Daily Archives: July 16, 2025

Bowe Bentley saw a big jump in Rivals 2026 recruiting rankings

New Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Ben Arbuckle liked what he saw early on in the 2026 recruiting class, specifically Celina (Texas) High School quarterback Bowe Bentley. Since then, OU’s new offensive play-caller has been able to sit back and watch as the rest of the country caught up in their evaluation of Bentley. Arbuckle offered the four-star prospect early …

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5-star DL James Johnson flips from Georgia to Texas football

Five-star defensive lineman James Johnson has flipped his commitment from the Georgia Bulldogs to the Texas Longhorns. Johnson’s decision is the second recruiting loss of the day for Georgia to Texas. The Longhorns also beat Georgia to add a commitment from five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson. Johnson’s decision comes just under three weeks after he initially committed to Georgia on June …

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Wisconsin football commit Amari Latimer recruiting rankings boost

Wisconsin’s top class of 2026 running back commit, Amari Latimer, was elevated to a four-star prospect on Monday.  Latimer, who committed to Luke Fickell’s program back on June 28, was widely considered a three-star prospect throughout the recruiting process. On3/Rivals elected to boost the running back’s profile, concurrently elevating him into the top 20 at his position. 247Sports, meanwhile, lists …

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Iowa football QB receives deflating Big Ten ranking from On3

With the 2025-26 college football season just around the corner, On3’s Andy Staples released his top ten rankings of Big Ten quarterbacks Tuesday morning, which ranked Iowa football quarterback Mark Gronowski in a questionable spot. While the top of Staples’ rankings was headlined by Penn State’s Drew Allar at No. 1, Illinois’ Luke Altmyer at No. 2, and Indiana’s Fernando …

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Texas QB Arch Manning is excited to face Texas A&M as the starter

More than a decade plus flew by before Texas A&M and the Texas Longhorns played against each other on the gridiron, as the Aggies moved to the SEC before the 2012 season, while Texas stayed in the Big 12 before joining the Southeastern Conference before the 2024 campaign. After 12 seasons, the Lone Star Showdown was back in our lives …

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SEC host Paul Finebaum praises Texas A&M HC Mike Elko’s intellect

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko will take the podium during this week’s SEC media days on Thursday afternoon. Before the second-year coach and his three player representatives speak to the many members in attendance, Elko has been praised by several prominent SEC coaches and media members, including SEC Network host Paul Finebaum. National praise for Elko after his first …

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ESPN ranks Iowa football’s Kirk Ferentz among top college head coaches

College football coaches may be one of the most rapidly changing job descriptions in America lately. From the transfer portal, to NIL to court cases impacting the sport, their role has quickly gone from X’s and O’s to just as much, if not more time, spent dealing with off-the-field items. Amid that, winning games remains the common denominator for measuring …

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Nick Saban rumor puts Alabama football, Kalen DeBoer in bad spot

Kalen DeBoer needs this Nick Saban rumor like a drowned man needs a drink. Hugh Freeze needs it even less. Nussmeier, Williams and more stars in 2025 USA TODAY Network’s preseason All-SEC team The 2025 USA TODAY Network’s 2025 preseason ALL-SEC football team is out! Find out who our reporters have selected for QB, RB and more. Kalen DeBoer needs …

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SEC Network Host believes Texas A&M football is being ‘overlooked’

Before Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko and his three-player representatives, junior linebacker Taurean York, senior guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams, and senior cornerback Will Lee III, a host of SEC media members spoke to the TexAgs radio crew during the first two days of SEC media days this week to discuss the 2025 outlook for the Aggie football program. On Tuesday, …

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My farewell column to four coaches at SEC football media days

You shouldn’t always take coaches seriously during what former Florida football coach Steve Spurrier called “the talking season.” Sometimes, coaches on the “hot seat” will speak glowingly about an upcoming season. After all, they know the media will devote much of its preseason coverage to outlining their program’s flaws. I also have heard coaches with national championship talent bemoan the …

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4-star LB Nick Abrams predicted to play for Georgia

Four-star linebacker recruit Nick Abrams is nearing his commitment date. Abrams, a member of the class of 2026, is slated to announce his commitment on Wednesday, July 16 which is his birthday. Abrams has been a highly sought after recruit with top schools including the Georgia Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks, Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines. Abrams has always been a priority recruit for head coach Kirby Smart …

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Alabama football offers 2028 quarterback Graham Simpson

According to a recent post on social media, the Alabama Crimson Tide have reportedly extended an offer to one of the nation’s top quarterbacks in the 2028 recruiting class. That prospect is quarterback Graham Simpson, who is the younger brother of current Alabama redshirt junior signal caller Ty Simpson. While unranked currently according to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Simpson …

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Kansas football coach Lance Leipold addresses tampering concerns

Kansas football coach Lance Leipold shares update at Big 12 media days Check out some of what Kansas football coach Lance Leipold had to say Wednesday during Big 12 Conference media days while on the main stage. FRISCO, Texas — Among the many things talked about last week during Big 12 Conference media days, as Kansas football looked ahead to its …

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Top storylines as Eli Drinkwitz, Missouri football take on SEC Media Days

Talking season is in full swing. This week, SEC head coaches and player representatives are taking the stage at the conference’s media days in Atlanta. The event started Monday and will run through Thursday, when Missouri football’s ambassadors will take the stage bright and early to talk some Tigers. Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz is set to speak at SEC …

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Arch Manning discusses Steve Spurrier comments, preseason hype

Swampcast breaks down Florida basketball players in 2025 NBA Draft, Florida football The Sun’s Kevin Brockway and Noah Ram discuss Florida football, Florida basketball and where Walter Clayton Jr. could go in the NBA Draft Arch Manning, starting quarterback for Texas, responded to Steve Spurrier’s critique of his performance.Manning, a top recruit, is entering his third year at Texas after …

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