The state of Texas has nothing on Phillip Beard Stadium at Dexter Wood Field in Buford, Georgia. Much has been written about the high school football palaces in the Lone Star State through the years. Allen Eagle Stadium is often mentioned as one of the nation’s best high school facilities, and in recent years, new stadiums like Cy-Fair FCU Stadium, …
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Nebraska punter Archie Wilson breaks down in tears reflecting on leaving Australia, family for football career
Nebraska’s freshman punter Archie Wilson is already making waves as the breakout star of fall camp — not just for his rare ability to kick different styles with both feet, but for his personality. The Australia native, who turns 19 on Wednesday, is the latest punter from down under to make the massive move across the world to chase a …
Read More »Big 12 5-star Texas Tech commit shares bold national championship take
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire’s recruiting momentum continues to surge, fueled partly by the program’s robust name, image, and likeness (NIL) backing from billionaire alumnus Cody Campbell. That combination helped the Red Raiders land 6-foot-6, 275-pound offensive lineman Felix Ojo. The five-star prospect, ranked No. 5 overall and the No. 1 offensive tackle in the class of 2026, is Texas …
Read More »ACC football picks, predictions: Projections tab SMU to make College Football Playoff, Miami to miss out
Despite getting smoked by Georgia in the opening game of the 2024 college football season, the Clemson Tigers went on to win 10 games and the ACC conference championship to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Tigers are the favorites at top sportsbooks to repeat as conference champions and get back to the 12-team bracket, though Miami, …
Read More »The Athletic says Texas Longhorns are new Alabama of college football
For over a decade, the Alabama Crimson Tide ruled college football. Coach Nick Saban seemingly got all the best players en route to an astounding six national championships. But the college football power structure always shifts eventually. Has Texas replaced Alabama on top of college football’s highest perch? The Athletic says the Longhorns have. Texas’ first year in the SEC …
Read More »College football fall camp intel: Nico Iamaleava already ‘special’ at UCLA; Georgia WRs best in a decade?
As ugly as his divorce was with Tennessee, the situation may end up having a happy ending for Nico Iamaleava — and for his new team at UCLA, too. While there was initially some concern around the Bruins building about the quarterback based at least partly on information that circulated during that highly-publicized fallout with Tennessee, the feedback since he got to UCLA has …
Read More »Stanford makes decision at starting quarterback – Deseret News
When BYU hosts Stanford in Week 2 of the 2025 season, both teams will have relatively new starting quarterbacks. Though there’s been no clear determination on who will be the Cougars’ starter, the Cardinal reportedly have chosen a signal caller. Ben Gulbranson has earned the starting nod as Stanford’s quarterback, according to multiple national reports. The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel was …
Read More »Explaining John Mateer’s sports gambling allegations as Oklahoma QB’s ‘inside jokes’ on Venmo go viral
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer went viral earlier this week for the wrong reasons as screenshots of questionable Venmo payments to a friend appeared on social media. The pictures, initially circulated by a burner account, showed Mateer sending money twice to another account with the caption “Sports gambling.” One identified UCLA vs. USC as a game that was bet on, and …
Read More »Kentucky Football makes 3 staff additions
Kentucky football has added Jack Ray to its staff as assistant special teams coach, head coach Mark Stoops announced Tuesday. He will assist special teams coordinator Jay Boulware. Stoops also announced the addition of former Kentucky standouts Yusuf Corker and Jervontius “Bunchy” Stallings as graduate assistants. Corker will work with the defensive backs, while Stallings will work with the defensive …
Read More »No. 3 Ohio State still doing some shuffling along the offensive line ahead of opener vs. No. 1 Texas
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State coach Ryan Day says there’s still some shuffling along the Buckeyes’ offensive line ahead of their Aug. 30 season-opener. Some of that the coaches credited to a new emphasis this preseason: players learning primary and secondary positions. But as the third-ranked Buckeyes get closer to their matchup with top-ranked Texas, Day is hoping to lock …
Read More »Big 12 football picks, predictions: Kansas State, Iowa State trending up ahead of 2025 season
The Big 12 enters the 2025 as arguably the most open Power 4 conference when it comes to a champion. Arizona State comes in as the reigning title holder and lone College Football Playoff representative from the conference a year ago but top sportsbooks have six teams priced at under +1000 odds to win the Big 12. The Sun Devils …
Read More »Rutgers Football Set To Face Four AP Preseason Top 25 Teams This Fall
The AP Top 25 preseason poll was released at noon on Monday, sparking excitement among college football fans nationwide. With the release of the poll, 25 teams now have a number next to their name. Among those are several in the Big Ten conference, four of which Rutgers will face this season. The highest-ranked Big Ten team is Penn State, …
Read More »Michigan starting quarterback: Sherrone Moore won’t name 2025 QB1 until game week against New Mexico
Michigan coach Sherrone Moore isn’t rushed to name his 2025 starting quarterback. The competition in Ann Arbor remains open, headlined by freshman Bryce Underwood — a five-star recruit and 247Sports’ No. 1 player in the 2025 signing class. Other contenders include veteran transfer Mikey Keene, redshirt freshman Jadyn Davis and journeyman Jake Garcia, all pushing for the job. “Quarterbacks have …
Read More »How Chip Lindsey’s offenses have performed in his first season as play caller
Michigan Wolverines first-year offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey has built a reputation for revitalizing offenses at his previous jobs, and his first seasons at each stop have frequently been a telling indicator of his ability to make an instant impact. Over the course of his career, Lindsey has demonstrated a knack for turning mediocre units into dynamic offenses. “He’s been great,” …
Read More »Oklahoma’s John Mateer denies college football gambling amid suspicious screenshots, calls them ‘inside jokes’
New Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has found himself in the midst of controversy, as screenshots of questionable Venmo transactions surfaced this week on social media. The pictures show Mateer paying someone in 2022, with the description of the transaction being “sports gambling,” and “sports gambling (UCLA vs USC).” The 2022 season marked Mateer’s first year with Washington State, meaning he …
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