As Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer enters his second spring practice at UA, his challenges are largely the same as they were in his 9-4 debut season. The tools at his disposal to improve on that record, however, aren’t at all the same. It’s a spring of change, to be sure, and with adjustments to the Alabama coaching staff, DeBoer …
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Staying strong through adversity: The story of Groves senior RayQuan Williams’ perseverance
As a standout student athlete at Groves High School, RayQuan Williams is known for his dedication in the classroom and his work ethic as a two-way lineman for the Rebel football team. His positive approach to the daily grind is even more impressive when the struggles of his personal life come to light. At home, Williams served as the primary …
Read More »SDSU spring football primer: Five questions as practice begins
Mar. 2—BROOKINGS — Dan Jackson will walk onto the field as head coach of the Jackrabbits for the first time when South Dakota State kicks off spring football practice. The first of their 15 sessions begins at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The Spring Game (yes, they’re having one) is slated for Saturday, April 12. Obviously, the Jacks will look markedly …
Read More »Updated SEC Standings after Texas A&M’s 89-70 loss to Florida
No. 12 Texas A&M (20-9. 9-7 SEC) will continue to tumble in the rankings after losing to No. 3 Florida 89-70 on Saturday night, as the Aggies are now riding a four-game losing streak with two games remaining in the regular season. Next up, A&M will host No. 1 Auburn on Tuesday night. They need to end what has been …
Read More »Alabama football finalizes coaching staff for the 2025 season
The Alabama Crimson Tide will take their first official snaps of 2025 on Monday when Spring practice begins. The stakes are high for Kalen DeBoer and his coaching staff after missing out on the playoffs in his first year in Tuscaloosa. To be fair, the transition to SEC is difficult for everyone, but with one of the best coaching staffs …
Read More »5 Penn State football spring storylines to follow in 2025
The memories of Penn State’s 2024 season have not exactly faded into oblivion, but the pages are already being turned to focus on the upcoming 2025 season. Winter workouts have been underway, although with a modified approach following Penn State’s longest season in program history. Before you know it, spring football practices will begin and the Blue-White Game will welcome …
Read More »Ohio State football adds UCLA defensive assistant to coaching staff
Ohio State football lost many coaches, including both coordinators this offseason. Chip Kelly went to be the offensive coordinator with the Las Vegas Raiders while Jim Knowles opted to stay in the Big Ten but to take on a role at Penn State as its defensive coordinator, likely having a more impactful role in the entire operations than he did …
Read More »Pitt CB Mason Alexander dies in car accident
The Pitt football family suffered a tragedy on Saturday night. Freshman cornerback Mason Alexander, 18, died in a car accident. The incident occurred in his hometown of Fishers, Indiana. Via Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com, Alexander was a passenger in a 2016 BMW that attempted to pass another car on a two-lane road. It swerved to avoid a head-on collision with …
Read More »Pitt football freshman Mason Alexander, 18, dies in car accident in hometown
The Pittsburgh Panthers football team is grappling with the sudden and tragic loss of freshman cornerback, Mason Alexander, who died in a car accident on Saturday. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Alexander, 18, was a passenger in a 2016 BMW traveling on Florida Road in his hometown of Fishers, Indiana. The driver of the car attempted to pass …
Read More »What’s new with the Oregon Ducks’ running back room ahead of 2025 spring season?
The Oregon Ducks had one of the most successful seasons in program history last year, going 13-1 with a Big Ten Championship win and a No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. Now, in 2025, they will look to reach the same heights once again, but this time around with almost an entirely new roster. Since coming to Eugene, …
Read More »Texas vs Florida game score: Replay, highlights as Longhorns attempt to secure SEC title
After today’s game against Florida, the Texas women’s basketball team will celebrate its four seniors. But will the Longhorns also get to celebrate a conference championship? As it enters the final day of its regular season, No. 1 Texas is tied with No. 6 South Carolina for first place in the Southeastern Conference’s standings. If Texas (28-2, 14-1) beats Florida …
Read More »Mason Alexander dies at 18: Pitt freshman defensive back killed in car accident
USATSI Pittsburgh freshman cornerback Mason Alexander died in a car accident in his hometown of Fishers, Indiana, according to multiple reports. Alexander was 18 years old, and was set to take part in his first spring practice with the program. According to police, Alexander was the passenger when the BMW he was riding in attempted to pass a car. The …
Read More »Alabama football adds former Hillcrest, Mississippi State OL before 2025 spring camp
Alabama football has added another depth piece to its offensive line ahead of spring ball. According to Yea Alabama, the University of Alabama’s Name, Image and Likeness collective which released jersey numbers for the new members of the Crimson Tide’s 2025 roster ahead of spring practice, former Mississippi State offensive lineman and Tuscaloosa native Jayden Hobson joined the roster and …
Read More »Hamilton Southeastern graduate, Pitt freshman CB Mason Alexander dies in car accident
On Wednesday, Mason Alexander conducted his first interview in front of the media as a college football player. Wearing a chain with a gold “M” around his neck, Alexander spoke with smile during a six-minute interview as he discussed why he picked Pitt out of high school, his experience so far as an early enrollee in January and his close …
Read More »Offseason winners in college football: 10 programs off to fast starts ahead of 2025 season
It feels like the 2024 college football season just finished and yet spring practice is already here. While more and more programs are ditching the traditional spring games, the spring slate still offers an early peek at what offseason moves should pay off and where improvements are still necessary. With that in mind, it felt like the right time to …
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