Daily Archives: July 9, 2025

Why Kyle Whittingham returned for 21st season at Utah – Deseret News

Speaking publicly for the first time since announcing his decision to return for his 21st season at the helm of the Utah football program, Kyle Whittingham shared part of the reason why he decided to come back. Whittingham has long maintained, as recently as a couple weeks ago, that as long as he has energy and passion to coach, that …

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Deion Sanders makes rare quarterback move at Big 12 media days

Travis Hunter speaks on Coach Prime’s impact throughout his career Travis Hunter explains how Coach Deion Sanders has shaped him as both a player and person and how he’s helped guide him throughout the years. Sports Seriously FRISCO, Texas − Each of the 16 football teams in the Big 12 Conferences sent at least three players here this week for …

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5-star LB Tyler Atkinson names his top 4 schools

Five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson, a highly sought-after uncommitted recruit, has narrowed his recruitment to four schools: Georgia, Texas, Clemson and Oregon. Atkinson will likely be announcing his commitment date soon and the schools involved are trying their best to land the nation’s top linebacker recruit. Atkinson is a familiar face in Athens, having visited Georgia multiple times for camps and …

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Deion Sanders talks Colorado football at Big 12 media days

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders took the stage on the second day of Big 12 Media Days, and in Coach Prime fashion, he made his presence known. He answered questions from media outlets from all over the Big 12 and delivered strong statements about his team, the conference’s future, and college football. Here’s what Coach Prime had to say during …

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Safety Jowell Combay commits to Tennessee football, following teammate in 2026 class

Three-star safety Jowell Combay committed to Tennessee football, following his high school teammate into the Vols’ 2026 recruiting class. On July 9, Combay made his announcement alongside coaches and teammates at Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. A day earlier, Kell four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse also pledged to the Vols. Combay is a 6-foot-1, 190-pounder. He is ranked the No. …

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Coach Prime lauds Texas Tech football’s Joey McGuire for portal haul

Colorado’s Deion Sanders discusses Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire Colorado’s Deion Sanders discusses Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire FRISCO — The mutual admiration between Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire and Colorado coach Deion Sanders broke new ground on Wednesday, July 9, this time over their ability to add new talent to their rosters at warp speed. Texas …

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Three-star safety from Georgia commits to Vols

Tennessee added a commitment to its 2026 football recruiting class. Three-star safety Jowell Combay committed to the Vols over South Carolina, Wisconsin, Missouri and Georgia on Wednesday. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound prospect is from Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. His teammate is Vols’ linebacker commit Brayden Rouse. 247Sports ranks Combay as the No. 46 safety in the class and the …

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Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck agrees to contract extension, Gophers leader on board through 2030 season

Getty Images P.J. Fleck likely isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Minnesota’s football coach agreed to a contract extension with the school that runs through the 2030 season. Minnesota hired Fleck, 44, in January of 2017. During his first eight seasons, the Gophers compiled a 58-39 record that includes five winning seasons and a perfect 6-0 record in bowl games.  Last season, …

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Deion Sanders talks health issue Big 12 media days with Colorado

Travis Hunter speaks on Coach Prime’s impact throughout his career Travis Hunter explains how Coach Deion Sanders has shaped him as both a player and person and how he’s helped guide him throughout the years. Sports Seriously FRISCO, Texas − Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is finally back, looking svelte in a gray suit and acing just as flamboyant as …

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