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Notre Dame star awaits NFL Draft shot despite ACL injury cutting season short All eyes are focused on the likes of Riley Leonard and Xavier Watts in the upcoming NFL Draft, but there is another former Fighting Irish star hoping to secure his future in the professional game Notre Dame star awaits NFL Draft shot despite ACL injury cutting season short All eyes are focused on the likes of Riley Leonard and Xavier Watts in the upcoming NFL Draft, but there is another former Fighting Irish star hoping to secure his future in the professional game However, disaster struck during…

Most rookies crack under pressure, but for former Missouri Tigers kicker Harrison Mevis, pressure just makes diamonds. Joining the ranks of the Birmingham Stallions this season, Mevis has shown the UFL what an SEC kicker can bring to the table. Mevis has connected on 8-of-8 field goals through the team’s first four games, including a season long of 53 yards. This Year’s Best Black Friday Deals on Gear for Every Hobby Find all the jaw-dropping deals on running, outdoor, and all other kinds of gear we’ve uncovered. Many fans took to social media to praise the 23-year-old kicker for his…

Cris Collinsworth knows a thing or two about wide receivers. After all, he was a three-time pro bowler during his eight-year NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals. Now an analyst for NBC’s Sunday Night Football and majority owner of Pro Football Focus, Collinsworth recently weighed in on Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III. “My favorite player in the draft at receiver is Luther Burden out of Missouri,” Collinsworth said in a video posted to social media. I think Luther Burden is a guy that is going to take the league by storm, I really do. When I was watching him,…

How NFL-bound Luther Burden III ushered in the Missouri Tigers’ new era of NIL Columbia Inside the Mizzou South End Zone Facility, bags of chips sit on a table during recruiting visits. Printed on the front of each is a picture of wide receiver Luther Burden III, arms flexed, jaw set and a football clutched in his gloved hands. The gold bag contrasts with his white No. 3 jersey, a red honey BBQ flavor tag and the bold lettering of “Red Hot Riplets.” Burden’s name crowns the top, his signature also printed across his chest. The image, in addition to…

Mizzou football was part of another blowout this week — this time, on the right end. The Tigers bounced back from their Texas A&M loss with a comfortable 45-3 win in Amherst over the UMass Minutemen. Unlike last week, Mizzou showed complete control right out the gate, led by Luther Burden’s 61-yard rushing touchdown in the first minute of the game. From there, the Tigers never let off the gas. “Proud of our football team today,” head coach Eli Drinkwitz said postgame. “I talked all week about responding, and there was a lot of different ways that this could have…

Less than two days before Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou expects to hear his name called in the first round of the NFL Draft, the school received a commitment from another beast of an offensive lineman. Former Florida State lineman Jaylen Early will be taking his talents from Tallahassee to Columbia, On3.com’s Hayes Fawcett posted on Tuesday. Early’s decision comes a day after he met with the Missouri coaching staff according to PowerMizzou.com. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound interior lineman started seven games and appeared in a total of 17 across three seasons with the Seminoles. A four-star Class of 2022 recruit out…

Ryan McDonald Mon, Oct 28, 2024 As the ninth-ranked BYU Cougars keep winning, the national talk about them making the 12-team College Football Playoff keeps getting louder. Following the Cougars’ latest victory last Saturday — a 37-24 road win over UCF to move to 8-0 — numerous outlets are projecting them to make the playoff, either as the Big 12 champion or as one of the at-large teams. Here’s a look at what some national pundits have written about BYU since last Saturday. ESPN’s Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach are both projecting the Cougars will win the Big 12 and…

The college basketball offseason continues to move along, and the excitement builds as players across the country announce their next steps. The real thrill comes when a player declares their intention to chase a lifelong dream. That’s exactly what happened when VJ Edgecombe—a former five-star recruit, one of the top players from the 2024 class, and now a former Baylor Bears standout—officially declared for the NBA Draft. After one season in Waco, Edgecombe is setting his sights on playing professionally in 2025–26. Edgecombe shared his decision with this message: “Every step I’ve taken, every sacrifice made—it all leads to this.🇧🇸 🐻”…

Ex-Kansas State Women’s Guard Commits to Colorado Former Wildcats guard Zyanna Walker is transferring to Colorado. Kansas State women’s hoops officially lost a major piece in the transfer portal. Sophomore guard Zyanna Walker entered the portal on Apr. 4 and committed to the Colorado Buffaloes, per On3Sports. Walker heads to Boulder after averaging 8.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists last season, starting in 36 games and shooting 40.2 percent from the field. Walker is the fifth Wildcat to commit out of the transfer portal this season, joining Finley Ohnstad (North Dakota), Eliza Maupin (Nebraska), Gisela Sanchez (Notre Dame), and…

Shock – In A Heartfelt Statement Released: BYU Star Feleipe Puts BYU Fans’ Feelings Aside, Enters….. BYU Athletics Brigham Young University (BYU) has a strong athletic program, competing in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference. The university’s teams, known as the Cougars, have a rich history of success in various sports, including football, basketball, and volleyball. BYU Football BYU’s football team has a dedicated fan base and has achieved significant success over the years, including: – *Independence Bowl appearances*: BYU has appeared in several bowl games, including the Independence Bowl. – *Conference championships*: The Cougars have won conference championships…