Wisconsin football top class of 2026 target, defensive lineman King Liggins, committed to play for Bret Bielema and Illinois on Wednesday. Liggins chose the Fighting Illini over the Badgers, who were his only other finalist. 247Sports lists the Chicago, Illinois, native as a three-star recruit, ranked specifically as the No. 910 player in the class of 2026, the No. 92 …
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Kevin Bennett is new head football coach for St. Philip
WATCH: Climax-Scotts rolls past St. Philip in 8-Player Football WATCH: Climax-Scotts rolls past St. Philip in 8-Player Division Football BATTLE CREEK — The St. Philip football program will have a new leader heading into the 2025 season. But the old leader won’t be too far away. St. Philip announced Wednesday that Kevin Bennett will be the new head football coach …
Read More »Three-star defensive line prospect from Illinois commits to Illini
The Illinois Fighting Illini football team beat Wisconsin off the field Wednesday in a recruiting battle for a top defensive lineman. King Liggins, a 6-foot-4, 285-pound Class of 2026 defensive lineman from Brother Rice, announced his commitment to the Illini in a live-streamed event. In the 35th minute of the show, flanked by his parents, Liggins rose and unzipped his …
Read More »MSU drops hint that season-opener vs. WMU is moving up to Friday night
While it is not official yet, it appears Michigan State football will once again be opening the season on a Friday night. As the schedule currently stands, Michigan State will kickoff the 2025 football season on August 30 against Western Michigan. For those who don’t have a calendar handy or memorized, August 30 is a Saturday. However, Michigan State football’s …
Read More »MSU football offers 4-star LB Quinton Cypher of Raleigh, N.C.
Michigan State football has extended an offer to an elite-level linebacker in the 2027 class. Quinton Cypher of Raleigh, N.C. announced earlier this week that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. Cypher posted on his social media X account about the offer from Michigan State. Cypher is a highly-rated four-star linebacker in the 2027 class. According to 247Sports, he …
Read More »Michigan State football offers 3-star LB Noah LaVallee of Marietta, Ga.
Michigan State football has extended an offer to a Georgia linebacker prospect with offers from some of college football’s biggest programs. Noah LaVallee of Marietta, Ga. announced on Wednesday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. LaVallee took to social media platform X to announce the offer from the Spartans. LaVallee is a three-star prospect in the 2026 class, …
Read More »Linemen, smaller schools get chance to shine at Fairborn 7 on 7
“One of the best things I enjoyed about it is the kids were able to compete with not just themselves, who they see during the whole offseason, but other teams,” said Fairborn assistant coach Jarrod Smith, who oversaw the drills inside the opulent Fairborn weight room. “So they got to see where they measure amongst teams that they might not …
Read More »Michigan State football schedules OV with DL Djidjou Bah
With the big month of June looming for Michigan State football, the Spartans are gearing up to host over two dozen visitors on official visits. MSU has added another prospect to that list in a surprise nature. According to a report from Corey Robinson of 247Sports, defensive line priority prospect Djidjou Bah has cancelled his official visit to North Carolina …
Read More »UNC football beats out SEC program for QB commit Travis Burgess
Bill Belichick and the UNC football program land a big commitment Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels scored another recruiting win on Wednesday night, adding a key piece to the 2026 recruiting class. High three-star quarterback Travis Burgess committed to North Carolina over SEC program Auburn and in-state rival NC State on Wednesday night. It was a surprising …
Read More »Blake Baker on status of Whit Weeks
Blake Baker went on @OTB_ESPN this morning and said LSU LB Whit Weeks is nearing 100% as summer program approaches for the Tigers. “He’s at full speed doing football drills and more than anything it’s just the fatigue as far as the next thing.”#LSU https://t.co/wfulPtVg0d — Glen West (@glenwest21) May 21, 2025 LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is near full strength, …
Read More »Arizona State lands LB Mason Marden over Michigan State, others
JUST IN: Arizona State has landed Missouri LB Mason Marden. “I’m really excited to get in & competing with the guys and getting to be part of the Sun Devil family on and off the field.” pic.twitter.com/GcrrluTY2b — Greg Smith (@GregSmithRivals) May 21, 2025 Michigan State football is gearing up for the massive month of June that will include the …
Read More »USC pushes for annual Notre Dame series renewal until CFP automatic bids are clarified
With the contract between USC and Notre Dame set to expire and one of college football’s most storied rivalries in serious danger of ending, officials at USC extended an offer to Notre Dame earlier this month in hopes of continuing the historic series for at least one more season — through the fall of 2026 — a person familiar with …
Read More »Nick Saban endorses further College Football Playoff expansion as SEC, Big Ten push for automatic bids
Getty Images A second wave of College Football Playoff expansion is potentially around the corner, and Nick Saban is on board with the idea of constructing a larger postseason bracket. The legendary former Alabama coach said further expansion “is probably a good thing” as the sport continues to map its path forward into uncharted waters. Despite the CFP having already …
Read More »BYU QB Jake Retzlaff accused of sexual assault in civil lawsuit
Brigham Young quarterback Jake Retzlaff has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his home, according to a civil lawsuit filed in Utah. The alleged victim, identified as a Salt Lake County woman, reported Retzlaff “raped, strangled and bit” her, according to Third District Court documents obtained by USA TODAY Sports. She is suing Retzlaff for alleged battery, assault …
Read More »Deion Sanders’ Colorado tenure is already a success, but his next era can push him even higher
After Deion Sanders’ first win at Colorado, a shocking 45-42 upset against TCU, Sanders confronted the media. “Do you believe?” he demanded. For those in the room, including myself, the answer was still lukewarm. This was still a surprising and unorthodox hire, a coach who had never worked at the FBS level. Hype seemed to supersede substance. Two years later, his …
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