College Football

EAST LANSING – When Keith Bhonapha began investigating Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams during the portal process, the new Michigan State football running backs coach remembered the Massachusetts transfer started his career in the Big Ten. But Bhonapha learned far more about Lynch-Adams from his response about why he did. “I asked him why he left Rutgers. And he said he was immature …

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (92) makes a tackle of Oregon Ducks running back Travis Dye (26) in the first quarter of their NCAA Division I game on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Osu21ore Kwr 13 It’s the start of a new era with Big Ten football. Four new teams, all former Pac-12 …

AUBURN — Stacking up physically hasn’t been a problem for Auburn football cornerback JC Hart. The redshirt freshman arrived on the Plains with the length (he stands 6-foot-2) and strength (he sits at about 200 pounds) to one day be a contributor for the Tigers. He was rated by the 247Sports Composite as a three-star recruit and the No. 701 …

The Erie Times-News takes a look at 25 topics when it comes to high school football. The series of 25 topics will run daily until the beginning of the regular season on Aug. 23. 14. Who will step up for Cathedral Prep after massive graduation losses? Cathedral Prep could have one of its most inexperienced teams back in a long time …

In football, it’s simple enough: speed kills. So that makes Carl Jenkins Jr. a veritable Tyrannosaurus rex of the 2025 wide receiver class in Florida high school football. But don’t make the mistake of thinking speed is the only way that the St. Augustine receiver chews up defenses. The pass-catching touch. The teamwork. The guiding hand from a Jackets mentor. …

East Central was one of the most untouchable teams in recent memory last season, dominating traditional powers like Evansville Memorial, New Palestine and NorthWood on its way to a 15-0 season and second consecutive Class 4A state title. The Trojans are gone now, though, at least from 4A. East Central moved up to 5A via the tournament success factor. But …

PISCATAWAY – Rutgers football is less than three weeks away from its season-opening game against Howard, which will kick off a campaign that could be a big one for the Scarlet Knights. Greg Schiano’s team returns plenty of talent and experience from last season’s 7-6 team and it’ll look to build more success in 2024. How will that happen? Rutgers …

AMES – The three years Kenard Snyder spent at Louisiana-Monroe did not leave him very nostalgic for the romanticism of smaller-level football. Nor did it leave him shy or with any lack of confidence. “The experience for me wasn’t the best,” the Iowa State football transfer defensive end said. “I call it ‘D-1 JuCo’ because that’s how it was. “The …

When Florida football opens the season against Miami at The Swamp on Aug. 31 (3:30 p.m., ABC), the game will hold added incentive for Florida Gators redshirt junior defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp. The 6-foot-3, 272-pound Sapp will get to face the man he calls his “football father,” former Miami Dolphins NFL Hall of Fame edge rusher and Miami Hurricanes defensive …

Baylor is continuing their red hot summer on Thursday as they have now landed yet another blue-chip prospect. This one comes in the class of 2026 Argyle (Texas) Liberty Christian School four-star quarterback Quinn Murphy. Murphy chose the Bears over Oklahoma State, Michigan, and Arkansas, among others. The 6-foot-3, 188 pound signal caller discussed his decision to commit now. This …

Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports Entering his first season with the program, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko doesn’t have much pressure on him to succeed right away, as a grace period is usually given to any first-year coach in the toughest …

Aug. 8—MOSCOW, Idaho — The hitters were ahead of the pitchers. And the catchers. And the runners. In Idaho’s first scrimmage at preseason camp Thursday, the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 defenses dominated their counterparts on offense early. The Vandals’ offense had enough moments later in the 90-plus play scrimmage to assure Idaho’s coach Jason Eck that he has players …

On Monday, the USA TODAY US LBM Coaches Poll was released, marking the first poll of the 2024 college football season. Did Iowa State football make the cut to be listed in the initial top 25? Iowa State rankings update Iowa State football will not open the 2024 season in the top 25, though the Cyclones were on the minds …

On Wednesday, the NCAA issued a four-year “show cause” order against former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. On Thursday, the first-year Chargers coach was asked about the punishment. “I’m stopping the engagement there with commenting,” Harbaugh told reporters, via ESPN.com. “But my only hope is that one day college athletics will be about what’s best for young men and young women …

Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK Five-star freshman linebacker Sammy Brown was named the 2024 USA TODAY HSSA National Defensive Football Player of the Year on Wednesday. Brown, a 6-foot-2, 238-pound recruit out of Jefferson, Ga., committed to Clemson in June 2023 over Georgia and Ohio State. He was the nation’s top linebacker in the class of 2024 …