College Football

Defensive back depth is a massive priority for the Eagles, and that’ll be the position to watch on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine. Howie Roseman is looking to retool the roster following Philadelphia’s historic collapse, finishing the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start. There could be decisions on cornerbacks Darius Slay and James Bradberry in the coming days, while …

The Ravens are in Indianapolis for the NFL combine, and GM Eric DeCosta will be front and center to watch the defensive backs and tight ends work out. Cornerback depth will be a massive priority for Baltimore, and there will be changes this offseason with Ronald Darby, Arthur Maulet, and Rock-Ya-Sin all pending free agents. With Day 2 of on-field …

NORFOLK — Norfolk State started its spring practice bright and early Friday morning at Dick Price Stadium. “After the season we had last year, it feels great to be back out here,” head coach Dawson Odums said. “I really think we return a lot of quality pieces of the puzzle. You know how the world is now, you go through …

Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2026 running back prospect Kyshawn Robinson. “The University of Tennessee offered,” Robinson said. The 5-foot-9, 160-pound running back prospect is from Westinghouse Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Robinson from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 or ESPN. He is recruited by Tennessee secondary coach Willie Martinez. The Vols are one of three …

Florida Atlantic’s football administration released the schedule for the 2024 season on Thursday, with some notable matchups paving the way for a refreshed campaign in the fall. The Owls start the year on the road at Michigan State on Aug. 31. Here is the complete week-by-week slate, along with five takeaways from the upcoming schedule. Aug. 31: at Michigan State …

INDIANAPOLIS — Adonai Mitchell left Georgia football with a pair of national championship wins and a touchdown catch in each of his four playoff games with the Bulldogs. Jermaine Burton earned a natty ring himself with the Bulldogs right here in Lucas Oil Stadium. He’s back for the NFL Combine. He will take part in on-field workouts on Saturday afternoon. …

The college football coaching carousel took a few dizzying late turns following the 2024 season after Nick Saban’s retirement and Jim Harbaugh’s departure for the NFL rocked the sport. Those moves and other coaching swaps generated plenty of headlines, but they weren’t the only significant changes. The coordinator carousel was wild, too. Look no further than Ohio State as an example. …

Maryland defensive lineman Elijah Crawford was offered by Rutgers football on Thursday. Rutgers now joins fellow Power Five programs Indiana, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia Tech and West Virginia in offering Crawford. He is a 6-foot-4, 265-pound interior defensive lineman from the class of 2025 at McDonogh (Owings Mills, Maryland). In nine games played as a junior last year for McDonogh, Crawford …

College football truly has unfettered free agency these days, but unlike the NFL, where players are locked in for specific periods of time, schools can apparently work to coerce players to one school to come to theirs at any given time. With the potent mix of the transfer portal and name, image, and likeness, we’re seeing an uptick in tampering. …

Jim Salgado was a member of the Michigan State coaching staff during the 2023 football season, coming in as a cornerback’s coach. Previous to MSU, Salgado was a longtime assistant with the Buffalo Bills. Salgado joined the Washington Commanders staff following MSU’s season last year. Now, according to a report from ESPN reporter Adam Schefter, Salgado is being hired as …

Texas A&M boasted the No. 1 overall recruiting class in 2022, but that influx of talent didn’t translate into wins. The Aggies won five games that year and Jimbo Fisher was off of a 6-4 start in 2023 before receiving his walking papers. Mike Elko is now in charge of Texas A&M football recruiting as the team’s head coach. The …

Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2025 linebacker prospect Christian Jones. “After an amazing conversation with William Inge, I’m blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Jones said. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound four-star linebacker prospect is from Westside Hight School in Omaha, Nebraska. Jones is the No. 112 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He ranks as the …

Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck, who was pursued by UCLA last month for its head-coaching job, has agreed to an amended contract in which he could receive an additional $5.7 million if he stays with Minnesota through the 2029 season. The university’s athletic department announced the amendment Friday, and the contract is pending Board of Regents approval. Fleck, who’ll coach …

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is set to return as the Tide’s starter for the 2024 season. While he became a reliable passer for the team as the season went on, there are many that question whether he will be able to improve enough over the offseason to keep the program in playoff contention. ESPN recently ranked the top-10 quarterbacks heading …

Texas cornerback Ryan Watts had a strong showing at the NFL combine on Friday. The 6-foot-2, 208-pound defensive back displayed good speed in front of those scouting the measurable athletic performances. Watts ran a respectable 4.53 40-yard dash which could come as a surprise to those who watched Texas this season. The former Ohio State transfer was viewed as a …