College Football

Two weeks after Mainland filled its football coaching vacancy, crosstown rival Seabreeze will undergo a search of its own. Lester Davis told The News-Journal he resigned his position Wednesday after one season in charge of the Sandcrabs, his alma mater. Davis previously served as the defensive coordinator at Mainland under Travis Roland, who departed for Camden County (Ga.) on Feb. …

Almost 40 schools and over half the SEC tried to get Tulane transfer receiver Chris Brazzell before he chose Tennessee. But the Vols had something most of the others did not – a potential multi-year star at quarterback. On Wednesday, Brazzell made his first appearance with media members since transferring to UT in December. He said quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s long-term …

Apr. 3—When Penn State decided to move Abdul Carter to defensive end this offseason, it created a second vacancy at linebacker. Kobe King will return at middle linebacker for the Nittany Lions, but several players are jockeying to replace Carter and Curtis Jacobs, who’s off to the NFL. “We have great linebackers,” outside linebacker Dom DeLuca said Wednesday. “We have …

Apr. 3—It’s only been three weeks since Penn State began on-field work with a new offensive scheme, but quarterback Drew Allar already likes what he sees from new coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. “I feel really comfortable,” Allar said Wednesday. “We’re getting to the same plays all spring but through different formations, shifts and motions.” Nittany Lions coach James Franklin hired Kotelnicki, …

Taeshawn Alston has scheduled an official visit to Rutgers football, putting the Big Ten program in the mix for a talented edge rusher who has an impressive offer list. Alston announced the official visit to Rutgers via his social media on Wednesday afternoon. The official visit date announcement comes after Alston took an unofficial visit this week to campus. The …

CLEMSON — Clemson football defensive tackle Peter Woods’ stats in his freshman season were nothing to brag about but looking closer will reveal just how impactful he was for the Tigers’ defense. Woods recorded 26 tackles (2.5 for loss), one forced fumble and zero sacks through 12 games (two starts). Still, as a rotational interior defensive lineman, Woods earned multiple …

BYU defensive end Logan Lutui, left, defensive tackle Bruce Mitchell, center, and defensive end Tyler Batty, right, tackle Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. | Mitch Alcala BYU’s defense improved in 2023 after bottoming out in 2022, a cellar-dive that cost then-defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki his job. But the unit under …

Ohio State football has had a lot of success on the recruiting trail in the offseason as the Buckeyes currently have the top ranked class in 2025 according to On3 Industry rankings. For the 2026 class, the Buckeyes are off to a good start as they received an early commitment from five star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. last July. …

Apr. 3—MORGANTOWN — Tyler Allen’s road to where he is now was full of stops and starts, bumps and potholes that probably resemble the country roads he now uses as West Virginia’s new quarterbacks coach. Allen was promoted to the Mountaineers’ quarterbacks coach this off-season after spending the last two seasons as an offensive analyst. “I’ve known for a long …

After losing two top pass rushers over the past two years to the NFL Draft, Alabama football is looking for talent to step up on the edge. Right now, defensive coordinator Kane Wommack likes what he is seeing, specifically naming four players he said he feels have shown strong potential throughout spring practice to the media on Wednesday. “I’ve seen …

The Clemson football program will hold its Orange and White scrimmage on Saturday, with the team rosters being released on Wednesday. Spring games are always a great time, and in Clemson, it is truly a special occasion. The fans really do an excellent job of making it special, showing up in big numbers, and making Clemson Memorial Stadium feel like …

Apr. 3—The Idaho football team has specialized in stopping the pass two years into the Jason Eck Era. The Vandals were the Big Sky’s top aerial defense last season, allowing a conference-low 182.3 yards per game to opposing passers. Idaho led the conference with 16 interceptions in 2022 and ranked third against the pass (190 yards per game). One of …

On Wednesday morning, 2025 4-star defensive lineman Landon Rink, the son of former Texas DL Shane Rink, went the complete opposite route of his presumed legacy-based recruiting, committing to Texas A&M over Ohio State and Oklahoma, as the Longhorns weren’t even considered in his final group. He joins the Aggies’ impressive 2025 class as the fifth commit and the third …

Scottsdale Saguaro senior quarterback Mason Bray posted a photo of his father Heath Bray from when he played football at the University of Arizona in the early 1990s, after Mason picked up an offer from the Wildcats on Wednesday. On Saturday, Heath Bray died at age 54. The Arizona Wildcats’ football program was among those announcing his death on social …

Florida football quarterback Graham Mertz understands the skepticism around the rest of the SEC as to whether UF can compete for a league title. The Florida Gators are 11-14 in two seasons under head coach Billy Napier and lost five straight games to close the 2023 season. But Mertz, one of 13 starters to return for Florida in 2024, said …