College Football

INDIANAPOLIS — Unless you are somehow able to gain access to one of the rooms in which NFL teams meet with draft prospects during the week of the scouting combine, there’s no way to know what’s really discussed. One thing that is almost always happens is a tape-watching expedition in which the NFL people will have play examples dialed up …

It is early in the process for Maryland defensive lineman Elijah Crawford, but he says that things are going well with Rutgers football. For Crawford, who was offered by Rutgers last week, the next step is to take a visit to the Big Ten program this spring. Physically impressive,  the class of 2025 prospect is 6-foot-4 and 265 pounds. He …

Samari Matthews attends William A. Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina. He is considered to be a four-star recruit by multiple recruiting sites as a sophomore. He is a member of the 2026 recruiting class. He holds more than 25 offers, including from Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Tennessee, Oregon, South Carolina, North Carolina and others. USC football has offered …

The Wisconsin Badgers and head coach Luke Fickell enter the 2024 college football season needing to improve upon their disappointing 7-6 2023 campaign. There is good news and bad news. Related: Wisconsin football’s biggest questions entering spring practice The good news: year two is often the time for improvement for new head coaches in college football. It means one more year …

HOUSTON — The youngest of three brothers, Luke Webb constantly heard from the older ones that he was destined to be an offensive lineman. But Webb’s passion was on the defensive side, so as he grew into his 6-foot-4, 275-pound body, he bucked his brothers’ projections. “You’re gonna be an O-lineman,” they’d tell him. “You’ll never make it in college …

Five-star offensive tackle recruit David Sanders has named his top six schools. Sanders is one of the elite recruits in the class of 2025. Sanders, who plays high school football for Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the second-ranked recruit in the class of 2025, per 247Sports. Sanders is the No. 1 offensive tackle recruit and the No. …

USC has officially offered Alabama native and five-star recruit Hezekiah Harris. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Harris is rated a five-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite, the No. 11 recruit in the country for the Class of 2026, and the No. 1 edge rusher. He is the No. 8 overall recruit and the No. 1 edge prospect in the 247Sports rankings; he …

Alabama basketball could have secured its signature victory for the season and taken the lead in the SEC regular-season championship race. Instead, the Crimson Tide needs some help. No. 13 Alabama couldn’t find a way to beat No. 4 Tennessee on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum. With the Crimson Tide’s offense all but disappearing late, the Vols managed to put together …

Consensus four-star linebacker Dawson Merritt, a native of Overland Park, Kansas, has set up an official visit to Nebraska. The news has been reported by 247Sports and Rivals. Merritt will be taking an official visit to Lincoln the weekend of June 14. He is also expected to take an official visit to Oklahoma one week later. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Merritt …

Following a 10-year hiatus EA Sports College Football 25 will finally be released this summer. Florida State football will be one of the teams 134 FBS schools featured in the game. FSU players will have the opportunity to have their name and likeness represented in the game. According to The Athletic, each player will receive $600 and a copy of the game (a $70 value), …

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. − Tennessee basketball is in control of its chances of winning the SEC regular-season title this season following its 81-74 win at Alabama on Saturday. The Vols entered Saturday tied for first place with the Crimson Tide, but gained sole possession of the top spot with its second win against Alabama. UT is 13-3 in SEC play, a …

Trevor Etienne added to the Georgia-Florida football rivalry in December when he announced he would be transferring within the SEC from the Gators to the Bulldogs. It was a move that made logic on paper for the Bulldogs, who had to replace their running game after Daijun Edwards and Kendall Milton declared for the NFL draft. Still, it made headlines …

BRADENTON — IMG Academy rising seniors Gavin Nix and Donovan Johnson both have Florida State high on their lists heading into the spring. Nix, rated the No. 201 overall player in the nation and No. 26 linebacker in the nation on the 247Sports composite, said the Seminoles’ consistent pursuit has them well positioned down the stretch. IMG’s Gavin Nix (6) …

Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith did not participate in any Scouting Combine testing or drills Saturday. Medical evaluations at the combine discovered a stress fracture in Smith’s left shin, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Smith will see a specialist next week. He is projected as a late second day or Day 3 pick. Smith played only four games in …

Spring practice is the first real sign we’re moving away from 2023 and heading for the 2024 season. At LSU, Brian Kelly is quickly approaching his third spring practice with the Tigers. Throughout the spring, I’ll be taking a look at how LSU stacks up at every position. There’s still plenty to figure out at this point, some of which …