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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 […]

After years in the wilderness as a perennial Pac-12 also-ran, UCLA football is gearing up in a big way for their 2024 move to the Big Ten. Coming off a 9-4 season in which they ranked as high as ninth in the country, UCLA agreed to a long-term extension with head coach Chip Kelly that’ll […]

With Super Bowl LVII officially in the books, it’s time to turn the page to the 2023 NFL Draft. The next wave of talent will hope to hear their names called during the event in Kansas City, Missouri in late April. One of those players who will likely be called on Day 1 is Quentin […]

Tennessee football senior quarterback Hendon Hooker responded to questions about him playing in an easier Tennessee offense, Pro Football Focus college football reporter Trevor Sikkema wrote in a Friday tweet. “I can’t help that defenders can’t guard my receivers,” said Hooker. “My job is to give them the ball.” Hooker went on to cover the further details […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is now less than two months away, and the anticipation continues to grow each day. Top prospects are continuing to try to raise their stocks at the ongoing Combine and pro days, so scouts will get a great look in the coming weeks. One player who scouts will definitely want to […]

Athletes dream about dazzling scouts, coaches and other players at the NFL Combine. Questions about legal problems and character issues are never part of those lifelong fantasies. Since winning their second consecutive National Championship, the mood around Georgia football has precipitously dropped. offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were tragically killed in […]

Even though they haven’t played together in a couple of years, Bryce Young is still learning from fellow Alabama football legend Mac Jones. Young, who is widely considered to be the top quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft, shared Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine that Jones, who Young played with at Alabama in […]

Ohio State football quarterback CJ Stroud came to the defense of now-Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields during his media session at the NFL Draft Combine on Friday, wrote SB Nation NFL writer Mark Schofield in a Friday article. “You get hit so many times in the face and you have to make plays using your feet,” Stroud […]

It’s not unheard of for a top NFL Draft quarterback prospect to decline to throw at the Scouting Combine. After all, Alabama’s Bryce Young opted to wait to throw until his Pro Day later in March. Will Levis, however, decided to throw at the NFL Scouting Combine and had a perfectly good reason for wanting […]

Ohio State football wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. announced a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with Monarc Sport in a Friday tweet. Monarc Sports is a sports robotics company “changing the way athletes train in football,” according to its website. The video featured the Seeker, a robotic quarterback machine featured in a 2020 article by Forbes. “They finally […]

The 2023 NFL Draft continues to inch closer and closer every passing day. We’re now in March, which means the NFL Scouting Combine is underway and the draft itself is less than two months away. Top prospects are continuing to try and raise their draft stocks, and one of those top prospects is Ohio State […]

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban discussed the future scheduling format brought upon by the SEC, Sports Illustrated college football writer Ross Dellenger wrote in a Friday article. “I’ve always been an advocate for playing more (conference) games,” Nick Saban said. “But if you play more games, I think you have to get the three […]

CJ Stroud is expected to be one of the top picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, the former Buckeyes star QB recently admitted he almost returned to Ohio State for another season, per Adam King. “I was honestly going to come back to school,” Stroud said. “Not beating that team up north (Michigan), not […]

Ohio State football quarterback CJ Stroud dropped a confident message at the 2023 NFL Draft Combine, wrote ESPN NFL reporter Stephen Holder in a Friday tweet.  “I actually think I’ve been the best player in college football two years in a row,” CJ Stroud. “I don’t even think I’ve touched my potential yet.” Stroud played in 25 […]

Anthony Richardson is aiming high. The former Florida Gators star and top NFL Draft quarterback prospect took the podium at the Scouting Combine and didn’t hesitate to tell reporters what he wants out of his pro career. Richardson isn’t just trying to be great, he wants to be like Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. Here’s […]

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a bold message at the 2023 NFL Draft Combine, wrote the Athletic Chicago Bears beat writer Kevin Fishbain wrote in a Thursday tweet. “I just think my playmaking ability is second to none in this draft,” said Smith-Njigba. A former five-star prospect out of Rockwall, Texas, Smith-Njigba earned just under […]

Illinois football cornerback Devon Witherspoon, one of the top NFL Draft prospects at the Scouting Combine, received some tough news on Friday. Witherspoon won’t participate in on-field work at the Scouting Combine on Friday due to a hamstring injury, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Fortunately for Devon Witherspoon, the injury isn’t expected to […]

Former Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft class. But after an impressive showing at the Scouting Combine, Richardson has seen his stock rise dramatically towards the top of the big board. There has been major buzz surrounding Richardson with some expecting him to go as […]

