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Texas could turn the heat up on Washington QB Michael Penix
The Washington Huskies and Texas Longhorns are set to battle for a spot in the national championship. For Texas, the most sure path there is straightforward: stop the Washington passing attack. Accomplishing that feat is easier said than done. Doing so might involve allowing more space in the running game than Texas is accustomed to yielding to its opponents. The …
Read More »How Oklahoma stacks up against the SEC in team recruiting rankings for the 2024 cycle?
The 2024 signing class will be the Oklahoma Sooners first freshman class in the SEC. With the move to the SEC, the stakes for the Sooners and the Texas Longhorns just got a lot higher. They’ve been going head-to-head with SEC schools on the recruiting trail for some time, but now, they’ll have to put their recruiting results to the …
Read More »LSU announces co-offensive coordinators for ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin
LSU will be without its offensive coordinator in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin on Jan. 1 as it was reported Friday that offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock would be leaving to take the same role at Notre Dame. With Denbrock moving on before the bowl game, LSU will turn to interim co-offensive coordinators for the matchup. Quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan and …
Read More »How LSU fared in its last five bowl games
LSU’s bowl game is fast approaching. In 10 days, toe will meet leather in Tampa Bay as LSU meets Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl. It will be LSU’s third time in this bowl game, but first time under its current name. It was founded as the Hall of Fame Bowl, in which LSU played in 1988. Then it was the …
Read More »Georgia Tech vs. UCF prediction, pick, Gasparilla Bowl odds, spread, live stream, watch online, TV channel
UCF stays close to home to face off against Georgia Tech in a battle of plucky upstarts in the Gasparilla Bowl, played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Knights managed to push through and become the only Big 12 newcomer to reach bowl eligibility after winning three of their final four games. After dropping a heartbreaking 24-23 loss …
Read More »Notre Dame to hire LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock for his third stint with the Irish
The coordinator behind the best offense in the country this season will reportedly take over Notre Dame’s offense in 2024. Multiple reports Friday morning indicate Mike Denbrock will return to South Bend, leaving LSU after two seasons there under Brian Kelly. Inside ND Sports’s Eric Hansen first reported the hiring of Denbrock. Denbrock will replace Gerad Parker, named Troy’s new …
Read More »Auburn OT target Micah DeBose decommits from Georgia
With the early signing period for the 2024 recruiting cycle all but done, it is time for the 2025 class to take center stage. Auburn has built an impressive class, that already consists of five four-star recruits and is working to add more. One of Auburn’s top targets is four-star offensive tackle Micah DeBose, who decommitted from the Georgia Bulldogs …
Read More »LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock returning to Notre Dame for same position
LSU football will reportedly be on the market for a new offensive coordinator in the near future. Tigers offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is reportedly leaving Baton Rouge for the same position at Notre Dame, according to multiple reports, including The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. Denbrock, 59, spent two seasons at LSU after spending the previous five seasons …
Read More »USC loses to Tennessee in transfer portal battle for former Tulane WR Chris Brazzell
USC has lost a lot in this year’s transfer portal, but adding another receiver after losing three is a notable task for Lincoln Riley, who expects to field an explosive offense every year. The Trojans and Riley reached out to former Tulane wide receiver Chris Brazzell II, according to Hayes Fawcett on Twitter. However, the Tennessee Volunteers and Josh Heupel …
Read More »What Doug Belk needs to do as a defensive back coach and recruiter at USC
USC announced former Houston defensive coordinator Doug Belk as the program’s next defensive backs coach last weekend. He replaces Donte Williams, who moved on to the Georgia Bulldogs. Belk becomes the third defensive newcomer to Lincoln Riley’s coaching staff this offseason, joining new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn and new linebacker coach Matt Entz. “Doug Belk is another tremendous addition to …
Read More »USC makes the list of top schools for elite 2025 four-star running back
Signing day for the 2024 class just occurred, but the 2025 recruiting trail is still hot for Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans, who cracked the top 10 for 2025 Florida native and four-star running back Byron Louis. Louis’s top 10 consists of USC, Florida State, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Miami, Penn State, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, USC, and Oklahoma. Louis plays …
Read More »College football odds, picks, predictions for 2023-24 bowl season: Computer model likes Penn State and Oregon
Florida State has every reason to feel angry despite playing in a New Year’s Six bowl. The Seminoles capped off a 13-0 season with a 16-6 win over Louisville in the ACC Championship Game, but in large part due to the leg injury to starting quarterback Jordan Travis followed by non-dominant victories over Florida (24-15) and No. 16 Louisville, the …
Read More »Linebacker Elijah Newby felt very comfortable with USC’s new defensive staff
Elijah Newby, out of Cheshire (Connecticut) Academy, announced earlier this season that he would be committing to the University of Southern California. “I am extremely excited to announce my commitment to The University of Southern California! As soon as I set foot on campus, I knew that USC was the best choice for my future. From the amazing coaches and …
Read More »Brock Vierra of Nuts and Bolts Sports interviews Trojans Wire writer Don James
There is a lot to talk about right now at Trojans Wire. USC is preparing for the Holiday Bowl, but all eyes are on the transfer portal and the new quarterback Lincoln Riley is pursuing. The recruiting world is an intense point of focus with the early signing period now underway and the Trojans getting outfoxed by Dan Lanning and …
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