In the days after Vanderbilt football’s loss to Tennessee on Nov. 30, Langston Patterson was going to afford himself a moment to take a step back and think where his football career was at, where it was going and if Vanderbilt football was going to continue to be the place where he pursued it. It didn’t take long for the …
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Can Florida football defense take step forward in year two under coordinator Austin Armstrong?
A York, Ala., native, Florida football defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong grew up with a deep appreciation of the competitiveness of SEC football. The 31-year-old Armstrong learned it first-hand as a first-year defensive coordinator with the Florida Gators in 2023. There were growing pains, as UF’s defense went from allowing an average of 13.5 points through its first four games to …
Read More »The most important questions facing WSU football as spring practice begins
Mar. 25—PULLMAN — Four months after a wonky season, a promising start followed by a forgettable finish, Washington State football is ready to return. Sort of. The Cougars start spring practice on Tuesday, a 15-practice slate featuring three scrimmages, concluding with the spring game on April 27. As WSU enters a new era, joining the Mountain West next season as …
Read More »Recruiting Rumor Mill: Chatter from camps, tournaments, visits
Nick Lucero/Rivals.com Another busy weekend is in the books and with major camps, tournaments and tons of visits around the country, a lot of news is out there. Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney has the latest in this week’s Recruiting Rumor Mill. MORE: Ten biggest commitments of the weekend ***** CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position …
Read More »SEC football teams to play the same 8 opponents in both 2024 and 2025
Home venues are the only things changing for the 2025 SEC football schedule. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons via Getty Images) The 2025 SEC football schedule looks a lot like the 2024 SEC football schedule. The conference announced Wednesday that each of its 16 teams would play the same opponents in 2025 that it did in 2024. The …
Read More »Gophers name Max Brosmer captain for 2024 season
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Call it the new way of college athletics, the new landscape of college football. Call it whatever you want, but the University of Minnesota football team opened spring practice last week with a bit of a different vibe. The Gophers held a workout Saturday at Athletes Village that was open to recruits and boosters, but not …
Read More »WVU’s offense is full of youth as spring practices begin
Mar. 25—MORGANTOWN — Through injuries and absences, WVU’s skill positions were filled with youth and inexperience when the Mountaineers opened Spring practice Monday morning. Other than the offensive line, WVU’s entire offense skews younger this season. In addition, the Mountaineers are without senior quarterback Garrett Greene, who missed Monday to attend his grandfather’s funeral, as well as junior running back …
Read More »Ohio State is hiring former associate coach Dave Dickerson from USC Upstate
Nov 25, 2022; Charleston, South Carolina, USA; USC Upstate Spartans head coach Dave Dickerson directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports Ohio State has dipped into its past to provide support for its future. The Buckeyes are hiring former associate head coach Dave Dickerson as …
Read More »‘Showing a lot of promise’: After four years at Stanford, safety Alaka’i Gilman arrives at Utah with battle-tested experience
Stanford safety Alaka’i Gilman, left, intercepts a pass intended for Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter in the end zone in overtime of an NCAA college football game early Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) | David Zalubowski, Associated Press Back in 2019, Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley was one of many coaches trying to secure the …
Read More »Ohio State spring game to be broadcast on national TV
Mar. 25—The Ohio State spring game is getting some “Big Noon” action. Fox Sports and Ohio State announced Monday the annual Scarlet and Gray game will kick off at noon April 13 and air on the Fox network. According to Ohio State, that will mark the first time any team’s spring game is broadcast nationally. A week later, Fox will …
Read More »OU football commit Kevin Sperry Jr. heads to Denton Guyer for senior season, per report
Kevin Sperry Jr. is heading back to Texas for his final high school football season. Sperry, a four-star OU quarterback commit who starred for Carl Albert as a junior, plans to spend his senior year at Denton Guyer High School, The Dallas Morning News first reported. Sperry has updated his social media bios to list Guyer as his high school, …
Read More »Why Will Muschamp took reduced role on Georgia’s staff
The Georgia Bulldogs’ sideline will look much differently this fall after multiple changes to the coaching staff this offseason. The biggest difference will be on the defensive side of the ball. Formerly co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, Will Muschamp has moved to defensive analyst, and Travaris Robinson has taken Muschamp’s role after coming over from Alabama. We received some clarity …
Read More »CBS Sports examines one major question for Colorado football this spring
Whether or not Colorado football can take the next step in head coach Deion Sanders’ second season will largely depend on its new-look offensive line. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders suffered far too many sacks last year while the run game yielded little production. This offseason, the Buffs have added not only a new O-line coach in longtime NFL starter Phil Loadholt …
Read More »Five-star QB Julian Lewis shares thoughts on latest visit to Colorado
Class of 2025 five-star quarterback Julian Lewis made his second recruiting visit to Colorado over the weekend and was once again left excited about the Buffs. Lewis, who remains committed to USC, spoke with 247 Sports (subscription required), about his latest trip to Boulder: “Colorado has a lot of energy,” Lewis told 247Sports. “Coach Prime is super positive and motivating. …
Read More »FAMU running backs coach Marcus Windham to oversee football recruiting
Florida A&M football Head Coach James Colzie III made another coaching move, adding recruiting coordinator to Marcus Windham’s title. “Marcus is the perfect candidate to help us continue this great recruiting ride here in Tallahassee,” said Colzie. “He will be adding new energy to our recruiting room and will work hand in hand with our director of recruiting, our director …
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