Author: Mikesportz
Kedon Slovis cemented his legacy in Provo with a heroic performance in one of college football’s most electric rivalries, throwing for 348 yards and 4 touchdowns as BYU stunned Utah 42–35 in a back-and-forth Holy War classic. The veteran quarterback, in his final season, saved his best for last, delivering clutch throws under pressure and keeping the Cougars’ bowl hopes alive. Slovis’ chemistry with wide receiver Chase Roberts was on full display, as the duo connected for two scores, including a breathtaking 52-yard strike on 3rd-and-long that reignited the Lavell Edwards Stadium crowd. Running back LJ Martin added punch on…
Avery Johnson lit up the scoreboard and turned heads across the Big 12 in his highly anticipated spring game debut, throwing for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns while rushing for another score, declaring boldly afterward, “This is the new era of Kansas State football.” The redshirt freshman quarterback stepped into the spotlight after Will Howard’s departure and didn’t flinch, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities with electrifying runs and pinpoint passing. Head coach Chris Klieman praised Johnson’s poise and command of the offense. “Avery’s got that ‘it’ factor. He’s not just the future—he’s the now,” said Klieman. Johnson found wide receiver Jayce…
Graham Mertz delivered his finest performance in a Florida Gators uniform, launching four touchdown passes and silencing doubters in a statement 38–21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The senior quarterback looked every bit the leader Billy Napier needs, carving up Miami’s secondary with precision throws and pocket awareness that had the Swamp rocking. Mertz connected early and often with wideout Ricky Pearsall, including a jaw-dropping 41-yard fade into the corner of the end zone that left Hurricanes defenders shaking their heads. Florida’s offensive line held strong, giving Mertz ample time to pick apart the coverage…
Blake Shapen wasted no time reminding fans why he’s the heart of the Baylor offense, torching Tarleton State for 295 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in just over three quarters of action. The Bears dominated from the opening whistle, scoring on their first five drives and holding the Texans to a mere field goal in the second quarter. Shapen displayed elite poise in the pocket, connecting with wide receiver Monaray Baldwin for a 67-yard bomb that electrified McLane Stadium. But as spectacular as the offense was, it was Dave Aranda’s defense that stole the show. Junior linebacker Matt Jones led…
The Green Bay Packers’ 2025 postseason journey came to a heartbreaking end as Jordan Love was overwhelmed by a ferocious Philadelphia Eagles defense in a 22–10 loss at Lincoln Financial Field. Love, who had shown promise in the regular season, threw two costly interceptions—both in crucial red zone situations—that halted any momentum the Packers tried to build. Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick was a nightmare off the edge, registering two sacks and a forced fumble that shifted the game’s tone early in the second quarter. Despite a gritty 72-yard performance from running back Aaron Jones and a few explosive plays from…
Athletics Ireland has confirmed a seven-strong team for the inaugural European Running Championships which take place on April 12th and 13th in Brussels and Leuven in Belgium. The team will be headlined by Irish 10,000m, 10k (road) and half marathon record holder Efrem Gidey (Clonliffe Harriers AC) who has been in breathtaking form in recent weeks. Gidey will race over the half marathon distance on the back of breaking the longstanding national senior 10,000m record that had been held by Alistair Cragg since 2007 just last weekend, by clocking 27:26.95 in California. Gidey set a new Irish half…
The 2023 Baylor Bears football team experienced a challenging season, finishing with a 3-9 record and a second consecutive losing season. This marked the third losing season in four years under head coach Dave Aranda, since their historic 2021 campaign. The team struggled both offensively and defensively, particularly at home, where they went 1-7. Key Performance Points: Offensive Struggles: Baylor’s offense struggled to score, averaging 23.1 points per game in 2023, down from 31.6 in their 2021 championship season. Defensive Woes: The defense allowed a significant number of points, averaging 33.3 per game, a Big 12 worst. Home Struggles: The…
Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman held his spring football wrap-up press conference Friday, and one thing he saw in the spring was the advancement of quarterback Avery Johnson, who will be a junior in the 2025 season. #kansasstatefootball #kansasstatewildcats #kansasstatebasketball #kansasstateathletics #kansasstate Goals for K-State recruiting as official visits begin Kansas State adds final pieces via the portal | Powercat Podcast The GoPowercat Powercat Podcast returns to discuss several football topics at Kansas State, including adding three players via the portal last week. This edition of the Powercat Podcast features GoPowercat.com publisher Tim Fitzgerald, GPC recruiting editor Cole Carmody,…
K-State QB Avery Johnson Has Plenty Of New Options At Wide Receiver Kansas State added veteran wide receivers in the portal and the Wildcats have seen results through spring practices. Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson is getting help at the wide receiver position in his second full season as the starter. The Wildcats added veteran receivers out of the transfer portal this offseason, which has skyrocketed offensive efficiency in spring football. It helped getting (Jaron) Tibbs, getting JB (Jerand Bradley) in here, getting (Caleb) Medford in here,” K-State coach Chris Klieman said Friday afternoon presser. “Those guys are really efficient…
Mark Pope calls coaching in the SEC in 2024-25 the greatest experience of his career Last season’s success from the SEC in men’s basketball is well documented. Widely considered the greatest league in the sport’s history, Kentucky‘s Mark Pope was a huge part of the story. Pope took over for John Calipari, completely remade the roster, and turned UK into one of Big Blue Nation’s favorite teams of late. Pope recently reflected on his experience from last year, his first in the conference as a head coach. He says it was the “greatest experience” of his coaching career thus far.…