Although the 2025 recruiting class has yet to sign, Notre Dame football has still been extremely active with the 2026 cycle. One of those prospects that the Irish are after is Ohio linebacker Cincere Johnson, who will be on campus for the ‘Grill and Chill’ event on Thursday. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 225-pounder will make his way to South Bend …
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Best of the SEC: How does Texas football DL stack up as we rank all 16 conference teams?
After years of discussions, negotiations and preparation, Texas has finally joined the SEC. But how do the Longhorns stack up as they enter the toughest conference in college football? We’re ranking the SEC position by position, assigning points for each team — 16 points for first place through one point for 16th. We’ll update the totals with each installment, giving …
Read More »‘Best convention in the country,’ Aggies coach Mike Elko speaks to media at THSCA meetings
Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports Unlike his predecessor Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko made it a priority to attend the Texas High School Coaches Association convention this week. The Aggies host Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Aug. 31 to begin …
Read More »Iowa football’s biggest 2024 question mark highlighted by ESPN
The Iowa Hawkeyes’ offense didn’t strike much fear into any opposing defenses or fans in 2023. A large part of that was the lack of explosive plays. Iowa struggled to sustain consistent drives and when paired with the lack of chunk plays, things turned abysmal quickly. With defenses loading the box, Iowa was dared to generate offense and chunk plays …
Read More »Florida State football’s Mike Norvell: This year could be better than undefeated 2023
No matter how last season ended for Florida State football, coach Mike Norvell is confident this year’s team can continue the program’s push to be included among the nation’s elite. Norvell discussed his team’s expectations Monday during the 2024 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina. The defending conference champions, who have won 23 games the past two seasons, are coming …
Read More »Gophers football slotted 12th in Big Ten preseason poll
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota football team will likely head into the 2024 season with quite the chip on its shoulder. The Gophers, coming off a 6-7 season, were placed 12th in a Big Ten preseason poll put together by Cleveland.com on Monday. The league will have 18 teams for the first time with the addition of …
Read More »Netflix plans documentary on Michigan Wolverines football sign-stealer
Connor Stalions, the central figure in the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal, is set to speak for the first time about his actions. An episode of the Netflix documentary series “Untold,” set to premier on Aug. 27, will focus on Stalions’ account. Both the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference ruled last year that Michigan illegally did in-person scouting of future …
Read More »North Carolina DC Geoff Collins has Georgia Tech players hungry for October clash
No matter how the North Carolina Tar Heels perform during any given football season, Georgia Tech always has their number. Last season was no exception. After a 6-0 start, which vaulted UNC to 10th in the polls, North Carolina lost to the Yellow Jackets a week after falling to Virginia. The Tar Heels had all the chances last year, taking …
Read More »While FSU and Clemson try to bolt ACC, commish Jim Phillips offers stern rebuke and says league is ‘inside that top three’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Inside a small second-floor board room of a Hilton hotel on Monday, Jim Phillips escapes, at least temporarily, from the bustle of the opening day of his league’s media days. Seated at the head of the table, Phillips, the ACC commissioner, gestures toward the four loose pages before him that bear out his conference’s superlatives. Seven different …
Read More »Meet the potato: Idaho, ready to get back to business, introduces new rivalry trophy at Big Sky media day
Jul. 22—Nineteen-and-a-half-pounds of lacquered Douglas fir shaped like a giant spud and resting atop a wood base dominated the University of Idaho’s table at the Big Sky Conference Football Kickoff media day. “What the heck is that?” immediately leaps to mind. The Potato State Trophy. To be contested with Idaho State University. It joins a pantheon of quirky Vandals’ awards. …
Read More »ACC commissioner Jim Phillips fires back at Big 12 commissioner during ACC Media Day
The anticipation continues to build for the start of college football season, which now sits just over a month away. Plenty of new head coaches take over programs, plenty of school enter new conference and roster decisions still need to be made. Alabama enters its first season in the post-Nick Saban era – will the Crimson Tide remain a college …
Read More »Michigan State players on USA TODAY Sports Network 2024 preseason All-Big Ten football team
Michigan State is entering the 2024 college football season with both optimism and uncertainty. The hope for the Spartans comes with the promise of a fresh start ushered in by new head coach Jonathan Smith, who’s hiring last November was widely praised in the sport. After turning a languishing Oregon State program into a conference title contender, he’ll look to …
Read More »2025 CB Nigel Pringle breaks down Arkansas commitment
Arkansas has dipped into one of the strongest Texas programs for their newest commitment. Houston (Texas) North Shore cornerback Nigel Pringle has committed to the Razorbacks, he announced Monday evening. Pringle chose Arkansas over offers from the likes of Kansas, Houston, Oregon, UCF, and others. This embedded content is not available in your region. Pringle spoke with Rivals to break …
Read More »2025 5-star safety out of Cleveland (OH) has received a prediction to land with Texas A&M
. One of Texas A&M’s top 2025 recruiting targets has delayed his commitment. 5-star safety Trey McNutt will make his collegiate decision on Saturday, August 3rd. The elite defender will likely choose between the Aggies and the Oregon Ducks. While Florida, Ohio State, and USC are also in the mix, it has been rumored that the reason for delaying his …
Read More »Two Michigan State football players receive preseason All-Big Ten honors
The college football season is quickly approaching, which means it’s time for preseason teams to be announced. The preseason Big Ten media poll came out on Monday, and Michigan State football did have two players receive honors on the media’s All-Big Ten teams. Those players were: Punter Ryan Eckley, who was officially named to the All-Big Ten team Linebacker Cal …
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