College Football

Though he didn’t see the field that often for Michigan football, tight end Matthew Hibner made the most of his time. His opening kickoff fumble recovery in 2022 against Maryland was his signature moment, but buried in a deep tight end room, Hibner never quite matriculated in Ann Arbor as the four-star he was rated as during his recruitment. Hibner …

USATSI The American Athletic Conference has targeted longtime college sports executive Tim Pernetti as its next commissioner, according to multiple reports. Pernetti replaces Mike Aresco, who transformed the league from the former Big East to the AAC.  Pernetti comes to the AAC with experience in both college athletics and on the business side of sports. He would be joining the …

While five-star wide receiver Kaliq Lockett has yet to release a top schools list, one can assume Texas will be on it when the time comes. According to On3’s Steve Wiltfong, Lockett will visit Texas this weekend for its spring scrimmage and has scheduled an official visit to Austin on June 21. The Sachese (TX) product also spoke with On3 …

Arizona president Robert Robbins, a major figure in athletics and conference realignment, will resign at the end of his current term. Robbins’ contract expires in 2026, but he expressed openness to moving on sooner if the board appoints a successor. A national search for his replacement will begin immediately.  Robbins was one of the most vocal figures during the collapse …

UCLA football coach Deshaun Foster is welcoming fans and alumni to the Bruins’ spring football practices, a change from previous coaches’ approach to workouts. (Michael Owen Baker/ For The Times) For a moment, it were as if nothing had changed. UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond walked onto the practice field Tuesday morning and found his new football coach in a …

Ensworth junior linebacker Sam Haley included Tennessee football among eight finalists he released Tuesday. Haley, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound Class of 2025 three-star linebacker, received an offer from Josh Heupel and the Volunteers on Oct. 10. He also has South Carolina, TCU, North Carolina, West Virginia, Missouri, Virginia Tech and Michigan State among his finalists, which he announced on the ‘X’ …

Upland (California) 2025 three-star cornerback Trestin Castro has committed to the USC football program. The 6-foot-2, 160-pound cornerback chose the Trojans over offers from Washington, Cal, Arizona, and Colorado. Castro was very productive as a sophomore last season, totaling 58 tackles, picking off seven passes (one returned for a touchdown), and recovering a pair of fumbles. Castro is the eighth …

The Florida Gators are moving up the list of top choices for a highly regarded three-star running back after his latest official visit ended with smiles on everyone’s faces. Running back Chad Gasper made a road trip to Gainesville to watch the football team play a scrimmage during its spring practice on Saturday, leaving a positive review in an interview …

San Antonio (1-0) defeated DC (0-1), 27-12, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas during Week 1 of the inaugural UFL season. Former Vol tight end Alex Ellis totaled three receptions for 28 yards for DC. He was targeted six times. Ellis played for the Vols from 2011-15 under head coaches Derek Dooley and Butch Jones. He played in 26 …

Could Penn State be on the verge of a monster commitment from a four-star defensive lineman out of Maryland? That certainly would not be a shock given Penn State’s track record south of the Mason-Dixon Line and with defensive linemen, but the Nittany Lions may still be a bit of a long shot to land a commitment from Trent Wilson. …

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a 2026 linebacker prospect from Ohio. Storm Miller of Strongsville, Ohio announced on Tuesday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. He plays for Strongsville High and is listed at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds. Miller is yet to be ranked by 247Sports, but has already picked up interest from numerous …

If you’ve been following the ongoing saga between Florida State and the ACC, April Fools’ Day might have gotten under your skin a little more than usual. Joke posts on social media aren’t anything new, but neither are rumors around FSU and its legal fight to leave the conference for greener pastures in the Big Ten or SEC. With Clemson …

AUBURN — The second A-Day of the coach Hugh Freeze era is quickly approaching. The game, set for Saturday (1 p.m. CT, SEC Network+), will mark the end of spring practice, which began Feb. 26. Tickets for A-Day can be purchased through the official Auburn website. Entrance to Jordan-Hare Stadium costs $10 for general admission if purchased ahead of time. …

Auburn football looks to add a fourth offensive lineman to its 2025 recruiting haul, and a top-five tackle from Oklahoma may be the perfect match. Broderick Shull, a four-star offensive tackle from Bixby, Oklahoma, visited Auburn last month and is scheduled to return for an official visit in June. That is seen as a positive sign from On3’s Steve Wiltfong, …

Every now and again, Michigan football dips into Ohio and nabs someone Ohio State wants. Other times, OSU neglects its homegrown talent in order to secure someone more on the national radar. Of the latter, players such as tight end Jake Butt, defensive end Taco Charlton, or current safety Rod Moore have made the best of the Buckeyes spurning them …