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Following Vince Marrow’s stunning turning of the coat from blue to red, Kentucky has named a new tight ends coach Mark Stoops announced Friday he has promoted Derek Shay to become the Wildcats’ tight ends coach after spending the past 16 months in Lexington as a senior offensive analyst and run game specialist, working primarily alongside offensive line coach Eric Wolford. “We are fortunate to have someone already on our staff who has coached tight ends at a high level and led those rooms successfully,” Stoops said. “He is familiar with Coach (Bush) Hamdan’s system and I’m very confident…

Sami Oblad makes BYU history at NCAA track and field championships. Sami Oblad, the senior from Stansbury Park, made a little history by advancing to the finals of the 400-meter dash during Thursday’s NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Ore. Oblad, a converted heptathlete and high jumper, finished eighth in the semifinals with a time of 51.20. No matter what happens in Saturday’s nine-woman final, she will be the highest-placing female sprinter in BYU history. BYU, one of the premier distance-running schools in the nation, has competed in collegiate track and field for 43 years and has…

Crucial Notre Dame football set to host a long list of outstanding 2026 recruiting targets for a make or break OV weekend. OT Grayson McKeogh – Glenside (Pa.) La Salle College At 6-7 and 270 pounds, there are a lot of parallels between McKeogh and former Notre Dame standout Mike McGlinchey. Having played tight end previously, he is still developing into his frame. His combination of foot quickness, flexibility, and upside is immense. Notre Dame is battling Penn State for his services. CB Khary Adams – Towson (Md.) Loyola Blakefield As things currently stand, Adams would be the biggest commitment…

Notre Dame football has made it a habit of attracting the sons of former Fighting Irish and NFL players, and you can extend that to all legacies. You can look at the current roster and see players like Bryce Young, Jerome Bettis Jr., and James Flanigan, and memories will begin. It doesn’t appear that trend is stopping anytime soon. In the 2027 recruiting class, Danville (Ky.) Boyle County tight end Seneca Driver is a player to know. He is the nephew of former Notre Dame running back and defensive back Tony Driver. His uncle was a sixth round selection…

The recruitment of Ryder Lyons — who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from California and one of the top quarterback prospects in the entire country in the Class of 2026 — could be nearing its end. Will BYU land him? Earlier this week, Lyons told recruiting website Rivals that “Yeah, it’s decision time.” Then on Friday, Rivals lead recruiting analyst Adam Gorney wrote that, “The five-star quarterback from Folsom, Calif., visits Oregon this weekend, BYU next weekend and then could come to a decision.”Furthermore, Gorney wrote that, “Michigan, Ohio State, Ole…

How BYU Football Became an NFL Pipeline Once Again In recent years, Brigham Young University (BYU) football has experienced a renaissance—not just on the field, but in its ability to consistently produce NFL-ready talent. Once a proud program with a rich tradition of sending players to the professional ranks, BYU’s presence in the NFL had waned over the past two decades. But now, the Cougars are back in the spotlight, with a noticeable resurgence in both national respect and NFL representation. So how did BYU re-establish itself as a legitimate NFL pipeline? The answer lies in a mix…

Bronson Kaufusi attributes this to great coaching, recruiting, and player discipline. PROVO — Fred Warner is the highest paid linebacker in the NFL, Taysom Hill is one of the most unique and versatile football players in the league, and Puka Nacua’s historic rookie season with the Rams and subsequent sophomore season was transcendent. BYU football’s modern day NFL presence is no longer in question with a consistent pipeline from Provo to the pros. As of 2025, nearly 20 former Cougars players are active on NFL rosters, and more are arriving each season. It’s a surge that’s turning…

Shake-Up in Starkville: Multiple Mississippi State Baseball Staff Members Depart in Stunning Turn STARKVILLE, Miss. — In a shocking development that’s sending ripples through the SEC and beyond, multiple members of the Mississippi State baseball coaching staff have officially departed the program, sources confirmed late Friday night. The news comes on the heels of a rollercoaster season that ended in disappointment for the Bulldogs, leaving fans with more questions than answers heading into the offseason. While the names of all the departing staff members have yet to be publicly confirmed, insiders close to the program revealed that both…

The Miami Hurricanes stayed in-house to fill their top strength and conditioning job, promoting Ervin Young to the position vacated by Aaron Feld’s recent resignation. Young returned to UM as associate strength and conditioning coach earlier this year after one season at Tennessee. Mario Cristobal always has held him in high regard. He was considered the natural choice after Feld’s departure. Young was on the Hurricanes’ staff in 2022 and 2023 as an associate strength and conditioning coach after spending the previous two seasons on the Missouri Tigers’ strength and conditioning staff, including working as associate director of football athletic…

Finally: Travis Perry to Ole Miss—A Shocking Sight for Many After months of speculation, rumors, and countless social media debates, it’s official: Travis Perry is heading to Ole Miss. For fans across the SEC and especially those who’ve followed Perry’s journey closely, it’s going to be weird—maybe even surreal—seeing him don the red and navy of the Rebels. Perry, one of the most talked-about quarterbacks in recent recruiting cycles, has been a fixture in Kentucky football circles for years. A record-setting high school signal-caller from the Bluegrass State, many assumed his college career would naturally lead him to…