College Football

Gophers add running back Jaren Mangham from Michigan State

As the Gophers have shown twice over the past three seasons, a team never can have enough running backs. On Tuesday, coach P.J. Fleck added another experienced back to his group. Jaren Mangham, a 6-2, 235-pounder who played the 2023 season at Michigan State, announced on X that he is transferring to Minnesota. The Gophers will be the fourth program …

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Gophers football adds Michigan State transfer Jaren Mangham via transfer portal

The Gophers football program added its third transfer running back of the offseason on Tuesday. Michigan State tailback Jaren Mangham confirmed his commitment to the U via the NCAA transfer portal. Mangham has totaled 1,332 yards on 344 carries (3.8 yards per carry) over five collegiate seasons — 2023 with Michigan State, 2021-21 with South Florida and 2019-20 with Colorado. …

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Auburn among teams interested in Penn State transfer WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith

Auburn has reportedly been in contact with wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith following his decision to enter the transfer portal on Monday. The fifth-year senior is coming off a year in which he led the 10-3 Penn State Nittany Lions in receiving with 673 yards and 4 touchdowns. Despite the success with five-star freshman quarterback Drew Allar, Lambert-Smith is now seeking …

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Coaches and friends Steve Casula and Lou Esposito reunite at Michigan football

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — For the third times in their careers, Lou Esposito and Steve Casula have found themselves roaming the same sideline but in a different uniform. From their shared tenures at Western Michigan, Davenport, and now Michigan football, the duo have always seemed to find each other. And in the latest case, it wasn’t even close to expected. While …

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Michigan recruiting violations, explained: Wolverines punished by NCAA for recruiting infractions

Michigan football reached an agreement with the NCAA on Tuesday regarding the Wolverines’ recruiting infractions committed during a COVID-19 recruiting dead period under former coach Jim Harbaugh. Michigan will be under probation for three years due to the violations, including a fine and other recruiting penalties. The deal was agreed upon by Michigan and five staff members who previously worked …

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Will Howard doesn’t deliver a dominant spring game for Ohio State

USC football is preparing for its own spring game this Saturday. However, the Trojans are also keeping an eye on the competition in the Big Ten. At Ohio State, Will Howard — who was a USC transfer portal target for a few weeks before Miller Moss changed everything at the Holiday Bowl — is trying to lock down the starting …

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Report: Oregon has reached out to former Georgia RB Andrew Paul

Andrew Paul, an exciting running back for the Georgia Bulldogs, has decided to enter the transfer portal, and the Oregon Ducks have reportedly reached out to the intriguing prospect. Paul has three years of eligibility remaining. According to a report from On3’s Steve Wiltfong, the Ducks are one of many teams who have contacted Paul since he announced that he …

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Michigan receives probation, show-cause penalties stemming from NCAA investigation into recruiting violations

Icon Sportswire Michigan and five former staffers have reached an agreement with the NCAA Committee on Infractions for penalties regarding an ongoing investigation into recruiting and coaching violations committed by the program. The violations involve illicit recruiting and coaching during the COVID-19 dead period, according to a notice of allegations handed out by the NCAA in December.  The school faced …

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Michigan football handed three-year probation, recruiting penalties and fine by NCAA

The Michigan football program will be under probation for the next three years and will face other penalties from the NCAA due to violations during a COVID-19 dead period and for having noncoaching staff members participate in impermissible roles under former coach Jim Harbaugh. The penalties, which also include a fine for Michigan and recruiting penalties, were part of a deal …

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Arkansas QB Taylen Green poised to lead Bobby Petrino’s offense as Jacolby Criswell enters transfer portal

Arkansas quarterback Jacolby Criswell, a key contender for the starting quarterback job, has entered the transfer portal according to 247Sports. Criswell’s departure clears the way for Boise State transfer Taylen Green solidify himself in the QB1 role.  Criswell was a blue-chip recruit when he enrolled at North Carolina and played a key role backing up future NFL players Sam Howell …

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