The loss of Nick Saban is still having ripple effects throughout college football, and Ohio State is once again trying to capitalize on it. Already the Buckeyes have gotten transfers from safety Caleb Downs, center Seth McLaughlin and quarterback Julian Sayin. Over the weekend they grabbed a commit from 5-star cornerback Na’eem Offord. Now, an offer out to Alabama native …
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How a ruling that Dartmouth basketball players are school employees, can join union may change college sports
For the first time, NCAA athletes have been allowed to unionize. A National Labor Relations Board regional manager ruled on Monday the Dartmouth men’s basketball team could vote to form a union. It would mark the first time a labor union would consist of NCAA athletes. What’s next? Here’s what could happen: From student-athlete to student-employee In essence, the decision …
Read More »LSU offers 4-star defensive lineman from Austin, Texas
Brian Kelly and his recruiting staff took a trip to the Texas Longhorns‘ backyard to extend a scholarship offer to a four-star offensive lineman. It looks like the Tigers will have to fight off the Baylor Bears to land him. Gus Cordova is a 6-foot-4, 250-pound, four-star defensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting class from Austin, Texas, where he plays …
Read More »5 things to know about Colts new DL coach Charlie Partridge
The Indianapolis Colts are set to fill one of their assistant coaching vacancies with the highly-regarded Charlie Partridge taking over the defensive line coaching. After opting against the renewal of Nate Ollie’s contract, the Colts went to the collegiate ranks in order to fill the role on the coaching staff. Partridge brings immense experience and an impressive resume as a …
Read More »Wisconsin offers three-star athlete from IMG Academy
The Badgers offered Kaden Strayhorn, a three-star class of 2025 interior offensive lineman from Bradenton, Florida, on Monday. The 6-foot-3, 285-pound player still has one more year at IMG Academy before he’d look to make the jump to the college game. Strayhorn is originally from Detroit, but he transferred IMG in 2022 and he’s now received 23 Division 1 offers, …
Read More »Badgers offer four-star quarterback from Florida
Wisconsin offered Will Griffin, a four-star class of 2026 quarterback from Tampa, Florida, on Monday. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound athlete still has two more years at Jesuit High School before he’d potentially make the leap to the collegiate level. Although he’s still so far out from making his college debut, Griffin has already received 24 Division 1 offers, including five offers …
Read More »T.J. Ward and Chris Harris don’t like the Pro Bowl’s new format
The Pro Bowl used to be an all-star game featuring the NFL’s best players competing in a fun environment in Hawaii. Over time, the “tackle” football game morphed into a wrap-up game as players (understandably) wanted to avoid injuries in a meaningless Pro Bowl. With little to no tackling happening in recent “tackle” editions of the Pro Bowl, the NFL …
Read More »Colts to hire Charlie Partridge as DL coach
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to hire University of Pittsburgh defensive line coach Charlie Partridge in the same role, according to reports Monday. One of the top defensive line coaches throughout the entire country, Partridge will fill the role vacated by Nate Ollie, whose contract with the Colts was not renewed following the 2023 season. Football Scoop was the first …
Read More »Could SEC, Big Ten leave NCAA? Here are 4 more realistic outcomes of new alliance | Toppmeyer
This alliance isn’t capitalized, but it wields the influence to create change. Last week, the SEC and Big Ten announced that university officials from those two conferences will form an advisory group to chart a future for college sports. These “Power 2” conferences are locking arms after the NCAA pleaded – unsuccessfully – for federal help to navigate NIL. Antitrust …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes says Kliff Kingsbury ‘has taught me a ton’
Before Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes became the greatest football player on Earth, he was a raw but super-talented multi-year starter for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. In Mahomes’ three seasons as Tech’s quarterback, he passed for over 11,000 yards and 93 touchdowns. His coach? New Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. Kingsbury, also a former college quarterback at …
Read More »Highlights: Incoming UGA football transfer WR Colbie Young
Georgia football earned a commitment from top transfer wide receiver Colbie Young this offseason. Young is the No. 8 wide receiver in the transfer portal and the No. 38 transfer in the country, per 247Sports. The former Miami Hurricanes wide receiver has excellent size and is tough to tackle after the catch. Young is good at making contested catches and …
Read More »Three Ducks get selected in first two rounds of post-Senior Bowl NFL mock draft
It’s the heart of mock draft season and with the success of the Oregon football team in 2023, the Ducks are sure to be prevalent in the 2024 NFL draft. ESPN.com writer and draft analyst Matt Miller predicted how the first two rounds of the draft in April will go. In his mock draft, quarterback Bo Nix, wide receiver Troy …
Read More »Here’s why Tennessee football should have a quiet signing day
Expect a relatively quiet signing day for Tennessee football on Wednesday. The Vols got the players they wanted in the early signing period in December. And frankly, there’s just not a lot of room left on the 2024 roster. Barring a surprise, UT isn’t expected to add a signee to its 2024 signing class. And here are the reasons why. …
Read More »Oklahoma Sooners in the top 5 of Josh Pate’s SEC Power Ratings
The Oklahoma Sooners are heading into a new era of college football. Now, there are two mega conferences in college football with the additions the SEC and Big 10 are making in 2024. The Sooners elected to join the SEC, which sort of started this new wave of conference realignment. Much has been made about whether Oklahoma is “SEC ready”? …
Read More »Honesdale High School graduate Alex Atcavage stars for Florida Atlantic football team
Alex Atcavage, a 2020 graduate of Honesdale High School, now plays college football at Florida Atlantic. Alex Atcavage was a standout football player at Honesdale High School for three years before transferring to IMG Academy. There, he put together a stellar senior season which ended with an invitation to continue his playing career at Florida Atlantic University. The son of …
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