HOWELL — Howell senior Justin Jones was weighing two offers to play college football at Division II schools when a dream opportunity arose late in the process. Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor contacted him with an offer to play at the Division I level as a preferred walk-on after conversations with Howell head coach Brian Lewis and defensive coach Mitch …

ORLANDO — Scott Frost has put the finishing touches on his second staff as UCF football coach. Frost stated at his introductory press conference that he planned to be deliberate with his choices. While he made his first hire within 48 hours of exiting the stage, Frost spent more than a month interviewing and finalizing the choices for the rest …

NORMAN — Oklahoma is targeting Nate Dreiling for a role on Brent Venables’ staff, On3 and SoonerScoop reported on Friday. Dreiling, who was previously Utah State’s interim coach and defensive coordinator, was named the defensive coordinator at Arkansas State on Jan. 3. It’s expected Venables will call the Sooners’ defense in 2025 and Dreiling would coach the inside linebackers. Dreiling, …

ARLINGTON, Texas — NFL Draft season is in full swing with the first draft showcase of the cycle, the East-West Shrine Bowl, wrapping up Thursday night with a 25-0 victory by the East team.  Practices took place at the University of North Texas, and they were well attended by NFL scouts, coaches, media and agents. At least four NFL general …

Jan 30, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; East running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt of Arizona (31) is presented with the offensive MVP trophy after the East defeats the West in the East-West Shrine Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The 100th East-West Shrine Bowl was on Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. It wasn’t much of a competitive …

If the agreed-upon settlement of the House v. NCAA court case is approved in April by California-based Judge Claudia Wilken, it will usher in an era in which schools in the Power Five conferences can directly pay athletes for their name, image, and likeness. It is a progression of the messy post-2021 world of athlete compensation. But how exactly are …

With Texas football now in the offseason, the American-Statesman is breaking down each position group. Who’s gone from the 2024 squad that went 13-3 and fell a win short a national title-game appearance? Who’s back? And what portal arrivals and freshmen from the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class have joined the team? The Longhorns are coming off an impressive season that include a record …

James Williams’s relationship with Florida State football coaches Tony White and Terrance Knighton goes far beyond what happens on the field. The Nebraska transfer followed his coaches from Lincoln to Tallahassee, joining the Seminoles program. Williams had a challenging journey from high school to Divison 1 standout, being under-recruited, and starting his collegiate career at Iowa Central Community College. Williams …

The page has been turned to almost exclusively focus on the 2026 class so this week Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney is taking a look at the top five uncommitted prospects at each position and making a prediction on where they sign. We move to the offensive line. THIS SERIES: Commitment predictions for the top uncommitted QBs | RBs …

North Jersey born and raised, Anthony Campanile has landed the biggest job of his football career in North Florida. The 42-year-old Fair Lawn native is the new defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars, accepting the offer to join new head coach Liam Coen’s staff late Thursday night. Campanile spent last season with the Green Bay Packers as the linebackers coach …

MOBILE, Ala. — Junior Talfuna knows exactly what Alabama football is getting in transfer cornerback Cameron Calhoun. After spending a year with Calhoun at Utah, Talfuna, a former Utes defensive tackle, said one story explains the cornerback to a tee. “He just be sitting in the locker room like after a lift like ‘Man, I’m ready to practice,’” Talfuna told …

The 2025 Texas A&M baseball season begins with a new coach, Mike Earley, leading a highly talented roster. This follows the dramatic departure of former head coach Jim Schlossnagle, who memorably took over the Texas Longhorns baseball shortly after the Aggies’ defeat in the CWS Championship last summer. The team is now ready to face the always-challenging SEC landscape. This …

In just a mere few days, the next biggest recruiting day on the college football calendar will take place: National Signing Day. Many, if not all, of the top 100 prospects in the 2025 recruiting class have already signed with their respective programs back in December during the three-day early signing period, which has allowed some to already join their …

As I reach for my red pen to award grades for SEC football coaches, I worry that a few fellas might require remedial coursework after receiving their report card. At least some SEC coaches are headed for the honor roll. Here’s my season grade for each coach. Keep in mind grades are awarded on a curve. A 7-6 record at …

No one was predicting Patrick Mahomes to become one of the best quarterbacks in history when he was at Whitehouse High School in Texas. Eleven years ago, Mahomes was a three-star recruit with just a handful of college offers. Fast forward to the present and Mahomes now has as many Super Bowl MVP trophies as he had recruiting stars in …