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. After a relatively quiet freshman season, wide receiver Tyseer Denmark has been …

The FHSAA-sanctioned 20 days of spring football practice usually ends with a scrimmage game, and most area teams are taking advantage. Yes, the games don’t count. But a lot can be learned by taking the field. Here is what The News-Press and Naples Daily News learned watching Southwest Florida teams as they get ready to dive into summer with the start of the …

Announced on Friday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide were one-of-three programs mentioned as finalists for 2026 tight end prospect Xavier Tiller. In addition to the Crimson Tide, the Auburn Tigers and Florida State Seminoles are also among the finalists for Tiller. Tiller has also set official visits to all three finalists, with Alabama’s set to take place May 30. According …

Auburn will look to seal the deal to land Tiller during his official visit in June. Auburn is the presumed frontrunner to land four-star tight end Xavier Tiller, and could close the deal next month during his official visit. The talented tight end from Langston Hughes High School in Fairburn, Georgia, recently dropped his top-three schools, where it was revealed …

MACOMB — No need to tell Western Illinois coach Joe Davis directions to Memorial Stadium. Or the best places to eat in Champaign-Urbana. While he lives and works at Western Illinois, second-year Leathernecks boss Davis still owns a home in the area. Actually Tolono, which is 8 miles from where Davis will be on Aug. 29. FCS school Western Illinois …

Clemson will open the 2025 season carrying a fresh badge of respect as CBS Sports just placed the Tigers at No. 1 in its post‑spring ACC power rankings. The list, released after spring practice and the close of the transfer‑portal window, slots Miami at No. 2 and last year’s league runner‑up SMU at No. 3, with Louisville and Georgia Tech rounding out the …

You’ll have to forgive Illinois football fans for wincing when the words “playoff contender” or “this year’s Indiana” are tossed about as liberally as they have been this offseason. Not because the comparison to Indiana is misguided — it is, as the Hoosiers were coming off a 3-9 record last season with a first-year coach while Illinois won 10 games …

Every Texas Longhorns game in 2025 will be “Must See TV.” Texas has one of the biggest brands in the sport and now has the most famous quarterback in Arch Manning. UT also plays some big name opponents, both in non-conference play and in the SEC. ESPN says two of the Longhorns games are in the top four must watch …

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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. The return of the King means added depth in Penn State’s safety …

The Georgia Bulldogs are in the contenders for another elite safety recruit. Four-star safety Tamarion Watkins listed Georgia in his top four schools, according to On3. He will choose among Georgia, Texas A&M, Miami, and South Carolina. Watkins is a four-star safety from the class of 2026. He plays high school football at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South …

2026 four-star prospect Zaden Kremlin received a visit from LSU offensive line coach Brad Davis, according to a report from On3 on Thursday. The interior offensive line recruit heads to Baton Rouge on May 30 for an official visit, his second trip to campus. It appears Davis wanted to check in beforehand on one of his top targets for the …

A three-star linebacker from Philadelphia has locked in an official visit to Michigan State for next month. Charles Belser of Philadelphia announced on Friday that he’ll be taking an official visit to Michigan State in June. According to a post from his social media X account, Belser will visit Michigan State on June 6. Belser is listed as a three-star …

UNC basketball continues to keep tabs on these top recruits The recruiting periods are back open and heating up as coaches are able to watch prospects in the Summer circuit. And North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis wasted no time watching a few targets. On Friday, Davis was one of a few coaches watching teammates CJ Rosser and King Gibson …

Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney has three predictions on Xavier Griffin’s future destination, USC’s recruiting and Oregon’s quarterback recruiting after some misses. MORE GORNEY: Recruiting Rumor Mill CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | …