Colorado beat UCF convincingly on the field less than a month ago and snatched away its prized defensive tackle commit Friday afternoon. Mainland senior Christian Hudson, who committed to the Knights in July from a final four including Iowa, Iowa State and Maryland, flipped his commitment in favor of Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes. Colorado offered Hudson in September and invited him …
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How transfer TE Andy Alfieri emerged as an unsung hero for Oregon State’s defense
Oregon State’s Andy Alfieri (88) celebrates a tackle for loss against UNLV on Oct. 19. Alfieri, a transfer from California, moved primarily from tight end to linebacker after injuries to OSU defenders stacked up. CORVALLIS — Seconds after producing the most impactful play of his Oregon State career thus far, Andy Alfieri momentarily froze. Late in the Beavers’ close-fought loss …
Read More »College analyst says UNC football program is more coveted than this SEC program
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Mack Brown of the North Carolina Tar Heels watches his team during the first half of the game against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) With five games left in the regular season, the North Carolina Tar …
Read More »Frustrating loss highlights trajectory of UConn football, which hosts Rice in home finalé Saturday
STORRS – UConn football coach Jim Mora called the team’s walk-off against Temple on Oct. 5 one of the most exciting wins of his career. After last week’s loss to Wake Forest, he described it to Athletic Director David Benedict as one of the most frustrating. Because of the new iPads that allow coaches to view film on the sideline …
Read More »Auburn will be well-represented at Alabama-Mississippi all-star game
Carver’s Kendarius Reynolds (12) stops Enterprise’s Eric Winters (5) during their game at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., on Thursday October 3, 2024. This year’s Alabama-Mississippi all-star game will be a must-see affair for Auburn fans. The game, which will be played at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile on Dec. 14, features 10 commitments to Auburn’s 2025 recruiting class, as …
Read More »Top 25 college football impact games that could effect No. 9 Clemson Tigers in Week 9
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 19: Adon Shuler #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish returns a pick six against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers are enjoying a bye week after going 3-0 in …
Read More »Ranking the 5 best players left on Georgia’s schedule
Jan 1, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart at halftime against the Texas Longhorns during the 2019 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs have one of the most difficult remaining schedules in the country. Georgia is slated to play two ranked opponents in Ole Miss and …
Read More »Michigan football gets predictions for two more prospects
Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football recruiting appears to be back in full swing after a small lull, kicked off with the commitment of 2025 five-star OT Andrew Babalola. On Thursday, a bombshell hit when The Michigan Insider’s Sam Webb put in a prediction that the Wolverines would flip 2025 four-star cornerback Shamari Earls from Georgia, but since, there have been …
Read More »West Spotlight: Intriguing two-team recruiting battles
We’ve reached the time of year where offer lists begin to dwindle as commitment dominoes start to fall in the 2025 and 2026 classes. Today, Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney cuts through the noise and explores five West recruitments that have essentially become two-team races. RELATED: Four intriguing two-team recruiting battles in the Midwest | Southeast | Florida MORE: …
Read More »Big Ten breakdown | Week 9
Oct. 25—Illinois is again involved in the only ranked matchup in the Big Ten this week with a chance at top-ranked Oregon. Beat writer Scott Richey ranks all eight matchups, along with his picks for Illinois MVP, Big Ten MVP and thoughts on the latest bowl game projections: Who’s on the call: Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (expert analysis) and …
Read More »Jake Majors named finalist for William V. Campbell Trophy
Sep 9, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Jake Majors (65) reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Over the last few years, Jake Majors has been an anchor on the Longhorns’ offensive line. On Wednesday, he was recognized for his play and leadership off …
Read More »Josh Heupel discusses advice for Nico Iamaleava from a quarterback perspective
Nico Iamaleava. Tennessee Volunteers versus Alabama Crimson Tide on October 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Redshirt freshman Nico Iamaleava is 7-1 as Tennessee’s starting quarterback dating to the 2024 Citrus Bowl against Iowa. Through seven contests in 2024, Iamaleava has completed 108-of-170 passing attempts for 1,413 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions. The 6-foot-6, …
Read More »Final score predictions and quick thoughts for Penn State vs. Wisconsin
If Penn State is going to head into next week’s big home game without a loss on its record, it will certainly have earned it. Penn State is coming off a bye week after improving to 6-0 with a come-from-behind road win at USC two weeks ago. Now the Nittany Lions head back on the road to face Wisconsin in …
Read More »Who are the TV announcers for Texas vs. Vanderbilt?
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 5: Diego Pavia #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is interviewed by Alyssa Lang after his win against the Alabama Crimson Tide at FirstBank Stadium on October 5, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images) After two weeks of being the biggest game on ABC, the Longhorns move to another Disney property Saturday when they …
Read More »3 Keys to the game for Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss Rebels
Oct 19, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners go on the road to face another really good team in the Ole Miss Rebels. After another quarterback change and …
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