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Four-star quarterback Jake Merklinger committed to the Tennessee Volunteers football program, iHeartMedia Associate Editor Jason Hall wrote in a Thursday tweet. The prospect from Calvary Day School in Savannah, Georgia, chose the Volunteers over offers from Georgia, Michigan State, North Carolina, Florida, Miami, Rutgers and Arkansas, among others, when he committed to Tennessee Thursday afternoon, according to […]

After months since the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, college football programs across the country are starting back up again. Spring practices have been ongoing for weeks now, and are now winding down. Of course, each team’s spring practice wraps up with a spring game, and now those are starting to kick off. Example: […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is a month away, and the next few weeks will be crucial for players looking to increase their draft stock. One name to watch is TCU Horned Frogs running back Kendre Miller, who suffered an MCL injury during the CFP victory against the Michigan Wolverines. However, all signs are trending up […]

Ole Miss football quarterback Jaxson Dart wasn’t bothered by the fact that the Rebels went out and added two signal-callers in the transfer portal this offseason. In fact, Dart seemed to know it would happen. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the Ole Miss football quarterback said he was “fully aware” that the Rebels needed to […]

Florida football quarterback Anthony Richardson met Wednesday night with the Carolina Panthers, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero wrote in a Thursday tweet. He also had dinner with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Panthers have the No. 1 pick after trading the No. 9 selection, pick No. 61, a 2024 first-rounder, a second-round choice in 2025 and wide receiver D.J. […]

Spring practice is underway for college programs across the country. It’s a beautiful time of year where every school believes their goals are attainable. Every player can imagine themselves on the field for long periods, and can dream of winning awards. This type of preseason hope exists everywhere, but our focus must be narrowed quite […]

Javon Bullard is cashing in on an NIL deal that commemorates the Georgia football star safety’s hit against Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl. Alumni Cookie Dough, an Athens-based dough shop, revealed through their Facebook page, a new flavor called “Bullard’s Buckeye Crunch,” […]

A true bitter rivalry cannot be taken for granted in this modern age of sports. Even some of the most storied ones like the Red Sox-Yankees has drastically cooled from its mid-2000s heyday. Sure, opposing fans still take jabs at one another and gloat, but there is a certain level of passion missing in much […]

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze said he was in a weird spot since he considers Alabama head coach Nick Saban a friend and the two communicate, Sports Illustrated writer Ross Dellenger wrote in a Tuesday article. “Yeah, I want to beat the crap out of him during the Iron Bowl, but we are friends,” Hugh Freeze said. […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes landed not just one but two huge recruitment wins for their offensive line. That is after Ohio State football successfully lured the pair of Deontae Armstrong and Devontae Armstrong to Columbus. Deontae and Devontae are twins and are both 4-star recruits, so this development is truly invigorating news for Buckeyes nation. […]

During the 2022 season, Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum was off to a hot start. Through 12 games, he was at times the driving force of the Michigan backfield. In total, Corum rushed for 1,453 yards and 18 touchdowns on 247 carries. Through the air, he added 11 receptions for 80 yards and one […]

Will Clemson football return to the national championship aspirations they once possessed? The Tigers went 11-3 as they rolled through their Atlantic Coast Conference schedule before falling in a 31-14 loss to Tennessee in the Orange Bowl. “Disappointing tonight for sure, but hey, we’ve got high — nobody out there has higher expectations than what we have,” […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley is looking for the next big star during spring practice, and it appears he may have found what he’s looking for. Riley has taken notice of CB Ceyair Wright, per The Athletic’s Antonio Morales. “Lincoln Riley said it’s weird to say since he started nine games last year but […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes held their long-awaited first intrasquad scrimmage of the spring on Saturday. As was expected, much attention was set on quarterbacks Kyle McCord and Devin Brown. The Buckeyes are on the lookout for a new starter at the quarterback position following C.J. Stroud’s call to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. Ohio […]

Georgia Bulldogs star quarterback Stetson Bennett has been courted by as many as 10 NFL teams this offseason, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “One of the busiest NFL Draft prospects since the combine: Georgia QB Stetson Bennett, whose schedule so far includes private visits and/or workouts with 10 teams, per sources,” Pelissero wrote on […]

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman was electric at Pro Day on Friday, and he caught the attention of more than just the NFL scouts in attendance. One of those that praised the QB was former star tight end Michael Mayer, who is projected to be a first-round draft pick in April’s NFL Draft. “Throwing […]

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban called out ESPN analyst Jay Bilas after using his advice for his March Madness bracket. His roast of the analyst was about as relatable as it gets, per College GameDay on Twitter. Coach Saban had some words for @JayBilas after ruining his bracket 😂 pic.twitter.com/DqWEvXDVKU — College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) […]

Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin nearly bolted for the Auburn Tigers last year but decided to remain with the Rebels at the last second before their final game of the 2022 season. It was clearly a tough decision for Kiffin, who immediately was tabbed as a potential target for Auburn football after they […]

In his first season as USC football’s glitzy new coach, offensive wunderkind Lincoln Riley turned the Trojans from a Pac-12 to a College Football Playoff Contender. In characteristic Riley fashion, USC football was one of the most potent offensive outfits in the country, but were let down by a squishy defense that surrendered more than […]

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis is the latest top-tier player to hold a Pro Day. Bryce Young and CJ Stroud had theirs this past week, and those two are in the running for the top overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Levis is right outside the group and in the running with Anthony […]

