In Newark, a freshman is quickly rising as one of the best flag football players in the state of New Jersey. Her coach said she’s becoming a “face” of the sport in the state. At her pace, she may soon be among the faces of the sport in the nation. Taylor Jones became the first player in New Jersey to …
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Ranking the top 25 Power Four college football coaches entering the 2025 season
25 Mike Norvell: Norvell rocketed into the top 10 last year after an undefeated regular season, only to be ludicrously snubbed by the College Football Playoff. But this year’s ranking, like Florida State in 2024, slipped on a banana peel. The good news for Norvell is he’s still clinging to a spot in the top 25. The bad news is …
Read More »ESPN landed high in ESPN’s college football offseason rankings
Clemson football has quietly put together one of the most productive offseasons in the country — and ESPN has taken notice. In a new set of rankings evaluating offseason performance across the Power 4 conferences, ESPN slotted Clemson at the top of the ACC and No. 5 nationally. The list takes into account player retention, staff continuity or upgrades, and …
Read More »Oregon football 2025: Win total, CFP outlook, and why Dan Lanning can take Ducks to next level
Oregon enters the 2025 season brimming with optimism as the Ducks chase their long-awaited first national championship. Expert Matt Prehm from Ducks Territory joined Bud Elliott on the Cover 3 College Football Summer School series to break down what success looks like for Oregon this fall. What are the stakes for Oregon in 2025? Back-to-back top-five recruiting classes means Oregon is built …
Read More »Florida football’s Billy Napier ranked in CBS Sports’ coaches rankings
The latest CBS Sports rankings of Power Four college football coaches were released this week, and Florida football head coach Billy Napier landed at No. 45 overall–a modest climb of two spots from his 2024 position. The rankings, compiled by a panel of CBS experts, evaluated coaches across the Power Four based on both short-term results and long-term potential. Despite …
Read More »Urban Meyer’s bold claim is correct, Big Ten has passed SEC as top-dog conference in college football
Urban Meyer stood in the north end zone just beyond the goalpost at the Rose Bowl, far enough away from the Ohio State sideline not to be a distraction. And as the final seconds ticked off the clock in Pasadena, he was a witness to Big Ten football at its finest in the College Football Playoff era as a loaded …
Read More »Ex-LSU baseball assistant signs big extension with SEC rival
Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson signed a contract extension through 2031 with an increased compensation package, according to a release from the athletic department on Wednesday. The former LSU baseball pitching coach took the role in June 2023 after one season in Baton Rouge, which ended in a national championship win. He led the Bulldogs to top-five SEC regular season …
Read More »2004 USC football gains lofty 21st-century ranking from The Athletic
It is impossible to ignore the dominance of 2004 USC football in any historical assessment. It is widely accepted among college football fans (outside of Auburn, Alabama, that is) that the 2004 USC Trojans were one of the greatest college football teams of the modern era. That team went wire-to-wire as No. 1 in the country, dominating Oklahoma in the …
Read More »Auburn football 2026 target Travis Burgess commits to North Carolina
Auburn misses out on one of its top 2026 targets. Auburn football placed three-star quarterback Travis Burgess near the top of its 2026 recruiting board earlier this year. Sadly, Hugh Freeze and his staff will have to look elsewhere for a worthy quarterback candidate to sign this cycle. Burgess, a three-star quarterback from Loganville, Georgia, announced Wednesday that he has …
Read More »Ohio State dishes out handful of new offers on Wednesday, emerging for 2026 QB target
When it comes to the 2027 class at wide receiver, Ohio State couldn’t be off to a better start. Brian Hartline has already snatched up the top-ranked player at the position thanks to Huber Heights Wayne product Jamier Brown as the trend of landing the top receivers continues. The No. 6 player nationally per the 247Sports Composite has been committed …
Read More »Isaiah Augustave back in transfer portal hinting at Colorado return
I have opened my recruitment back up — Isaiah Augustave (@AugustaveIsaiah) May 21, 2025 Former Colorado football running back Isaiah Augustave announced Wednesday that he has reopened his recruitment. Augustave entered the transfer portal on April 14, committing to the Virginia Cavaliers less than a week later. After leading the Buffs with 384 rushing yards last season, it was surprising …
Read More »Mandarin 2026 DL Brian Harris shares final five schools
Two-Minute Drill: Panthers face Hurricanes in ECF; FHSAA softball finals The Florida Panthers are one step away from making into their third straight Stanley Cup Finals; FHSAA softball finals begin Tuesday, May 20. Mandarin High School senior Brian Harris, ranked No. 62 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100, will announce his college football decision Friday.Harris, a defensive lineman, …
Read More »SEC football’s rivalries ranked as schedule expansion debate looms
Kalen DeBoer talks Alabama football roster retention for 2025 Here’s what Kalen DeBoer said about the Alabama football roster heading into 2025. The SEC cares so deeply for its rivalries. Enough to keep secondary rivalries on the long-term schedule? We’ll see.If SEC persists long term with eight-game schedule, that puts secondary rivalries like Auburn-Georgia and Alabama-Tennessee in jeopardy. A nine-game …
Read More »Notre Dame football made four new offers on Wednesday
Notre Dame football went on another one of its offer sprees on Wednesday, as they sent out multiple scholarships to stars across the country. Once again, the Irish weren’t focusing on just one class, as multiple were given the good news. They currently have 16 commits in the 2026 group, but should expect at least 8-10 more verbals before it …
Read More »Michigan State football’s DB additions target secondary improvement
Michigan State football: 2025 schedule and key games Michigan State football’s schedule and key games for the 2025 season. EAST LANSING — One by one, Michigan State football lost defensive back after defensive back due to injury last fall. And then, in the offseason, the Spartans dipped into the portal to rebuild their secondary, one by one, after losing key …
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