Former Miami Hurricane, Maryland Terrapin charged with Florida murder Avantae Williams, who played football at Miami and Maryland, was in a Volusia County Jail after DeLand police charged him in a fatal May 3 shooting. Former Miami and Maryland football player Avantae Williams has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection to a shooting on Saturday, according to …

Would the SEC be more willing to move to nine conference games if ESPN paid up? According to the Athletic, the network would be willing to add money to its media rights deal with the conference if the SEC adds a conference game to its schedule. There is no formal offer yet, those sources added, and the exact amount of …

Hawaii wide receiver transfer Dekel Crowdus has signed with Wisconsin, @chris_hummer and I have learned. Former four-star recruit who began his career at Kentucky. Had 16 catches, 402 yards, four touchdowns and an average of 25.2 yards per catch last year at Hawaii. pic.twitter.com/W7c3EBcJEU — Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) May 7, 2025 Wisconsin football signed Hawaii transfer wide receiver Dekel Crowdus …

AKRON, Ohio — Akron’s football team will be ineligible for postseason play this season because of its multiyear Academic Progress Rate score. The NCAA this week updated its national APR database with the latest scores of member institutions. Akron had a score of 914, below the 930 minimum for postseason eligibility. Akron’s athletic department has not commented on its APR …

Championship edition: Swampcast discusses Florida basketball, spring football The Sun’s Kevin Brockway and Noah Ram reflects on Florda basketball’s national title and UF’s football spring game with Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel. Florida offensive coordinator Russ Callaway received a raise to $675,000 for the 2025 season, up from $550,000.Several other Florida assistant coaches also received raises, including co-defensive coordinator …

Tennessee is recruiting prospects for its 2027 football signing class. The Vols offered four-star running back Caden Waye a scholarship on Tuesday. “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Waye said. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound prospect is from Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia. 247Sports ranks Waye as the No. 13 running back in 2027 and No. 18 …

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Austin Peay transfer defensive back William Hardrick, who previously played for Mississippi State and Miami (Ohio), has died, the university announced Wednesday. The university said the 22-year-old Hardrick died Tuesday but did not provide details regarding a cause or location. Hardrick “was an exceptional young man, and our team is heartbroken by his loss,” Austin Peay coach …

Utah qurterback Cameron Rising has retired from football, he announced Wednesday. Rising led the Utes to back-to-back Pac-12 titles in 2021-22, earning all-conference honors in both seasons. Rising struggled with injuries in his later career, notably suffering a torn ACL in the 2023 Rose Bowl against Penn State and an injured hand against Baylor in 2024 that sidelined him for most of …

Utah quarterback Cam Rising announced Wednesday that he’s medically retiring from football. The former Texas QB had the option of returning to school for another season via a medical redshirt from the 2024 season. But Rising said Wednesday that he was forced to stop playing football because of the hand injury he suffered against Baylor early in 2024. “Due to …

One of the premier linebacker prospects in the 2026 recruiting class has now reportedly narrowed his list of finalists down to three, with the Alabama Crimson Tide among the programs included. That prospect is Cincere Johnson, who announced a final three Tuesday of Alabama, Ohio State, and Penn State. At the moment, a commitment date is not set for Johnson. …

Weston Yannone spent most of his first day in a new school settling his nerves and getting to know his new classmates. Soon, the All-Region defensive back and dual-threat quarterback will begin workouts with the Dunmore Bucks after his family relocated to the borough from Susquehanna. Last season, the 6-foot, 180-pound Yannone had two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two …

One of the Spartans highest-rated commits in the 2026 class will take an official visit to Michigan State later this month. Three-star tight end Eddie Whiting announced on Tuesday that he’ll take an official visit to Michigan State on May 30. Whiting has been committed to Michigan State since early February and will now help recruit others to join the …

How will the Tar Heels play in Year One under Bill Belichick? Despite hiring 8-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick to be their next head football coach, the North Carolina Tar Heels still need to prove themselves on the football field. UNC finished its 2024 campaign 6-7, making a bowl game for the sixth-consecutive season, but was overwhelmed by UConn …

When Clemson’s iconic orange Tiger Paw helmets have lined up against Notre Dame’s golden domes, memorable moments and soundbites have followed. A new 12-game annual series between the Tigers and Irish starts in Death Valley in 2027. pic.twitter.com/7cHKOSbrRR — Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) May 6, 2025 Clemson and Notre Dame have taken a major step toward solidifying one of college football’s …

5-star to 5-star: Mike Matthews gets advice on patience from Bru McCoy Tennessee senior receiver Bru McCoy has been where five-star freshman Mike Matthews is now – eager to play. Former five-star recruit and Tennessee receiver Bru McCoy announced his retirement from football on Tuesday. McCoy, who caught 39 passes for 472 yards with two touchdowns as a senior last …