Daily Archives: April 16, 2025

Florida football recruiting in lead for 4-star DL Vodney Cleveland

Four-star Parker (Birmingham, Alabama) defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland was one of the many recruits in Gainesville this weekend for the Orange and Blue Game, and he left The Swamp with Florida on top of his list, according to On3 Gators Online. “I would probably say Florida is No. 1,” Cleveland said to Gators Online. “Actually being able to get there …

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Defensive end for Purdue football enters transfer portal

Purdue football coach Barry Odom caps spring season Hear what head coach Barry Odom said after Purdue football’s spring showcase on Saturday. WEST LAFAYETTE — For the second time in his Purdue football career, Jamari Payne is in the transfer portal. The redshirt freshman defensive end entered the transfer portal after last season following a coaching change. Payne ultimately withdrew …

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OU football lands former Stanford OL Jake Maikkula in transfer portal

NORMAN  — OU football has landed its first transfer portal addition this spring. Following his two-day official visit a few weeks ago, Stanford transfer offensive lineman Jake Maikkula announced his commitment to the Sooners. Maikkula chose OU over UCLA. At 6-foot-5, 295 pounds, Maikkula appeared in all 12 games last season at multiple positions on the line, making 11 starts for …

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OU football announces signing of former Cal running back Jaydn Ott

NORMAN — OU football announced on social media it has signed former Cal running back Jaydn Ott. Ott entered the portal Monday following a 385-yard, four-touchdown junior season as a Bear. “Welcome home,” the post read. Ott announced in December he planned to return to Cal for his senior season. During his freshman year in Berkeley, Ott showed his potential …

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Colorado football former top recruiting target chooses Oklahoma

Former Cal star running back Jaydn Ott has signed with Oklahoma, per the school. Big pickup for the Sooners. Early-round NFL draft prospect who was an All-American in 2023. pic.twitter.com/0XPWy28KyE — Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) April 15, 2025 Cal star running back and former 1,300-yard rusher Jaydn Ott is signing with the Oklahoma Sooners, according to 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. The California …

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Spartans offer 3-star S Tavares Harrington during spring visit

Tavares Harrington announced on Tuesday he received an offer from the Spartans following a spring visit to Michigan State Michigan State football has extended an offer to a three-star safety from Chicago. Tavares Harrington of Chicago announced on Tuesday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans, according to his social media X account. He was visiting Michigan State on …

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Wisconsin receivers Quincy Burroughs, Mark Hamper will transfer

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 –  A couple of Wisconsin receivers announced their departure from the program Tuesday evening. Quincy Burroughs, a redshirt junior, and Mark Hamper, a redshirt sophomore, posted announcements of their departures on X. The spring …

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Former Cal running back Jaydn Ott commits to Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Sooners made a pair of splashes in the spring transfer portal on Tuesday evening. They earned a commitment from interior offensive lineman Jake Maikkula. Oklahoma also added one of the best running backs in the nation, Jaydn Ott from Cal. Ott comes to the Oklahoma Sooners as a graduate transfer and will be in Norman for his final …

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Quarterback Jake Wilson enters transfer portal

Purdue football coach Barry Odom caps spring season Hear what head coach Barry Odom said after Purdue football’s spring showcase on Saturday. WEST LAFAYETTE — Throughout spring, Purdue football had four players vying for the No. 1 quarterback. Beyond that group was three more quarterbacks cycling through reps. One of those on the outside looking in, redshirt sophomore Jake Wilson, posted on social media he’ll enter the …

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Mike DeBord, former Michigan football offensive coordinator, dead at 69

Michigan football: 2025 schedule and key games Michigan football’s schedule and key games for the 2025 season. Former Michigan football offensive coordinator Mike DeBord died on Tuesday at age 69, a Michigan football spokesperson confirmed with the Free Press. Born Feb. 7, 1956 in Muncie, Indiana, DeBord’s football career began at Manchester College where he started all four years on …

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Sam Franklin entering the transfer portal per report

Oklahoma Sooners running back Sam Franklin plans to enter the spring NCAA transfer portal when it officially opens on Wednesday, per On3 Sports’ Hayes Fawcett. Franklin, who was part of a crowded OU running back room, will have one year of eligibility remaining. Franklin appeared in 12 games for the Sooners in 2024, his only season in Norman. He registered …

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UNM football notebook: Lobos lose projected starter to transfer portal

Apr. 15—On the eve of the portal opening, the Lobos are already down one key player. New Mexico tight end Keayen Nead is no longer with the program and plans on entering the transfer portal, head coach Jason Eck said after Tuesday's practice. After joining the team in January, the 6-foot-5, 262-pound Weber State transfer projected as a starter during …

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