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This has actually been a vacation week for me, so let’s catch up with the rest of the Notre Dame football news with a quick option play… COMING IN HOT According to the new preseason FPI rankings by ESPN, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the No. 3 team in the country behind the Ohio […]
The wait is over. The newest release of the beloved series, this time EA Sports College Football 27, is available to the diehards.
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Back to the drawing board: “Sunny Mehta has been on the job for less than three months and already proven to be a breath of fresh air for the New Jersey Devils. It’s not necessarily the moves he’s made – although I am certainly a fan of […]
HEY-OOOOHHHHHHH. Start making your plans for December/January of 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, and 2032 because the College Football Playoff announced on Thursday the sites and dates of the quarterfinal and semifinal action. While we won’t know Ole Miss’ official destinations until the brackets are revealed at the end of each regular season, we can ballpark […]
Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Who will take over at QB once Sam Leavitt leaves for the NFL? LSU has a backup plan. LSU baseball star Derek Curiel goes top 15 in latest mock draft Where will the former Tiger end up? The One Number LSU Must […]
Mitch Barnhart’s days as Athletic Director for the University of Kentucky are now over, but that doesn’t mean he’s done cashing checks from UK. In fact, according to a report yesterday from Jon Hale of the Lexington Herald-Leader, Big Blue Nation learned that Barnhart is indeed receiving a retirement settlement — and it’s of pretty […]
No one has the number 57 on Penn State’s 2026 roster, so for today’s entry we are turning back the clock to one of the most decorated linemen in program history. AQ Shipley played both defensive and offensive line early in his Penn State career but was named the starting center in 2006. In 2007, […]
John Stones is widely regarded as one of England’s finest defenders. The Manchester City and England center-back has established himself as one of football’s premier ball-playing defenders, winning multiple domestic and international honors throughout his career. Behind his remarkable rise from a small town in South Yorkshire to the biggest stages in world football has […] The post Who Are John Stones’s Parents? Meet Peter Stones and Janet Stones appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Buckeyes make the short list for 2028 edge rusher George Parkinson IV Looking at Ohio State’s current 2027 recruiting class, the conversation has to start along the defensive line. Larry Johnson has done an elite job putting together a loaded group that has a chance to finish among the best in the country, provided each […]
Former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is set to join José Mourinho’s coaching staff as an assistant ahead of the upcoming season, club sources told Managing Madrid. The former German international was spotted in Madrid on Thursday alongside several of Mourinho’s longtime staff members. Mourinho signed Khedira in the summer of 2010 and the German […]
Last Thursday, 36 athletes from across the Big Ten were awarded the annual Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award, which is given to a select few players because they have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior, being in good academic standing, and demonstrating good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting. Two Rutgers players were honored […]
The Virginia Tech Hokies could have one of the ACC’s best quarterbacks in 2026. Ethan Grunkemeyer will be Virginia Tech’s starting quarterback in 2026. He transferred to Virginia Tech this offseason, following James Franklin, Ty Howle and Danny O’Brien from Penn State. After redshirting his first season, Grunkemeyer was forced into the lineup after Drew […]
Deion Sanders built the Colorado Buffaloes on bold declarations. But a rough 2025 season had fans and analysts questioning where the program was headed. Former NFL MVP Cam Newton stepped in with some pointed advice. “If you’re asking me, I would love to see Prime take a step back from head coaching and oversee a […] The post “Step Back From Head Coaching”: Cam Newton’s Advice to Deion Sanders After Colorado’s Disappointing 2025 Season appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Marcus Spears Jr., ESPN’s top-ranked high school prospect in the class of 2027, has reclassified to 2026 and will play for Texas during the upcoming college season, according to Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi of ESPN. “I’m going to have to work for everything I get,” Spears said. “I didn’t start at Dynamic Prep until […]
Ryan Day has spent seven seasons in Columbus learning how to live with big expectations. The problem is, college football does not reward promises; it only respects results. On Thursday, ESPN made a loud statement about what it thinks will happen in Year eight. The numbers sound impressive. But they also come with a warning […] The post ESPN Makes Bold Ohio State Prediction for Ryan Day’s Eighth Season as Head Coach appeared first on EssentiallySports .
If visits decided recruiting, Michigan would already have Donald Tabron II. The 5-star QB from Detroit’s Cass Tech has been to Ann Arbor 15 times, more than double any other school. Cass Tech has long fed talent to the Wolverines, and Tabron grew up rooting for Michigan. Yet the loudest buzz now points elsewhere. Instead […] The post Ohio State’s 5-Star QB Target Who Visited Michigan 15 Times Now Trending Toward SEC Program appeared first on EssentiallySports .
At the Big 12 Football Media Days, BYU Sports Nation gave Dusty Dvoracek a microphone and a chance to speak on his outlook for BYU football in 2026. The way he sees it, the Cougars are built for success after two consecutive double-digit win seasons and t
As we approach the start of the 2026 season, ESPN has updated its popular College Football Power Index (FPI) this week. And the computer model doesn’t see Indiana as the most likely team to win what would be a repeat national title. In fact, FPI says five teams have better championship odds that the Hoosiers. [...]
Ryan Day knows what real interest looks like in Columbus. It shows up when a prospect chooses to walk into Ohio Stadium on the loudest day of the year, with The Game roaring around him. For the Buckeyes, that moment is the clearest measure of fit. For Gaige Weddle, son of former NFL great Eric […] The post Ryan Day Set to Host Son of NFL Great for Major Ohio State Visit appeared first on EssentiallySports .
South Carolina continues to grow its 2028 recruiting class, making it back-to-back days with a wide receiver commitment. The post South Carolina lands 2028 commitment from WR out of Virginia appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Howard University football will step into the 2026 season with exclusive Air Jordan 11 PE cleats from Jordan Brand, adding another rare chapter to its HBCU partnership. The post Jordan Brand Unveils Exclusive HBCU Air Jordan 11 Football Cleats appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Oregon has been on a recruiting tear all summer and that has included some standout wide receivers. Cool thing is, the Ducks were already loaded at the position with returners and transfers, and it’s now looking like their most fearsome group. Injuries last season forced step-up performances at the position, and that only helps set […]
One ESPN voter wasn't nearly as high on Ryan Day as the rest of the panel and explained exactly what he believes needs to change. The post Ohio State’s Ryan Day Gets Blunt Challenge From ESPN appeared first on HEAVY .
With the Detroit Lions desperately needing a cornerback, they might set their sights on the AFC South to turn a Jaguars' depth piece into starting-caliber gold.
Clemson did not waste any time moving quickly after Kevin Guskiewicz rejected their offer to be the president, and they found a perfect man for the job. Dr. Benjamin Ayers was chosen as the 16th president of Clemson University on July 9. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported the news of Ayers’ hiring on X. The […] The post Clemson Announces New President After Kevin Guskiewicz Rejects $1.2M Role for MSU Return appeared first on EssentiallySports .