Rutgers football this season has a chance to make some noise in the Big Ten. The Scarlet Knights not only have a more manageable conference schedule, on paper at least, but they also have quality depth and talent on both sides of the ball. Who will have a chance to step up in 2024? Here’s a look at seven players …
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Will District 10 have any 2,000-yard passers after most of them graduated in the spring?
The Erie Times-News takes a look at 25 topics when it comes to high school football. The series of 25 topics will run daily until the beginning of the regular season on Aug. 23. 22. Will District 10 have any 2,000-yard passers this season? District 10 had five quarterbacks throw for more than 2,000 yards last fall, and four of …
Read More »Why Jake Merklinger could play as freshman quarterback for Tennessee football in 2024
Jake Merklinger is the guy behind the guy at quarterback for Tennessee football − and might be another spot down the depth chart entering August. But whether Merklinger is the backup or the third-stringer going into preseason practices, the freshman still has himself in position to get on the field this season for the Vols. “He has set himself up …
Read More »Where does freshman Ryan Williams line up among Alabama football WRs in preseason?
Ryan Williams is supposed to be preparing to begin his senior year at Saraland High School. Instead, the 17-year-old Williams and the rest of the Alabama football team opened up fall camp on Wednesday morning, beginning the Crimson Tide’s preparation for the 2024 season, which opens Aug. 31 when it hosts Western Kentucky. Williams did not arrive on campus until …
Read More »South Carolina football loses 2025 LB Jaiden Braker, who flips commitment to LSU
COLUMBIA — Just two days before South Carolina football begins its 2024 preseason practices, class of 2025 recruit Jaiden Braker announced he has changed his commitment from the Gamecocks to LSU. On Wednesday afternoon, Braker, a three-star linebacker according to 247Sports, retweeted a post from On3Sports on X, formerly known as Twitter, that said he was flipping his commitment. This …
Read More »Jones AT&T Stadium capacity set for Texas Tech football games, spokesman says
The new capacity of Jones AT&T Stadium for Texas Tech football games has been established. The listed capacity after the current stadium renovation will be 60,229, Tech senior associate athletics director Robert Giovannetti said Tuesday. That’s down from 60,454, the listed capacity since 2010, but by less than what was initially expected. In May, Giovannetti said the loss of seats …
Read More »‘Something you dream of’: Hurricanes relishing opportunity to see themselves in College Football 25
CORAL GABLES — Shannon Dawson won’t be surprised to hear some recommendations from his players soon. The second-year Miami offensive coordinator has been on social media, and he sees how a lot of his players are spending their summer: spending time on PlayStation or Xbox, playing College Football 25 — the first new college football video game in over a …
Read More »Alabama football’s Kalen DeBoer on transfers, incoming freshmen in the secondary
Alabama football’s secondary was depleted following the 2023 season, there is no question about that. In fact, entering this season, the Crimson Tide is tasked with replacing every starting defensive back from its 2023 roster aside from Malachi Moore. Despite not returning much, however, what Alabama does have is an arsenal of transfers and incoming freshmen to fill those holes …
Read More »Female empowerment at Notre Dame football not about ‘publicity,’ Marcus Freeman says
SOUTH BEND — As Vice President Kamala Harris bids to make history on the campaign trail, Notre Dame football recently bestowed a pair of notable promotions to Black women in the male-dominated world of college football. In mid-July, Olivia Mitchell was named assistant athletic director for football operations and Zaire Turner was named director of player personnel. “I think it …
Read More »Two-Minute Drill for Aug. 1: NFL camp, college football and high school sports
NFL camps are progressing quickly toward games starting next week. In Florida, the Dolphins host the Falcons Friday at 7 p.m., the Jaguars host the Chiefs Saturday at 7 p.m., and the Buccaneers travel to Cincinnati for a 7 p.m. game Saturday. Here’s the latest coverage from our beat writers: Miami Dolphins Faster than a speeding Tua? Tua Tagovailoa shows …
Read More »Aggies QB Conner Weigman believes that Collin Klein’s offense will score ‘a lot of points’
Sep 9, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Texas A&M Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Shaun on Twitter: @Shaun_Holkko. x.com This article …
Read More »An early look at the top 25 overall players in Greater Cincinnati high school football
Ranking football players is hardly an exact science. Recruiting services do it as their livelihood. College and pro coaches do it to lead their teams to victory. They sometimes get it wrong, misfiring on a top prospect who underperforms (like Ryan Leaf), or overlooking an underrated talent who becomes a big star (like Tom Brady). Winton Woods linebacker Justin Hill …
Read More »What were the main takeaways from Inland Lakes football’s 6-on-6 passing session?
INDIAN RIVER – Football season is almost here. For the first time this summer, the Inland Lakes Bulldogs took the field to compete in a 6-on-6 football passing event, going up against Rogers City at Shanley Field on Wednesday night. INLAND LAKES FOOTBALL 2024 SCHEDULE: What are the most intriguing games during Inland Lakes football’s 2024 season? CHEBOYGAN FOOTBALL 2024 …
Read More »Former FSU football star Nick O’Leary returns, earns degree 10 years after playing days
Nick O’Leary hemmed and hawed for a few years before he committed to reenroll at Florida State. His decision was motivated by two factors. The former Seminole All-American in football wanted to fulfill a promise he made to his mother. And set an example for his young children. “If one day I am telling my kids they need to graduate, …
Read More »Mountaineers begin fall practice today
Jul. 31—The 2024 college football season is just around the corner as the West Virginia Mountaineers will hold their first of 15 fall practices today. The Mountaineers, who open the season at home against Penn State on Aug. 31, will also practice on Thursday and Friday this week before holding Fan Day at Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday morning. Fan …
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