On Wednesday, the Texas Longhorns made an official announcement that the annual football rivalry game against the Oklahoma Sooners will be extended through 2036. The contract includes $140 million worth of renovation to the Cotton Bowl, which is nearing a century old. The work won’t be done until 2025, so construction will be halted for next year’s Red River Shootout …
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Deion Sanders lands nation’s top offensive line recruit
The No. 1 offensive line recruit in the nation on Thursday committed to play for coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, helping fill the most glaring need on a football team that allowed the second-most quarterback sacks in the nation in 2023. Jordan Seaton, an offensive tackle from IMG Academy in Florida, announced his commitment Thursday, when he put …
Read More »Alabama extends offer to 2024 DL Carlon Jones
Over the years, Alabama has had plenty of success recruiting the Lonestar state. The Crimson Tide will look to continue that trend in 2024. Thus far, Alabama has one commitment from a Texas native in 2024 interior offensive lineman Casey Poe. Now, Alabama will look to add a commitment from fellow Texas native and 2024 defensive lineman Carlon Jones. Jones …
Read More »Could this be Michigan football’s running back of the future?
After this season, Michigan football will assuredly lose running back Blake Corum (who chose to come back for an extra year) and Donovan Edwards will have a decision to make. While up-and-comers such as Kalel Mullings, Benjamin Hall, C.J. Stokes, and Cole Cabana could be integral parts of the offense next year, along with incoming freshmen Jordan Marshall and Micah …
Read More »Multiple hurdles remain on path to paying college athletes despite concessions in new NCAA proposal
LAS VEGAS — After making his first public appearance since Tuesday’s earth-shaking player compensation proposal, NCAA president Charlie Baker slipped out a side door and down a service elevator as a few media members attempted to ask questions. “It’s just a start,” he said of his plan before hitting the “down” button. That much was obvious on Day 1 post-proposal, …
Read More »Ohio State football misses on it’s top remaining offensive tackle recruit
After Ohio State football hosted Florida IMG offensive tackle, Jordan Seaton this past weekend, many thought it was a very good sign for the Buckeyes and the elite prospect. Well, it didn’t work out for Ohio State, as the No. 1 offensive tackle and 15th overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, selected Coach Prime and Colorado on Thursday …
Read More »James Madison reportedly targeting Holy Cross football coach Bob Chesney
Bob Chesney, who guided Holy Cross to a 44-21 record and five consecutive Patriot League championships, is reportedly set to be named the head coach at James Madison University. According to multiple reports, James Madison University is expected to name Bob Chesney, who guided the Holy Cross football team to a record five straight Patriot League championships in his six …
Read More »Notes: The Alabama player who’s caught Senior Bowl’s eye
Among half a dozen Alabama football seniors who could land an invitation to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, none have impressed Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy more than wide receiver Jermaine Burton. He’s still got a ways to go in evaluating the Crimson Tide’s candidates for the annual all-star game (more on that in a minute), but he’s seen enough …
Read More »Holy Cross football coach Bob Chesney reportedly heading to James Madison University
Bob Chesney, who guided Holy Cross to a 44-21 record and five consecutive Patriot League championships, is reportedly set to be named the head coach at James Madison University. According to multiple reports, James Madison University is expected to name Bob Chesney, who guided the Holy Cross football team to a record five straight Patriot League championships in his six …
Read More »FSU receiver Johnny Wilson to enter NFL Draft
As if FSU did not have enough to concern itself about, the team learned Wednesday that standout receiver Johnny Wilson will skip the Orange Bowl and has decided to declare himself for the NFL Draft. The news comes on the heels of FSU being left out of the College Football Playoff. Wilson, a redshirt-junior, has had back-to-back standout seasons for …
Read More »Clemson cornerback transfer announces new school
A former Tiger and former hot name in the transfer portal has announced where he will continue his college football career. Former Clemson cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. announced via social media Wednesday night that he has committed to play for Missouri. His time with the Tigers has come to an end. Pride started one game for Clemson this season but …
Read More »Yankees get Juan Soto in blockbuster trade; CBS Sports All-America Team
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Read More »Wisconsin’s 2024 class ranked in the top five at two key positions
Anybody with loose knowledge of Wisconsin football knows the driving force of the offense is often the offensive line and the running back. Even with Phil Longo’s new air raid offense, it was RB Braelon Allen who was tasked with powering the unit. With that in mind, there is some good news for Badgers fans: Rivals.com did its position rankings …
Read More »Brock Vandagriff transfers to Kentucky: Former Georgia QB chooses SEC foe in search of starting job
Former Georgia quarterback Brock Vandagriff has committed to SEC foe Kentucky, according to 247Sports. Vandagriff, one of the top rated quarterbacks in the 2021 recruiting cycle, spent the past three seasons behind starters Stetson Bennett IV (2021-22) and Carson Beck (2023) in a stretch that saw the Bulldogs win back-to-back College Football Playoff National Championships during the 2021 and 2022 …
Read More »LSU listed as a potential landing spot for former 5-star defensive lineman
On Sunday, former five-star defensive lineman Walter Nolen announced his intentions to leave Texas A&M. Nolen was the No. 1 overall player in the 2022 recruiting class out of Powell High School in Powell, Tennessee. Lately, there has been a mass exodus of players from Texas A&M after the Aggies fired former head coach Jimbo Fisher. It seems like a …
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