Monthly Archives: April 2025

Are defensive tackles ready to step up? – Deseret News

At Utah, the defensive line has often been the strength of Morgan Scalley’s defense, frequently producing NFL draft picks and then reloading. Rarely has the defensive line — the defensive tackle position, specifically — been of this much interest during spring camp, but after Utah lost two starters and a rotation piece at the position this offseason, all eyes have …

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Notre Dame could be the landing spot for running back Javian Osborne

The Fighting Irish could wind up with Javian Osborne. One report seems confident they will. Notre Dame might land four-star running back prospect Javian Osborne, at least according to one report. On3 Sports predicts that the Fighting Irish will get Osborne, with the publication having 60 percent confidence that the Texas product could end up in South Bend. The outlet …

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USC football recruiting steamroller continues to get noticed

The USC football recruiting juggernaut is turning heads in the industry USC recruiting has been on fire of late. After already holding the top-ranked class in the country for the 2026 cycle, the Trojans added two more commits this week in defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui and wide receiver Kohen Brown. Just a few months into his tenure at USC, new …

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Cal mega-donors want Justin Wilcox answering to GM Ron Rivera, will withhold NIL money until change is made

Two of Cal’s largest athletics benefactors will no longer contribute to the California Legends Collective, the program’s large third-party NIL establishment, until new general manager Ron Rivera is given full control of the football program, according to SFGATE. As things stand, Cal coach Justin Wilcox still answers directly to athletic director Jim Knowlton, while Rivera’s role is focused more on …

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Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five programs that should be pleased

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith explores the teams that should be pleased after the Rivals Camp Series stop in South Florida on Sunday. MORE RCS MIAMI: Awards | Rumor mill | Rankings impact | Asher Ghioto interview | Xavier Payne interview | Mark Matthews interview CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | …

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Tulane suspends transfer QB TJ Finley following his arrest for alleged possession of a stolen truck

NEW ORLEANS — Tulane transfer quarterback TJ Finley has been suspended from the team indefinitely following his arrest for alleged possession of a stolen pickup truck. Finley’s attorneys say the quarterback was defrauded by those who sold him the vehicle and is cooperating with authorities. The 23-year-old Finley was released without having to post bond after being booked with possession …

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2026 five-star running back visiting Tennessee football

Tennessee is looking to add a coveted running back prospect to its 2026 recruiting class. Five-star running back Savion Hiter will visit Tennessee on Saturday. “Excited to be back on Rocky Top this weekend,” Hiter announced. He is also scheduled to officially visit Tennessee on June 20. His Tennessee visit will be the last between his top four schools which …

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legend bey notre dame football top 10 2026 Texas athlete

Notre Dame football has multiple top prospects considering them, and on Thursday another one named the Irish to their top group in Texas athlete Legend Bey. He cut down his list to ten schools, with teams like Oregon, Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma and others vying Notre Dame for his commitment. The 5-foot, 11-inch and 175-pounder does have more than a …

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Predicting LSU football’s updated offensive line depth chart

LSU football’s offensive line is a question mark entering the 2025 season. LSU lost four starters from its 2024 unit: Will Campbell, Emery Jones, Garrett Dellinger, and Miles Frazier. All four were impact players dating back to 2022, Brian Kelly’s first year in Baton Rouge. In 2023, the group was a finalist for the Joe Moore Award, the recognition annually …

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Four-star RB Javian Osborne snubs UGA football from top schools

The Georgia Bulldogs have missed four-star running back Javian Osborne’s top schools group. Osborne is ranked as the No. 79 recruit in the nation, the No. 6 running back and is a top 10 recruit in Texas, according to ESPN’s recruiting rankings. The 5-foot-9 195-pound running back is a member of the 2026 recruiting cycle. He plays high school football for Forney …

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Nebraska football cracks the top ten of tackle Hayden Ainsworth

Nebraska football made the top ten for class of 2027 four-star offensive tackle Hayden Ainsworth. He made the announcement via social media on Wednesday. Ainsworth is a three-star recruit. He is currently the 16th overall player in his class from the state of Mississippi, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. As expected, Ole Miss is in his Top Ten. Alabama, …

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