Sep 23, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) dives into the end zone with a two point conversion against Mississippi as Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) falls into the end zone with him at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Mississippi 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports During Nick Saban’s 17-year tenure …
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What LSU football coach Brian Kelly said about WR Jelani Watkins’ injury
BATON ROUGE – Through the first 10 preseason practices, LSU football has been able to stay relatively and collectively healthy amid the tough sessions and the near-unbearable August heat. While no starters have suffered any lingering injuries this fall camp, freshman wide receiver Jelani Watkins did sustain a foot injury early in Tuesday’s practice in a pylon drill when a …
Read More »AROUND THE CAMPS: Lackawanna Trail, Western Wayne have lofty goals, star players
CLINTON TWP. — Lackawanna Trail is coming off an unforgettable high school football season in the program’s history. As the sun came up Wednesday morning for another summer workout, the Lions took another step away from their run to the PIAA Class 1A quarterfinals and one step forward toward the future. “Last year, we got to the quarterfinals and gained …
Read More »Penn State in the running for elite 2025 four-star wide receiver
It’s been a roller coaster for Penn State in the class of 2025. Full of high-profile commitments, some decommitments, and the state’s best players going elsewhere, this has been a cycle that’s been anything but usual in the past few years under James Franklin. Perhaps nothing has been more emblematic of the up-and-down nature of this class than the wide …
Read More »USC recruiting target transfers to IMG Academy
. USC football recruiting target and four-star defensive lineman Jake Kruel has transferred to national powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton (Fla.) from Bishop Moore High School in Orlando. The 6-3, 225-pound edge rusher is in demand. Kruel had 76 tackles, 17 sacks, 34 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and two pass deflections as a sophomore for Bishop Moore. Kreul has …
Read More »College football podcast spills beans on Notre Dame Stadium end zones
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – APRIL 22: A general view of the stadium before the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football game at Notre Dame Stadium on April 22, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Any college football diehard will know that Notre Dame Stadium has one of the most unique designs for its end zones. While other …
Read More »New Blackhawk head coach Jake Wickline excited to begin first season with program
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP — As the sun began to set Thursday night at Blackhawk High School, there was a different feeling around this Cougars program under first-year head coach Jake Wickline who takes over after a year filled with uncertainty. Throughout Thursday’s practice, Wickline sprinted up and down the field encouraging and coaching his players after each rep as a big …
Read More »Blake Baker on what led him to leave Missouri and return to LSU
Nov 2, 2019; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Blake Baker talks to his players during the second quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports There was a theme to Brian Kelly’s hires this offseason. Several coaches brought on were returning to LSU for their second or third stint in …
Read More »What if Florida played in a 16-game showdown between SEC and Big Ten?
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – AUGUST 31: Taylor Spierto #30 of the Florida Gators carries the American Flag as they run onto the field before the start of their game against the Utah Utes at Rice Eccles Stadium August 31, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) The past several years have seen an unprecedented number …
Read More »Doug Belk ‘silently’ stacks recruiting victories for USC secondary
Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Lincoln Riley added Doug Belk to the USC football staff during his 2023 defensive coaching staff purge. Belk was asked to improve and transform a USC secondary which did not evolve or get the level of player development it needed from Alex Grinch and Donte Williams. It shouldn’t be ignored that Taylor Mays got a lot …
Read More »Josh Pate projects Alabama’s record and Playoff chances ahead of 2024 campaign
Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Justice Haynes (22) runs the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Such is the case every year, but especially in 2024, all eyes will be on the …
Read More »Barrett Carter, Peter Woods named to ESPN’s 2024 preseason All-America team
Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK ESPN unveiled its 2024 preseason college football All-America teams Wednesday. Two Clemson defensive standouts made the list. Senior Barrett Carter was named a First Team selection while sophomore defensive tackle Peter Woods earned Second Team honors. ESPN’s Chris Low said of Carter: “Clemson’s defense received great news when Carter announced last December …
Read More »Blue-chip 2026 OT plans visit for Florida football’s season opener
. The opening kickoff for Florida football’s 2024 campaign is a little more than half a month away and the list of recruiting visitors for the Gators’ first salvo of the season continues to grow. Last week, four-star offensive tackle Johnnie Jones out of Tampa (Florida) Berkeley Prep confirmed with Gators Online’s Corey Bender that he plans to attend the …
Read More »Texas takes another hit at running backs after Christian Clark tears Achilles tendon
Freshman running back Christian Clark suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Monday’s practice and will be out for the season, Texas football announced Tuesday. The former three-star recruit is the second running back that Texas has lost for the season, with starter CJ Baxter tearing his PCL and LCL ligaments. During Monday’s availability, Sarkisian spoke about how both Clark and …
Read More »CFB expert claims No. 5 ranked Crimson Tide are overrated after AP Poll release
Oct 21, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban runs off the field following the Tides 34-10 victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports While Nick Saban was head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide they were the most constant thing in college football. No matter the roster turnover or change at …
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