking to sign Landen Miree. Auburn football is in the mix to land a top-30 tight end from Ohio. Landen Miree, a three-star tight end from Cincinnati, Ohio, recently released his top six schools, with Auburn making the cut. Miree has also scheduled an official visit to …
Read More »How facing Indiana football put RB Roman Hemby on path to joining Hoosiers
Curt Cignetti wants players approaching spring practice with ‘great sense of urgency’ Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti talks about how he defines progress for his position groups and players during spring practice: Former Maryland running back Roman Hemby rushed for 117 yards against Indiana last season.In four seasons with the Terps, Roman Hemby rushed for 2,347 yards and 22 touchdowns.Roman …
Read More »Purdue football flips commitment for 2026 quarterback
Purdue football coach Barry Odom: Spring update, QB battle, injuries Purdue had an indoor scrimmage on Saturday. Hear what coach Barry Odom said after. WEST LAFAYETTE − During Purdue football’s Saturday scrimmage, Boilermaker coaches were unable to nail down who’ll be the eventual quarterback. Meanwhile, the coaching staff did have eyes on the future of the position beyond 2025. With …
Read More »Nick Saban … Emmy winner? Legendary ex-Alabama coach up for nomination after debut season in broadcasting
Getty Images Former Alabama coach Nick Saban racked up hardware during his time as a college football coach. After his first season on television, he’s already getting notice. Saban was nominated for a Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent for his work as an analyst on ESPN’s “College GameDay.” The legendary coach suddenly retired from college football following …
Read More »Middletown, Lebanon, Lakota West, Springfield players among many drawing college attention
Originally committed to Bowling Green, he reopened his recruiting after the Falcons had a coaching change, though that does not necessarily mean BG is out. Singletary shared a photo of himself on social media with new head coach Eddie George and indicated he plans to make an official visit to the school. He also visited Maryland and announced plans to …
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