Daily Archives: August 3, 2025

Breaking down what’s next for Oregon Ducks in 2026 recruiting class

It’s been quite a summer for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks when it comes to the recruiting world. Just over 50 days ago, the Ducks had the No. 42 class in the nation after suffering a number of commitment flips and decommitments. What they did from there, though, will be remembered by fans for a long time. Quite simply …

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James Franklin says injury reports are improving at Penn State

Coming off the longest season in Penn State history meant some injury situations lingered a little farther into the offseason than the program is accustomed to seeing. With training camp open in Happy Valley with big expectations placed on the program going into the 2025 season, Penn State head coach James Franklin says the health situations will start getting better …

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Hiring of Manuma as coach keeps legacy of Radford athletics alive

The first time Fred Salanoa left the helm as head football coach at Radford, the possibility of an eventual return was always there. He guided Radford to the Division II state championship in 2016, then stepped away to stay close as his three daughters embarked on their prep soccer careers. The former Radford and Eastern Washington quarterback returned in 2019, …

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New LSU defensive line coach Kyle Williams excelling as a recruiter

LSU football picked up a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Deuce Geralds on Saturday. For LSU, it marked the 18th commitment of the 2026 recruiting class. Four of those 18 are prized defensive line recruits. Two more are blue-chip edge defenders. This is the best defensive line crop in college football. There were questions about LSU’s defensive line recruiting after …

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Iowa QB Mark Gronowski among Phil Steeles’ top college quarterbacks

Can Mark Gronowski be the catalyst that forces the Iowa Hawkeyes and Tim Lester’s offense to take the next steps in the maturation and success? That is the growing expectation surrounding the proven winner and two-time national champion transfer from the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. After foregoing the NFL and declining other Power 4 offers, Mark Gronowski joined the Iowa …

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Mike Matthews injury adds to Tennessee football wide receiver concerns

Tennessee wide receiver Mike Matthews was not a full participant in the Vols’ fourth practice of preseason, magnifying a depth issue at the position. Matthews’ injury appeared minor and day to day. He wore a jersey, and he stretched on the side of the field. Chris Brazzell, UT’s most experienced receiver, remains out due to an unspecified injury. That meant …

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Zane Durant receives big compliment from Penn State DC Jim Knowles

Zane Durant love …When defensive tackles actually make tackles instead of just eating space, “it changes the way you can play defense,” Jim Knowles said.“And Zane’s that guy.” — Frank Bodani (@YDRPennState) August 2, 2025 Penn State’s new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles sounds as though he is impressed with one of Penn State’s top defensive linemen, and that has him …

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Iowa football welcomes special guest to fall camp practice

In a special moment during Saturday’s fall camp session in Iowa City, head coach Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa football team welcomed a special guest to the field to help the team close out the scrimmage. Through a video shared by the program’s various social media accounts, the Hawkeyes welcomed a passionate Iowa fan to join the team’s practice through …

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Spartans extend official offer to legacy LB commitment Adam Shaw

Michigan State football has officially extended an offer to a legacy commitment. Adam Shaw of Hillsdale, N.J. announced on Saturday that he’s received his official offer from Michigan State. Shaw — who flipped his commitment from Rutgers to Michigan State in June — shared a post on social media X about the official offer from the Spartans. August 1 is …

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Injury update on Penn State wide receiver Kaden Saunders

Penn State was hoping to see some growth and development from wide receiver Kaden Saunders in the 2025 season, but this upcoming season may already be on the shelf for Saunders. According to multiple reports, including the York Daily Record, Penn State officials have confirmed that Saunders will be out of an extended period of time due to a “long-term” …

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5-star Davon Benjamin gives reasoning for commitment to Oregon Ducks

It’s been an eventful summer for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks’ recruiting staff, and a successful one, at that. On Saturday afternoon, the Ducks wrapped up one of the best recruiting stretches we’ve seen in program history, adding their fifth 5-star player to the class with CB Davon Benjamin. The Oaks Christian star now joins the likes of 5-star …

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James Franklin still mulling Penn State backup QB decision

Jaxon Smolik and Ethan Grunkemeyer still competing to back up Drew Allar For the third striaght season, Penn State knows who the starting quarterback of the team will be. But one of the more important questions at the position may not be answered before the start of the season. Who will be the backup option to Drew Allar should one …

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Oregon Ducks extend offer to 5-star OT Caden Moss in 2027 class

A’lique Terry and the Oregon Ducks are in the midst of a scorching hot recruiting stretch, which saw 5-star OT Immanuel Iheanacho commit to the team earlier this summer. It appears that they are also trying to keep the ball rolling into the 2027 class, according to their latest scholarship offer. On Saturday, 5-star 2027 OT Caden Moss announced that …

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Vols offer scholarship to 2027 football prospect from Pennsylvania

Tennessee is recruiting toward its 2027 football signing class. The Vols offered a scholarship to five-star athlete Matthew Gregory. “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Gregory announced. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound prospect plays for Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. 247Sports ranks Gregory as the No. 3 athlete in the class and No. 3 player …

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