LSU allowed 28 points per game in 2023 and gave up at least 30 points in eight of its 13 contests. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) LSU coach Brian Kelly is making significant changes to his defensive staff. The Tigers announced Wednesday that defensive coordinator Matt House, defensive backs coaches Kerry Cooks and Robert Steeples, and defensive …
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Hawaii head coach Timmy Chang shakes up his staff
Jan. 3—Offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker, co-defensive coordinator Eti Ena and cornerbacks coach Steve Irvin will not be retained on the University of Hawaii football team’s coaching staff, head coach Timmy Chang announced on Tuesday. Offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker, co-defensive coordinator Eti Ena and cornerbacks coach Steve Irvin will not be retained on the University of Hawaii football team’s coaching staff, …
Read More »LSU’s Lance Heard enters the transfer portal
The transfer portal window is now closed, but LSU took one of its biggest hits at the buzzer this week. Offensive linemen Lance Heard entered the portal. It was no surprise after Heard didn’t travel for the bowl game as head coach Brian Kelly said Heard was evaluating his role with the program. The writing was on the wall here. …
Read More »LSU punter Jay Bramblett ties FBS record for games played
After playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday, LSU punter Jay Bramblett tied an FBS record for games played. Bramblett began his career at Notre Dame in 2019, where he appeared in 13 games as a freshman. He held the punter job for the next two years before following Brian Kelly to LSU in 2022. In his career at LSU, …
Read More »Oklahoma Sooners top 10 moments from 2023
The Oklahoma Sooners had some magical moments in 2023. There were national championship runs and new records set. There were incredible individual performances and great team accomplishments. Big things happened off the field as well for the Sooners that helped set the stage for their move to the SEC. So what were the top moments of 2023? Here’s Sooners Wire’s …
Read More »Former Oklahoma high school star transfers to the Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners continue to add depth to their cornerback room as they head into the SEC in 2024. Not only did the Sooners get good news with Woodi Washington announcing he’ll be back for his final season, but they also added a transfer to the cornerback room. This transfer addition is a former Oklahoma high school star from Bethany, …
Read More »Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai had one of the nation’s best bowl performances
Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai closed his Badger career on a high note in the ReliaQuest Bowl against LSU. He completed 27/40 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns, becoming the Badgers’ first 300-yard passer since Jack Coan in 2019. Despite the final drive, the senior’s performance deserved to be complemented with a win. It was by far the best game …
Read More »Former Auburn DB Austin Ausberry announces transfer plans
Former Auburn defensive back Austin Ausberry is headed home, the Baton Rouge native announced his decision to transfer to LSU Tuesday night on social media. Ausberry was never able to crack the secondary rotation in his two seasons on the Plains. He appeared in seven total games with most of his action coming on special teams. He was a four-star …
Read More »Rutgers offensive lineman Hunter Seubert enters the NCAA transfer portal
On New Year’s Day, Rutgers offensive lineman Hunter Seubert entered the NCAA transfer portal. The 5-foot-11, 280-pound lineman left Rutgers football after only one season with the program. The New Jersey offensive lineman didn’t see any action this past season after committing to Rutgers football in 2022. While in high school, Seubert guided the Watchung Hills Warriors to a 7-3 …
Read More »Joel Embiid, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander look like MVP frontrunners; David Tepper pays for embarrassment
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Read More »2024 Ducks make big impressions at All-American camps
While the past several weeks in the world of college football have been known as bowl season, we are now entering All-American game season, where the focus shifts to high school players, many of whom just signed with their respective teams back in December. Starting on Wednesday, the All-American bowl season kicks off with the Under Armour All-American Bowl, played …
Read More »13 players for Duck fans to watch in Under Armour All-American Bowl on Wednesday
It’s All-American Bowl season in the world of college football recruiting, and things kick off on Wednesday afternoon with the 2024 Under Armour All-American Bowl down in Orlando, Florida. The game will be televised on ESPN, kicking off at 1 p.m. PT. A total of six Oregon Duck signees from the 2024 recruiting class are playing in the game, looking …
Read More »Ranking all 41 college football bowl games for 2023-24: Playoff semifinals deliver with Orange Bowl a big dud
The bowl games have come, and the bowl games have gone. There were 41 scheduled, and all 41 were played. That hasn’t always been the case recently, and one could certainly argue this year’s Orange Bowl wasn’t played as much as it was partially attended by a team. Still, bowl season is over, and given we ranked the games before …
Read More »Florida football QB D.J. Lagway joins list of greats including Emmitt Smith, Peyton Manning
Incoming Florida football freshman signee quarterback D.J. Lagway is in line for more potential national high school honors. Lagway was named as one of three finalists for the Gatorade National Player of the Year on Wednesday and also was named Texas Gatorade Player of the Year. The other finalists are Alabama five-star quarterback signee Julian Sayin and USC five-star quarterback …
Read More »MSU football reportedly ‘expected’ to hire former Indiana co-DC Chad Wilt
Michigan State football is reportedly expected to hire a former Big Ten defensive coordinator as an assistant coach. Former Indiana co-defensive coordinator Chad Wilt is reportedly expected to be hired as a defensive assistant by new head coach Jonathan Smith. Matt Zenitz of 247Sports broke the staffing news on Wednesday morning. Wilt joined Indiana’s staff as co-defensive coordinator in 2022 …
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