Daily Archives: June 10, 2025

Hurricanes add in-star lineman Canon Pickett to 2026 class

The Miami Hurricanes continue to stock offensive-line talent in their 2026 recruiting class. On Tuesday afternoon, three-star in-state prospect Canon Pickett committed to Miami, announcing his commitment on social media. “I’m home!” he wrote on social media. Pickett, the younger brother of Miami edge rusher Booker Pickett Jr. and son of former UM defensive end Booker Pickett, is rated the …

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Travis Hunter ranked top 10 most dynamic CFB player by CBS Sports

Former Colorado Buffaloes superstar Travis Hunter is without question the top two-way player in college football history. But does that mean he is the most dynamic? CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford ranked the 25 most dynamic college football players over the past 25 years, and Hunter, the lone Colorado Buffalo on the list, came in at No. 6. Running back Reggie …

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Two Clemson non-conference games rank in Greg McElroy’s Top 10 2025

Clemson football features prominently in ESPN analyst Greg McElroy’s early look at the top non-conference matchups for the 2025 season—claiming two of the top eight spots. The Tigers’ annual rivalry game against South Carolina landed at No. 8 on McElroy’s list. While the Gamecocks may take a step back defensively, McElroy believes they could be much improved on offense. Still, …

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OU football lands CB Derrick Johnson II in 2026 recruiting class

NORMAN — OU football’s recruiting is heating up following its massive official visit weekend. The Sooners landed their third commitment in as many days Tuesday after three-star cornerback Derrick Johnson II chose OU over TCU, UCLA and Washington. Johnson’s commitment follows four-star interior offensive lineman Noah Best and edge rusher Matthew Nelson’s pledges on Monday and Sunday, respectively. At 6-foot-2, …

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MSU target, 3-star RB Nelsyn Wheeler commits to Illinois

For a second straight day, a Michigan State running back target has announced he’s heading elsewhere. Nelsyn Wheeler of Omaha, Neb. announced his commitment to Illinois on Tuesday. The commitment comes after Wheeler took an official visit to Illinois this past weekend, and one day after he announced he would be cancelling his upcoming official visit Michigan State. Wheeler is …

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Clemson football, Hunter Renfrow catch make ESPN top 25 plays list

After being named Clemson Tigers head coach on a full-time basis in December 2008, Dabo Swinney ushered in not only an era of college football excellence, he created a dynasty. That dynasty produced six straight ACC titles and subsequent trips to the College Football Playoff, four appearances in the national championship game, and two national titles. Both of those national …

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‘College GameDay’ heading to Columbus Week 1 for final Lee Corso show

Jeremiah Smith, Ryan Williams on cover of EA Sports College Football ’26 EA Sports chose Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Alabama’s Ryan Williams to be on the cover of College Football ’26. We talk to the athletes about what this moment means to them. College football is just around the corner, and ESPN’s “College GameDay” has already set its location …

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Ohio State football controversial play named one of best since 2000

As an Ohio State football fan, there are likely a dozen or so plays etched in fans’ memory banks, plays that they’ll remember forever. There’s the “85 yards through the heart of the south” play against Alabama in the CFP semifinal, and two plays from this past season alone on the way to a College Football Playoff national championship. We …

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Should fans worry about slow recruiting cycle?

The fourth UCF mailbag of the offseason addresses questions about the differences in covering Gus Malzahn and Scott Frost based on their spring performances, the perceived slow pace of recruiting, and favorite press box foods. As a journalist, how would you compare covering Gus in his first Spring season versus covering Frost in his first Spring back at UCF? How …

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Tim Tebow’s jump pass among top plays since 2000

Never forget when Tim Tebow pulled out the infamous jump pass against LSU 😳 The No. 7 Gators head to Death Valley this weekend for an undefeated matchup with the No. 5 Tigers. pic.twitter.com/hStXtIQgjF — ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 11, 2019 There has been no shortage of incredible plays in college football over the past 25 years, but figuring …

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Grayson McKeogh, a top 2026 prospect, has Notre Dame as a finalist

Notre Dame is one of three finalists for four-star Class of 2026 product Grayson McKeogh, but the Fighting Irish will have a tough act to beat after the offensive tackle enjoyed his visit to Penn State. The 6-foot-7, 275-pounder from La Salle College (Glenside, PA) will visit Notre Dame June 13-15 before heading to Texas June 20-22. It’s not very …

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