Alabama State

Columbus, OH

Miami, FL

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In the wake of legislation allowing analysts to coach on the field, a few long-time off-field Miami staffers have earned elevated roles and title improvements. Senior analyst Ed Pata, who has spent time working with both the offensive and defensive line throughout his five years with the program, now holds the title of assistant offensive line coach. Miami made Pata available at Media Day prior to the start of fall camp and spent time on the road recruiting for the Hurricanes this spring.

Sources: Key off-field Miami staffers earn title adjustments ahead of 2024 season

Louisville, KY

Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey is after some standouts in the Class of 2025. It wasn't too long ago when the month of August was a busy time for college basketball coaches. Coming off the spring and summer evaluation periods, the coaches would send out new offers and host prospects,...

Louisville Basketball - Big Board Class of 2025

Pullman, WA

PULLMAN -- Jake Dickert had plenty of updates after practice on Thursday, the first Washington State practice of the fall to be considered in-season and closed to media. Cougfan.com noticed, however, that linebacker Tai Faavae was no longer listed on the roster and Dickert provided an update on his status.

Jake Dickert says Tai Faavae dismissed from WSU program, Carlos Hernandez has return timetable

Ann Arbor, MI

The Michigan football team has spent the last seven months preparing to defend its national championship. Now, the Wolverines have identified the players that will lead that charge into the fall. The Michigan football team has spent the last seven months preparing to defend its national championship. Now, the Wolverines...

Michigan football names four team captains for 2024 season

Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN's lead college football analyst and longtime 'College GameDay' host, responded to previous comments made by former co-worker Ryan Leaf, who called the long-time TV personality a "narcissist" this week along with Pat McAfee. Leaf and Herbstreit got into a social media feud last season after the former Washington State quarterback believed his Cougars were getting unfair negative attention from the GameDay crew.

Kirk Herbstreit responds to ex-ESPN analyst's 'narcissist' dig after 'College GameDay' squabble

Georgia State

Clemson, SC

The Week 1 slate for the 2024 college football season is packed with marquee matchups, but few are as highly anticipated as No. 14 Clemson facing off against top-ranked Georgia in Atlanta. This showdown is a centerpiece of the Aflac Kickoff Game, an annual event organized by the Peach Bowl. The neutral-site battle is staged at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Peach Bowl, with kickoff slated for noon ET on Aug. 31.

Peach Bowl CEO clarifies early kickoff decision for Clemson-Georgia Week 1 showdown

Boston, MA

Boston College has been on a roll lately with the Class of '26. The most recent success came with the addition of Arlington (Mass.) offensive lineman Brady Bekkenhuis who committed to the Eagles shortly after their recruiting BBQ in late July. The 6-6 recruit also took visits to Rutgers and Maryland that weekend, and also held an offer from Syracuse before he made his decision. This week 247Sports placed their initial rating for Bekkenhuis who is rated an 87 and a three star recruit. Additionally, he is the the #4 recruit in the state of Massachusetts, and #34 offensive tackle in his class.

Boston College '26 OL commit Brady Bekkenhuis receives initial 247Sports rating

North Carolina State

Raleigh, NC

Former North Carolina big man Armando Bacot has broken ground on his first hotel, he announced Wednesday on social media. The 24-year-old partnered with North Carolina-owned and operated ATMA Hotel Group for a multi-story Home2 Suites by Hilton at Raleigh Crabtree Valley off Glenwood Avenue. "First Hotel on the way...

Ex-UNC Star Armando Bacot Announces He's Broken Ground on First Hotel in Raleigh

Amherst, MA

Our position group preview series returns once again ahead of the 2024 season as the UMass Minutemen enter their third season of Don Brown Era 2.0. UMass is looking to build on an improved 3-9 record from 2023 and challenge for an FBS-era record for wins as the play their final FBS Independent season. Ten position groups for the Minutemen, five on offense, four on defense and their special teams, will be covered ahead of the season that kicks off August 31st at McGuirk Alumni Stadium against Eastern Michigan.

2024 UMass position group preview - Running Backs

Montana State

Oxnard, CA

Oxnard (Calif.) Rio Mesa quarterback J.J. Bittner heads into his senior season looking to add more offers. Bittner already has an offer from Nevada under his belt. But several others are keeping a close watch on him this season, including in-state programs Cal Poly, Sacramento State and UC Davis. Outside...

QB J.J. Bittner hoping to land more offers

Lewisville, TX

One of the top prospects in America is set to come off the board very soon. We are less than 24 hours away from Michael Fasusi making his final decision. The elite offensive lineman out of Lewisville, Texas will choose between a group of five finalists: Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Texas A&M. Fasusi's announcement is scheduled for approximately 3 p.m. CT at an event closed to the public. The contenders that remain are in pursuit of a true difference maker at a premium position.

Five-star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi preparing to make decision

Columbia, SC

Commitment day is just about here for Columbia (SC) Heathwood Hall Episcopal School three-star cornerback Onis Konanbanny. On Friday, August 23, the 6-1, 180-pounder from the class of 2025 will commit live on the 247Sports YouTube Channel at 12:30 pm ET. Konanbanny has narrowed his recruitment to two finalists. The...

Three-star CB Onis Konanbanny set to commit live on the 247Sports YouTube Channel

The Buckeyes are a recruiting machine that has had great success over the past decade. Their 2023 recruiting class was ranked No. 4 in the country in the final 247Sports team recruiting rankings, their 2024 class was ranked No. 3 in the country and their 2025 class is currently ranked No. 1 in the country in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings.

Two more Buckeyes have black stripe removed

Iowa State

East Lansing, MI

With Michigan State football's 2024 season set to kick off next Friday vs Florida Atlantic, projection season is in full swing. As people are betting on season win-total over/unders, daydreaming about their team surprising expectations, or dreading how things could go wrong, one of the notable metrics that address these hypotheticals is ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI).

Ranking Michigan State Football's Hardest Games via ESPN's Football Power Index

Starkville, MS

When Mississippi State boarded the plane home from Charlottesville, Virginia following the NCAA regional, the Bulldog staff had to get right to work. Most of the 2024 lineup and all of the initial weekend rotation was expected to move on. They did. Pitchers Jurrangelo Cijntnje, Nate Dohm and Khal Stephen all ultimately inked pro contracts in July. State had a school record number of pitchers selected with eight.

Exclusive: Lemonis details Diamond Dawg portal haul

Ohio State is going big with its punter to at least start the season. While not the highest profile competition of the Buckeyes' fall camp, the punter spot was up for grabs heading into the final week of the preseason. On Thursday night while speaking to the media, head coach Ryan Day gave an update.

Nick McLarty wins Ohio State's punting job

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Top247 edge CJ May to announce commitment live on the 247Sports YouTube Channel

Highlan Home (Ala.) High Top247 edge CJ May is ready to announce his commitment. The 6-4, 225-pounder from the class of 2025 has narrowed his focus...

Top247 edge CJ May to announce commitment live on the 247Sports YouTube Channel

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