College Football

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. − Alabama basketball got a rude awakening Saturday, getting blown out by Tennessee 91-71 in front of a packed house at Thompson-Boling Arena. It marked the first conference loss of the season for the Crimson Tide (12-6, 4-1 SEC), and exposed plenty of areas for improvement for a team that reverted to the poor defensive play that plagued …

You know it’s a huge recruiting weekend for Notre Dame football when some of the recruiting coaches go all-out. By all-out, I mean that they literally dressed up as leprechauns to greet the recruits who were coming on campus this weekend. This isn’t a normal practice, but in my eyes, it’s absolutely hilarious and a great way for them to …

Longtime Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s retirement sent a shock wave around college football as the sport lost not only a legend but one of the greatest coaches of all time. A key part of game planning, program strategy, and recruitment, Saban touched all elements of arguably the top program of modern college football. With his exit, many top high …

Getty Images Washington offered coach Kalen DeBoer a “Big Ten package” that would have made him among college football’s top-10 highest-paid coaches before he left for Alabama, Huskies athletic director Troy Dannen said this week. Speaking at a civic function in suburban Seattle, Dannen said the school’s push to keep DeBoer featured financial figures “that were, quite frankly, unprecedented for …

This offseason has been a massive home run for Ohio State football. There have been major additions via the transfer portal, which include safety Caleb Downs and quarterback Will Howard. The Buckeyes fended off multiple suitors to keep the nations No. 1 propesct, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, from flipping during the early signing period. The good news isn’t stopping anytime …

Florida football has a Herculean task ahead of it when it comes to the NCAA transfer portal. Currently sitting at No. 13 in 247Sports’ transfer portal rankings having lost 23 players while gaining just nine, there is still room for more additions to the 2024 roster. The Gators need help at every position if we are being honest with ourselves. …

Brian Kelly is working on bolstering his defensive line in the 2025 recruiting class. That search has led him to Denton, Texas, where he found a three-star defensive lineman that could make a difference at the next level. Xavier Ukponu is a 6-foot-2, 275-pound, three-star defensive lineman from Denton, Texas, where he plays for Guyer High School. The Guyer Wildcats …

Brian Kelly is working on building up his defensive line in the 2025 recruiting class. That search has led him to Cypress, Texas, where he found a four-star defensive lineman at Cy-Fair High School. Landon Rink is a 6-foot-2, 270-pound, four-star defensive lineman who plays for Cy-Fair High School. The Cy-Fair Bobcats finished the 2023 season 11-2 with a loss …

After spending one season in Tuscaloosa, Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor is transferring to Iowa. The Iowa native was committed to the Hawkeyes before flipping his commitment to Alabama before national signing day. Proctor was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team following his freshman campaign. He made 14 starts at left tackle this past season. Proctor was in charge of …

Brian Kelly is working on building depth on the defensive line in the 2025 recruiting class. That idea has led him to Spring, Texas, where he has found a three-star defensive lineman. Floyd Guidry is a 6-foot-3, 260-pound, three-star defensive lineman who plays for Spring High School. The Spring Lions finished the season 5-6 with a loss to The Woodlands …

Alabama basketball aims to score a victory over Tennessee on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Crimson Tide has started SEC play off strong, winning its first four games. But it hasn’t faced a team of the Vols’ caliber yet in conference play. Tennessee has a top 25 offense and defense, per KenPom. The Vols’ defense ranks No. …

A BYU helmet sits of the sidelines during a game at the LaVell Edwards Stadium field in Provo on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News BYU fans who remember kicker Matt Payne from the early 2000s will recall his linebacker-esque physique and physicality — so, too, will Boise State fans. Turns out, Payne’s son is a …

Florida football’s recruiting efforts are currently operating at a feverish pitch with the high school contact period wide open. The Gators are hosting their junior day events during this window with an eye on the 2025 class and a good deal of attention being placed on the wide receiver position. Among those who have received offers from Billy Napier and …

The USC Trojans have grabbed a number of players from the Arizona Wildcats in the transfer portal in recent years. Dorian Singer, Christian Roland-Wallace, Kyon Barrs, and other players have made their way from Tucson to Los Angeles. Now, after Jedd Fisch left for Washington, a lot of Arizona players have entered the transfer portal. USC could use a few …

The Colorado Buffaloes football program is searching for a new defensive coordinator amid a ton of changes this offseason. The Buffs lost offensive coordinator Sean Lewis, who took San Diego State’s head coaching job, and CU head coach Deion Sanders has seen other assistants depart as well. Charles Kelly, the Buffs’ defensive coordinator in 2023, left for a job at …