Penn State already has one quarterback committed in the class of 2025 with three-star Bekkem Kritza shutting down his recruitment for now, but they still want to add another one. They have heavily been recruiting top in-state quarterback Matt Zollers for a while, and after it looked like he might be a relatively easy one to land, his recruitment went …
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Sources: SEC, Big Ten would hold rights to first-round byes in new proposed CFP format
What the College Football Playoff would’ve looked like last season in a 14-team format. (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) INDIANAPOLIS — A day after news emerged of a proposed new model to an expanded College Football Playoff, many questions linger, perhaps none more important than the seeding and bye structure of the 14-team field. Champions of the SEC and Big Ten would …
Read More »Eagles’ biggest draft needs as the NFL Combine gets underway
The Eagles are set for wholesale changes. GM Howie Roseman retools the roster following Philadelphia’s historic collapse, finishing the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start. The first domino to fall is All-Pro center Jason Kelce’s decision on his future, 36, who reportedly told his teammates he is retiring after 13 seasons with the Eagles but may now be having a change …
Read More »New Pac-12 commissioner discusses what’s next for two-team league: ‘Rebuilding mode’
As the new person in charge of the Pac-12 Conference, commissioner Teresa Gould reports for her first day on the job Friday with a clear sense of what she must do next. Her once-proud league will shrink from 12 to only two members later this year — Washington State and Oregon State. But then what? What exactly is her mission …
Read More »Oregon State Beavers football announce official 2024 schedule: What to know
Oregon State announced its official 2024 football schedule Thursday, which includes home and away dates with Mountain West opponents along with its nonconference schedule. The Beavers previously announced a scheduling agreement with the Mountain West to fill out its schedule, operating as a quasi-independent next season after the collapse of the Pac-12 left just Oregon State and Washington State. Oregon …
Read More »New Pac-12 commissioner ‘adaptable’ on College Football Playoff expansion but pushes for ‘reasonable access’
New Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould faces an uphill climb. With the Pac-12 fighting for survival and moving on from ex-commissioner George Kliavkoff, the College Football Playoff reworked its format from a “6+6” model to a “5+7” model that takes away one automatic bid from the 12-team field for an extra at-large spot. That puts Oregon State and Washington State, the …
Read More »Four-star Peach State EDGE planning return visit to the Swamp
Florida continues to pursue one of the top edge rushers in the recruiting class of 2025, Isaiah Gibson out of Warner Robins, Georgia. According to Gators Online, Gibson could visit the University of Florida on both unofficial and official visits over the coming months. “I don’t have anything set in stone, but I plan on getting down there 100 percent,” …
Read More »NFL combine behind the scenes: Harbaugh hugs former Michigan player: ‘Let it rip’
INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Harbaugh extended his arms and smiled before he let out a slight yell. “CJ!,” Harbaugh exclaimed. “Let it rip!” The former Michigan football coach — back where he won his third consecutive Big Ten championship just three short months ago but this time as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers — embraced Cornelius Johnson in the …
Read More »College Basketball Best Bets, Feb. 29: Rutgers vs Michigan, Ohio State vs Nebraska
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his best bets in two Big Ten games between Michigan at Rutgers and Ohio State hosting Nebraska. Michigan at Rutgers (-7.5): O/U 138.5 Michigan is at the bottom of the cellar in Big Ten play as they have lost five straight. In the past three road games, Michigan lost by 20, 29, and 14 points. Rutgers …
Read More »As quarterbacks take center stage at combine, Vikings are paying attention
INDIANAPOLIS — Friday and Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine are all about the quarterbacks. Vikings brass, including general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell, have already held formal, 18-minute meetings with this year’s quarterback prospects inside their team suite at Lucas Oil Stadium. On Friday, they’ll get another chance to hear from Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden …
Read More »Colorado State football’s 2024 Mountain West schedule announced
The Colorado State football team will play seven home games during the 2024 season. Start planning your fall. The Mountain West released the 2024 football schedule Thursday. A few key notes for Colorado State: The Rams never play back-to-back road games and play five home games before the end of October. CSU has seven home games in total. The Rams …
Read More »Cam Hart explains why Notre Dame football prepared him for the NFL
One of the biggest aspects of a high school players decision to go a school it getting to the NFL and for Notre Dame, there is plenty of data to back up getting to the next level. Adding more fuel to the fire was cornerback Cam Hart, as he met with the media during the NFL combine. When asked why …
Read More »Top in-state 2025 prospect has Notre Dame football in final four
Notre Dame football hasn’t had the greatest luck keeping the top in-state player, but the 2025 cycle might be different. Indianapolis Ben Davis cornerback Mark Zackery IV is one of the best prospects in the country, not just in Indiana. Ranking as the No. 133 overall player and 16th cornerback according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, he has narrowed down …
Read More »AJ Barner and Erick All: Tight ends on different paths, but both built by U-M coaching
INDIANAPOLIS — Both scheduled for Podium 8, located on the far wall of Hall J on the first floor of the Indiana Convention Center, they went one after the other. Andrew Frank Barner (better known as AJ) and Erick All − the former a tight end who transferred to Michigan, the latter a tight end who transferred from Michigan − …
Read More »SEC 2024 media days schedule announced: When does Kirby Smart speak?
The 2024 SEC media days has set the schedule the most popular preseason media event in college football. SEC media days will be held from July 15-18 at the Omni hotel in downtown Dallas, Texas. The SEC, which has won four of the last five national championships in football, will have 16 teams beginning in July 2024. Divisions will no …
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