2025 defensive lineman Andrew Maddox announced his top 12 schools. Tennessee, Auburn, LSU, Alabama, Miami, Arkansas, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Florida State, Texas, Florida and Georgia are Maddox’s top 12 schools. The 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive line prospect is from Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Tennessee offered a scholarship to Maddox on Jan. 23, 2023. Southern Miss was the first …
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Penn State loses commitment from class of 2025 safety
It can be a blessing or a curse to have players committed to a program early on and Penn State is experiencing the latter situation right now. They lost the commitment from Omari Gaines on March 1, who was the longest-committed player in the class of 2025. Gaines is a 6’2″ 185-pound safety from New Jersey. The three-star is listed …
Read More »Inside Curt Cignetti’s first 3 months as IU football coach: ‘We totally redid the roster.’
BLOOMINGTON – As he passes three months in his new job, IU football coach Curt Cignetti’s North End Zone office remains relatively spartan. The walls are largely barren. Couches left in their previous arrangement provide seating in front of his desk. A framed jersey from his hiring news conference waits to be hung on the wall. The whole room bears …
Read More »Disappointment of 2023 motivates Arkansas football’s Landon Jackson in final season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Spring practice represents an opportunity to officially turn the page, and that’s an exciting proposition for the Arkansas football program. The Razorbacks went 4-8 in 2023 in one of the most disappointing seasons for any team across the SEC, and the country. The chance to focus on the present and forget the past officially arrives Thursday with …
Read More »Former LASA head football coach Derrick Lewis hired at Manor New Tech
Derrick Lewis has been named head football coach at athletic coordinator at Manor New Tech. A former NFL football player who spent his career with three teams, he was head football coach last year at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy. Former NFL player Derrick Lewis has been hired as head football coach and athletic coordinator at Manor New Tech, …
Read More »‘We’re still here’: FAMU retains championship mindset at 2024’s first spring football practice
Tuesday’s early morning rain couldn’t dampen the excitement of the Florida A&M football team. The Rattlers returned to Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium for their first spring football practice of the 2024 season. Fourteen practices remain as the Rattlers are scheduled to practice three times a week leading into the Orange and Green Spring Football Game April 13. “They looked good,” James Colzie …
Read More »Texas A&M legend Johnny Manziel elaborates on choice to step away from Heisman Trophy ceremony
After announcing early on Saturday morning that he was removing himself from the Heisman Trophy ceremony in support of former USC running back Reggie Bush, Texas A&M legend Johnny Manziel elaborated on his decision on social media this weekend. “You can back a Brinks truck up to my house and I still will not attend the ceremony or do ANYTHING …
Read More »Akron football 2024 schedule starts with Ohio State, ends with mid-week MACtion
The University of Akron released its official 2024 football schedule on Tuesday, and it includes an opener against Ohio State before ending with mid-week MACtion. The Zips will travel to Columbus to take on the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31. This is the first time the two teams will play since 2021 when OSU won 59-7. Akron …
Read More »Christopher Vizzina on not starting, lessons learned with the Tigers
Clemson landed a huge quarterback recruit in their 2023 class with four-star Christopher Vizzina. The redshirt freshman ranked as the No. 6 quarterback and No. 77 overall player in the 2023 class, according to 247Sports, one of the top recruits in the country. Landing Vizzina solidified the Tigers’ future at the position, giving them another highly touted recruit under center …
Read More »Ohio State football not hurrying starting quarterback competition in spring practice
Ohio State opened spring football practice on Tuesday with five scholarship quarterbacks rotating through drills as they vie for the starting job.. But Buckeyes coaches do not appear in a hurry to resolve the high-profile position battle to replace Kyle McCord following his transfer to Syracuse. Mar 5, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterbacks, from left, Devin Brown, …
Read More »Arkansas football offensive lineman departs program just before spring practice
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There was one big surprise to the Arkansas football roster that was published online and released to the media Tuesday, just two days before the first spring practice. Offensive lineman Andrew Chamblee is no longer with the Razorbacks. Head coach Sam Pittman said that Chamblee lost his love for the game and is moving on to be …
Read More »Tennessee basketball vs. South Carolina: Scouting report, score prediction
Tennessee basketball is chasing a second SEC title in coach Rick Barnes’ tenure. The No. 4 Vols (23-6, 13-3 SEC) can claim the conference crown with a win against No. 16 South Carolina (24-5, 12-4) on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2) in Columbia, South Carolina. Here is what to know about the matchup: Tennessee basketball is playing for an outright …
Read More »Clemson lands the No. 3 seed in this latest College Football Playoff prediction
As college football’s offseason rolls on, teams are gearing up for the upcoming 2024 season by beefing up their rosters through recruiting and the transfer portal. The Clemson Tigers, known for their talent and solid coaching, have their sights set on making it to the College Football Playoff. To get there, they’ll need to bring their A-game in 2024, whether …
Read More »Paul Finebaum rips Group of Five inclusion in 12-team playoff: ‘Sick and tired of it’
Among the features of the new 12-team College Football Playoff format is a guaranteed spot for the highest-ranked champion from a Group of Five conference, which will offer an opportunity for a program from outside the sport’s traditional power structure to compete for a national championship. One of the most prominent voices in college football isn’t pleased with the development. …
Read More »What went wrong with BYU’s offense last year, and how can the Cougars fix it?
The BYU football team runs through drills during the first day of spring camp Feb. 29, 2024, in Provo. | Aaron Cornia/BYU It has been a long and trying football offseason for BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, the man most responsible for getting the Cougars’ attack rolling again after BYU’s offense plummeted to the bottom fourth of most NCAA statistical …
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