College Football

One of the biggest things that new Jacksonville State football coach Charles Kelly will bring to the Gamecocks will be his recruiting prowess. Kelly has become known as one of the top recruiters in the nation helping Auburn land two of its Class of 2025 prizes in Anquon Fegans and Derick Smith. He also helped Alabama land plenty of big …

Dec. 22—A grade card on Ohio State’s 42-17 win over Tennessee in a first-round College Football Playoff game: OFFENSE: A The results were outstanding and unlike the Michigan game so was the offensive game plan. When five of OSU’s first six offensive plays, including a 37-yard touchdown pass from Will Howard to Jeremiah Smith, were passes it was clear the …

The relief on James Franklin’s face was visible. The emotion in his voice was clear. Make no mistake that there was an enormous amount of pressure on Franklin and Penn State to win Saturday’s College Football Playoff game. The Nittany Lions were 8.5-point favorites against 10th-ranked SMU playing in blustery weather at Beaver Stadium. Win and advance to the CFP …

It’s Beau time. Missouri football has found its transfer quarterback, securing a commitment from Penn State transfer Beau Pribula on Sunday. The news was first reported by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, and the Missouri football X account later posted confirmation that Pribula has signed. The Tigers have actively been trying to find a potential replacement for graduating starter Brady Cook, …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The University of Missouri football team has what appears to be it’s next quarterback according to new reports. Matt Zenitz, a college football insider, announced on X that Penn State transfer QB, Beau Pribula has committed to Mizzou. Pribula was considered to be one of the top QBs left in the transfer portal. Texans wide receiver …

Billy Napier and Florida football made the two-hour drive to Tampa on Friday for the Gasparilla Bowl vs. Tulane. The visit to Hillsborough County ended up becoming a little more sweet for the Gators as they landed the commitment of one of the top wide receiver prospects in the county, state and nation — right from the Bay Area. Dallas …

GAINESVILLE — Florida’s four-game winning streak, recruiting spike and potential for success with quarterback DJ Lagway has intensified the competition for a roster spot, much less a key role. One critical role is depth behind Lagway. Enter Charlotte quarterback Deshawn Purdie, who accounted for 11 touchdowns as a true freshman for the 49ers. Purdie committed after spending multiple days in …

Sep 14, 2024; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane wide receiver Joseph Williams (8) warms up before a game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images After initially committing to Utah late last week, former Tulsa wide receiver Joseph Williams has now flipped his transfer pledge in favor of Colorado. …

Sep 19, 2024; Boone, North Carolina, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers running back Maquel Haywood (28) runs past South Alabama Jaguars defensive lineman Jordan Norman (21) and linebacker Aakil Washington (10) during the second half at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images Michigan State football has extended an offer to a transfer defensive lineman from South Alabama. Jordan Norman …

Sparty takes the field before Michigan State’s football game against Purdue on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football has earned the third commitment of the day on Sunday when the Spartans gained the commitment of a fellow Big Ten transfer. Anelu Lafaele has made the move to commit to Michigan State. Lafaele was …

Less than 48 hours after hoisting a faux treasure chest awarded to the Gasparilla Bowl champion, Billy Napier landed an even more coveted cache. Five-star recruit Dallas Wilson, a Tampa Bay Tech receiver who initially signed with Oregon, signed with Florida upon a weekend visit to Gainesville. Wilson, who caught 41 passes for 677 yards and nine touchdowns at Tampa …

The Tigers have found their portal quarterback. Beau Pribula, a Penn State transfer, committed to Missouri football on Sunday, per a report from 247Sports reporter Matt Zenitz. With three-year starter Brady Cook set to graduate at the end of this season, the Tigers were actively looking for a player to join the QB room in 2025. Mizzou landed on Pribula, …

Brigham Young Cougars cornerback Marque Collins (2) is swarmed by teammates after making an interception as BYU and Kansas play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday Nov. 16, 2024. Kansas won 17-13. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News BYU just secured one of its most notable recruiting flips in recent memory. Four-star defensive end Hunter Clegg has backed …

Dec. 22—GRAND FORKS — Three young UND football players have been honored by the Phil Steele publication. Ben Buxa, Tyler Erkman and Sawyer Seidl were selected to the Phil Steele FCS Freshman All-American Teams. Buxa was named to the first team, while Erkman and Seidl were both named to the fourth team. Buxa, a redshirt freshman from Lake Mills, Wis., …

Indiana football junior linebacker Aiden Fisher announced Sunday night he would return to the Hoosiers next season. “More work to be done. Run it back,” he posted on social media. Fisher led the Hoosiers with 118 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, on the way to a College Football Playoff appearance. He earned first-team All-Big Ten honors. Fisher transferred to IU …