Penn State offensive lineman Nick Dawkins joined several of his teammates by appearing on watch list for one of the many college football awards this upcoming 2024 season. Dawkins was named on the watch list for this year’s Wuerffel Trophy. The Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to a college football player who shows the best combination of community service leadership and …
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James Carpenter’s escape from JMU gives IU one of college football’s most-used DTs
BLOOMINGTON – New IU defensive tackle James Carpenter carried a heavier load than nearly any other defensive lineman in the country last season. Sitting the spring season to rehabilitate a surgically repaired shoulder counted as a well-earned rest. But time off didn’t make much difference to the James Madison transfer. His position coach and his coordinator both came over from …
Read More »If you think defense is the big key for USC football in 2024, you’re wrong
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 03: Offensive coordinator Josh Henson talks to his players during the game against the Rice Owls at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Will the USC defense play a hugely important role in guiding the Trojans to a successful …
Read More »Which Oklahoma State football freshmen to watch in 2024 preseason camp
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State enters the football preseason with very few open starting spots, and not many more vacancies on the second string. So the potential for true freshmen to break through into the playing rotation is slim. Yet August remains important for the development of those newcomers, and a few of them could find their way into backup roles …
Read More »The Texas football team held its second practice on Thursday. Here are 3 observations.
With the countdown started to its season opener against Colorado State, the Texas football team continued practicing on Thursday. This may be the most-anticipated football season at Texas in some time. Coming off a season in which it went 12-2, won the Big 12 championship and made its first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff, UT has been picked to …
Read More »Nick Singleton named on Paul Hornung Award watch list for 2024
Penn State running back Nick Singleton is ready to once again be one of the best players in Penn State’s offense. And his ability to return kickoffs makes him one of the most versatile players on Penn State’s roster. And because of that, Singleton is on the watch list for the Paul Hornung Award. The Paul Hornung Award is presented …
Read More »GATORS PODCAST: Fresh faces at Media Day as Gators open fall camp (Ep. 233)
College football season has officially arrived. Florida staged Media Day Tuesday on the eve of the opening of fall camp Wednesday. Billy Napier sent out four coaches, two of them in new roles and two staff newcomers. More than 30 new players hit the field a day later as the Gators pushed to capitalize on the many changes after a …
Read More »SEC Recruiting: Analyzing the QB commits
The quarterback is the most important position not just in football, but maybe in sports. With that, college football fans are naturally enamored with the recruiting of the position. As fall camp starts around the country and the season nears closer, let’s see where teams stand in the recruiting department of the position. Here is a look at all the …
Read More »How does the Longhorns 2024 schedule rank amongst SEC foes?
Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Texas Longhorns Michigan Wolverines Georgia Bulldogs Oklahoma Sooners Texas A&M Aggies CBS Sports projects “Texas is receiving plenty of hype as an SEC contender thanks in large part to its schedule. A road trip to Michigan is about as difficult as a nonconference game can get, and the Longhorns do host Georgia in a seismic clash that’s …
Read More »What Jeff Lebby said of Mississippi State football transfers Blake Shapen, Kevin Coleman
STARKVILLE — As part of Jeff Lebby’s first season with Mississippi State football, transfers Blake Shapen and Kevin Coleman can share similar anecdotes. Shapen, a senior quarterback transfer from Baylor, appeared in 23 games for the Bears while recording 5,574 passing yards, 36 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. In 2022, Shapen earned first-team Academic All-Big 12 honors and was selected an honorable …
Read More »Arkansas football lands commitment from 2026 quarterback Jayvon Gilmore
Arkansas football added a foundational piece to its 2026 recruiting class Thursday with the commitment of quarterback Jayvon Gilmore. The South Carolina product chose the Razorbacks over the likes of N.C. State, Louisville and Texas A&M, announcing his decision on his social media profiles. He is the third commit in Arkansas’ 2026 class, joining San Diego safety Tay Lockett and …
Read More »Gaffney quarterback Jayvon Gilmore commits to Arksansas
Gaffney junior quarterback Jayvon Gilmore committed Thursday to Arkansas. Gilmore is considered the state’s best high school football quarterback and No. 4 overall player in the junior class, according to 247Sports. He is a three-star prospect ranked by that recruiting site as the No. 18 quarterback in the country for the 2026. He is a transfer from Ben Lippen, where …
Read More »Claremore’s Pigskin Pig-Out & Silent Auction returns
Aug. 1—In Oklahoma, football and pigging out on barbecue go hand-in-hand — especially in Claremore. As the anticipation for the high school football season builds, the annual Zebra Quarterback Club Pigskin Pig-Out & Silent Auction is just over a week away. Set for Saturday, Aug. 10, from 5-7 p.m. at the Claremore High School cafeteria, this beloved event brings the …
Read More »How new coordinator Chip Long is rebuilding Southern Miss football’s offense
Among Southern Miss football’s offensive struggles last season, tight end was one area of concern. It started minutes before the season began when starter Cole Cavallo partially tore his calf in warmups. That cost him the first four games of the season and he finished with just nine catches for 96 yards in eight games. Southern Miss’ two other tight …
Read More »While early, Alabama’s 2027 recruiting class off to fast start
Jul 17, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports While it is common for a program to hold multiple commitments from the next cycle during the current one (EX. Having 2026 commitments in 2025 cycle), it is not everyday that you seen multiple commits from two cycles …
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