College Football

DALLAS — For one of the most powerful people in collegiate athletics, the beauty of going for a run, even with an Apple Watch strapped to his wrist measuring his progress, is getting lost in the wonder of new cities he’s visited. In the early morning of July 1, Greg Sankey’s planned 3-and-a-half mile jog around the University of Oklahoma’s …

Three of Missouri football’s four main players at defensive tackle from last season will not return in 2024. That presents a common question being asked of the Mizzou defense, which lost 10 players who were either starters or key role players to the NFL Draft or to eligibility. Where are the Tigers going to turn to replace lost production? With …

SOUTH BEND — With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams this season, more programs will be in the mix for a national championship. With Notre Dame football’s seemingly favorable schedule, the Irish are considered a favorite to nab one of those 12 spots. Of Notre Dame’s 12 regular-season games, the Irish are expected to be favored in each. …

Savannah has grown as a big-time recruiting target for Power Five football programs in the last decade and the Hostess City has had a run of stellar quarterbacks in recent years. It’s been a remarkable run with former Benedictine quarterback Holden Geriner earning a scholarship to Auburn and New Hampstead’s Pauly Seeley landing at Wofford. In the last two seasons, …

Admittedly, Dontavius Nash still has several items he’d like to scratch off his personal checklist before his college football career is through. No longer among those, however, is the opportunity to see his name, image and likeness in a video game. The East Carolina junior defensive back and former Hunter Huss standout is one in a host of players from …

With July coming to a close, a new high school football season is on the horizon. Ahead of the tryouts and training camps, and before the first kickoff whistle sounds under those famed Friday night lights in the Greater Taunton area, the Taunton Daily Gazette is kicking off our 2024 high school football coverage with a look at all four area team’s …

USC football took center stage at Big Ten media days on Wednesday in Indianapolis. Connor Morrissette of USC’s 247Sports site talked to USC safety Kamari Ramsey, one of three players who went to Indianapolis for the media event. Ramsey really likes what he sees from two of the USC players he has had to compete against in practice: Ja’Kobi Lane …

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indiana football coach Tom Allen went through a unique interview process to land Penn State’s vacant defensive coordinator position. Allen spent two weeks in Happy Valley with PSU’s coaching staff as part of an extended get-to-know-you phase that allowed both parties to see if it was the right fit. “Tom was in a position where he did …

NORMAN — On OU’s first official day in the SEC, athletic director Joe Castiglione appeared to hint at the idea former coaches had about the Sooners’ SEC move. “I will tell you, without reservation, every coach that we talked to was excited,” Castiglione said. “And you know what, the ones that weren’t aren’t here anymore. This is Oklahoma. Either get …

Jul. 24—PULLMAN — Here is the fifth installment of our countdown to Washington State fall camp, which starts on Wednesday. This issue covers the Cougars’ newcomers. Which WSU newcomers could make a splash right away? Much of what is changing around Washington State’s program this season is fairly obvious — the road matchup with rival Washington and the eight Mountain …

On Wednesday, Lincoln Riley stood behind a dais and spoke to a group of assembled media in Indianapolis at Big Ten Media Days. It was a long trek for the USC coach, one he’ll have to get used to now with the Trojans set to begin play in the Big Ten for the 2024 college football season. According to Riley, …

. 2025 5-star athlete/safety Jonah Williams has announced his commitment for later next month. Texas A&M is still leading the pack after hosting the talented defender on June 7, but don’t count out the Oregon Ducks, who hosted Williams for an official visit just two weeks later. Amid a successful summer, Mike Elko and his staff have struck recruiting gold …

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin spoke to the media on Wednesday at Big Ten media day. He discussed the new Big Ten and how his team is shaping up for 2024. With the expanded College Football Playoff coming into play this season, Penn State is one of the teams that should benefit the most. In his ten seasons …

Wisconsin football has made corresponding moves within its recruiting department after recently promoting star player personnel director Max Stienecker to general manager. Those moves included the hire of Alabama recruiting specialist Brandon Rose as an assistant director of player personnel, the promotion of former Badgers outside linebacker Izayah Green-May to assistant director of player personnel, and the promotion of personnel …

INDIANAPOLIS – The giant inflatable Oregon Duck mascot meandering down the White River in Indianapolis gave it away. There was something entirely different about Big Ten Football media days this year. The conference officially expands to 18 teams with the addition of Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington on Aug. 2, and this week’s media gathering at Lucas Oil Stadium is …