Author: Clay1

🌟 Context: Texas State’s Departure Texas State officially accepted a Pac‑12 invitation, paying a $5 million exit fee to leave the Sun Belt after the 2025–26 academic year . The Bobcats will boost the Pac‑12 to meet the minimum of eight FBS football members and capitalize on a lucrative new TV deal with CBS . This exit leaves a West Division vacancy and places pressure on the Sun Belt to restore balanced scheduling across 14 teams . — 🥇 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Strengths: Geographic fit: Located in Ruston, Louisiana Tech would slot neatly into the…

The Las Vegas Aces’ decision on June 30 to waive 6-foot-6 rookie center Elizabeth Kitley—Virginia Tech’s all-time scoring leader and three-time ACC Player of the Year—felt jarring, but it underscores both the unforgiving math of the WNBA’s 11-player rosters and the unique pressure the two-time defending champions face while re-tooling for another title run. The move came minutes after Las Vegas acquired former No. 2 overall pick NaLyssa Smith from Dallas, leaving the Aces needing cap space and an open spot; veteran wing Tiffany Mitchell was also released in the same flurry of transactions.  Kitley’s résumé is hard to…

Former Virginia Tech standout and Paulsboro, New Jersey native Bhayshul Tuten has officially signed his first NFL deal—a four‑year rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Selected 104th overall in the fourth round of the April 2025 NFL Draft, Tuten wraps up the signing wave for the Jaguars early, joining the roster well ahead of training camp . Humble Beginnings and Rising Stardom Tuten’s football journey began at Paulsboro High School, where he amassed an astonishing 3,768 rushing yards and 77 touchdowns, earning South Jersey Times Offensive Player of the Year in 2020 . He started his collegiate…

In a seismic shift on the college football recruiting trail, 5-star wide receiver Malik Anderson has officially decommitted from Ohio State and announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee, stunning Buckeyes fans and beating out Alabama in the process. The move instantly shakes up the 2025 recruiting landscape and delivers a major win for Josh Heupel and the Vols. Ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver and a top-10 overall prospect in the 2025 class, Anderson’s decommitment comes after months of speculation surrounding his recruitment. Despite being locked in with Ohio State since early February, the South Florida…

n a move that has rocked the college football landscape, Marcus Freeman, the former head coach of Notre Dame, has officially accepted the head coaching job at the University of Tennessee. The announcement sent shockwaves through both South Bend and Knoxville, signaling a bold new chapter for Vol Nation and sparking a frenzy of excitement among Tennessee fans hungry for a return to SEC dominance. Freeman, who built a reputation at Notre Dame for strong recruiting, defensive excellence, and high character leadership, steps into a Tennessee program that has shown flashes of greatness in recent years but has lacked…

🎤 The Chosen Trio Jordan Hall – Linebacker A junior linebacker and a steady force in Michigan State’s defense, Hall earned his spot as one of the team leaders representing the Spartans. His selection underscores his rising role after productive seasons in East Lansing. Despite a dip in statistical output last season—Hall logged 24 tackles and no sacks in his sophomore year—his consistency and hard-nosed presence on the field have made him a natural pick for media day representation . Nick Marsh – Wide Receiver Marsh, a sophomore wideout, burst onto the scene during his…

Hometown Pride Born in Milwaukee on August 3, 2005, Knueppel attended Wisconsin Lutheran High School, where he was a standout talent. In his senior year, he exploded with averages of 26.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists, leading his team to a perfect 30–0 season and the state championship—earning Wisconsin Mr. Basketball honors . He grew up a die‑hard University of Wisconsin Badgers fan, making his selection by the NBA’s Hornets all the more bittersweet for local fans . Duke Dominance Opting for Duke, Kon quickly made his mark in the 2024–25 season. He shot 47.9 % from…

Vols vault up the board A two-day recruiting blitz at the end of June gave Tennessee a jolt of momentum in the 2026 cycle. After announcing four additions in a 48-hour span, the Volunteers’ class climbed to No. 15 nationally and No. 6 in the SEC in the On3 Industry Team Rankings, carrying a class score of 89.54. That’s a seven-spot jump from where the group sat a week earlier and positions Josh Heupel’s program squarely in the second tier behind Georgia, Alabama and Texas A&M in the league pecking order. 247Sports still had the Vols outside the top…

Michigan State’s All-21st-Century Defense Few programs have defended as ferociously from 2000 onward as Michigan State, so paring the last quarter-century down to a single starting unit is hair-splitting work. Still, this XI captures the talent, toughness, and swagger that have defined “Spartan Dawg” football since the turn of the millennium. Defensive line – Shilique Calhoun, Kenny Willekes, Jerel Worthy, Malik McDowell Mark Dantonio’s best teams were built front-to-back, and it starts on the edge. Shilique Calhoun’s 2013 breakout (Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, three defensive TDs) set the tone for an era in which MSU…

EA Sports released their full Top 25 overall team ratings on June 27, 2025, ahead of the game’s official release on July 10, 2025 . Here’s the complete list: Rank Team Overall Rating 1 Alabama Crimson Tide 89 2–8 Texas Longhorns, Ohio State Buckeyes, Penn State Nittany Lions, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Georgia Bulldogs, Clemson Tigers, Texas A&M Aggies 88 9–13 Oregon Ducks, LSU Tigers, Miami Hurricanes, Florida Gators, Texas Tech Red Raiders 86 14–18 Arizona State Sun Devils, Michigan Wolverines, Ole Miss Rebels, Oklahoma Sooners, Indiana Hoosiers 85 19–23 SMU Mustangs, Tennessee Volunteers, Missouri Tigers, Auburn Tigers, Duke Blue Devils 84 24…