College Football

‘Hail Yes!’ How does Michigan football matchup with Alabama?

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Tony Garica (@RealTonyGarcia) and Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Producer: Andrew Birkle • Email: apgarcia@freepress.com On this episode: After hours of debate, snubs, upsets, and near upsets, the College Football Playoff is set, and the Michigan Wolverines are the No. 1 overall seed. Their …

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Bradley, Cunningham, Hockensmith earn special MNJ defensive awards in football

MANSFIELD — When their teams needed them the most, they were always in the right spot at the right time. That is why they earned special awards from the Mansfield News Journal for their stellar defensive play during the 2023 season. Let’s introduce our top defensive honorees. Mansfield Senior’s junior linebacker Maurice Bradley II is the Mansfield News Journal co-Defensive …

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DeVito, Miller, Spitler earn special Mansfield News Journal honors on offense

MANSFIELD — They simply stood taller than the rest. Three Richland County football players took home special Mansfield News Journal honors for their performances on the offensive side of the football. Let’s find out who they are right here. Shelby’s Sophomore quarterback Brayden DeVito earned co-Mansfield News Journal Offensive Player of the Year honors. In 2023, DeVito was named first-team …

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Colorado football recruiting: Five-star OL Jordan Seaton commits, addressing area of need for Deion Sanders

247Sports Deion Sanders and Colorado landed a much-needed commitment in the form of five-star offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, who announced his intentions Thursday on FS1’s “Undisputed.” Seaton committed to the Buffs over a laundry list of offers, including Tennessee, Ohio State and Alabama.  Seaton is a game-changer for a Colorado squad in desperate need of juice both on the offensive …

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Ohio State football tight end Joe Royer enters NCAA transfer portal

Ohio State tight end Joe Royer entered the NCAA transfer portal on Thursday after four seasons with the Buckeyes, The Dispatch confirmed. Royer caught four passes for 24 yards over the last three seasons. He redshirted in his first year at the school in 2020. Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Joe Royer (84) runs past Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Cam Jones …

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Travis Roland leads Mainland to 2nd state title two decades after first

TALLAHASSEE — Travis Roland made a postgame vow. After answering questions in front of television cameras, he was more than happy to talk with another gaggle of reporters approaching him. But he needed a moment. He had something to do first. “Can I please go hug my teammates?” he asked. “I’ll be back. I promise!” Then, he sprinted from the …

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Michigan finalizing massive contract offer for Jim Harbaugh amid potential NFL interest, per reports

Michigan is working on a lucrative contract extension in hopes of keeping Jim Harbaugh as the coach of the Wolverines through the 2028 season, according to multiple reports. The potential five-year, $55 million deal, first reported by Richard Johnson, would make Harbaugh the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten and second-highest paid in college football behind Alabama’s Nick Saban. The contract …

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UNC wide receiver Tez Walker accepts Senior Bowl invite, leaves for NFL draft

North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Tez Walker is officially heading to the NFL draft. On Thursday night, Walker announced that he has accepted an invite to the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl, forgoing his eligibility and instead heading the NFL after just one season at North Carolina. Walker spent one season with the Tar Heels after transferring from Kent State. …

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