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We’ll call this the “rivalry” stretch of the season. And depending on the season Utah has had to this point of the schedule — predictably a 4-2 start would be a reasonable expectation — this two-game stretch could be a gauntlet or an opportunity at redemption. Good luck predicting the BYU-Utah game, but at least we know it will provide some drama … and potentially some title implications, too. As a reminder, ESPN’s Bill Connelly, who recently updated his SP+ rankings after spring, sees Utah as the 31st best team in the country with the 55th hardest…
BYU is just over two months away from kicking off the 2025 season against Portland State. They enter their third season in the Big 12. With that, let’s dive into the five toughest games BYU has on their 2025 slate. That could mean a bitter rivalry game, a matchup with an assumed top team in the conference, or a tricky road game. 5. at East Carolina (Sep. 20) People might point and laugh at this one. But don’t say I didn’t warn you. The Pirates and Cougars have squared off three times and ECU has come out…
JUST IN: New MS State Baseball Coach Brian O’Connor Shares His Vision for Mississippi State Baseball In a move that’s sent ripples across the college baseball landscape, Mississippi State has officially introduced Brian O’Connor as its new head baseball coach. O’Connor, a national championship-winning coach at Virginia and one of the most respected names in the sport, brings a winning pedigree and a clear, passionate vision for the future of Bulldogs baseball. At his introductory press conference held at Dudy Noble Field, O’Connor wasted no time in laying out his expectations: compete at the highest level, embrace the…
BYU top recruit AJ Dybantsa gets Big 12 preview with Team USA at U19 World Cup. Speaking of Dybantsa in the Big 12, we know which conference road trips the Cougars will take next season. The top prospect in college basketball is heading to Allen Fieldhouse to play Kansas. He’ll also be on the road at the McKale Center at Arizona and in Lubbock against Texas Tech, two of the tougher environments in the league. There were some missed opportunities, though. Kansas won’t make the return trip to Provo this year, meaning Dybantsa will only see fellow top…
The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for training camp later this summer and made a big announcement on social media to that effect. Minnesota is among the more interesting teams in the NFL heading into the 2025 campaign after winning 14 games last season before changing quarterbacks from a Pro Bowler in Sam Darnold to a second-year signal-caller in J.J. McCarthy who will not take his first regular-season snap as a professional until Week 1. The intrigue around McCarthy and what he can accomplish in head coach Kevin O’Connell’s system while surrounded by what otherwise appears to be a…
When the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason kicked off, as immediately as January, onlookers wondered what the organization would do at quarterback, facing a decision of promoting J.J. McCarthy, re-signing Sam Darnold, or keeping Daniel Jones just in case as a “patchover” quarterback. The Vikings promoted J.J. McCarthy this offseason — but a new revelation uplifts the full quarterback plan runs deeper than most folks know. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ultimately chose the first option, nominating McCarthy as his QB1 and later trading for Sam Howell during the 2025 NFL Draft. Vikings True QB Plan Clarified by Albert Breer Breer published…
Anticipated Departure: Vols’ Marcus Phillips Appears to Be Saying Goodbye to Tennessee Fans on Social Media The world of college sports, particularly baseball, is a whirlwind of talent, dedication, and increasingly, the ebb and flow of player movement. For the Tennessee Volunteers, a perennial powerhouse under Tony Vitello, the latest ripple comes in the form of a cryptic social media post from promising pitcher Marcus Phillips, hinting at a potential farewell to the orange and white faithful. Phillips, a right-handed flamethrower who has steadily grown into a pivotal arm for the Vols, ignited speculation with a recent Instagram post. The…
Hattiesburg (Miss.) five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys continues navigating a critical stretch in his recruitment process with multiple programs pursuing his services. Keys, the No. 1 wideout in America, remains committed to Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle, but it hasn’t stopped Ole Miss and others from intensifying their push. The top-ranked Mississippi prospect is coming off of an impressive junior campaign where led his Hattiesburg High . The top-ranked Mississippi prospect is coming off of an impressive junior campaign where led his Hattiesburg High School squad to a 13-1 record in 2024.…
The Vikings May Have Done It Again. When it comes to adding undrafted talent, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has a reputation to maintain. Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. stands out as the shining example — foolish opinions aside — but there have been others. Punter Ryan Wright, edge rusher Bo Richter, edge rusher Gabriel Murphy, and corner Dwight McGlothern are just some to keep in mind. Well, the Vikings may have done it again. After making five selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, Adofo-Mensah got back to his aggressive ways when it came to luring UDFA talent to the Twin Cities.…
Steve Sarkisian’s wife Loreal crushes fire-red track fit after welcoming baby. The 2025 season will look a lot different for Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. Not only will the team have a new starting quarterback in Arch Manning, but Sarkisian will have also have another family member cheering him in at games, his new baby boy. While Sarkisian, 51, and his wife, Loreal Sarkisian, largely kept her pregnancy under wraps, the “First Lady of Texas Longhorns Football,” welcomed their son in April.Texas Longhorns’ head coach Steve Sarkisian’s wife, Loreal Sarkisian, shares a glimpse of what life at work…