How Nico Iamaleava is trying to get out of his shell Approaching his third season at Tennessee’s quarterback, Nico Iamaleava wants to become more of a vocal leader. Let me try to explain this is the simplest way possible, eliminating any pretense or pontificating.  A guy half the player of former Tennessee star quarterback Hendon Herndon is holding the Volunteers …

After some questions on what format we would see with the Ohio State football annual Spring Game this year, the game is on and should look pretty close to what we’ve been accustomed to under head coach Ryan Day. That means the fans can look forward to packing Ohio Stadium and seeing some things after a memorable year when the …

Things are looking rocky on ol’ Rocky Top. Years ago, college football players’ priorities were their performance on the field and in the classroom. Now, NIL contracts are keeping players from practicing. Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava was absent from the Volunteers’ practice on Friday — just a day after reports surfaced that he and program were in the midst of …

So it turns out that when you put a specific dollar value on a rare commodity — say, the ability to play quarterback at a high level — and you allow people who possess that skill the freedom to shop themselves to the highest bidder … well, you’re setting the stage for chaos. “Chaos” might be too gentle of a …

UC QB Brendan Sorsby, RB Evan Pryor, WR Tony Johnson on UC’s offense UC QB Brendan Sorsby, RB Evan Pryor, WR Tony Johnson on Bearcats offense The leading returning rusher for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats ran for 447 yards and nine touchdowns last season. That was quarterback Brendan Sorsby as back-to-back 1,000-yard rusher Corey Kiner is now pursuing a …

VERMILLION, S.D. — Former University of South Dakota football offensive coordinator Josh Davis revolutionized the program’s offense over the past two seasons. He took a unit that was one of the worst in FCS in 2022, and by 2024, USD was one of the top offenses in the country. However, Davis departed following last season to take the offensive coordinator …

With the additions that the transfer portal gives, there are departures that it takes away, and the Iowa Hawkeyes are on the receiving end of the latter. Iowa added two-time national champion quarterback Mark Gronowski from South Dakota State via the transfer portal to bolster their quarterback room. With that addition, the Hawkeyes are seeing an incumbent quarterback with starting …

While Tyler Shough is preparing for the NFL Draft, another era of a Louisville quarterback has begun. Miller Moss made his debut with the Cardinals, helping the offense to a 32-24 win over the defense during Friday’s spring football game.   He had 208 passing yards during five series in the first half and was surrounded by talent. After opting to …

Curt Cignetti wants players approaching spring practice with ‘great sense of urgency’ Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti talks about how he defines progress for his position groups and players during spring practice: BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football offensive lineman Austin Barrett plans on entering the transfer portal during the spring window that runs from April 16-25. Barrett, who has three years of …

Tennessee is looking to add to its 2026 football recruiting class. 2026 four-star wide receiver Marquez Daniel listed Tennessee, Auburn, Arkansas, Florida, Miami and North Carolina as his top six schools. Additional SEC schools to offer Daniel include Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Texas. Daniel plays for Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee, Alabama. 247Sports ranks …

Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh was recently ranked among the best in his position in college football One Michigan State wide receiver recently received recognition from ESPN as one of the best in all of college football. Earlier this week, ESPN released their list of top receivers in all of college football and one Spartan received a vote in …

Peyton Dyer, a four-star cornerback from Duluth, Georgia, is attracting significant recruiting attention as the No. 27 cornerback in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He decommitted from the South Carolina Gamecocks this week after visiting with the Georgia Bulldogs in March. Dyer has listed where he will be taking his official visits. The 6-foot, 190-pound prospect has …

Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners’ approach to recruiting is more relevant than ever in today’s college football world. Name, image, and likeness and the transfer portal aren’t going anywhere. Revenue sharing and salary caps are on the way. College football has been about the money for a long time. But now, the players are able to benefit from the …

Nico Iamaleava’s future with Tennessee football is uncertain. The Vols quarterback did not show up at practice amid Friday morning after reports of his NIL negotiations surfaced and the day before Tennessee’s Saturday spring game, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told Knox News. The source requested anonymity because Friday’s practice was closed to media and public. Iamaleava could choose …

LSU football signed the No. 2 ranked transfer portal class in college football this year. The. Tigers landed 16 transfers, 10 of which were blue-chip additions, according to 247Sports. Last year, LSU’s portal approach focused on adding depth. This year, defensive coordinator Blake Baker said the Tigers made a point to seek out experienced impact players. “We were looking for …