Side by side photos of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and singer Beyoncé. (Sean M. Haffey and Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Lamar Jackson said he will not miss Beyoncé on Christmas Day. Sorry, not sorry. Apparently, there’s a Ravens-Texans game during the Beyoncé concert, and fans might not be the only ones miffed that somebody had the nerve to plan a …
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Iowa OT transfer portal target commits to fellow Big Ten foe
The Iowa Hawkeyes‘ primary offensive tackle target in the transfer portal is headed to another Big Ten program instead. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman broke the news that former Rice offensive tackle Ethan Onianwa had committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday morning. Onianwa took a visit to Iowa after entering the transfer portal on Dec. 6. In Onianwa’s first …
Read More »2024 was a pretty good, but not great year for college football in Georgia
While you could easily say that 2024 was a good year for college football in the state of Georgia, by previous standards, you might not be able to say that it was great. Most of the bigger programs in the state are done playing, except Georgia and Georgia Tech, and as of Christmas time, Georgia still has a chance to …
Read More »Notebook: WSU president Kirk Schulz reportedly ‘dragged feet’ on funding football, and other notes
Dec. 24—As the final game of Washington State’s season nears, a Friday matchup with Syracuse in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, the picture of former coach Jake Dickert’s departure is beginning to crystallize. In a Tuesday piece from Johncanzano.com, in November, WSU’s board of regents instructed president Kirk Schulz to find an additional $2 million in support for the …
Read More »Michigan football expected to land a top transfer portal player
Photo: Isaiah Hole Not many expected the Wolverines to have a slow go in the transfer portal after the Bryce Underwood recruitment. But, simultaneously, not many expected Michigan football to land some of the top talent in the country, either. The maize and blue have a solid haul thus far with seven commitments from the portal (Indiana WR Donaven McCulley, …
Read More »Jayden Denegal leaves Michigan for San Diego State football, eyes QB1 after sitting all season
Jayden Denegal gave his parents an early Christmas present this year. The Apple Valley High School graduate, needing a change of scenery, entered the transfer portal and soon knew where he would be heading — back home to California, about a three-hour drive down Interstate 15 from his home in Apple Valley. After spending the last three seasons at the …
Read More »David Pollack on Cade Klubnik being a top Heisman contender in 2025
Hannah Mattix/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has positioned himself as one of college football’s brightest stars, and if he returns for his senior season in 2025, he could achieve what no Tiger has before: winning the Heisman Trophy. Despite the impressive careers of Deshaun Watson and Trevor Lawrence, Clemson has never produced a Heisman winner. …
Read More »Elite CB Zyan Gibson commits in-state to Alabama
Zyan Gibson has locked in his college decision. On Christmas Eve, the elite cornerback from Alabama committed in-state to the Crimson Tide. Gibson is the No. 60 overall player in the Rivals 250 out of Gadsden (Ala.) City High School and one of the nation’s top defensive backs in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Gibson elected to play in-state for Kalen …
Read More »Wisconsin RB enters transfer portal. NCAA waiver gives senior another year of eligibility
MADISON – A recent court ruling has opened the door for former junior college players to gain another year of NCAA eligibility. It appears that Tawee Walker is going to take advantage of the opportunity. According to On3, Wisconsin’s senior running back will enter the transfer portal in search of a home for next season. The news came one day …
Read More »Alabama football adds 2026 commitment from Zyan Gibson. What to know about 4-star Gadsden CB
Alabama football received an early Christmas gift Tuesday in the form of a 2026 commitment. Zyan Gibson, a four-star cornerback out of Gadsden, Alabama, announced his commitment to Alabama, choosing the Crimson Tide over Tennessee, Miami and Auburn. Standing at 5-foot-11, 177 pounds, Gibson is listed as the No. 72 player and the No. 7 cornerback in the 2026 class. …
Read More »Penn State football lands decorated receiver Devonte Ross out of the transfer portal
A week after Penn State football landed wide receiver Kyron Hudson out of the transfer portal, the Nittany Lions have acquired another pass-catcher in Troy wideout Devonte Ross. Ross, who just wrapped up his junior season for the Trojans, finished with 76 catches and 1,043 yards, the sixth and fourth-most for a season in program history, respectively. He also became …
Read More »Georgia offers 4-star Langston Hughes RB
Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) rushes the ball against the Texas Longhorns during the second half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to four-star running back recruit Carsyn Baker. Baker, who is a member of the class …
Read More »Saturday NFL games easily beat college football playoff snoozers
To little surprise, the NFL games played on Saturday afternoon easily beat the college football competition. Still, it’s somewhat amazing the margin wasn’t bigger. The Texans-Chiefs game at 1:00 p.m. ET on NBC averaged 15.5 million viewers, and Steelers-Ravens attracted 15.4 million for the late game that started at 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox. The SMU-Penn State CFP game, which …
Read More »Former Wisconsin WR Will Pauling commits to storied program
MADISON – Will Pauling left the Wisconsin football program for a greener pasture. The redshirt junior receiver announced on social media Tuesday his commitment to Notre Dame. He has one year of eligibility remaining. The announcement comes one week after he announced his plan to transfer and makes the Chicago native’s landing spot the highest profile of the 24 players …
Read More »Michigan OT Andrew Gentry makes transfer decision
Photo: Isaiah Hole In 2023, as Michigan football was gearing up for what ended up being a national championship season, then-head coach Jim Harbaugh mused at what the starting offensive line would look like. Noting the two transfers who had come in to be offensive tackles (LaDarius Henderson and Myles Hinton), along with the incumbent linemen and fellow transfer, center …
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