USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander plans to enter the transfer portal, according to a report from On3. The former five-star recruit recorded 48 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in Alex Grinch’s defense in 2023. Grinch is now Wisconsin’s safeties coach after USC fired him midseason, giving the Badgers a connection to the highly touted lineman. Related: Ranking …
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Wisconsin football offers a popular class of 2025 edge rusher
Wisconsin football extended an offer to three-star class of 2025 edge rusher Nicolas Clayton on Tuesday evening. Clayton is 247Sports’ No. 48 edge rusher in the class of 2025 and No. 81 recruit from his home state of Florida. Related: Ranking Wisconsin football’s incoming transfers by expected impact in 2024 season The 6’5″ edge rusher now holds 18 total offers, …
Read More »2025 five-star safety includes Tennessee in top eight
2025 safety prospect Trey McNutt announced his top eight schools. Tennessee, Florida, Texas A&M, Ohio State, USC, Michigan, Oregon and Georgia are McNutt’s top eight schools. The 6-foot, 180-pound five-star safety prospect is from Shaker Heights High School in Cleveland, Ohio. The Vols are one of 10 Southeastern Conference schools to offer McNutt. Tennessee offered a scholarship to McNutt on April …
Read More »“I want to win a championship”: Can new Monmouth football QB spark resurgence for Hawks?
WEST LONG BRANCH – When quarterback Derek Robertson was looking to transfer after throwing for nearly 3,000 yards for Maine last fall, it certainly didn’t hurt that his brother, Jimmy, was Monmouth’s passing game coordinator and quarterback coach. But bottom line, Robertson wants what everyone associated with the program wants. “I was looking for a place where I can win. …
Read More »How Purdue transfer wide receiver Deion Burks has adjusted to life with OU football
NORMAN — OU football’s workouts have been an adjustment for Deion Burks. The Purdue transfer wide receiver, one of the top players at his position in the NCAA transfer portal in the winter, has been welcomed with open arms since he arrived on campus. He’s adapted seamlessly to his classes and his new teammates, but the Sooners’ offseason drills led …
Read More »Jonah Monheim is taking center stage for USC football
Jonah Monheim has played guard and tackle before taking over at center for USC’s offensive line. (Rick Scuteri / Associated Press) Brett Neilon had Jonah Monheim pegged as the eventual heir to the USC center’s throne long before Monheim took the field for the Trojans. From the former three-star prospect’s first practices at USC in 2020, it was obvious Monheim …
Read More »Reliving the dynasty: Nick Saban’s top 5 games with Alabama football
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an excerpt from The Tuscaloosa News’ commemorative book on Nick Saban and his Alabama football dynasty. The complete top 10 Alabama games from the Saban era with expanded material on each, as well as top players, ranking of all his seasons and much more, can be found in the book. You can order the book online …
Read More »Alabama’s Tyler Booker speaks to relationship with Washington transfer Parker Brailsford
Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide football team completed their 13th spring practice on Tuesday afternoon from Tuscaloosa leading up to the annual A-Day Game which will take place this Saturday, April 13 from inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. Following Tuesday’s events, Crimson Tide players were made available to the media, including veteran offensive lineman Tyler Booker. Booker was asked about …
Read More »College football recruiting: Ranking the top 25 Greater Akron/Canton high school prospects
The most important time of a high school football player’s recruiting process is at hand. It’s camp season and that means offers will come fast and furious for a strong group of Greater Akron/Canton players. With that in mind, here are the top 25 area recruits in our initial 2024 list: 1. Elbert Hill, Hoban Class of 2026 Cornerback, 5-foot-10, …
Read More »Carson Beck, Georgia football ready for helmet communication that could be coming to FBS
Kedon Slovis played quarterback for Southern Cal in the Pac-12, Pittsburgh in the ACC and BYU in the Big 12, but it wasn’t until he took part in the East-West Shrine Bowl for NFL Draft hopefuls that he experienced in-helmet communication to get plays from the sideline. “It took a little bit to get used to, but it’s pretty nice …
Read More »Why Florida football WR Chimere Dike transferred from Wisconsin and what he can add to offense
Senior wide receiver Chimere Dike said reuniting with Florida football quarterback Graham Mertz factored into his decision to transfer to UF. But it wasn’t the only factor. Dike said he believes in the vision of Florida Gators coach Billy Napier and how he fits with the rest of the receivers on UF’s roster. That also played into his decision to …
Read More »Could converted DE Kenny Fletcher be Rutgers football’s answer at tight end?
PISCATAWAY – Rutgers football needed a tight end, and it found a candidate who was already in the program. Ahead of the Scarlet Knights’ Pinstripe Bowl victory over Miami last December, coach Greg Schiano met with then-defensive end Kenny Fletcher and told him that moving to tight end would not only be best for Fletcher, but also best for the …
Read More »Jacksonville State football’s Larry Worth enters transfer portal in middle of spring practice
Jacksonville State football’s Larry Worth announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Monday night. “All glory to my lord and savior, I would like to start of by thanking Jax State as a whole for giving me this opportunity and to my teammates. I appreciate all the love and support over the past two years. With that being …
Read More »Utah’s backup quarterback race is a ‘dead heat’
Utah quarterback Brandon Rose prepares to throw during 2024 spring camp. Rose and incoming freshman Isaac Wilson are competing for QB2 duties. | Utah Athletics There’s no doubt about who Utah’s starting quarterback is going to be in 2024 — that was settled the second Cam Rising told the team he was returning — so the attention has been on …
Read More »Why Andrew Body decided to transfer to Alabama State football and what fans can expect
There was a lot of excitement surrounding the debut of Alabama State football transfer quarterback Andrew Body at the Black and Gold Spring Game Saturday. After the sudden transfer of former starter Dematrius Davis, all eyes were on jersey No. 1. In the first series of the game Body led the offense down the field ending in a rushing score. …
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