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Iraola is being backed by a well-informed journalist to launch a move to sign a powerful PSG star, while a former star is also endorsing a possible doiuble raid on the European champions
ESPN has posted its matchup predictor to each of the Gamecast pages for Indiana’s 2026 football season. The matchup predictor is based on the outlet’s Football Power Index (FPI), a computer model that has the Hoosiers ranked No. 6 headed into the 2026 campaign. Here is the percentage chance FPI currently gives Indiana to win [...]
Virginia Tech head football coach James Franklin was in Charlotte this week for his very first ACC Kickoff. As expected, Franklin stole the show, speaking to the media about the upcoming season, overcoming past failures and so much more. On Wednesday, Franklin and new athletic director Brian White were part of a Virginia Tech contingent […]
We're previewing what should be another exciting year for Houston and showing why Dedan Thomas Jr. is their most important transfer
CJ Carr’s first college offer arrived right after a strong freshman game, and his father chose not to tell him. The offer carried extra weight because it came from Michigan, where his grandfather Lloyd Carr won a national title as head coach and both of his parents studied and played football. Jason Carr kept that […] The post Notre Dame’s CJ Carr Reveals Why His Father Hid Michigan Offer From Him Despite Family Ties appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ashton Jeanty enjoyed a stellar collegiate career which led the Las Vegas Raiders in selecting him at No. 6 in the 2025 NFL Draft. He repaid their trust during his rookie year. The former Heisman Trophy runner-up had a solid…
Jared Lockhart sees a lot of his favorite quarterback in his own game. The post Cam Newton mentored this HBCU quarterback appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Fernando Mendoza is college football royalty. But in the NFL, as of now, he’s just like any other newbie who will have to go through a tough grind. The Las Vegas Raiders are treating him no differently. “I love Fernando, but Fernando’s like every other young rookie,” Tom Brady told Liz Claman on FOX Business. […] The post “Earn It”: Tom Brady Challenges Fernando Mendoza Amid Raiders QB Battle With Kirk Cousins appeared first on EssentiallySports .
It’s no secret that Oregon’s defensive line is expected to be one of the more elite across the nation, but what about the second line of defense? Though there appears to be a high ceiling for the young group, who do we know beyond Jerry Mixon and Devon Jackson that is a proven commodity in […]
Two-sport athlete Matt Ponatoski made big news when he committed to Kentucky football and baseball in July 2025. Now, he has a big decision to make regarding his athletic future. The Cincinnati Reds selected Ponatoski with the No. 542 overall pick in the 18th round of this past weekend’s MLB Draft. When the Reds announced … Continued The post Kentucky signee enrolls at UK for football workouts after being drafted by Cincinnati Reds appeared first on Saturday Down South .
In a new ranking, college football fans named Dabo Swinney the third most hated head coach. For anyone who has followed him at Clemson, that label will not come as a surprise. At ACC Kickoff, he chose to talk less about the list and more about how he handles love and hate. “You get a […] The post “I’ve Had Enough…”: Dabo Swinney Shares Deeply Personal Message After Landing Among CFB’s “Most Hated” Coaches appeared first on EssentiallySports .
It did not take long for the Cincinnati Reds to come to terms with their 1st round pick from last weekend’s MLB Draft. Justin Lebron, a shortstop out of the University of Alabama, fell to the Reds at pick #18, and Cincinnati was ecstatic that the college player with perhaps the single most upside in […]
As North Dakota State gears up for its FBS debut, here's how things could play out in Year One for the 2026 season. The post Predicting Every NDSU Game in Year 1 Of FBS Play appeared first on HEAVY .
Jimbo Fisher was recently asked about Lane Kiffin at LSU and the Week 1 clash between the Bayou Bengals and Clemson Tigers. The post Jimbo Fisher doesn’t expect LSU fans to be patient with Lane Kiffin appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Nick Zimmerman, by way of Mississippi State and the fourth UF soccer coach since 2020, on Thursday led the Gators through their first official practice of the 2026 season, which (amazingly) opens in less than a month.
Echos of Barry Alvarez are reverberating through the program. What players and coaches are saying about Shawn Eichorst.
Dabo Swinney's lack of success over the past five years has led to criticism from both fans and the media.
By PIPER HUTCHINSON, Louisiana Illuminator/Tiger Rag Magazine LSU football coach Lane Kiffin took his family to Boca Raton, Florida, using his private airplane travel benefits at a cost of $40,000 to LSU donors, according to [...] The post Lane Kiffin And The Good Life: LSU Coach’s Vacation Log Via Private Plane Perk Falls Under His Contract appeared first on TigerRag.com .
Nolan Winter makes his injury situation much more clear ahead of pivotal senior season
Former Ohio State QB Lincoln Kienholz moved to Louisville for more playing time after serving as a backup at Columbus. He is currently projected as the QB1 for Jeff Brohm’s team for the next season. But the change in fortune doesn’t stop there. The move is also proving financially beneficial for the OSU transfer. According […] The post $2M Ex-Ohio State QB Lands Six-Figure Adidas Deal After ACC Move appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Alabama fans have become accustomed to seeing 2027 quarterback commit Trent Seaborn make difficult throws look routine, and his latest performance only added to the growing excitement surrounding the Crimson Tide pledge.A recent post on X from RecruitWarriors showcased Seaborn putting on a passing clinic during a 7-on-7 tournament. Throughout the highlight reel, the Alabama commit […] The post Alabama QB Commit Just Delivered One of the Most Impressive Performances of the Summer appeared fir...
Note I’m using the same introduction for all of these articles. If you read any of the articles below, you’ve already read it. I’d recommend skipping ahead to the table. Quarterback Wide Receiver Running Back Tight End Interior Offensive Line I’m going to move forward with the idea that the new “age-based” NCAA eligibility model […]
The University of Miami announced the retirement of former vice president and athletic director Dan Radakovich last month after more than 4 years with the program. Just over a month later, the former Miami, Clemson, and Georgia Tech athletic director is coming out of retirement to assume a new FBS role. Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Dan […] The post Former Miami, Clemson Athletic Director Lands New FBS Leadership Role appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Another Rutgers 2027 commit has decided to reclassify to join the 2026 class, as offensive lineman James Cocozzo will join the team this summer instead of next year. According to an article by 247sports’ Scarlet Nation, Cocozzo decided to reclassify because he believes that he will get more out of being at Rutgers this season […]
Shilo Sanders’ bankruptcy case will go on trial on August 31. But even before that, the former Colorado safety received some pretrial updates in the matter, and the results were mixed. According to USA Today, Judge Michael Romero held a private hearing on July 14 regarding issues related to Shilo Sanders’ August 31 bankruptcy trial. […] The post Judge Partly Denies Deion Sanders’ Son’s Bid to Limit Evidence in $11.8M Bankruptcy Case appeared first on EssentiallySports .