Nov 19, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Tanner Miller (61) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The disrespect continues. A day after Michigan State football quarterback Aidan Chiles was left off the Davey O’Brien Trophy watchlist, their star center, Tanner Miller, was also left off …
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Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool named to Mackey Award Preseason Watch List
Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool was named to the 2024 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List Friday. The annual award recognizes the most outstanding tight end in college football. Briningstool had 50 catches for 498 yards and five touchdowns while starting all 13 games for the Tigers a season ago. The senior from Brentwood, Tenn., had …
Read More »Four-star offensive tackle Aaron Dunn selects Utah over USC
. Spanish Fork (Utah) offensive tackle Aaron Dunn took to the 247Sports YouTube channel to announce his commitment on Thursday. He selected the Utah Utes over USC, BYU, and the Oregon Ducks. The 6’7, 285-pound offensive tackle is a four-star recruit. Dunn is 247Sports’ No. 157 overall prospect, the No. 16 offensive tackle, and the No. 2 player in Utah …
Read More »Texans QB coach Jerrod Johnson’s recalls his ‘it moment’ with C.J. Stroud
Houston Texans QBs Davis Mills (No. 10), C.J. Stroud (No. 7), and QB coach Jerrod Johnson (right) at mandatory minicamp at Houston Methodist Training Center. (Photo by Brian Barefield/Texans Wire) Jerrod Johnson’s playing career was ending, and the son of a former high school football coach was transitioning into the family business. He was helping at the Elite 11 – …
Read More »ESPN shows Colorado little respect in preseason Big 12 power rankings
Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Trenton Bourguet (16) is sacked by Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Arden Walker (53) in the second half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports If you thought we were out of the woods with questionable Colorado football takes, you haven’t been paying attention to the …
Read More »Notre Dame football: Five defensive breakout candidates
Joshua Burnham DL of the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame football practice at the Irish Athletic Center on August 7, 2023. After looking at some potential Notre Dame football offensive breakout candidates, it’s time to move over to the other side of the ball. The Irish defense won’t look quite the same as last year, with many new starters across …
Read More »10 top non-conference games of the 2024 college football season
With all of the conference realignment, the 2024 college football season will provide plenty of new, exciting matchups in the Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Yet the non-conference slate also includes some games that could either be College Football Playoff previews or early indications as to which teams look like playoff and national title contenders. Here are 10 of …
Read More »Top 10 non-conference games of the 2024 college football season
With all of the conference realignment, the 2024 college football season will provide plenty of new, exciting matchups in the Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Yet the non-conference slate also includes some games that could either be College Football Playoff previews or early indications as to which teams look like playoff and national title contenders. Here are 10 of …
Read More »Georgia Tech projected to land their first 5-star since 2004
Nov 25, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key on the field against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are projected to land a commitment from their first five-star recruit since 2004. 247Sports projects that the Yellow Jackets will add …
Read More »Akron Ellet 2024 high school football schedule, preview
ELLET ORANGEMEN HEAD COACH: John Daraio, second season, 3-8 LAST YEAR: 3-8 overall, 3-2 City Series POSTSEASON: Division III, Region 9 (Division II, Region 5 last season) North’s Damier Kelly is taken down by Ellet’s Brandon Knowles, left, and Cameron Hinkle on Sept. 29, 2022, in Akron. Ellet football’s returning lettermen (15) Lucas Adkins, OL/DL, 5-8, 265, Jr. Brandon Armstrong, …
Read More »Ohio high school football 2024 | Top 10 Akron-area quarterbacks to watch
As we prepare for the start of the 2024 Ohio high school football season, we’re breaking down the top players by position. Throughout the preseason, we’re ranking the top 10 Greater Akron quarterbacks, running backs, receivers/tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, specialists and two-way players. Today, we look at the top 10 quarterbacks, starting with Walsh Jesuit’s …
Read More »Southeast Pirates 2024 high school football schedule, preview
Austin Mejia with a carry. SOUTHEAST PIRATES HEAD COACH: Pat Youel LAST YEAR: 7-4 (2-2 Portage Trail Conference) POSTSEASON: Division V, Region 17 Southeast football’s returning lettermen (15) Dylan Donell, RB/LB, 5-9, 180, Sr. Peyton Donovan, WR/DB, 6-0, 160, Jr. Landon Durstine, OL/LB, 6-1, 215, Jr. Avery Giuffre, OL/DL, 5-8, 165, Sr. Zach Keto, WR/DB, 6-0, 160, Sr. Aidan McCann, …
Read More »Nebraska linebacker target commits to Iowa State
. A Nebraska linebacker target has committed to Iowa State. Will Hawthorne picked the Cyclones over the Cornhuskers on Thursday afternoon. Hawthorne is a three-star prospect from Gilbert High School in Gilbert, IA. Last season, he recorded 63 tackles, 10.0 for loss, and 4.5 sacks. He also ran for 774 yards and seven touchdowns while also catching 12 passes for …
Read More »Greg McElroy lists three things Clemson must do to upset Georgia
Sep 5, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after a victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports What happens if Clemson pulls off an upset against the mighty Georgia Bulldogs in just over three weeks? The Tigers are currently 13.5-point underdogs against a Georgia team that’s …
Read More »‘Bell cow’ tailback Jevon Jackson looking to make step up to FCS level. How big a step is it?
Of the list of questions the UTEP football team has to answer in its first foray under Scotty Walden, here’s one that will go far toward defining the fate of the 2024 season. How different is the top-shelf talent at FCS conference champion Austin Peay compared to the talent in Conference USA? How does the second tier of college football, …
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