College Football

Joey McGuire and the Texas Tech football team picked up another commitment for its 2025 recruiting class. Lago Vista cornerback Swayde Griffin announced his commitment to the Red Raiders via social media on Monday. He had offers from the likes of Arizona, Arizona State and Minnesota before choosing Texas Tech. Listed as a 6-foot-1, 185-pounder, Griffin is ranked as a …

Most of the news surroundings Ohio State football recruiting has been positive, but we do have some relatively bad news to report. It appears the Buckeyes have missed out on a four-star offensive tackle recruit in the class of 2025. Ziyare Addison, who is a Florida native and has committed to a rival Big Ten school, conference newcomer, Oregon. Ohio …

Last week we found out that 247Sports insider Tom Loy believed that Notre Dame football was the leader in 2026 defensive lineman Elijah Golden’s recruitment. On Monday, the national college football recruiting analyst went into more detail (subscription required) on his crystal ball pick. Loy went on to say that Golden “loves everything about the program, the schoo, head coach …

After what seemed like a very successful official visit, Ohio State football thought it had a great chance at landing Texas offensive lineman, Henry Fenuku. When the 6-foot, 4-inch, 295-pound guard left campus without making a decision, it opened up the door for his remaining suitors. One of them was Missouri, that just hosted Fenuku this past weekend. On Monday, …

We are at peak off-season, where the portal is closed and rosters are mostly set. Most of the news circling the college football community is either in regard to recruiting or someone’s list or ranking. CBS Sports has provided us entertainment in the latter category with Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports releasing his top five running back rooms with Ohio …

Houston is continuing a strong run on the recruiting trail. The Cougars are keeping another one close to home as Cypress (Texas) Cy-Fair three-star tight end Wyatt Herbel pledged to Houston Monday afternoon. Herbel made the decision coming off a weekend official visit at Houston. “I got to experience more of the Houston culture this weekend. I feel like one …

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl officials announced Monday that veteran ESPN commentator Holly Rowe will be the guest speaker at the bowl’s annual kickoff dinner in July at the Shreveport Convention Center. Most recently, Rowe was a sideline reporter during the NCAA Women’s College World Series won by Oklahoma. She has been a regular contributor on Saturday Night Football, College Football …

Auburn football wrapped up another exciting recruiting weekend by hosting several commits and pledges to other programs. Last weekend’s guest list included Derick Smith, a four-star athlete from Southside High School in Selma. He and fellow Alabama commit Antonio Coleman flocked to the Plains, where they enjoyed their time on their arch-rivals’ campus. Smith is projected to play wide receiver …

As Alabama Crimson Tide football fans prepare for the upcoming season, there are a lot of new aspects of the game to get accustomed to. While it can be challenging to adjust to a new coaching staff, two new teams in the conference and a new-look roster with multiple players joining the program as incoming freshmen or as transfers, there …

On Saturday, he was benched for Matt Corral. On Monday, Birmingham Stallions quarterback Adrian Martinez was named the UFL’s MVP. Martinez led the entire eight-team league in rushing with 528 yards. He finished third in passing yards with 1,749 and was tied for second in passing touchdowns with 15. He rushed for 138 yards against Houston on April 27, the …

Penn State made a significant splash on the recruiting trail Monday morning, securing a commitment from across the country. Top 100 Mater Dei (Calif.) cornerback Daryus Dixson announced his commitment to James Franklin and Penn State after having an official visit with the program last week. Dixson chose Penn State over Tennessee and Washington while holding offers from Alabama, Ohio …

It was a third commitment for Rutgers football from this weekend’s official visits, with four-star offensive lineman Joshua Blackston giving his verbal to the Big Ten program. And it was quite the win for Rutgers, beating out Big Ten rivals Ohio State and Penn State for the player. Blackston picked Rutgers over an offer list that included Boston College, Cincinnati, …

It’s been a long time coming but Michigan football managed to secure a top-priority target kicking off the month of June. Recruiting has been a big deal for the maize and blue but the Wolverines haven’t had much to show for it. Sitting at five commitments entering the most pivotal month, the hope for the period where Michigan started hosting …

First-year Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith went back out West to pick up the Spartans’ second commitment so far this summer. Three-star offensive lineman Drew Nichols of Murrieta Valley in southern California announced his commitment to the Spartans on social media Monday. He committed after taking an official visit to East Lansing this past weekend, according to 247Sports, and …

Michigan State has extended a scholarship offer to a quarterback from Florida that has picked up interest from numerous big-time programs. Three-star quarterback Michael Clayton of Sanford, Fla. announced on Monday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. He plays for Seminole High and is a prospect in the 2026 class. Clayton ranks as the No. 29 quarterback in …