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It’s another week of the Recruiting Roundup. Changes will be coming to the recruiting calendar, and we have an idea of what that could look like going forward. FootballScoop reported that starting January 1, 2027, the following would go into effect: The recommendation would establish a recruiting person days model and would increase the maximum […]
As a Houston pro sports fan, you are almost contractually obligated to look for, and expect the worst to happen, usually in a highly dramatic and painfully creative fashion. Earlier, we discussed how the 2026-27 season could go so, so wrong for the Texans. However, for all that can go wrong, you have to acknowledge […]
College football is in its era of evolution. As programs and conferences undergo changes in several areas, the players are not left behind. Collective bargaining is gaining ground in college football, and the players of Andrew Luck’s Stanford became the first to make a move. A group of Stanford Cardinals players is establishing the first-ever […] The post ACC Program, Headed By NFL Legend, Becomes First to Trigger Introduction of CBA In College Football appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Alabama Crimson Tide football program got a big recruiting win on Sunday, July 26. According to On3/Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett, Alabama got a commitment from four-star linebacker Tysir Young. Young chose Alabama over other top schools, including Miami, Oregon, Ohio…
UNC football general manager Mike Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to a statement released by the school Monday morning. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Michael Lombardi, general manager for the Carolina football program, on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. As is standard procedure with personnel matters, leadership, staff, and student-athletes are prohibited from addressing this topic further, and has no ref...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker has announced that the home date for the WVU-Ohio University football game, originally scheduled for Sept. 18, 2027, in Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia, has been moved to Aug. 28, 2027.
After spending the summer surveying the potential 2027 draft class, we’ve reached the final installment of this series. Last week, we broke down the premier cover men in college football. Now we’re turning to the safeties who provide support over the top. This past draft class produced one of the best safety prospects in recent […]
Second installment breaking down the ACC's offenses with looks at key stats, lineup construction, and standouts.
Much has been said about Penn State’s 2026 season under new head coach Matt Campbell. Iowa State East (more on that later), the schedule, player health, and a host of other topics, one constant is both the relative certainty AND uncertainty going into this season. On the one hand, the uncertainty is exciting. After over […]
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will be paid a lump sum of $7.14 million as part of his separation agreement with the university, according to a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
Danny Kanell says North Carolina should not have fired Mack Brown in 2024, the move that led to hiring Bill Belichick. The post Danny Kanell: UNC never should have fired Mack Brown appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Claim: The NCAA urged Congress and the CFTC to suspend college sports prediction markets and impose a 21+ age limit, citing harassment of athletes over prop bets. Prediction markets have become an increasingly prominent part of modern sports, with Kalshi and Polymarket emerging as two of the biggest players in the space. Their reach now […] The post Fact Check: NCAA Opposed Sports Prediction Markets in Congress appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Happy Monday, everyone. The biggest news of the weekend was the commitment of 2028 EDGE Tysir Young, from Delaware of all places. Young is a four-star edge prospect at Middletown High School. The 247Sports composite ranks him as the No. 13 edge in the 2028 class, and the No. 105 overall player in the group. […]
Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban recently shared new details about the advice he gave Lane Kiffin before Kiffin accepted the LSU Tigers head coaching job. Speaking during SEC Media Days, Saban said Kiffin reached out while weighing his options and asked for guidance. Rather than telling him what decision to make, Saban said he […]
The Michigan Wolverines have a solid 2027 recruiting class assembled up to this point in the year. Depending on where you look, Kyle Whittingham and company have a borderline Top 10 overall class, and there are still players left for the taking. While spots are filling up, there are still a few positions of need […]
Big Ten Media Days kick off on Tuesday, July 28th in Chicago and with the annual event comes the official start of preseason poll season. The most notable one comes from Cleveland.com, which polls a total of 31 writers who cover the Big Ten across several different outlets. This year’s results come without a ton […]
As the Wisconsin Badgers prepare for Fall camp, their roster took a slight hit over the weekend, as BadgerExtra’s Colten Bartholomew reported that redshirt freshman defensive lineman Torin Pettaway is no longer with the team. Pettaway, a three-star recruit in the class of 2025, was a Middleton native and was considered one of the higher-upside […]
It’s Big Ten football media days week, and that means we get some annual insights from the media who cover the league on the outlook for the 2026 season. IU football coach Curt Cignetti says he’s always in search of an edge, always looking to have a chip on his shoulder. The annual Cleveland.com and [...]
From now until preseason camp starts later this week, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about the things we need to get off our chests before the season starts; the things we need to get on the record. You can catch up on all […]
The University of North Carolina announced Michael Lombardi, the general manager of their football program and longtime collaborator with head coach Bill Belichick, has been placed on administrative leave. UNC made the announcement Monday morning, noting Lombardi was being placed on paid administrative leave “effective immediately.” The school did not reveal why Lombardi was placed…
UNC was hoping to start the 2026 season on a fresh footing after a disappointing campaign during Bill Belichick’s first year at the program. However, a month before the season opener, the Tar Heels have made a strong decision regarding the man whom Belichick hired to run the program like an NFL unit. According to […] The post UNC Football Abruptly Place Bill Belichick’s Closest Aide Michael Lombardi on Administrative Leave appeared first on EssentiallySports .
North Carolina has placed Tar Heels football general manager Michael Lombardi on administrative leave. The post North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Who is your player to watch this season? -BW042 I’ll give one for each side of the ball. My pick for the defense is cornerback Daryus Dixson. He impressed as a true freshman and things really started to click for him toward the end of the season, culminating with his standout performance in the Pinstripe […]
Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about what we’ve learned about the Texas Rangers playing in a historically unexceptional division in 2026. Jeff Wilson writes that the American League West slap fight continued yesterday with Texas missing a chance to sink the Mariners. McFarland writes that the growing need for high leverage bullpen help reared its […]
Has the Big Ten's recent run on national championships dwindled the SEC's grip on CFB?