College Football

The Eustis High football season started last week without a head coach, the Sentinel has learned. The school had managed to keep the situation close to the vest, but, on Sunday, news surfaced that first-year head coach Joe Burnett had stepped down prior to fall practice beginning last week. Reached by the Sentinel via text Sunday evening, Burnett replied, “All …

Georgia football’s 2024 recruiting class suffered on Sunday when four-star defensive lineman Christian Garrett announced his de-commitment from the program. Garrett, who attends the local Prince Avenue Christian School, is ranked as the No. 138 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class per the 247Sports composite rankings and the No. 17 defensive lineman and player in the state. Soon after …

. Four-star defensive line recruit Christian Garrett has decommitted from the Georgia Bulldogs. Garrett had been committed to Georgia for just over two months. He originally committed to the Bulldogs on June 9. Garrett’s decommitment is a tough blow for Georgia. Garrett was Georgia’s highest-ranked defensive line commitment. Georgia’s other two defensive line commitments are both rated as three-star recruits. …

Clemson defensive lineman Vic Burley (45) in a drill during the Clemson first football August practice in Clemson, S.C. Thursday August 1, 2024. Clemson held its first scrimmage of fall camp Saturday, giving Dabo Swinney a fresh look at his team in a live setting at Memorial Stadium. Swinney had lots to say after Saturday’s scrimmage, including praise for his …

Texas A&M’s offense suffered a major blow to its depth on Saturday. According to a report from ESPN, running back Rueben Owens is expected to miss the 2024 college football season after suffering a significant lower-body injury during an Aggies’ scrimmage on Saturday. Owens, who is listed at 6 feet, 205 pounds, was expected to play a significant role in …

Fans got an extended look at the Hawkeyes during Iowa’s 2024 Kids’ Day at Kinnick. In the open practice, the biggest microscope was on graduate quarterback Cade McNamara’s health and effectiveness and on junior transfer quarterback Brendan Sullivan from Northwestern. That duo’s performance generated the most takeaways and the most social media reaction from the open practice. Still, there was …

NORMAN — OU football held its first scrimmage of preseason camp last week. With 19 days until the Sooners’ first regular season game, the preparation is well underway. New coordinators Zac Alley, Seth Littrell and Joe Jon Finley are finding their footing, while starting quarterback Jackson Arnold is working to get acclimated with leading the offense. After speaking with players …

The Oklahoman recently ranked the top defensive backs heading into the 2024 Oklahoma high school football season, and now the fans have a chance to have their voices heard. The Oklahoman’s poll for the state’s best high school defensive backs is now live, and it will be available until noon Friday. Cast your vote and check out all of our coverage heading into another …

Mar 7, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Eddrick Houston (96) works with defensive line coach Larry Johnson during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. The black stripes are starting to fall frequently now that fall camp is in full swing. The next official member of the brotherhood is defensive lineman Eddrick Houston after …

Gunnar Helm isn’t afraid of the moment. When asked how life would be without all-conference tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders on the roster, the Longhorns senior didn’t flinch. “I think at a school like Texas, I think the word ‘replace’ gets thrown around a little bit,” Helm said. “Most of the time we don’t really replace guys here. We just reload. …

Sep 30, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end CJ Dippre (81) runs the ball while defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs safety Marcus Banks (1) during the second half at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports An award that the Alabama Crimson Tide have never won, the program saw tight end CJ …

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports One of the main offseason transfer additions for the Alabama Crimson Tide this past offseason, offensive lineman Parker Brailsford was recently named to the …

Editor’s Note: Derrick Henry is No. 6 on the Times-Union’s Top 100 list of athletes from the Jacksonville area. Drive along U.S. Highway 1 south from the Georgia line, and the bold-lettered sign is unmistakable. “Welcome to Yulee, Home of Derrick Henry, 2015 Heisman Trophy winner.” For many, the 30-year-old running back is the man who has put Northeast Florida’s …

Many Florida State football fans believe coach Mike Norvell can be the next Bobby Bowden for the Seminoles. Rick Stockstill sees the similarities, too. “I was fortunate enough to play for coach Bowden. I see a lot of coach Bowden in him,” Stockstill said. “He’s has a tremendous work ethic. The biggest thing is he’s authentic. He gives this program …

Few, if any, outside the Texas Tech football team’s inner circle were allowed to see the Red Raiders’ first preseason scrimmage on Saturday. Anyone near Jones AT&T Stadium heard it, though. Subjecting his players to game-like pressure was one of Tech coach Joey McGuire’s takeaways from his trip to see Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. McGuire said last month he …