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EA Sports’ Madden 27 launches next month, and this week, EA is releasing player ratings. Today, rookie ratings were released on EA’s website, and Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Max Iheanachor leads the way for the team with a 75 overall rating. Second-round pick Germie Bernard checked in at a 74 overall; while third-round picks Daylen […]
The Wisconsin Badgers recently received disappointing news surrounding a young running back who was slated to originally be a key player. Wisconsin running back Gideon Ituka was notably left off of the official 2026 roster after suffering a potential career-ending injury in a game last season. Ituka recorded 60 carries for 255 yards last season [...]
Kalen DeBoer is in his third season at Alabama and has already reached the playoffs once. Not just that, he also made it to the SEC title game last year. For many, those achievements would have kept criticism at bay for the foreseeable future. Not at Alabama. Echoing those emotions, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith went […] The post Kalen DeBoer Responds to Stephen A. Smith’s Strong Criticism and Call for Alabama to Fire Him: “Surprises me” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Wisconsin Badgers’ football staff went through a serious overhaul of the roster this off-season with hopes of producing a far more competitive on-field result. The Big Ten Media Days kickoff today in Chicago where the coaches and team representatives will have a chance to speak about the upcoming season. Head Coach Luke Fickell will [...]
Former Duke University football letterman and Trustee Emeritus Gary L. Wilson passed away June 30 at the age of 86.
Four-straight conference championship appearances, two American Conference titles, two AP Top 20 finishes, one Cotton Bowl victory, and one College Football Playoff appearance — all in a four-year span. Tulane completed college football’s most statistically remarkable turnaround in 2022, going from 2-10 to 12-2, and the program has refused to look back. The coaches change, […]
In 2022, JPMorgan Chase bankers were retained to help Florida State University explore potential private equity funding for its athletic department. Four years later, the bank announced its first sponsorship deal in college sports, a wide-ranging partnership with the Ohio State Buckeyes. The two engagements, which involve two different units within the banking giant, together […]
The Miami Dolphins drafted wide receiver Chris Bell in the third-round of the 2026 NFL Draft despite the fact that the young player tore his ACL while playing for Louisville in November of last year. Since his selection, fans have wondered if the player once talked about as a possible first-round pick prior to his […]
In the latest and most high profile sponsorship deal in college sports, The Ohio State Buckeyes athletics department has struck a deal with JP Morgan Chase to sponsor their sports teams. Yesterday, when speaking of Illinois’ $6 million deal, it was postured that a team like Ohio State could garner upwards of $15 million or […] The post Ohio State Buckeyes Latest Team To Get Jersey Patch Sponsorship appeared first on HEAVY .
There may not be a more electrifying player in all of college football than Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who has taken the country by storm during his freshman and sophomore seasons. After helping the Buckeyes win a national championship in 2024 and recording 163 receptions for 2,558 yards and 27 touchdowns across […] The post Jeremiah Smith’s First Big NIL Purchase Was His Grandmother’s House appeared first on HEAVY .
Ohio State has long been a financial powerhouse in college athletics. That shows through its elite rosters. Just last year alone, the department generated a record-high $336 million in revenue. Never mind, it had a $15.7 million surplus over what was expected. Now, in a groundbreaking move, it will add roughly $17 million more annually. […] The post Ryan Day’s OSU Lands $17M American Giant Jersey Patch Deal, Outpacing NBA Sponsorships appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Big loss for the young sophomore running back as Luke Fickell updates the Big Ten Media Days with injury concerns.
Ohio State joins the growing trend of college athletic jersey patches in a monster deal.
North Carolina A&T has reportedly made its choice the new leader of its athletics department. The post North Carolina A&T close to naming AD, per sources appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Sean O’Connell Show – Full POD 7-28-26 first seen on ESPN700 OC talks Utah FB with Stevenson Sylvester & Dan Sorensen, Pass catchers the Utes must get the ball to this […] The post Sean O’Connell Show – Full POD 7-28-26 first appeared on ESPN700 .
The legends of yesteryear will receive their due with the posthumous inductions of Jim Evenson and Frank “Pop” Ivy into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (CFHOF) and Museum in September.
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 […]
Football season gets officially underway in just five weeks. Last week, I had the opportunity to talk with Brett Ciancia, the owner and creator of Pick Six Previews, one of the top Power 4 preview magazines out there. Looking specifically at the LSU Tigers, there’s a lot to look at from every possible angle. When […]
College Football 27 is officially out, giving Syracuse Orange fans as well as the rest of the college football world the chance to play with their hometown team (or even mascots), build their program into a powerhouse, and so much more. Notably, the third edition of the college football video game includes plenty of big […]
Fourth-year offensive lineman Kade Pieper has been named to the Big Ten Conference Preseason Honors List.
This week we continue our preview series by taking a look at ESPN’s Football Power Index. FPI is a predictive rating system that was developed by ESPN to measure a team’s strength and determine expected outcomes over the course of the season. Over the next two weeks, we will look at FPI projections for the […]
These four Big Ten coaches are facing a make-or-break 2026 season.
Luke Fickell has no more excuses, its now or never for him to save his job with Wisconsin
As Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels players readied themselves for the start of fall camp, news broke that the program’s general manager, Michael Lombardi, had been placed on paid administrative leave. While this already seems like an interruption to Belichick’s journey with the Tar Heels considering his relationship with Lombardi, the impact […] The post Bill Belichick’s $10M UNC Tenure Becomes “Unclear” as UNC Places Michael Lombardi on Leave, Says ESPN Insider appeared firs...
After achieving back-to-back nine-win seasons and participating in the Fenway Bowl twice, the UConn football team turned upside down. Head coach Jim Mora left for Colorado State, offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis joined TCU, defensive coordinator Matt Brock returned to Mississippi State and 32 Huskies entered the transfer portal. However, under new head coach Jason Candle, […]