The Ohio State football program had one whale of an offseason. It got several key members of the team that could have gone off to the NFL to come back, nabbed several high-profile players out of the transfer portal, restructured the coaching staff to a degree with some significant hires, and brought in a top five recruiting class. All of …
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Why is four-star offensive tackle Jaelyne Matthews taking an OV to Rutgers football?
This weekend, Rutgers football is hosting Jaelyne Matthews, one of the top players in New Jersey and a four-star offensive tackle. It is the culmination of a recruiting process that began almost three years ago between Matthews and the Big Ten program. The first offer for Matthews, part of the class of 2025, came from Rutgers following his freshman season …
Read More »ESPN post spring power rankings have Ohio State highly ranked
We are about to enter the part of the 2024 college football preseason where we’ll see a ton of predictions and prognostications come out. We have our own, but ESPN — the worldwide leader — also has a lot to say on the topic. In fact, ESPN released its college football power rankings just recently, and we probably don’t have …
Read More »How will the Big 12 shake out in 2024, and where will Utah and BYU fit in?
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham and QB Cameron Rising listen to an official as Utah and Penn State play in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. After missing the entire 2023 season due to injury, Rising will be back QB for the Utes as they embark on their first season in the Big 12. | …
Read More »WVU’s Brown: Big 12 is the ‘most exciting conference in the country’
May 31—MORGANTOWN — While it’s still behind the likes of the SEC and Big 10, WVU football coach Neal Brown thinks there will be plenty of reasons for viewers to tune into Big 12 games this fall. “I think we’ve got a little bit of ground to make up to be the best football conference in the country, but I …
Read More »Latest Oklahoma offer Makhi Williams-Lee, set to officially visit in June
Oklahoma and Todd Bates have been a match made in heaven on the recruiting trail. Last year’s defensive line haul was lauded publicly by many media pundits for its depth, versatility, upside, and star power. The class of 2025 may not be nearly as deep nationwide, but there is still help to be found in the nooks and crannies of …
Read More »Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young hosts free football camp for kids
Bryce Young is giving back to the community and the game of football with a youth camp that he is hosting this Saturday. Young is coming off his rookie season with the Carolina Panthers and was the first player taken in last spring’s NFL draft. In college, he won a national championship with Alabama in 2020 and then won the …
Read More »Where does Ohio State land on USA TODAY’s preseason re-rank of college football teams?
Throughout the season, USA TODAY’s Paul Myerberg re-ranks college football teams based on the results and performance week-to-week. However, there is a baseline that it all starts from, and we have our first one that was released. We are, of course, interested in where Myerberg thinks Ohio State ranks ahead of the start to the season, and if you’ve followed …
Read More »WATCH: EA Sports ‘College Football 25’ gameplay trailer goes in-depth on ‘Wear & Tear,’ homefield advantage
EA Sports continues to build hype towards this summer’s release of “College Football 25,” the much-anticipated revival of its titular video game series. We got one of our most extensive looks Friday morning when EA unveiled a gameplay trailer that went in depth on some major innovations and changes to the series. Such an immense overhaul could be expected for …
Read More »Penn State football 2024 schedule, updated kickoff times and broadcast info
Penn State is coming off a 10-3 season that left many feeling unfulfilled, but the 2024 season will bring a renewed sense of energy. The entire college football landscape is changing dramatically in 2024 with expansion in the Big Ten and SEC, additional conference realignment changes, and the expansion of the College Football Playoff from four teams to 12. Given …
Read More »2024 Group of Five odds, picks: Memphis, Liberty could exceed expectations, Ohio hit hard by transfer portal
All week we have been rolling through the four power conferences with picks to win, value wagers, long shots and bets to avoid when it comes to conference title futures. And while the conference title odds are not available yet for the Group of Five conferences at many of the most popular sports books, what we do have is the …
Read More »Florida getting Mississippi TE on campus for official visit
After three visits to the University of Florida, Madison Central (Mississippi) tight end Micah Jones is more than familiar with the Gators’ campus, but an official visit will ensure that no stone is left unturned with him. Jones will be in Gainesville for the weekend starting Friday, according to Swamp247. “I’ve really seen everything I need to see there,” Jones …
Read More »Ex-Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner rejoins Fighting Irish as walk-on WR after winning national title in lacrosse
USATSI Former Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner is rejoining the Fighting Irish as a walk-on wide receiver, he announced Friday. Buchner’s return to football comes right after he helped the Fighting Irish defeat Maryland 15-5 in the NCAA Division I lacrosse national championship. The last 18 months have been quite the rollercoaster for Buchner, who began the 2022 season as …
Read More »Florida football among repeat names on ESPN’s 2024 CFB lineup
While the kickoff time for every Florida Gators football game on the 2024 schedule remains unknown, ESPN has confirmed that UF’s contests against Georgia and Texas A&M games will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET and broadcast on ABC. Television contracts remain king in the football industry, which is why ESPN gets to set the terms. Florida has a strong and …
Read More »Big 12 leaders embrace House v. NCAA revenue-sharing options but impact on Title IX, budgeting remains unclear
IRVING, Texas — “Uncertainty” was the word at the top of mind as Big 12 leaders gathered for spring business meetings this week in the wake of the House v. NCAA settlement. As part of the proposed settlement, which is still pending judicial approval, Football Bowl Subdivision institutions could fund a revenue-sharing model that could reach as much as $22 …
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