The tight end is often the unsung hero of a successful classic Big Ten offense. Great players at the position provide a rare combination of blocking prowess and efficient receiving. When Michigan, Iowa, or old-school Wisconsin are at their best, a deceptive play-action game allows their tight ends to be some of the most productive receivers on the field. The …

Texas A&M’s pursuit of 2026 four-star edge KJ Ford was always in doubt this week, knowing that the Florida Gators, and, out of nowhere, Alabama, were the front-runners for the Duncanville (TX) standout pass rusher, who developed a strong connection with Gators outside linebackers coach Mike Johnson. On Friday night, Ford officially committed to Florida, which came as a surprise …

Colorado Athletic Director Rick George appeared with the Buffaloes for Big 12 media days, joining the DNVR Buffs Podcast to talk about Colorado football. When asked about the return of the Nebraska/Colorado rivalry, George said the Buffaloes would love to play the Huskers annually. “We’d love to play them every year, because I think it’s good for the game,” George …

Wisconsin top class of 2026 safety target Nick Reddish committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday. Reddish, who recently whittled his list of finalists down to four, elected to join Marcus Freeman’s program over opportunities with the Badgers, Indiana Hoosiers and Virginia Tech Hokies. He becomes the second high-profile 2026 safety target to commit elsewhere in the past …

An Ohio high school tight end has decided to play at the next level with a reigning conference champion. Landen Miree, a Class of 2026 tight end from Cincinnati (Ohio) Princeton High School, committed on Friday to defending Big 12 Conference champion Arizona State. Miree picked the Sun Devils over his other finalist, Florida State, with Washington and Baylor also …

As June wrapped up, Nebraska football closed a productive month on the recruiting trail, landing eight new commits to bring its 2025 total to 11. On paper, the numbers may not jump off the page—Nebraska currently sits at No. 63 nationally and No. 17 in the Big Ten in recruiting rankings. But context, as always, matters. Portal Priorities Take Center …

Samari Matthews, a four-star cornerback out of Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina, shocked the recruiting world on Friday by announcing that he would be committing to the Texas Longhorns. After visiting Texas, Florida State, Miami, Oregon, and South Carolina, Matthews ultimately chose the Longhorns, complimenting their consistent coaching staff after a lengthy recruitment process. “I wanted to see …

The Texas Longhorns added an elite defender to their 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of Samari Matthews on Friday. The No. 57 player overall and the No. 6 corner in the country, Matthews had a hotly-contested recruitment with a reported 45 offers on the table with schools from each Power Four conference vying for his services. Known as “Smoke,” …

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish obtained a solid prospect in the 2026 recruiting class in Nick Reddish. Reddish announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish on Friday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Charlotte, NC, he chose the powerhouse program over Indiana, Wisconsin, and Virginia Tech. “Blessed beyond measures 🙏🏾, Go Irish!” Reddish told Fawcett. Reddish has …

Jordan Clay turned down the opportunity to play for two high-profile out-of-state programs; opting instead to stay close to home. Clay, a four-star senior wide receiver from San Antonio (Texas) Madison, committed on Friday afternoon to play for Baylor University. He chose the Bears over his other two finalists, Colorado and Oklahoma. BREAKING: 4-star WR Jordan Clay commits to Baylor …

Five-star running back recruit Derrek Cooper has locked in his commitment date. Cooper is the top ranked running back recruit in the class of 2026 and the No. 12 prospect in the country. The elite running back plans to announce his commitment on Sunday, July 20 at 7 p.m. ET. Cooper was originally slated to announce his decision on July 12, but elected …

Dan Lanning has turned Oregon into a powerhouse — and fast. Since taking over in 2022, he’s led the Ducks to double-digit wins every year, elevated their recruiting, and brought a Big Ten title to Eugene in their first year in the conference.  The only thing missing?  A national championship. But at the rate he’s going, that might not be …

It’s a huge year for the Oklahoma Football program. I’m sure you’ve heard that more times than you’ve wanted to this offseason. But that’s the state of OU Football after a 6-7 season in 2024. They, and more specifically, the head coach, have a lot to prove in 2025. CBS Sports released their head coach hot seat ratings for the …

Ever since Deion Sanders got to Boulder and became the head coach of Colorado football, the spotlight has been shining brightly on the black and gold. Everything that the Buffs did was under the microscope and dissected by the national media over the last two seasons, but that may be cooling off a bit. Of course, “Coach Prime” is still …

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s Rich Rodriguez hasn’t spoken in front of the media in three months, and the rapid space of college athletics has seen massive changes in the time away from the podium.  At the start of June, revenue sharing was announced, and more guardrails were applied, with a new College Sports Commissioner picked, in charge of regulating NIL.  …