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It has been nearly a month, but the Kansas City Chiefs still have many reasons to celebrate. They finished the season on top as they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 and took home the Super Bowl trophy for the second time in the last four years. The Chiefs had a slow start to the season, […]

With Super Bowl 57 in the rearview mirror, everyone’s focus in the football world is on the 2023 NFL offseason, and one of the biggest events of the offseason is always the draft. Following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Combine, teams should have a good idea of who they want to select with their […]

With the NFL Combine in the rearview mirror, the 2023 NFL Draft is the next big thing in the league. Franchises will try to find the missing pieces of their puzzles with the hopes of turning things around. Rebuilding organizations such as the Indianapolis Colts are likely looking for prospects who can contribute right away […]

The 2023 NFL Combine is officially in the books, which means the next big event for the next wave of NFL hopefuls is the 2023 NFL Draft. Organizations such as the Carolina Panthers had the chance to observe some of the top prospects in this draft class and take their final notes before the draft […]

The first game of the 2023 college football season is currently more than five months away. Does that mean we can’t start making predictions for the upcoming season? Not even remotely! Today, with spring practices kicking off across the country, we’re going to be making some bold predictions for the upcoming college football season. There’s […]

Last year was nearly the year of the Buckeye. The Ohio State football program went on an 11-game push through the Big Ten and beyond in 2022. They took dominant wins over the Penn State Nittany Lions, Michigan State Spartans, Iowa Hawkeyes and Wisconsin Badgers as they rolled through their conference schedule. The Buckeyes nearly […]

The spring semester is up and running, which means college football teams are also back to work. Programs have the hope of finally taking the next step to make it to the College Football Playoff. This is the case with the Florida State football. In 2022, the Seminoles entered the season unranked. However, they had […]

The 2022 season marked a new era for the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. For the first time since 2004, they were without longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who retired in the offseason. The Steelers were also without general manager Kevin Colbert as he stepped down following 22 years with the franchise. They would end up going 9-8 […]

USC head football coach Lincoln Riley commented on the Trojan’s defense during the team’s spring practice on Tuesday, Los Angeles Times USC beat writer Ryan Kartje. “We expect to be an extremely high-level defense here at USC,” Lincoln Riley said. “No reason in the world why we can’t and why we won’t be. “And we expect that […]

Alabama Crimson Tide’s legendary head coach Nick Saban recently sat down with Sports Illustrated to discuss the current state of the NIL landscape. While he has no problem with players earning compensation from their name, image and likeness, he is not a fan of the mechanics surrounding NIL collectives, according to SI’s Ross Dellenger. “The […]

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day said the team was using receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as a punt returner in spring practice with receiver Emeka Egbuka being unavailable, Columbus Dispatch Ohio State football beat writer Joey Kaufman wrote in a Thursday tweet. “If we need him back there, we’ll use him,” said Day. Both […]

The NFL Combine has officially passed, which means the attention is now on the 2023 NFL Draft. The future of the league hopes to hear its name announced in Kansas City, Missouri in late April. One of those talents who might not need to wait too long for that to happen is Myles Murphy. In […]

Spring practices are kicking off across all of college football. And perhaps no program has kicked up more fuss than the Texas football program. Specifically the two quarterbacks, Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. Head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the most recent topics surrounding his signal callers. First, Ewers made headlines for cutting his signature mullet. […]

As he prepares to enter the NFL, Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has dealt with numerous questions about his height. The NFL Combine proved that Young wasn’t the only Alabama star with height discrepancies. It also exposed head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide in a white lie about last year’s roster. Young was listed […]

Texas football star Xavier Worthy struggled down the stretch of the 2022 season because of an injury, according to Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. The Texas football coach told the media Monday that Worthy played with a broken hand. “That guy never wanted to sit out, not play,” Steve Sarkisian said of Worthy. “He fought […]

While Stetson Bennett had an electric career at Georgia, he hasn’t been as heralded as the other quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft class. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. helped shine a light on where teams should be valuing Bennett following the NFL Combine. Bennett was one of the risers coming out of the NFL […]

During the 2022 season, USC offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees proved to be one of the best prospects in this year’s class. With a strong showing at the combine, he was looking to lock himself in as one of the first interior offensive linemen selected in the 2023 NFL draft. Unfortunately for Andrew Vorhees, he suffered […]

Arch Manning will not be guaranteed the Texas football starting quarterback gig. Longhorns’ head coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning and Quinn Ewers will compete for the job, per ESPN’s Dave Wilson. “I’m not worried about who’s going to be on the cover of what magazine next week,” Sarkisian said. “I’m more focused on is, is […]

After a week full of expectations at the NFL Combine, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially around the corner. The next generation of talent awaits to hear Commissioner Roger Goodell call its name in Kansas City, Missouri in late April. However, one player who might have to wait a little longer is Stetson Bennett. In his […]

The SEC is the best football conference in college football and they know it—just listen to the clangorous “S-E-C!” chants at pretty much any bowl game for proof. And with Oklahoma and Texas set to join in 2024, the conference should get even better. While the SEC powers-that-be debate moving to a nine-game conference schedule […]

