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LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin's messy and unceremonious exit from Ole Miss last November made him a villain in some peoples' eyes, but he seems to almost be embracing the role.
Steve Sarkisian welcomed over 20 new transfers to Texas during the offseason, its highest total since he became the program's head coach. The post Steve Sarkisian reflects on ‘tough decisions’ he had to make to open cap space for incoming Texas transfers appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Stevenson Sylvester on Utah FB ahead of Camp Scalley, Fall camp right around the corner + more first seen on ESPN700 The Utes legend & game analyst on Utah FB as fall camp is about to begin, Feeling the void of […] The post Stevenson Sylvester on Utah FB ahead of Camp Scalley, Fall camp right around the corner + more first appeared on ESPN700 .
Four years ago, a standout lineman from Frisco, Texas, enrolled early at the University of Texas to feature in the 2022 offseason. He had a lingering shoulder issue from high school that later required surgery; however, it didn’t stop him from playing the full 2022 season. As a freshman, he played 13 games for the […] The post SEC Athlete Who Attended NFL Rookie Minicamp Gets Extra Year of Eligibility From NCAA appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Steve Sarkisian is thrilled to have John Meredith in the fold for 2026, but he won't rush the heralded CB recruit into action. The post Steve Sarkisian comments on John Meredith reclassifying to class of 2026, discusses development timeline appeared first on Saturday Down South .
We have press conferences on Friday, the first practice is on Saturday, and the first padded practice is scheduled for Thursday. We are back!
Hello, and welcome back to the Pac-Mountain Pulse, a Mountain West Connection podcast. Thank you for joining us today! In this episode, Hike’s Peak host Jack Thompson (@JackTalksCFB) joins Derek to discuss various Pac-12 topics, such as the hype and expectations surrounding Texas State quarterback Brad Johnson, which teams will exceed or fall below their […]
Could new Minnesota Vikings passer Kyler Murray be the next quarterback to have a career resurgence under Kevin O'Connell, just as Sam Darnold did?
Arch Manning pointed to Texas' season-opening loss at Ohio State in 2025 as a key moment in his personal growth. The post Arch Manning explains how he’s grown ‘more present’, ‘mature’ since Texas loss to Ohio State in 2025 appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Tennessee State has placed AD Dr. Mikki Allen on administrative leave months after receiving a 'no confidence' letter from several coaches. The post HBCU places AD on leave amid investigation appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Notre Dame is really stacking the talent along the defensive line with its 2027 football recruiting class. On Thursday, one of the big additions to that group finally made a public announcement. 4-Star defensive lineman Brayden Parks gave his commitment to Marcus Freeman, Charlie Partridge, and Notre Dame via an announcement ceremony on CBS Sports. […]
Broderick Jones has a steep hill to climb. Not just the one that serves as the backdrop of Saint Vincent College’s football fields, either. Limited all spring with a neck injury as Pittsburgh drafted another first-round offensive tackle, Jones has a difficult path to reinsert himself into the starting conversation. It’s a point the PPG’s […]
Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian praised quarterback Arch Manning's leadership and growth during an interview with ESPN's Matt Barrie on Thursday from SEC Media Days.
Today was LSU’s and head coach Lane Kiffin’s moment at SEC Media Day, and like with the other teams around the conference, some great quotes are coming out about the respective teams. Obviously, when Kiffin is front and center speaking about the team and other topics, most of the college football world pays attention. After […]
Could Wisconsin really land two priority recruits from 2028 before the 2026 season even starts?
Steve Sarkisian thinks Arch Manning is poised for a heck of a season. The post Steve Sarkisian comments on Arch Manning’s growth: ‘Poised for a heck of a season’ appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Diego Pavia was the first Heisman Trophy finalist since 2014 to not be drafted. After being released by the Baltimore Ravens, he's looking for a new team.
David Pollack played in the SEC, and he's got 2 SEC signal-callers at the top of his list of the best 5 quarterbacks in the country. The post David Pollack names SEC QBs No. 1 and No. 2 in top 5 ranking appeared first on Saturday Down South .
On the same day the NCAA reportedly opened an investigation into the University of Cincinnati over former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech board chairman Cody Campbell warned Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark he had “receipts” capable of implicating UC in the scandal. Campbell’s threat came after Cincinnati head football coach Scott Satterfield publicly accused the […]
Lane Kiffin’s exit from Ole Miss enraged the Rebels fans for a variety of reasons. The fanbase accused their former head coach of raiding the coaching staff, players, and recruits while Ole Miss was preparing for a playoff game. The headline departures included the likes of Chris Kiffin, Charlie Weis Jr., and Joe Cox. The […] The post Months After Ditching Ole Miss for LSU, Former Athlete Gets Honest on Reason Behind Joining Lane Kiffin appeared first on EssentiallySports .
When Kyle Whittingham became Michigan’s new head coach, he was well aware of the situation he was stepping into. UM was coming off several high-profile scandals that culminated in Sherrone Moore’s firing last December. Whittingham even acknowledged the troubles in interviews but signaled that the program was past it. But now, he is being dealt […] The post Urban Meyer Sounds Off on Kyle Whittingham’s New Reality as Warde Manuel Steps Down appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Barstool Sports is doubling down on the business of Gruden. On Thursday, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy announced the outlet is hiring former Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden to join his brother Jon for a new football show. The brothers Gruden will debut the Gruden Family Football Show this fall. What is better than…
While Spain celebrated a dramatic victory over Argentina, a brief exchange between two Barcelona-linked stars captured the attention of supporters around the world and quickly became one of the defining images of the tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final delivered one of the most memorable moments in football history, and it involved both Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal long after the final whistle had blown. While Spain celebrated a dramatic victory over Argentina, a brief exchange betwee...
Here's everything Steve Sarkisian said at SEC Media Days. The post Everything Steve Sarkisian said from the podium at SEC Media Days appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Wisconsin Badgers hosted their second practice available to the media this week, and there was much to take away from it, similar to the first one. Wisconsin’s new-look group has been practicing for the past month, integrating eight new players into the flow, while a couple of returners, Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp, recover […]