Heading into the offseason, it is still unclear which quarterback will be the first taken in the 2023 NFL Draft. With Will Levis, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, and CJ Stroud all fighting for the top spot, each player has made a case as to why they should have their named called first. But according to […]

Georgia football has some real dogs on the roster but that doesn’t mean that they can’t fly. Bulldogs outside linebacker Nolan Smith proved as much at the NFL Combine on Thursday, posting a 41.5-inch vertical that got everybody’s attention. 41.5" vertical 😳 Nolan Smith got hops. @SmithNoland2 @GeorgiaFootball 📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork📱: Stream on NFL+ […]

There was much speculation regarding Jim Harbaugh’s future at Michigan following the Wolverines’ defeat to TCU in last season’s College Football Playoff. A year after he signed off on a new five-year deal with Michigan, Harbaugh was linked with teams such as the Denver Broncos for a head coaching position. He reportedly interviewed with the […]

With the 2022-23 season officially in the books, organizations are already looking toward 2023 and beyond. It will all start with the 2023 NFL Draft, which will happen in late April in Kansas City, Missouri. Among the top prospects of the class, Will Anderson Jr. should be one of the first players off the board […]

With Super Bowl LVII in the rearview mirror, all eyes are now on the 2023 NFL Draft. The next generation of football stars will hope to hear Commissioner Roger Goodell announce their names in Kansas City, Missouri in late April. One player who likely won’t need to wait too long is Bryce Young. In three […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has long been one of the most popular coaches in the NFL. He strikes you as an uncle-like figure; a no-nonsense guy when it comes to preparation and competition but also just a normal guy, capable of expressing his full range of emotions. That’s helped him become one of […]

Ohio State football defensive end Zach Harrison’s wingspan measured in at 85.5 inches at the NFL Draft Combine, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah wrote in a Thursday tweet. He also measured in at 6-foot-5, 274 pounds, 36.25 inch-arms and 10-inch hands. According to the Draft Network, he measured in the 99th percentile for both arm length and wingspan. Zach […]

Georgia football star and potential number-one overall NFL Draft pick Jalen Carter had warrants out for his arrest on racing and reckless driving charges connected to the fatal crash that killed Bulldogs player Devin Willock and staffer Chandler LeCroy back in January. Carter, who was in Indianapolis for the NFL Draft’s Scouting Combine on Wednesday, […]

Bryce Young’s height and weight are two of the biggest talking points at the NFL Scouting Combine. Many NFL Draft experts regard Young as the complete package, except for his less-than-ideal size for the quarterback position. Young’s height as already popped up in rumors. Now, his rumored weight at the NFL combine has people buzzing. […]

Georgia football’s Jalen Carter faces charges for reckless driving and racing related to a crash that killed Georgia football teammate Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy. It turns out, Carter was also cited for speeding back in September by Athens-Clarke County Police, according to Marc Weiszer of Athens Banner-Herald. The citation was obtained by […]

With Kentucky quarterback Will Levis headed to the NFL draft, NC State transfer Devin leary is set to take over as the teams QB1. But after suffering a season ending pectoral injury in 2022, he has had to work his way back to the field. Now, with spring practices on the horizon, he is nearing […]

Alabama football linebacker Will Anderson Jr., who met with the Chicago Bears earlier this week at the NFL draft combine, had a message for the team on Wednesday morning. “The culture is great there,” said Anderson Jr., per 670 the Score. “I can tell they’re on to something special.” Anderson Jr., who had an emotional walk-off during […]

Former Georgia star Jalen Carter has been issued an arrest warrant for reckless driving and racing. However, as he prepares for the 2023 NFL Draft, Carter had a strong response to the new warrant, denying the charges against him. The reckless driving and racing charges stem from Carter’s involvement in the fatal January car crash […]

Former Georgia football standout Jalen Carter is in the mix for the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, as Carter prepares for the NFL Draft, he has just been hit with some worrying legal trouble. Carter has been issued an arrest warrant for reckless driving and racing, via Seth Emerson of The […]

Former Georgia standout Jalen Carter was issued an arrest warrant for his involvement in the fatal car crash that killed his former teammate and a Bulldogs’ staffer. After coaching Carter for three seasons, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart was shocked to see the charges levied against Carter. Carter’s arrest warrant was for reckless driving and […]

An incident report of Georgia football quarterback Stetson Bennett’s arrest for public intoxication was released on Tuesday, Athens Banner-Herald staff writer Marc Weiszer wrote in a Wednesday article. The request for the incident report was made on the day of Bennett’s arrest, wrote Weiszer, but it was made public during the same week of the NFL combine […]