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Ohio State football sits high on ESPN’s updated SP+ Rankings

ESPN’s Bill Connelly recently updated its college football SP+ Rankings and you are going to like where Ohio State is ranked. But first, a quick primer on what goes into making the sausage for this well-known model: Returning production. The returning production numbers are based on rosters I have updated as much as humanly possible to account for transfers and …

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Why was James Franklin in Vanderbilt dugout at SEC tournament?

Vanderbilt baseball walks off Kentucky: What Tim Corbin said Here’s what Tim Corbin said about Vanderbilt baseball’s walk-off win vs. Kentucky and Braden Holcomb’s home run. Despite it being over a decade since James Franklin coached his last Vanderbilt football game, the former Commodores coach appears to still have a direct phone line for VIP tickets at Vanderbilt sporting events. …

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Marcus Mariota a Top 25 player in the last quarter century

College football fans, and rightly so, get excited when their favorite team signs multiple five-star and four-star recruits. But sometimes the star system isn’t an exact science. Former Oregon Duck quarterback Marcus Mariota is a prime example. The 2014 Heisman Trophy winner came to Eugene as a three-star recruit and actually redshirted his first year as a Duck. But once …

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Why Penn State coach James Franklin is in Vanderbilt’s dugout at the SEC Baseball Tournament championship game

Imagn Images Penn State football coach James Franklin got a premium seat for Sunday’s SEC Baseball Tournament championship game clash between Vanderbilt and Ole Miss in Hoover, Alabama. Franklin, who just wrapped up his 12th spring practice with the Nittany Lions, is hanging out in the Commodores’ dugout as they take on the Rebels.  Franklin, who coached at Vanderbilt from …

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Anonymous coaches quotes show confidence in Smith, expected improvements in 2025

We are at the point of the offseason where everyone has forecasting opinions on the upcoming season, and that is no different for a number of coaches in college football. Athlon Sports College Football Magazine has recently posted anonymous thoughts and opinions on teams and other coaches across the country, which included Michigan State. The Spartans were recently featured in …

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Michigan State issued NCAA notice of allegations over self-reported violations from Mel Tucker era

Getty Images Michigan State is nearing resolution in an NCAA investigation into recruiting violations that occurred under former coach Mel Tucker. The university was sent a notice of allegations on April 29 related to violations it self-reported in August 2023, according to the Division I Infractions dashboard. The NCAA has not released details about the case. Michigan State athletic department spokesperson …

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Dan Lanning earns favorable spot in top 25 Power Four coach rankings

The Oregon Ducks have become a college football powerhouse over the last three seasons which coincides with the arrival of head coach Dan Lanning. The program has improved its record in each of those years, and coming off a Rose Bowl appearance, the bar has now been set higher than ever.  Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports recently named the top …

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Ex-Penn State WR Julian Fleming injured, one dead in ATV accident

Former Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming was injured and another person was killed Friday evening when the ATV he was driving hit a deer in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. State Police say Fleming, 24, was transported to Guthrie Troy Community Hospital and released on Saturday. The passenger on the ATV, 23-year-old Alyssa Boyd, was pronounced dead on the scene. According …

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Colorado football adds Walker Andersen from UCLA in transfer portal

Just two days after bringing in Walker Andersen on a visit and extending an offer, Colorado landed a commitment from the promising young player on Saturday. A former UCLA Bruin and native of the Los Angeles area, Andersen is a 6-foot-8 versatile offensive lineman. While Andersen is primarily a guard, he can move out to tackle if necessary, using his …

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Keilan Chavies, 3-star RB, announces commitment to Tulsa Football

Cedar Ridge soccer player returning to play after rare eye injury Soccer injury almost cost high school player his eye. Hutto three-star running back Keilan Chavies announced his commitment Saturday to Tulsa. The 2026 prospect is the 39th-ranked running back in the nation and the 106th-ranked player in Texas according to 247Sports’ composite ranking. Chavies broke out onto the Texas …

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2025 Penn State Football: Eagan Boyer player profile

Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season. Offensive lineman Eagan Boyer quickly found the field as a true freshman, …

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Scores, results for 2025 third round

Drone flyover video of Omni La Costa North Course par-3 12th hole Omni La Costa is hosting the NCAA mens and womens golf championships for a second year in a row. The North Course features a long par-3 12th hole. CARLSBAD, Calif. — The 2025 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship moves on to Sunday, where after the third round, half of …

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