College Football

Utah State football doubles size of 2025 recruiting class

Utah State Aggies safety Jordan Vincent (24) intercepts the ball against Utah in Logan on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Utah State football had 200-plus recruits on hand at Maverik Stadium on Saturday to watch the renewal of The Battle of Brothers against Utah. The Aggies didn’t win the game, falling 38-21 in the end, …

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USC football offers four-star 2025 edge rusher as defensive reputation grows

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Four-star Mayde Creek (Texas) edge rusher Tobi Haastrup announced that he had received a scholarship offer from the USC Trojans. USC is trying to take advantage of the strong start to the season from the Trojans’ defense. USC’s reputation is changing, and the Trojans are trying to translate that new identity into recruiting wins on defense. …

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Four-star USC QB target locks in commitment date

. Four-star quarterback Helaman Casuaga from Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon plans to reveal his college commitment on Oct. 8. Casuga will choose from a list of finalists that includes the USC Trojans. Arizona, Auburn, BYU, Nebraska, Texas A&M, USC, Utah, and Washington made the final cut for the signal caller, who plans to commit on Oct. 8 at 9:30 p.m. Eastern …

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Deland McCullough explains why this weekends game vs. Miami (OH) means so much

Notre Dame running backs coach Deland McCullough confers with freshman RB Jeremiyah Love during Notre Dame football fall camp Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the LaBar Practice Complex in South Bend. Notre Dame Fighting Irish associate head coach and running backs coach Deland McCullough has a special bond with this weekend’s opponent, Miami (OH). From 1992 to 1995, he suited …

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Four-star linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng puts USC in top six

. On Monday evening, four-star IMG Academy Bradenton (Florida) linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng narrowed his list of finalists to six, including the USC Trojans. Owusu-Boateng also added Texas, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan and Florida to his final list. Owusu-Boateng took official visits to USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Michigan during the summer official visit window and he is now scheduled …

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5-star Corner Canyon WR Jerome Myles has made his college decision

Corner Canyon’s Jerome Myles outruns Lehi’s Isaiah Allen for a score as they play in high school football semifinal action at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News The top recruit in Utah, and one of of the most-coveted prospects in the nation, has made his decision. Five-star Corner …

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SEC delivers ruling on blocked punt in LSU-South Carolina game

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly walks off the field after warms against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images LSU ultimately overcame a 17-0 deficit to beat South Carolina on Saturday, tying the second-largest road comeback in program history. A major reason the Tigers ultimately fell in …

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LSU’s Mason Taylor named Mackey Award Player of the Week

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Mason Taylor (86) scores against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images LSU overcame a 17-point deficit to beat South Carolina on the road in Week 3 and start SEC play 1-0. Tight end Mason Taylor …

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Alabama CB Jaylen Mbakwe lists his top-five Alabama players of all-time

Mar 21, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe snags a pass during practice at the University Alabama Thursday. Alabama Crimson Tide freshman cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe recently listed his top-five Alabama football players of all-time on a recent episode of the New Wave podcast. The podcast features both Mbakwe and freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams. The five players that …

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Where do Sooners land in Saturday Down South’s SEC Power Rankings?

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Deion Burks (6) catches a pass in front of of Tulane Green Wave safety Caleb Ransaw (7) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tulane Green Wave at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via …

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What the SEC, Kirby Smart said about ‘bang-bang’ Jalon Walker roughing the passer call

The third-down pressure from Georgia football linebacker Jalon Walker Saturday on Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff deep in Wildcats territory looked like it helped seal the end of a second quarter possession. Instead Walker was flagged for roughing the passer on the incomplete pass for “driving the quarterback into the ground,” referee Kyle Olson announced on the field. Coach Kirby Smart …

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SEC power rankings after Week 3, Georgia’s close call

Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs the ball down the field during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats defense at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs survived in a low-scoring 13-12 win at Kentucky to move to 3-0. Now, Georgia has a bye week ahead of a …

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Michigan and Sherrone Moore couldn’t find a good portal QB in 2024

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore calls a play against Texas during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. We are exploring the various dimensions of Michigan football before the Wolverines meet USC in the big one this Saturday in the Big House. Wolverines Wire editor Isaiah Hole is answering our questions. We asked …

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