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. Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has already proven that succeeding Jimbo Fisher, one of the top recruiters for nearly a decade-plus, isn’t impossible. His three-year DC career with the Aggies proved he already has the recruiting chops to contend in the SEC. After two years as Duke’s head coach, Elko’s utilization of the transfer portal resulted in an …

The final big recruiting weekend in July is around the corner and there is a ton of recruiting news coming in as the season gets closer. Here’s the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney in this week’s Recruiting Rumor Mill. MORE: Elite WR Vernell Brown III talks Florida Gators football commitment ***** CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | …

Roquan Smith and Eddie Jackson were teammates on the Bears’ defense from 2018 to 2022. After Jackson signed with the Ravens, they’re teammates again. And Smith was eager to see that happen. Asked if he put in a good word about Jackson with Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta, Smith answered, “Yes.” “I always tell the truth,” Smith continued. “I have …

Ohio State remains a popular pick to finish atop the Big Ten this year. In a survey of 13 beat writers covering the league for the USA TODAY Sports Network, the Buckeyes edged out Oregon as the favorite. Eight of the first-place votes went to the Buckeyes, while five ended up with the Ducks, who are among the four former …

Darius Slay making his ‘old heads’ proud watching NFL circle of life originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia On the night the Eagles drafted Quinyon Mitchell, general manager Howie Roseman had an important message for the rookie about his new mentor Darius Slay. Roseman delivered it on a FaceTime call. “I want you to live next door to Slay,” Roseman …

INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue football will try to surprise the rest of the Big Ten this fall. Optimism is high in West Lafayette for coach Ryan Walters’ second season after several promising transfer portal additions. Across the rest of the league, however, expectations are not as high. The Boilermakers were ranked 18th out of 18 teams in the preseason USA TODAY …

Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 40 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, Heupel is 27-12 and guided the …

For the Southwestern Athletic Conference football teams, and its fans coming out of SWAC Media Day on Tuesday. All of the 12 teams are undefeated with the hope of hoisting the 2024 SWAC championship trophy when the season begins Aug. 29. On Tuesday, the SWAC announced its preseason All-SWAC Teams and put a bull’s-eye on the teams picked to win …

The Big 12 is loaded with talent, and the running back position is no exception. From upperclassmen such as OSU’s Ollie Gordon II and Texas Tech’s Tahj Brooks to up-and-comers such as West Virginia’s Jahiem White and Iowa State’s Abu Sama III, there are plenty of lethal ball carries in the conference. Here are the rankings for every projected starting …

The Rams signed veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo knowing he would not be able to play the first two games this season. They stuck with Stetson Bennett despite his being away from the team his rookie season. The Rams and coach Sean McVay, a master of anticipation, did not see one thing coming, however: starting quarterback Matthew Stafford making a play …

Javien Toviano is suspended after an arrest on video voyeurism charges. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File) LSU cornerback Javien Toviano turned himself in to authorities on Sunday on charges of video voyeurism. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office announced Toviano’s surrender, The New Orleans Time-Picayune reports. Per the arrest warrant, Toviano is accused of recording videos of sexual encounters with a …

Heading into last season, there was quite the quarterback battle on the Alabama football team. So much so, it was not revealed who would be starting Alabama’s opening game vs. Middle Tennessee until the depth chart was released prior to the season-opening contest. Jalen Milroe ended up being the primary starter for most of the season outside of the South …

SOUTH BEND — As Notre Dame football prepares to open fall training camp on July 31, transfer stopgaps dot the two-deep roster of third-year coach Marcus Freeman. From quarterback Riley Leonard (Duke) and a trio of wideouts on offense to nickelback Jordan Clark (Arizona State) and Rod Heard II (Northwestern) in the defensive secondary, Notre Dame shopped wisely and efficiently …

With Southeastern Conference Media Days wrapping up last week in Dallas, all eyes now turn to the looming college football season. The now 16-team SEC took center stage as coaches and players had the chance to talk about their teams ahead of games being played next month. The SEC welcomes Texas and Oklahoma into the league from the Big 12. …