College Football

Georgia WR Ladd McConkey is dominating early in the Senior Bowl

It is early in the process of draft season with the first practice of the Senior Bowl coming to a close and there are names already separating themselves as names to watch for the 2024 NFL Draft. One of those names will leave very few college football fans surprised, given just how good he was in college. Georgia wide receiver …

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Elite linebacker Riley Pettijohn sets first visit to Auburn

Riley Pettijohn is one of the top players in the 2025 cycle and a key target for Auburn at linebacker. The McKinney, Texas product included Auburn in his top 12 schools back in October but has yet to visit the Plains. That will change next weekend according to a report from 247Sports’ Mike Roach. Pettijohn is set to attend Auburn’s …

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Tennessee, Virginia AGs suing NCAA over NIL-related recruiting rules with Vols under investigation

The attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia filed a lawsuit against the NCAA a day after the University of Tennessee’s chancellor ripped the association for investigating the school for potential recruiting violations related to name, image and likeness compensation rules. The lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Tennessee claims the NCAA is “enforcing rules that unfairly restrict how athletes …

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State of Tennessee sues NCAA over legality of NIL guidelines amid investigation into Volunteers

Attorney generals from Tennessee and Virginia on Tuesday filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA challenging the legality of the association’s name, image and likeness guidelines. The suit comes one day after CBS Sports reported that the University of Tennessee is dealing with an ongoing NCAA investigation into potential NIL violations involving marketing firm Spyre Sports Group. In Tennessee …

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USC hosts elite 2025 running back Karson Cox

Karson Cox has USC’s full attention. The 6-foot, 205-pound running back from Hesperia (California) Oak Hills had a great visit with USC over the weekend and could be a major get for the Trojans in the 2025 class. Cox doubles as a running back and cornerback. Cox ran for 1,349 yards at an incredible 10.5 yards per carry and 19 …

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2025 tight end prospect Aaron Ia has been offered by USC

Orange (California) Lutheran star Aaron “AJ” Ia, has been in recent talks to with USC. “Recruiting has been going well,” he explained. “I’m staying in contact with all the coaches that want to be and everything is good. Washington, Oregon, Florida State, Auburn, Arizona State, Arizona, Tennessee, Notre Dame and Alabama, Utah and Texas have been standing out so far. …

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Tennessee attorney general sues NCAA over ‘NIL-recruiting ban’ as UT fights back

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed suit against the NCAA on Wednesday over its “NIL-recruiting ban,” taking the same aggressive posture of the University of Tennessee as it confronts a new NCAA investigation into whether it violated athletics recruiting rules. The attorney general’s lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Tennessee federal court. It mentions the UT investigation as …

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Mainland dual-threat quarterback Dennis Murray Jr. commits to Georgia State

Elevating his recruiting stock with a big performance in the FHSAA Class 3S championship game, Mainland quarterback Dennis Murray Jr. locked in a commitment Monday night with Georgia State. Murray, a dynamic 5-foot-10, 175-pound dual-threat, received an offer last week from Panthers coach Shawn Elliott. He plans to take an official visit to Atlanta beginning Friday, and sign a national …

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4 defensive standouts from Shrine Bowl practices

The Senior Bowl isn’t the only college all-star game for NFL draft prospects to shine. East-West Shrine Bowl practices wrapped up on Tuesday morning, and the New Orleans Saints were in attendance. The defense jumped off the screen at multiple positions. Throughout the four days of practice, I found myself gravitating towards the defense during practice for both teams. The …

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News, notes and highlights from Day 1 of the 2024 Senior Bowl

The NFL draft starts in Mobile, Alabama, and as the Eagles and 29 other teams start figuring out a plan to reach the Super Bowl, coaches, scouts, and GMs will descend upon the most storied all-star game going today. The 2024 Senior Bowl is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 3. This year’s game will be broadcast on …

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Oller: Ryan Day’s January haul has Ohio State loaded for bear. Time to win big or go home

Jan 30, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State University football quarterback transfer Will Howard talks with the Columbus media during his first sit-down interview since transferring. Over the past month, Ryan Day has accomplished something extraordinary. By restocking the Ohio State roster with plug-and-play impact players, and by upgrading the coaching staff, the Ohio State coach managed to double down …

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Kansas football to play 2024 conference home games in Arrowhead Stadium amid Memorial Stadium renovations

USATSI Kansas football will be calling two separate venues home during the 2024 season. Due to ongoing renovations at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the Jayhawks will play their home games at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, and Children’s Mercy Park, which normally hosts Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer, the school announced on Tuesday.   …

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Five thoughts on Colorado football’s finalized 2024 schedule

We’re another day closer to Colorado playing its first game back in the Big 12 Conference. Fans can now start planning their upcoming fall as the Buffaloes’ 2024 football schedule was released on Tuesday. Although some opposing teams should be familiar to Buffs fans, a new crop of rivals and cities awaits Colorado in the new-look Big 12. Other Pac-12 …

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