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The Oklahoma Sooners are attacking the transfer portal, which is something that you have to do in today’s college football world. And, with how many players they have lost already, attacking the portal would be the best idea. So, they have done just that. The portal opened up earlier in the week, and players started flying in, submitting their paperwork that they were ready for a new journey in their college football careers. The Sooners have already offered some players scholarships, varying from offensive linemen, defensive linemen, wide receivers, and tight ends. Mid-way through the week, the Sooners dropped a…
Brian Kelly Offering Up $1 Million in Bold New LSU NIL Plan The LSU coach and his wife will match donations associated with the school’s NIL efforts. LSU head coach Brian Kelly just finished his third regular season in Baton Rouge, and now has sights set on 2025 and beyondwith a focus on NIL and recruiting. Kelly and his wife Paqui announced a new initiative surrounding the school’s NIL push called the “Kelly Family Million Dollar Match Challenge.” From Dec. 13, 2024 until Feb. 5, 2025, the Kelly Family is matching every dollar up to $1 million that is contributed…
Gus Malzahn on leaving UCF for Florida State: ‘I’m just an old-school football coach’ Gus Malzahn made an unusual move nearly two weeks ago, giving up a Power 4 head-coaching job to become an assistant again. The 59-year-old Malzahn — Auburn’s head coach from 2013-20 — left Central Florida after four seasons to become offensive coordinator at Florida State under Mike Norvell. He told reporters in Tallahassee on Wednesday that the demands of the head-coaching job were different than when he first got into the game, and not in a good way. The job description of a head college football…
RETURN CONFIRMED: Under Mike Norvell, Jameis Winston Makes a Legendary Homecoming Back to FSU
The Kentuky-Louisville rivalry has been in place for a long time and Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope doesn’t want it going anywhere. The two schools are set to meet again this Saturday in Lexington when Kentucky hosts Louisville. It’s been one of the best rivalries in college basketball for the last several decades and Pope is well aware of that. “I’m well aware of the beauty of this rivalry,” Pope said, via On3. Kentucky has won the last two along with five of the last six in the rivalry. In fact, Kentucky has won nine of the last 11…
Oklahoma football witnessed some 2024 Sooners add to the transfer portal Thursday. OU and head coach Brent Venables lost not one, but three different players to portal entries all in a matter of minutes. Wide receiver Brenen Thompson emerged as the first entry out of Norman, per 247Sports transfer portal reporter Chris Hummer at 12:39 p.m. PT. Quarterback Brendan Zurbrugg followed next in under three minutes, with 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz reporting the move at 12:41 p.m. PT. But they weren’t the last portal entries. Linebacker Phil Picciotti dipped into the portal 40 minutes after Zurbrugg’s decision, via Hayes Fawcett of on3.com.…
The Dallas Cowboys are the first sports team ever to be valued above $10 billion, according to a new Forbes report. [Photo: Shutterstock] They may not be able to beat 11 players on the other side of the line very often this season. But the Dallas Cowboys scored a big win off the playing field today—by becoming the first sports team in history valued at over $10 billion. According to Forbes’ report on The World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams 2024, the Cowboys ranked No. 1 for the ninth straight year, snagging an estimated valuation of $10.1 billion—a full $1.3…
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has officially unveiled the 2025 football schedulefor all 16 teams in the conference, including Alabama and Auburn. There are not many surprises to the schedule with the same matchups as the 2024 season being featured again, just with a new home team. Teams will begin to see their conference schedules rotate in a new opponent beginning in 2026. There is a slight difference in the order of games for some teams which includes no SEC games prior to the Iron Bowl this time around. Keep reading for the complete 2025 schedule for both the Tigers and…
NCAAF News: Alabama star Jalen Milroe casts doubt on his future with intriguing comments With a decision on entering the NFL Draft pending, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe delivered a suspenseful message about the university’s future. NCAAF News: Jalen Milroe teammate suspended by Kalen DeBoer transfers from Alabama to SEC opponent Former Alabama player sends clear message on what Jalen Milroe should do regarding his future in NCAAF Jalen Milroe has yet to make a decision about his future. The Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback hasn’t declared for the 2025 NFL Draft yet. While those close to Milroe believe he will enter…
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravenssuspended wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game for conduct detrimental to the team, the team announced Wednesday. “Diontae’s suspension stems from refusing to enter our game against the Philadelphia Eagles,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement. DeCosta called the disciplinary action a “difficult decision.” Johnson will miss the Ravens’ Dec. 15 game at the New York Giants. Baltimore is currently on a bye. The Ravens had been vague about Johnson’s standing with the team after he suited up but did not play a snap in Sunday’s 24-19 loss to the…