College Football

Which area high school grads are in the college football transfer portal?

Dec. 12—As hundreds of college football players enter the transfer portal, more than a handful of local high school graduates are among them. Taran Tyo, a veteran offensive lineman from Versailles, has generated the most headlines after announcing he is leaving Ball State. The 6-foot-4, 326-pound Tyo was a two-year starter for the Cardinals. He made the All-MAC third team …

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Dan Mullen takes UNLV job: Former Florida, Mississippi State coach enticed by NIL commitment

UNLV is hiring former Florida and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen, the school announced Thursday.  The two sides were in active discussions late Wednesday night, with the deal being finalized Thursday morning, sources familiar with the situation said. UNLV was able to entice Mullen with an increased name, image and likeness budget in addition to revenue-sharing payments for players starting …

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Report: Texas football defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell expected to stay with Longhorns

Texas football redshirt freshman Sydir Mitchell is expected to stay with the team according to a report from 247Sports. Mitchell announced his intention to enter the portal on Wednesday but never officially entered. The Longhorns were already bracing for some depth problems on their defensive line, with current Texas defensive tackles Alfred Collins, Vernon Broughton, Jermayne Lole and Bill Norton …

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Elite quarterback Deuce Knight on decision: ‘It was always Auburn’

John Garcia, Jr. MOBILE, Ala. — Notre Dame won out early before Auburn and Ole Miss battled it out in the end. The recruitment of Deuce Knight was national news over the last six months or so, with plenty of eyeballs still on the Lucedale (Miss.) George County quarterback on December 4 when it was time to make things official …

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Georgia contenders to land Cal transfer, No. 2 QB in transfer portal

Nov 23, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top contenders to land a commitment from California Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza is considered a four-star transfer prospect. 247Sports ranks …

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LOOK: UNC AD Bubba Cunningham emulates Bill Belichick’s iconic sleeveless look during introduction

USATSI Eight-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick is now the coach at North Carolina, and those within the athletic department are fired up about the marquee hire. No one more so than athletic director Bubba Cunningham, who emulated Belichick’s iconic sleeveless look at the introductory press conference. After presenting Belichick with a hooded North Carolina sweatshirt, Cunningham walked off stage …

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Bill Belichick, North Carolina contract details: Salary, length, bonuses and buyout make for unusual terms

North Carolina made a significant financial commitment to lure legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick to Chapel Hill.  UNC and the 72-year old Belichick agreed to a five-year deal, the school announced. The yearly salary for Belichick (base salary plus supplemental income) amounts to $10 million, a big jump from the $5 million UNC paid Mack Brown, a national championship-winning coach, …

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