Two days. That’s all Nick Saban took to relish in Alabama’s national championship win over Notre Dame to conclude the 2012 season, the third of six titles and second straight he captured during his illustrious tenure with the Crimson Tide. With fresh turf still stuck to the bottom of his shoe and confetti raining down, Saban could barely savor victory …
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2025 Penn State football: Trebor Pena player profile
Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season. Trebor Pena, a redshirt senior wide receiver, joins Penn State after a …
Read More »Georgia football 2025: Win total, CFP outlook, and which breakout star could define the season
It is easy to overlook that Georgia won the SEC Championship last season — a feat that was overshadowed by a quick exit in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. But with another loaded roster, the expectations are still high in Athens heading into the 2025 season. Expert Jordan Hill from Dawgs247 joined Bud Elliott on the Cover 3 College Football Summer …
Read More »Florida football recruiting earns commitment from 2026 DL Jamir Perez
Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio) defensive lineman Jamir Perez committed to the Florida Gators on Sunday, following an official visit with the football program. Florida offered Perez at the beginning of the month (May 2) and quickly set up an official visit for two weeks later. Perez had visits lined up through the end of June, but he told Swamp247 he’s locked …
Read More »‘Noise and trash’: Miami’s Mario Cristobal shrugs off criticism, narratives about his high-priced roster
Mario Cristobal reloaded his Miami football roster with a newcomer class stacked with blue-chip transfers and recruits. Talent acquisition at that elite level comes with a hefty price tag in modern college football, and those hesitant to embrace the NIL era are often quick to criticize the programs that engage in immense offseason spending. Cristobal, however, brushed off the narratives …
Read More »Texas Longhorns baseball dominates SEC postseason awards
After winning the SEC regular season title in its first year, the Texas Longhorns baseball team took home several of the conference’s postseason awards. Jim Schlossnagle has been named SEC coach of the year and Dylan Volantis was named SEC freshman of the year. In Schlossnagle’s first year as head coach of the Longhorns, Texas won the outright regular season …
Read More »Urban Meyer describes ‘heartbreaking’ exit with Florida Gators, reflects on health, legacy
Urban Meyer admits the way his tenure at Florida ended is painful. The legendary football coach won two national championships with the Gators in 2006 and 2008 before his resignation in 2010. At the time, Meyer cited health concerns as a driving factor behind his decision, but it is still a chapter of his career that carries emotional weight. “The …
Read More »There is potential that Notre Dame and USC could end its rivalry
News: The USC-Notre Dame rivalry, one of the greatest in college football, is on the brink of ending this fall. The two sides see the situation very differently, with talks ongoing. https://t.co/VsPyH8NyvC — Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) May 19, 2025 When USC joined the Big Ten, many wondered what would come of its rivalry with Notre Dame football, and on Monday, …
Read More »North Carolina football sells out season tickets in Year 1 of Bill Belichick era despite 25% price increase
The Bill Belichick effect is real. After not selling out season tickets for the 2024 season, the North Carolina football team has sold out its 20,000 season tickets this year, according to North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham. This comes despite a 25% season ticket price increase, something Cunningham says the school “got no pushback on.” Cunningham added that with …
Read More »5-star OL Darius Gray reacts after impressive Georgia visit
The Georgia Bulldogs hosted many recruits this past weekend and one elite recruit expressed his joy after visiting Athens. Five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray out of St. Christopher’s in Richmond, Virgina, posted his reaction to the visit on social media. “I had so much fun this weekend at my official visit with UGA! It was an excellent visit!” Gray said. “Thank …
Read More »Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry at risk: Why historic college football showdown must be preserved at all costs
Notre Dame and USC are two of the greatest brands in the history of college football. Their rivalry stretches back nearly 100 years, since Knute Rockne’s wife allegedly convinced her husband that a trip to Southern California every two years would be a nice perk. Since then, the schools have combined for 24 national championships and 15 Heisman Trophy winners. …
Read More »BYU football flips former Washington WR commit Terrance Saryon – Deseret News
BYU’s growing 2026 recruiting class gained another commitment Monday. Terrance Saryon, a wide receiver who was previously committed to the Big Ten’s Washington, announced on social media he’s flipped that commitment to BYU. His decision came after Saryon received a scholarship offer from the Cougars in late April. Special Collector’s Issue: “1984: The Year BYU was Second to None” Get …
Read More »Garrett Nussmeier can follow Jayden Daniels’ path, former LSU star Brian Thomas Jr. says
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has all the tools to be a top-five pick in the NFL Draft — just as his former teammate and Heisman Trophy finalist Jayden Daniels was in 2023. Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who shared a locker room with both signal-callers at LSU, says Nussmeier has what it takes to follow the same path …
Read More »Badin wins inaugural flag football state title in first year as a team
Badin’s flag football team only played its first game a few months ago, but the Rams are already state champions. The inaugural Ohio Girls High School Flag Football State Championship took place on Sunday in Massillon. Sponsored by the Bengals and the Browns, the event featured four teams representing either team. Badin took home the inaugural state title with a …
Read More »Notre Dame AD says rivalry with USC ‘should be played every year’ with series’ future reportedly in question
Notre Dame and USC are set to add another installment to one of college football’s most storied rivalries on Oct. 18 when the Trojans travel to South Bend. But the future of this iconic series is in question. That Oct. 18 game is the last one on the current contract between the two schools and, according to Sports Illustrated, USC …
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