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We are now just five weeks away from Penn State kicking off the 2026 season against Marshall. Let’s mark the occasion by honoring one of the most underappreciated positions in football – the long snapper. Blaise Sokach-Minnick is entering his fifth season with the Nittany Lions, and his patience looks to be rewarded with a […]
Happy first day of August, TOC Nation. And happy first day of The Only Colors’ preseason coverage of Michigan State Football! Over the next five weeks, leading up to our season opener on Friday, September 5, against Toledo, the TOC staff is going to be rolling out a sequence of 20 articles to make sure […]
One of the biggest criticisms of Michigan’s offense the last two years was its inconsistent pass game. While the Wolverines leaned on a productive rushing attack, explosive pass plays were few and far between, allowing opposing defenses to crowd the line of scrimmage and make life difficult for Jordan Marshall and company. Star sophomore wide […]
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TCU football is moving closer to its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 29. As the Countdown to Kickoff continues, we’ll highlight a former Horned Frog whose jersey number coincided with the number of days remaining until the opener. At No. 28 is former TCU defensive back Millard Bradford. Across […]
Birmingham City 2-2 (3-2) FC Barcelona: Preseason opens with a draw – FC BarcelonaDebutant Hamza Abdelkarim scores twice as young Blaugrana side kick-off the preseason in the English Midlands. HIGHLIGHTS | Birmingham City v FC Barcelona – FC BarcelonaAll the action from Barça’s first preseason friendly of 2026/27. FC Barcelona sign Jesse Bisiwu – FC […]
Tottenham are said to be interested in a move for Liverpool superstar Cody Gakpo amid their pursuit of Savinho.
A London derby taking place in Australia. The place down under is not particularly hot this time around, but things can get heated whenever Chelsea and Tottenham clash on the pitch. Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):Sharman-Lowe | Palestra, Fofana, Colwill (c), Hato | Essugo, Lavia | Estevão, Palmer, Gittens | João Pedro Substitutes from: Curd, Subuloye, […]
Former Florida State Seminoles quarterback Tommy Castellanos could receive another opportunity to play college football after a preliminary injunction issued by US District Court Judge Charlotte Sweeney granted athletes from the 2022 high school recruiting class an additional year of eligibility. The ruling, issued on Friday in the US District Court of Colorado, came after […] The post Ex-Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos ‘open’ to 2026 return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kansas is bringing professional front office experience into its athletic department. The Jayhawks are hiring Sam Strantz, a member of the Houston Rockets’ front office, as the school’s new Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The position functions essentially as a centralized general manager for the entire athletic […] The post Jayhawks hire ex-Rockets front office member to executive director role appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Welcome back Husky fans to the first 2026 edition of your favorite Husky football podcast!! As his third season on Montlake approaches, Jedd Fisch and his staff have continued to demonstrate their recruiting prowess. Listen as UWDP laureates Coach B and Aaron Sieverkropp join host Andrew Berg to talk all about that, as well as […]
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Nobody hangs banners for revenue. But make a national title game, and the money shows up anyway. That’s just how college football works now. Every playoff win opens another door. TV money, sponsor money, and CFP payouts. Notre Dame already prints cash better than almost everyone else in the sport. But with another run to […] The post Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Guaranteed $129M if Irish Reach One Major Milestone in 2027 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
August is setting up to be a wild month across college sports. Get ready for some last minute roster reshuffling. Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction on Friday requiring the NCAA to declare all athletes from the high school class of 2022 eligible for the 2026-27 [...]
In less than a month, college football will be back. If you’re a Virginia Tech Hokies fan, you’ll have to wait just a bit longer, as VT hosts VMI on Saturday, Sept. 5, in Lane Stadium to kick off the James Franklin era. While the Hokies have yet to play a game, it’s fair to […]
When the draft came and went, Thomas Castellanos figured his college football chapter was closed for good. But a landmark federal court ruling just changed everything, giving Castellanos an unexpected lifeline to return to Saturdays. After getting completely skipped over through all 7 rounds and 257 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, everyone assumed his […] The post 6,449-Yd Undrafted QB Explores College Football Return Following Federal Judge’s NCAA Ruling appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs landed a great pickup in the future secondary, seeing Seth Williams commit to the program. Williams announced his commitment on Friday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, he chose the Bulldogs over the Clemson Tigers, BYU Cougars and Auburn Tigers among others. Williams stands out as […] The post 4-star safety picks Georgia Bulldogs over Clemson appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Wisconsin Badgers and Braeden Carrington could once again cross paths in the near future after a massive injunction in Colorado was revealed. U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney granted an injunction that gives all athletes from the 2022 high school class who competed in the 2022-23 season an additional year of eligibility. The ruling is [...]
After taking the UNC head coaching job, Bill Belichick first hired Michael Lombardi as the Tar Heels’ GM for his NFL track record. But his debut season in college was disappointing, with UNC missing bowl eligibility for the first time since 2018. A few days ago, the program put the GM on paid administrative leave. […] The post UNC Chancellor Breaks Silence on Michael Lombardi Investigation With “Disappointed” Message appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Friday that the team has signed running back Roydell Williams, who is an undrafted rookie free agent out of Florida State. The 5’10”, 214 pound running back played for both the Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida State Seminoles in his collegiate career. He had 275 total carries for 1,264 total […]
In a bit of ACC news, Judge Charlotte Sweeney, out of Colorado, has ruled that every freshman in the 2022 class now gets an extra year. This is going to be a combination of hilarious and stupid the likes of which we rarely see. Locally, it means that Seth Trimble gets an extra year, which […]
The New York Giants are depending on their young QB-RB duo of Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo to create excitement and give head coach John Harbaugh’s team a chance to play winning football in the NFC East. That has been a rarity for the Giants in recent years, but Harbaugh’s ability to bring about a […] The post Giants’ Cam Skattebo breaks silence on Fanatics Fest backflip controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints .
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi is pushing back after being placed on paid administrative leave. The move followed a human resources complaint filed by a former staff member. Rather than waiting quietly, Bill Belichick’s top executive hired high-profile sports attorney Tom Mars to fight the university’s decision and protect his reputation. Hiring Tom […] The post Michael Lombardi Takes Action Against UNC After Being Placed on Indefinite Leave: “Baseless” appeared fir...
Football has a funny way of coming full circle. DeAndre Hopkins built his legacy catching touchdown passes at Clemson, becoming one of the most feared wide receivers in college football history. Now, the Tigers icon is stepping onto the coaching carousel, and he is doing it right inside Clemson’s own backyard with ACC rival Georgia […] The post Clemson Legend Set to Join ACC Rival’s Coaching Staff in Key Offensive Role appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The SEC generally, and Georgia’s schedule specifically is absolutely full of elite players. Along with the other preview series we’re running here at Dawg Sports as fall practice looms, I thought it would be instructive to look at the ten best players the Red and Black will see this season. We begin with a Vandy […]