DOVER – Two state champions and a state runner-up were revealed as Delaware’s high school football coaches of the year at the annual DIFCA All-State banquet on Monday night at the Modern Maturity Center. Tatnall’s Brendon Ireton, who guided the Hornets to a 12-1 season and the school’s first DIAA football championship, was named the Class 1A Coach of the …
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Tennessee under NCAA investigation related to potential NIL violations across multiple sports
The NCAA is investigating Tennessee for what are believed to be alleged major violations related to NIL dealings across multiple sports, sources confirmed to CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd. The case in football centers around quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who signed a record contract with Spyre Sports Group, Tennessee’s primary collective and a member of the The Collective Association, a trade association of …
Read More »‘It’s been really crazy.’ Elkhart’s Mariyon Dye sees football recruiting take off
ELKHART — You must be doing something right if a college football coach leaves the warmth of south Florida to visit sub-zero northern Indiana in January. That happened for Elkhart junior Mariyon Dye, who was visited by University of Miami head coach Mario Cristobal on Jan. 16. Dye also had Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel visit last week, followed by …
Read More »How Benedictine linebacker Third Scroggins has seen his recruiting interest skyrocket
Wearing his stylish glasses off the football field and basketball court, Herbert “Third” Scroggins of Benedictine has a kind of Clark Kent vibe, which he doubles down on by taking on the persona of Superman once the whistle sounds. Power Five football recruiters have taken note of Scroggins natural gifts and ability and the 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker is racking up …
Read More »Kentucky O-line coach Zach Yenser a ‘little surprised’ to be replaced by Eric Wolford
A day after Kentucky football announced Eric Wolford as the Wildcats’ offensive line coach, the Wildcats’ former O-line coach, Zach Yenser, spoke out about his unexpected exit. Yenser, who signed a contract extension in December, was effectively replaced in favor of Wolford, who was Alabama’s offensive line coach in the 2022 and 2023 college football seasons. Wolford previously served on …
Read More »Inside the Alabama football locker room after Nick Saban revealed retirement, via FaceTime
MOBILE, Ala. — Justin Eboigbe was a long way from Tuscaloosa — training for the NFL draft in Florida — when legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban told his team on Jan. 10 that he was retiring. But within minutes, the former Alabama defensive end’s phone began roaring with notifications as former teammates reached out and word began to spread. …
Read More »2024 Senior Bowl: Highlights from Day 1 of practice
The 2024 Senior Bowl takes place on Saturday, February 3, but the majority of scouting is done during the week of practice leading up to the game. Over 120 NFL prospects showed up in Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl and practice officially kicked off on Tuesday. Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu and USC wide receiver …
Read More »‘I’m here’: Mike Norvell’s message to TJ Ferguson when he committed to FSU football
Mike Norvell had a two-word message to Alabama transfer offensive lineman TJ Ferguson when he committed to Florida State. “I’m here.” Despite rumors swirling of the FSU head coach being tied to the Alabama job following the retirement of legendary head coach Nick Saban, Norvell affirmed to Ferguson he’d be sticking around on Jan. 11 when the redshirt sophomore committed …
Read More »Deion Sanders still looking for ‘one or two’ more transfer portal linebackers
While head coach Deion Sanders appears content with Colorado football’s improved offensive and defensive lines, he’s still looking for more bodies at the linebacker position. On Tuesday, coach Prime appeared on FS1’s “Undisputed” and shared that the Buffaloes are eying “one or two” more linebackers from the transfer portal. “We gotta step it up with the linebackers,” Sanders said on …
Read More »Former Ole Miss football RB Quinshon Judkins: NIL not focus of transfer to Ohio State
OXFORD ― Former Ole Miss football running back Quinshon Judkins said on Tuesday “NIL wasn’t something I was focusing on” when deciding to transfer from the Rebels to Ohio State. “A lot of people won’t be happy when you make a decision for yourself,” Judkins told reporters in Columbus. “Just excited to be here. The most important thing for me …
Read More »Breaking down the 2024 Oklahoma State football schedule
Jan. 30—The Oklahoma State University Athletic Department and the Big 12 Conference jointly announced Tuesday the football schedule for the 2024 season. The Cowboys will face three new conference members, hosting Utah and Arizona State and traveling to Colorado. Coach Mike Gundy’s 20th season will open with four home games in the first six weeks. Only two home games are …
Read More »Panthers 2024 coaching staff tracker
The turnover has begun. Less than a week after the Carolina Panthers named Dave Canales their new head coach, the organization started up the reconstruction of their staff. The opening additions came on Tuesday—with the hirings of a handful of offensive assistants. So, before we all get lost in the shuffle, keep it here as we track who’s in (and …
Read More »Tennessee-based NIL collective Spyre Sports’ lawyer releases statement amid NCAA investigation into Volunteers
Tom Mars, a lawyer for Tennessee-based NIL collective Spyre Sports Group released a statement Tuesday night, defending the company’s relationship with former highly-touted recruit and current Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava. The group is at the center or an NCAA investigation into potential NIL violations committed by Tennessee, sources confirmed to CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd. Mars’ statement denies any wrongdoing from the company, …
Read More »Three Clemson games ranked among college football’s 24 most important of the 2024 season
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have a huge year ahead of them in 2024, with many opportunities to prove that they remain one of the top dogs in college football. Opportunity can be everything and the Tigers have multiple to prove their point… Clemson is going nowhere. The real questions surround whether the Tigers will take advantage of …
Read More »UCF football announces 2024 schedule
The UCF football team announced their 2024 schedule on Tuesday morning. The Knights will play seven home games and seven first-time opponents as they begin their second season in the Big 12. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The Knights play four first-time opponents to open the season. They host New Hampshire on August 29 and Sam Houston on September …
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