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Nittany Lions Land Rising Star: Three-Star Offensive Lineman Jack Fuchs Commits to Penn State Penn State just added another key piece to its future in the trenches. On Friday, three-star offensive lineman Jack Fuchs officially announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions, giving head coach James Franklin and offensive line coach Phil Trautwein yet another promising prospect for the 2025 recruiting class. The 6-foot-5, 280-pound lineman from New Jersey chose Penn State over notable offers from Michigan State, Duke, West Virginia, and Boston College. Fuchs, who plays for the Hun School in Princeton—a powerhouse prep program—has steadily…
BREAKING: Jake Retzlaff Makes Stunning U-Turn, Commits to BYU with Extension After Transfer Decision BREAKING: Jake Retzlaff Makes Stunning U-Turn, Commits to BYU with Extension After Transfer Decision In a shocking twist few saw coming, quarterback Jake Retzlaff has reversed course on his transfer decision and recommitted to Brigham Young University, inking a multi-year extension that will keep him in Provo through the 2026 season. The unexpected move has sent shockwaves through the college football world and delivered a jolt of optimism to Cougar Nation. Just weeks ago, Retzlaff had entered the transfer portal amid speculation about playing…
$15 Million REJECTED?! Kalani Sitake SHOCKS the Nation — Turns Down LSU & Texas Tech to Stay at BYU… and Kirby Smart’s Bizarre BYU Comment Sparks Chaos In a move that has stunned the college football world, BYU head coach Kalani Sitake has reportedly turned down massive offers — including a jaw-dropping $15 million deal — to remain in Provo. Sources confirm both LSU and Texas Tech aggressively pursued Sitake in recent weeks, hoping to lure him away with high-profile positions and significant financial packages. But Sitake, the heart and soul of BYU’s football resurgence, said no — and…
Standing at 6-foot-6 and 205 pounds, the Lithuanian prospect boasts a rare blend of size, basketball IQ and shooting ability. He is just the kind of player that is tailor-made for today’s NBA, and for the Heat, considering their history of developing overlooked prospects. As he prepares to enter his first season in the league, Jakucoinis will have an advantage given that he’s already got the smarts of a veteran and the tools of a lead playmaker. He spent several years overseas developing his game before his lone season at the University of Illinois in 2024-25. Jakucoinis’ professional debut…
BYU Cougars Marching Band Launches Global Concept: “The Loudest Concert On Campus” The BYU Cougars Marching Band is turning up the volume — literally and figuratively — with its bold new initiative: “The Loudest Concert On Campus.” Announced earlier this summer, this groundbreaking concept isn’t just a catchy slogan; it’s a global, high-energy performance campaign aimed at redefining what collegiate marching bands can be. Traditionally rooted in game-day performances and halftime shows, the BYU Marching Band is looking to break barriers by blending innovation, culture, and community into a singular, electrifying musical experience. According to Director Fred McInnis,…
Dwyane Wade Explains Why Kevin Durant Was Never Going To Heat The Miami Heat was on Kevin Durant’s radar when he wanted out of the Phoenix Suns earlier this offseason. However, franchise legend Dwyane Wade thought differently on the actual possibility of Durant joining Miami. Durant named the Heat, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs as his three preferred destinations to the Suns front office. Luckily for him, they adhered to his request by sending him to one of those squads. Unfortunately for Miami, Durant wasn’t going their way. Phoenix sent the star forward to the Rockets in…
We missed a few things during the draft, like this bit from former Golden State GM Bob Myers. Check this out: “The unique thing about Cooper Flagg is that he impacts winning more so than a lot of players. I’m going to say something that might be controversial: Victor Wembanyama got a lot of attention being the No. 1 pick [in 2023]. I could see Cooper Flagg impacting winning more than Victor did in his rookie year. And Victor is a fantastic player. “The reason is Cooper Flagg is as NBA-ready as they come. He guards, he defends,…
Auburn flips Penn State QB commit There’s positive news out of Auburn on the recruiting beat. The Tigers have found themselves a quarterback in the 2026 class. Four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone announced his flip to Auburn Thursday afternoon, following a brief two-month stint committed to the Nittany Lions. Falzone is now the seventh member of the Tigers’ 2026 recruiting class, joining running back Eric Perry, offensive linemen Parker Pritchett and Nikau Hepi, defensive back Wayne Henry, edge Hezekiah Harris and wide receiver Denairius Gray.Falzone, 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, made an early commitment to Virginia Tech last June…
Hunter Elliott Back at Ole Miss in 2026? It ‘Wouldn’t Shock’ Pitching Coach Joel Mangrum Could Ole Miss fans be in for a surprising reunion in 2026? Pitching coach Joel Mangrum thinks so — or at least, he wouldn’t rule it out. When asked about the possibility of former ace Hunter Elliott returning to Oxford, Mangrum’s response raised eyebrows across the Rebel faithful: “It wouldn’t shock me.” The left-handed pitcher, once considered the crown jewel of Ole Miss’ rotation, has had a career filled with both brilliance and setbacks. Elliott burst onto the scene as a freshman in…
SALT LAKE CITY — Chris Hill was poolside Wednesday afternoon when he answered the phone, relaxing after a round of golf. The former Utah athletic director’s playing partner? His longtime counterpart in Provo, ex-Brigham Young AD Tom Holmoe. “When Tom announced his retirement, I told him we’d play a round to celebrate,” Hill explained. (Holmoe stepped down this spring after two decades in charge of BYU athletics.) “Tom and I always got along. People don’t understand that because of the whole Utah-BYU thing. But the schools had a lot in common, and they still do. They’ll vote the…