The 2023 NFL Combine is officially in the books, so all eyes are on the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. The next wave of talent will hope to hear their names announced in Kansas City, Missouri in late April. One such player who will likely hear his name called on Day 1 of the draft is […]

Arch Manning was spotted at his first spring practice with the Texas Longhorns on Monday morning. Inside Texas photographer Joe Cook snapped a few pictures of No. 16 going through several drills for the program at Frank Denius Field: FIRST LOOK! Texas QB @ArchManning during his first spring practice with the Longhorns. 📷: @josephcook89 #hookem […]

Although No. 1 overall quarterback recruit Dylan Raiola previously committed to Ohio State, the 5-star prospect has re-opened his services and started a recruiting battle for America’s top prospect, which includes the USC Trojans. After being linked to major schools including Nebraska, Oregon, and Georgia, the 6-foot-3, 220-pound signal-caller was in Southern California visiting the […]

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn has a unique honor after measuring in at 5-foot-5 during the NFL Scouting Combine, officially becoming the shortest player measured at the annual draft event since they began tracking the data in 2003. Vaughn is coming off of back-to-back 1000-yard rushing seasons, having amassed over 3,828 yards from scrimmage […]

Former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young made the trip to Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. He met with multiple teams and was measured on Saturday, but he ultimately decided to not throw the football. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer recently touched base with an NFC assistant coach who has spent plenty of time as of […]

After tremendous careers at Ohio State, both quarterback CJ Stroud and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba are preparing for the 2023 NFL Draft. While they may end up no longer being teammates, their time at Ohio State has cemented a brotherhood between Stroud and Smith-Njigba. At the NFL Combine, Stroud was able to demonstrate his passing […]

Ohio State football wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba paid his respects to the New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick at the NFL draft combine after he met with the team, NESN.com New England Patriots beat reporter Dakota Randall wrote in a Friday article. “Coach Belichick, he’s, you know what type of franchise program they have over […]

It seems as if in every NFL Draft season, there is one quarterback who simply divides executives and scouts across the league. This year, that player may end up being former Alabama passer Bryce Young. Following a three-season run at Alabama, Young revealed in January that he declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. Young has […]

Anthony Richardson has officially broken Twitter. Richardson, who has already set the quarterback record with his vertical leap, ran a blazing fast 4.43 40-yard dash time, leaving the Twitter world stunned. Here are some of the best reactions. Anthony Richardson is a certified freakazoid — Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) March 4, 2023 QB Anthony Richardson […]

Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave is experienced a familiar uphill battle ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. One of the top players at his position, a season-ending surgery led to the standout pass-catcher only playing two games for the Beavers in 2022. Musgrave was then cleared to participate and play in the Senior Bowl […]

The NFL Scouting Combine often features interesting stories about teams meeting with potential draft picks. Ohio State football star Paris Johnson had his own such experience when meeting with the Chicago Bears. Paris Johnson’s first team meeting at the Combine came with the Bears, which own the top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. According […]

Texas A&M running back Devon Achane is set to run the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Sunday, and he’s confident he can eclipse Michigan cornerback DJ Turner’s current fastest time of 4.26, which was set on Friday. It makes sense, as Achane is a former track star who ran a 10.14 […]

Bryce Young’s height and weight have dominated the NFL Combine headlines, as the sports world waited with bated breath to hear the official measurements of the projected top pick in the 2023 Draft. Well, Young’s Combine measurements officially came in on Saturday morning, as the Alabama star checked in at just over 5-feet 10 inches […]

Head coach Kirby Smart had to know questions were coming about the program’s culture following multiple arrests of Georgia football players in the last couple weeks. Most notably defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who police say was road-racing in the fatal car accident that killed a Georgia player and recruiting staff member. Smart acknowledges the tragedy […]

Not many defenses had much of an answer for C.J. Stroud during his two-season run as the Ohio State Buckeyes’ starting quarterback. However, opposing defensive coordinators at the least did not have to worry much about Stroud extending plays with his legs. Stroud tallied a mere 108 rushing yards in his final season with the […]

In his final season at TCU, Max Duggan played arguably the best football of his collegiate career. While putting together a season that saw him finish as a Heisman finalist, he also led TCU to a spot in the National Championship. Unfortunately for Duggan and TCU, their season did not end in the way that […]

Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Jalen Carter is widely regarded as one of the best, if not the single best prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. He enters the pro ranks off the back of consecutive national championships, and an accolade-ridden career. There’s no doubt that Carter will be one of the first names read by […]

Georgia football quarterback Stetson Bennett enjoyed another stellar season on the field, winning his second straight national championship with the Bulldogs. Fast forward to the offseason and it was a different story for Bennett, who drew criticism for being on his cell phone during the championship parade, then was arrested for public intoxication shortly after […]

The Big 12 senses an opportunity. Like a shark that smells blood in the water, commissioner Brett Yormack is mulling a move that could send shockwaves through college football. While Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff struggles to get a media rights deal for his conference, the Big 12 has reportedly contacted Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Arizona […]