After all of this change, all of what once was morphing into something we barely recognize, Nebraska still doesn’t get it. It’s about the product on the field. College football is now about the best games, between the best teams, in the best environments. To grow the game, and more critically in the now era of where athletes are going …
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Michigan football setting up huge unofficial visit weekend in March
Michigan football is essentially in a holding pattern for the moment as it pertains to 2026 recruiting. The Wolverines have two commitments at the moment with cornerback Brody Jennings and wide receiver Jaylen Pile pledged, but they likely won’t add to the class at least until more prospects make their unofficial visits over the spring. With spring practice set to …
Read More »Auburn football set to host four-star Safety for visit
Official visit slots are filling up quickly at Auburn with talented recruits that could change the trajectory of the program for the better. One of those high-profile stars is Xavier Lherisse, a four-star safety from Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida. Auburn has been high on Lherisse’s radar for months and has the chance to close the deal when …
Read More »Cade Klubnik explains returning to Clemson, turning down transfer portal offers
Cade Klubnik is staying at Clemson for another season, embracing the dream he’s had since childhood. The Tigers’ quarterback recently spoke on the Pure Athlete podcast about why he turned down transfer and NFL opportunities to return for his senior year. “I dreamed of playing college football my whole life, and I never dreamed of doing it to make money,” …
Read More »Ranking Big Ten offenses ahead of the 2025 season
Earlier this month, the Oregon Ducks announced the date for the annual spring scrimmage, which will take place on April 26 at 1 p.m. in Autzen Stadium. While this information is important for Duck fans and their spring vacation plans, it’s also important for the college football calendar. It’s a turning of the page. We are no longer in the offseason, floating about while …
Read More »Is LSU football still planning to host a spring game in 2025?
Several college football teams are shifting their approach to spring ball. A few major programs announced the cancellation of their 2025 spring games despite spring practice proceeding as planned. Nebraska, Texas, and USC have all axed the annual spring game or decided on an alternative format. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule cited concerns about tampering and the transfer portal. A …
Read More »How Stanford legend Andrew Luck is embracing arduous task of resurrecting Cardinal amid challenges of new era
Andrew Luck absolutely does not need the job — some would even call it a burden — that he has taken at his alma mater. The four-time Pro Bowler is both a Stanford and College Football Hall of Famer. The former No. 1 overall draft pick threw for almost 30,000 yards in the NFL. He’s got a family, security, even …
Read More »Georgia hires former Alabama staffer
The Georgia Bulldogs are bolstering their offensive staff with the addition of Ty Hatcher as an offensive analyst. Hatcher, the son of former Samford head coach Chris Hatcher, brings an impressive resume despite his young age of 25. His experience includes stints at Alabama, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma, working under notable offensive minds like Bill O’Brien, Bobby Petrino, Jimbo Fisher, …
Read More »Can’t Wait For Saturday | Other than Ohio State, what is the biggest 2025 game for Illinois football?
Feb. 21—*** As part of its look ahead to the 2025 college football season, the busy folks at ESPN have designated a season-defining game for each team in its way-too-early Top 25. Checking in at No. 13, Illinois’ season-defining game is listed as the Sept. 20 game at Indiana. The choice makes a lot of sense. Indiana is coming off …
Read More »Petoskey’s Loper honored with MHSFCA Assistant Coach of the Year award in final season
PETOSKEY — Petoskey coach Mike Loper doesn’t care much for the spotlight. So, you can imagine his surprise when he was called out of the stands and down to the court during halftime of the Petoskey boys basketball finale Thursday night. Loper, along with everyone else in attendance, got word that the longtime assistant coach was named a Michigan High …
Read More »ESPN predicts the result of Clemson’s final five ACC games
The No. 17 Clemson Tigers are in the home stretch of the schedule before the ACC Tournament begins on March 11 in Charlotte. The Tigers hope their stay in this year’s ACC Tournament will be a longer one than last year’s one-and-done exit after a 21-point blowout loss to Boston College. First things first, Clemson (21-5 overall, 13-2 ACC) has …
Read More »Big 12 Spotlight: Quarterback storylines to follow this spring
There are more commitments each and every week as we move further into the recruiting cycle and quarterbacks are at the center of it all. Big decisions are coming with plenty of critical storylines to track when it comes to the quarterback position. Here are the biggest quarterback storylines in the Big 12. THIS SERIES: Big Ten quarterback storylines to …
Read More »NCAA Rules Committee takes aim at fake injuries, but primitive call-and-review process needs fixing first
There are three seconds left. The Virginia Tech Hokies have the ball at the Miami 30-yard line, trailing 38-34. The Hokies need a touchdown to knock off No. 7 Miami and pick up a top-10 road win that could possibly serve as the turning point for Brent Pry’s program, which is off to a 2-2 start to his second season. …
Read More »8 from area to participate in PSFCA small-school all-star football game May 18
Seven players and one coach from the area will participate in the annual Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association small-school all-star game. The game for players in Class 1A-3A is set for noon May 18 at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Field in Mechanicsburg, site of the PIAA championship games. Bedford inside linebacker Jacob Wilson; Cambria Heights cornerback Trey Trybus; Penn …
Read More »Arizona State football bringing back most of its starters — and the entire coaching staff
Much has been made of Arizona State’s player retention. The team is looking to keep the momentum after an 11-3 showing that included a Big 12 championship and a berth in the Peach Bowl, in which the Sun Devils took heavily favored Texas to overtime. Yes, running back Cam Skattebo has departed, but the Sun Devils are expected to return …
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