Daily Archives: May 1, 2025

Big Ten football class of 2026 team recruiting rankings update

The calendar has turned to May, which means the conclusion of spring practice sessions and transfer movement, and the start of the summer recruiting cycle. Several top programs have already cemented the core of their 2026 classes by this early date. That includes USC with 24 commitments, Clemson, Kansas and Syracuse with 14, and Penn State, Illinois, Iowa State, North …

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Is Whit Weeks a projected first rounder in 2026?

LSU’s Whit Weeks is projected to be one of the top linebackers in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to an early mock draft from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler. The reporter slots Weeks as the No. 25 overall pick to the Washington Commanders. He would be third linebacker taken behind Texas’ Anthony Hill and Georgia’s CJ Allen and the second Tiger …

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Nebraska football quarterback target Trae Taylor to announce school

A Nebraska quarterback target will announce his college choice on Thursday afternoon. Class of 2027 four-star quarterback Trae Taylor is announcing his commitment on May 1 at 3:30 p.m. CT. Taylor is deciding among four potential suitors. The QB will choose the Illinois Fighting Illini, the LSU Tigers, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, or the Texas A&M Aggies for his college destination. …

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How far did LSU baseball rise the RPI ranks after big midweek win?

After moving to 37-9 on the year with a midweek win over Southeastern Louisiana, LSU baseball is climbing up the RPI rankings. LSU took care of business vs. the in-state foe with a 15-2 run-rule victory. Derek Curiel, Daniel Dickinson, and Josh Pearson all had multi-hit games. Ethan Frey drove in four runs, and Jared Jones homered. Now, the Tigers …

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Bryce Underwood or Mikey Keene? When Michigan football will pick QB

How did Bryce Underwood look in Michigan football spring game? Takeaways from freshman five-star QB recruit Bryce Underwood’s performance in Wolverines spring game. Listen to the full episode of the “Hail Yes!” podcast and subscribe. Michigan’s quarterback competition is ongoing, with no clear frontrunner emerging during spring practice.Five-star recruit Bryce Underwood and transfer Mikey Keene are vying for the starting …

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Texas Tech football roster slims as four more players leave

Joey McGuire on Texas Tech football transfer portal outlook for spring College football’s transfer portal re-opens April 16-25. Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire discusses the Red Raiders’ plan for the spring period. A roster limit of 105 players may or may not materialize for the 2025 season, but the Texas Tech football team is moving in that direction anyway …

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Bill Belichick, UNC football add to roster through transfer portal

UNC football practice highlights with Bill Belichick at Kenan Stadium UNC football hosted its “Practice Like A Pro” day at Kenan Stadium on Saturday. Here are highlights from practice with head coach Bill Belichick. Bill Belichick has been busy during the spring window for the transfer portal, adding depth to a UNC football program that desperately needs it ahead of …

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Recruiting: Top 100 Florida football prospects for 2026: Nos. 40-21

Football: How does USA Today determine the top 100 recruits in Florida? Recruiting analysts Jon Santucci and Nick Wilson explain how they compile the annual USA Today Florida Network Top 100 list. With Florida high school football spring practices beginning on April 28, it’s time for the USA Today Florida Network to release its Class of 2026 pre-spring Top 100. …

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Could Greg Schiano bring in a transfer linebacker?

Rutgers University Football schedule for 2025 Rutgers University Football schedule for 2025 PISCATAWAY – Greg Schiano wouldn’t rule out the possibility, but it’s also far from a certainty. Rutgers football lost a veteran, productive linebacker to the transfer portal in Mohamed Toure, who last week decided he wanted to move on from the Scarlet Knights for his seventh college football …

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Loran Smith on Vince and Barbara Dooley Award by UGA Libraries

Loran Smith  |  Special to the Athens Banner-Herald Late in his life as the lawsuits were making the NCAA’s life more miserable than ever and paying the players was bringing about consternation for the game, the late Vince Dooley said in a casual conversation, “I am glad I coached when I did.” In the two and a half years since …

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Here’s how coaches plan to use tight ends in 2025 – Deseret News

With some considerable help from the defense and special teams, BYU’s offense was able to help the Cougars go 11-2 last year, tie for first place in the Big 12’s regular season, and dominate Colorado in the Alamo Bowl. When the dust had settled, offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick’s group finished the season ranked 59th in total offense, averaging a respectable …

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day meets with media, wraps up spring, NFL draft

The Ohio State football program is at the top of college football right now. The team won the College Football Playoff national championship last season, and just finished off a historic NFL draft where the program saw 14 players selected in the seven-round event last weekend. Head coach Ryan Day just won the “Super 11 Coach of the Year Award” …

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Rich Rodriguez adds three more transfers to WVU roster

MORGANTOWN — Rich Rodriguez made a big splash in the transfer portal on Wednesday, adding two players from the SEC. Mississippi State offensive lineman Carson Lee, UNLV and former Mississippi State linebacker John Lewis, and Akron defensive back Darrian Lewis are reportedly transferring to West Virginia, according to On3 and 247Sports.  Rodriguez continued to bolster up West Virginia’s offensive line …

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Notre Dame extends an offer to Paris Melvin Jr.

Paris Melvin Jr. is a dual threat. (This story was updated to correct a misspelling/typo) Notre Dame has made an offer to Paris Melvin Jr. Melvin Jr. is a defensive back and return specialist out of the Houston area, and he has been recruited by Fighting Irish associate head coach and running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider. The Cypress Springs High …

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LSU football the favorite for prized cornerback recruit

LSU is the favorite to land one of the nation’s top cornerbacks in New Orleans native Hayward Howard, according to On3’s Steve Wiltfong. The reporter logged a prediction Wednesday that Howard will choose his home state school. Howard is also fielding offers from a plethora of power four schools, including six from the SEC. Head coach Brian Kelly’s staff extended …

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