Consider an Alabama berth in the College Football Playoff a safe bet under two conditions: 1) the Crimson Tide closes out the regular season without another loss, and 2) it doesn’t reach the SEC Championship Game. The former would be a playoff eliminator, while the latter would jeopardize the berth by requiring another win over a very formidable opponent. That …
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Navy All-American Bowl to Honor Douglas County High School Wide Receiver Devin Carter
Devin Carter.png The Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome tour will visit Douglas County High School in Douglasville, Georgia, on November 14th to recognize Devin Carter as a 2025 Navy All-American. Douglas County High School will honor Carter before classmates, teammates, family, and friends at the high school during an assembly. Carter will play in the annual East vs. …
Read More »Utah State football is getting a glimpse at life post-Jalen Royals. How’s it look?
Utah State wide receiver Otto Tia (5) slides to make the catch during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Logan, Utah. | Tyler Tate When news broke ahead of the Wyoming game that Jalen Royals wasn’t going to play another snap in a Utah State uniform, a foot injury knocking him out for the season and …
Read More »Alabama basketball still remains in the mix for No. 1 recruit in the nation
Alabama basketball remains in the mix for five-star recruit AJ Dybantsa. While the Crimson Tide missed the boat on early blue chip signings like Braylon Mullins (UConn) and Meleek Thomas (Arkansas), who signed for National Signing Day on Wednesday, coach Nate Oats still has a chance at winning the 6-foot-9, 210 pound small forward to his 2025 recruiting class. Dybantsa …
Read More »Javion Kinnard chooses Colorado State over Ole Miss football program
Pearl-Cohn’s Javion Kinnard (1) celebrates after catching a 71-yard touchdown pass against Marshall County in the fourth quarter during an high school football Region 5-4A championship game Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Lewisburg, Tenn. The Colorado State football team has picked up a commitment from an athlete who chose the Rams over Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and others. Javion Kinnard announced …
Read More »Which UNC running back will redshirt remainder of 2024 season?
Oct 5, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Caleb Hood (4) with the ball as Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis (9) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The North Carolina Tar Heels have a thing for developing star running backs. Some might even call UNC “Running …
Read More »WSU’s class of 2025 grows to 22 members with commitment from CB Gaylon McNeal Jr.
Nov. 13—PULLMAN — Washington State football’s class of 2025 is coming together. The Cougars’ latest commitment comes from cornerback Gaylon McNeal Jr., who shared his decision on Wednesday afternoon, becoming the 22nd member of the Cougars’ class of 2025. McNeal, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is WSU’s sixth commit in November . McNeal, who took his visit to WSU …
Read More »As No. 19 WSU prepares for New Mexico, Cougs paying extra attention to the Lobos’ dual-threat QB
Nov. 13—PULLMAN — After completing a win over Utah State last weekend, maybe Washington State defenders figured they had seen all kinds of offenses: spread, run-and-shoot, pro-style, freshmen under center. In fact, all the quarterbacks WSU has faced this season fashion themselves as pocket passers: Texas Tech’s Behren Morton, Washington’s Will Rogers, San Jose State’s Emmett Brown, Boise State’s Maddux …
Read More »Colorado’s most prolific high school quarterbacks meet this week in a playoff showdown
Fossil Ridge’s quaterback Nick Kubat drops back to throw during a high school football game against Rock Canyon on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 at French Field in Fort Collins, Colo. As if Colorado high school playoff football wasn’t entertaining enough already. Prepare for some offensive fireworks in the Class 5A second round when No. 2 Mountain Vista (10-0) faces No. …
Read More »Florida football injury update: QB DJ Lagway, RB Montrell Johnson Jr. closer to return for No. 22 LSU
Florida football freshman quarterback DJ Lagway remains listed as questionable to play Saturday when the Florida Gators host No. 22 LSU at The Swamp (3:30 p.m., ABC). Lagway was listed as questionable last week and took part in pregame warmups but did not play during UF’s 49-17 loss at No. 3 Texas. But there’s growing optimism that Lagway could make …
Read More »Injured UF QB DJ Lagway making strides to play against LSU
GAINESVILLE — UF quarterback DJ Lagway is making strides to play when the Gators host LSU Saturday in what would be a rapid return from a left hamstring injury. Coach Billy Napier said Lagway practiced Wednesday, though his workload is modified to prevent a setback. The true freshman remains listed an questionable on the SEC’s availability report, a similar status …
Read More »Florida’s initial SEC Availability Report ahead of LSU matchup
Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jordan Allen (6) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Marcus Burke (88) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports The initial SEC availability report for Florida football’s matchup with the LSU Tigers was released on Wednesday night, and the list of injuries is lengthy for …
Read More »Takeaways from Billy Napier’s midweek press conference ahead of LSU game
AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators reacts in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) During his midweek press conference on Wednesday evening, Florida football head coach Billy Napier addressed several key points ahead of …
Read More »BYU’s defense gearing up for ‘gifted’ Kansas QB Jalon Daniels, record-setting RB Devin Neal
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels passes during game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Daniels and the Jayhawks will swoop into LaVell Edwards Stadium Saturday for a late-night showdown with No. 6 BYU. | Charlie Riedel, Associated Press BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff said the other day that he is grateful that he doesn’t have to face BYU’s …
Read More »Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard asked about facing Utah’s defense
Colorado’s Will Sheppard runs after a catch against Texas Tech in a Big 12 football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium. Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard is no stranger to the physical aspect of playing on the outside. He often uses his big body to his advantage in the red zone and can catch the ball in …
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