Wisconsin football extended an offer to class of 2026 offensive lineman James Thomas on Saturday. Thomas is unranked on 247Sports at this early stage in the recruiting process. He also holds an offer from Arkansas. Related: Evaluating the Big Ten’s next targets for conference expansion The Oak Creek, Wisconsin native could become one of the state’s highest-touted recruits in the …
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Mississippi State’s Cody Kennedy hasn’t changed — from bus leagues, Subway sandwiches to SEC
STARKVILLE — Cody Kennedy remembers standing on Division II sidelines and hearing his father shouting from the stands. Coaching in front of a barren sea of metal bleachers, it wasn’t hard for the offensive line coach to pick up what his dad was saying. Yet as his career has brought him into SEC venues, which will include Davis Wade Stadium …
Read More »Five things Alabama State football needs to do after 2024 Black And Gold Spring Game
Alabama State football held its Black and Gold Spring Game Saturday and Team Gold (offense) outlasted team Black 34-24. Head Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. called Saturday’s game a step in the right direction, as it kickoff’s his third season at the helm of the football program. Spring Game Analysis: Alabama State football: Full analysis from 2024 Black and Gold Spring …
Read More »Auburn football’s 5 biggest A-Day winners — yes, of course Cam Coleman is included
AUBURN — Looking good at A-Day doesn’t automatically mean an Auburn football player is going to become a star when the lights come on and the games matter for real in the fall. But it can’t hurt to build up some momentum. The Tigers wrapped up spring practice with an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday. The offense struggled at first in the …
Read More »8 Louisville football records the Cardinals could break in Year 2 under Jeff Brohm
For as impressive as Louisville football’s 2023 season was, the Cardinals are looking to accomplish even more in Year 2 under Jeff Brohm. Despite losing some key contributors on both sides of the ball, U of L returns important players who now have experience in Brohm’s system. And the Cardinals used the NCAA transfer portal to fill the holes on …
Read More »Why Indiana football doesn’t have to hit reset button at linebacker
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football linebacker Aiden Fisher found himself in a leadership role as a mid-year enrollee without playing a single snap. The returning Hoosiers sought out the James Madison transfer to learn more about IU’s new coaching staff and defensive scheme. “It’s been kind of fun to see everybody gravitate (towards) you a little bit, and be able to …
Read More »How a Florida football walk on inspired teammates during recent spring scrimmage
When Florida football walk-on defensive lineman Tyreik Norwood intercepted a pass during UF’s first spring scrimmage nine days ago, it brought rousing cheers from players and coaches. Teammates and coaches knew the sacrifice and struggle Norwood made to rejoin the Florida Gators this spring. A sixth-year player and transfer from Kentucky Wesleyan, Norwood joined UF as a walk-on in 2022 …
Read More »What is the state of the Rutgers football quarterback competition? Greg Schiano sees ‘a healthy competition’
For the first time since Rutgers entered the Big Ten in 2014, there is a quarterback competition that features two experienced players who each have deep Power Five starting experience. The offseason addition of Athan Kalaikmanis, who started every regular season game for Minnesota last year, certainly changes the look and feel of the Rutgers quarterback room. With the incumbent …
Read More »Sports pioneer Moos fears for future of programs: ‘It’s against everything I believe college athletics should be about’
Apr. 7—For a man who will always bleed crimson, the current fate of Washington State University — and college athletics in general — causes him great distress. Bill Moos spent 35 years helping lead athletic programs to some of their greatest heights. He led a facilities upgrade at Montana, which won a Division 1-AA national championship in football in his …
Read More »Black Stripe Alert! Will Smith Jr. sheds black stripe
The son of a former Buckeye great has lost his black stripe. Will Smith Jr. was officially welcomed to the “Brotherhood” on Friday afternoon. It took Smith a little longer than most as he’s been on campus for over a year now, but it’s clear that the young man is headed in the right direction. Injuries may have slowed Smith …
Read More »Rivals250 LB Jadon Perlotte sets five official visits, others possible
Buford (Ga.) four-star linebacker and Georgia commit Jadon Perlotte is one of the more exciting prospects in the 2025 class. The 6-foot-4, 205 pound backer has been committed to the Bulldogs since December 2022. He certainly has had an active recruitment though over the past two years, taking visits around the country. This will continue at least into the upcoming …
Read More »Report: Ohio State to host 2025 5-star Texas linebacker
The James Laurinaitis effect is once again having a positive impact on Ohio State football recruiting. We have recently seen it with the commitment of Florida linebacker, Tarvos Alford. It is happening again with Texas linebacker, Johan Williams. According to a report by On3’s Steve Wiltfong, the 6-foot, 3-inch, 203-pound prospect will take a visit to Columbus next weekend with …
Read More »Pressure mounts for BYU to elevate QB play heading into second year in the Big 12
BYU Cougars quarterbacks coach Aaron Roderick watches from he sidelines with Nick Billoups (15) and Cole Hagen (16) as Jake Retzlaff works with the offense as BYU’s football team practices in Provo on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Retzlaff and transfer Gerry Bohanon have the inside track to be QB1 next fall, but there are two prized high school QBs that …
Read More »Cincinnati Bearcats return starting offensive line for 2024 football campaign
Pinned on Cincinnati Bearcats offensive line coach Nic Cardwell’s X account is a quote from a legendary military strategist Sun Tzu who wrote “The Art of War” sometime in the 5th century B.C. For $10 or less on Amazon you can find your own copy and perhaps similar motivation: “Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons and …
Read More »5-star OT Michael Fasusi names his top schools
Five-star offensive tackle recruit Michael Fasusi has named his top schools including the Georgia Bulldogs. Fasusi received a scholarship offer from Georgia in May 2023. The five-star offensive tackle prospect is rated as the No. 12 player in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Michael Fasusi is the third-ranked offensive tackle in the country and the fourth-ranked player in Texas. Fasusi plays …
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