Is there a civil war within Tuscaloosa? Both Alabama football coach Nick Saban and basketball coach Nate Oats are adamant that’s not the case. Saban’s recent comments have sparked speculation that he took a shot at Oats and his handling of legal troubles implicating basketball star Brandon Miller. In Saban’s decision to suspend cornerback Tony […]

It sounded like a shot when the words came out of Nick Saban’s mouth. But the Alabama head coach denied that his remarks about the recent arrest of freshman defensive back Tony Freeman had anything to do with the controversies faced by the Alabama basketball team. Saban addressed the media earlier this week prior to […]

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young has been a popular name this offseason and could be the top overall choice in the 2023 NFL Draft. Sure, his height has been a concern for some, but his talent jumps off the page. During his Pro Day on Thursday, Young made some eye-popping throws that just might […]

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban doesn’t care one bit about the concerns surrounding his former star quarterback and top NFL Draft prospect Bryce Young’s height and weight. Young, whose size has been mentioned as a red flag by scouts and pundits, is working out in front of NFL executives and coaches at the Crimson […]

CJ Stroud and the rest of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team’s top NFL Draft prospects participated in their pro day on Wednesday in front of league scouts. While Stroud, potentially the top pick in the draft, wowed scouts with his pinpoint accuracy- and potential 2024 draft pick Marvin Harrison Jr tantalized scouts a year […]

South Carolina football’s Spencer Rattler definitely doesn’t miss the Oklahoma Sooners or their fans. Rattler, a former five-star recruit of the Sooners, transferred to the Gamecocks back in December of 2021 in search of a starting job. During a recent appearance on the Barstool Sports podcast Bussin’ With the Boys, Rattler was asked if Oklahoma […]

Following a 2022 season that saw Caleb Williams lead USC to an 11-3 record and a trip to the Cotton Bowl, the team is looking to once again turn heads in 2023. After hiring head coach Lincoln Riley following the 2021 season, USC attacked the transfer portal. This included adding a star quarterback in Caleb […]

As CJ Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the rest of the Ohio State Buckeyes took the field for their Pro Day on Wednesday, one player, who is not in this year’s draft class, managed to turn heads. This being standout wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. During Wednesday’s Pro Day, as Stroud performed the throwing portion of […]

The Texas Longhorns are gearing up for the looming 2023 college football season, and they have an interesting battle under center going on. At the moment, Texas football has three players in its quarterback room. At the top of the pecking order, for now, is Quinn Ewers, but he will have to prove himself this […]

The 2023 NFL offseason is officially underway. Free agents are coming off the board very quickly, with some of the biggest impact players available finding new homes. With the biggest free agency moves already having been made, the next big event on the NFL calendar that deserves extra attention is the 2023 NFL Draft. ESPN’s […]

Ohio State football junior receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will be one of quarterback C.J. Stroud’s receivers during his workout on Wednesday, NFL Network reporter James Palmer wrote in a pair of Wednesday tweets. “We will get a Marvin Harrison Jr. preview today in Columbus as the unanimous All-American will be one of C.J. Stroud’s receivers […]

With the release of his fourth NFL mock draft of the 2023 cycle, ESPN’s Mel Kiper has Ohio State playing a big role in the first round. Over the 31 selections in round one, Kiper has three Buckeyes being selected, all on the offensive side of the ball. The three Ohio State players selected in […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes have just lost what would have been a great addition to the program, with Jordan Marshall opting to go somewhere else. What makes Marshall’s decision more painful for Ohio State football is the fact that he’s chosen to give his verbal commitment to the Michigan Wolverines despite being from Cincinnati. This […]

The Michigan Wolverines secured a commitment Tuesday from four-star running back Jordan Marshall. They beat out Ohio State in the recruitment and used Marshall’s commitment to stoke the rivalry on twitter. 😏 pic.twitter.com/Ktr2toxABv — Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) March 21, 2023 The rivalry between the two Big Ten powerhouses has been set ablaze over the last […]

With star quarterback CJ Stroud headed to the NFL, Ohio State must now figure out who will be their next QB1. At the moment, it appears that former-five-star Kyle McCord could be set to take on the job. Based on his connection with star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. he could be the ideal choice. […]

Deion Sanders is preparing for his first fall as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team. He left Jackson State after an undefeated season for what many assumed to be just for a bigger program. Sanders appeared on “The Pivot Podcast” and said it was more than that, reports USA Today’s J.T. Keith. […]

USC football wide receiver Jordan Addison did not appear to run the 40-yard dash amid weather conditions at USC’s Pro Day, NFL Network reporter Bridget Condon wrote in a Tuesday tweet. In early March, Jordan Addison ran a 4.49 40-yard dash at the NFL Draft combine. “Not exactly ideal weather for USC’s Pro Day,” Los Angeles Times USC beat […]

Ohio State Buckeyes star CJ Stroud is making waves and could be the first quarterback taken in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. With Ohio State’s Pro Day taking place on Wednesday, Stroud is bringing back a favorite target to throw passes to: Marvin Harrison Jr. Justin Fields did the same thing with Garrett Wilson and […]

Nick Saban and Alabama have suspended incoming freshman Tony Mitchell after his recent marijuana arrest. More details about Mitchell’s arrest have been revealed, including the shocking amount of marijuana the Alabama recruit actually had on him. Mitchell had 226 grams of marijuana in the car at the time of the arrest, via Mike Rodak of […]