Alabama football rose as one of the more aggressive teams on the Thursday recruiting trail. The Crimson Tide snatched five-star running back Ezavier “E.J.” Crowell. But then boosted the offense further by beating Ohio State and Ole Miss for a four-star tight end. Mack Sutter chose Alabama less than two hours after the Crowell commitment. The Dunlap, Illinois native turns …
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Rumor Mill: Latest recruiting buzz from OT7 event in Florida
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As the 7-on-7 world gathers in South Florida for the final national event of the offseason, dozens of top prospects are in town just before or after major decisions in their recruiting process. Rivals takes its first look at the movement coming out of the absurd collection of talent. MORE: Money matters but relationships still crucial …
Read More »Top TE Mack Sutter picks Alabama; Illinois just misses out
Illinois was not able to keep the hometown tight end in Illinois, as Mack Sutter picks Alabama to play his college ball. There was a lot of anticipation leading up to 4-star tight end Mack Sutter’s commitment day. He is the highest ranked pass catching-blocker in the state of Illinois, and so highly toughted that he had Illinois, Ohio State, …
Read More »2026 TE Mack Sutter commits to Alabama football. What it means
Alabama football has landed a tight end in the 2026 recruiting class. Mack Sutter, a 2026 tight end out of Dunlap, Illinois, outside of Peoria, announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide. Sutter chose Alabama over Penn State, Ohio State, Ole Miss and Illinois, per On3. Sutter is the No. 80 player in the 2026 recruiting class per 247Sports’ composite …
Read More »Why 2026 RB Ezavier Crowell committed to Alabama football
A look at Alabama football’s Walk of Champions at Bryant-Denny Stadium VIDEO: A brief tour of the Walk of Champions at Alabama football’s Bryant-Denny Stadium: Statues, commemorating championships and more. JACKSON, Ala. — Ezavier Crowell had a decision to make. The 2026 Jackson running back stayed awake thinking through his options and which college football program would be best to …
Read More »Ohio State football misses on 4-star offensive lineman from Texas
While Ohio State football has torn it up on the recruiting trail over the last few years, the offensive line continues to be a sore spot for many Buckeye fans. Whether it’s because of the recruiting pitch, emphasis put on skill positions, or a lack of emphasis with NIL money, Ohio State just hasn’t been able to land some of …
Read More »Wisconsin football recruiting Jayden Petit commitment
Wisconsin football secured a commitment from top-ranked class of 2026 wide receiver Jayden Petit on Thursday. Petit, a coveted four-star pass-catcher, immediately becomes the highest-rated recruit to commit to Luke Fickell’s class of 2026 cohort. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound wide receiver chose the Badgers over opportunities with the Oklahoma Sooners, North Carolina Tar Heels, Missouri Tigers and Tennessee Volunteers. The Naples, Florida, product …
Read More »Alabama plucks elite TE Mack Sutter out of Illinois
Alabama got its man. The Tide got great news on Thursday night when four-star tight end Mack Sutter announced his commitment to the program. Alabama pulled the star tight end out of Illinois and away from his final group of Illinois, Ohio State and Ole Miss. Ahead of his decision Sutter told Orange and Blue News what it was about …
Read More »Michigan 2026 recruiting class rises in latest ESPN rankings
Michigan football has been on an incredible hot streak in the month of June, building out its 2026 recruiting class, with several top prospects committing to the Wolverines with plenty more to come. Many (both fans and media) were questioning whether or not the maize and blue were going to put together a top class as they had last year, …
Read More »Illinois 2026 recruit Mack Sutter commits to Alabama football
Alabama football recruiting: Watch Mack Sutter in Dunlap commit to Tide Mack Sutter, a four-star tight end from Dunlap, Illinois, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, committed to play for Alabama football. Sutter chose the Crimson Tide over Illinois, Ole Miss, and Ohio State.He is the No. 1 prospect in Illinois and the No. 80 prospect nationally, according to 247Sports Composite.Sutter …
Read More »Clemson football’s updated ESPN 2026 recruiting ranking
June’s slate of official visits is now in the rearview, and while Clemson football awaits several key recruiting decisions, ESPN has released its latest 2026 class rankings — with the Tigers still firmly in the national mix. Clemson checks in at No. 6 overall in ESPN’s updated rankings, sliding down two spots from the previous edition. Still, the Tigers remain …
Read More »Alabama football wins commitment from top 2026 in-state running back. What it means
JACKSON, Ala. − Alabama football has landed one of the top in-state offensive players in the 2026 recruiting class. Ezavier Crowell, a four-star running back out of Jackson, announced his commitment to Alabama June 26 at The Community House in Jackson, picking the Crimson Tide over Texas, Georgia, Florida State, Florida and Auburn. “When you come to make your decision, …
Read More »NCAA approves permanent expansion of FCS regular season to 12 games – Mitchell Republic
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division I Council approved this week to allow football programs in the Football Championship Subdivision to play 12 regular-season games every season, starting in 2026. The change standardizes the start date of the FCS season as the Thursday 13 weeks before the FCS championship bracket is released, traditionally set on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. With the …
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