Columbus, OH

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Ohio State football and its recruiting efforts have been stellar so far this cycle, but you can’t get them all to go your way, not even close. After already landing some pretty highly-touted defensive backs, the Buckeyes had one main priority left to put a bit of a bow on the secondary for the 2025 class, and it was 5-star cornerback Dorian Brew.

Ohio State 5-star cornerback target commits to other Big Ten school

It’s a new age of Ohio State athletics.
Athletic Director Gene Smith has officially rode off into the sunset as of last week meaning it’s new AD Ross Bjork’s time to steer the ship of one of the largest college athletic departments in the country. Smith buil an already large OSU brand up to be an even bigger staple of the college landscape and it’ll now be up to Bjork to keep things going and navigatge all of the change that’s coming at breakneck speed.
Smith leaves the program in great shape, and you knew he wasn’t just going to go out...

Outgoing Ohio State AD Gene Smith shares heartfelt goodbye message

Tim Tebow will spend much of his professional life outside of football for the foreseeable future after recently becoming partner at GOVO Venture Partners — a venture capital firm based in Winter Park, Fla. A couple hours from his hometown in Jacksonville, Tebow will "use his expertise and relationships across the state to boost the firm, which recently launched its first venture fund (GOVO Fund I) focusing on early-stage companies involved with government entities and government regulations," according to Sportico.

Tim Tebow moves away from football with new job

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Mississippi State

Mississippi State, MS

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Corey Bell and Matt Barnes are doing their best to make sure that they bring some swagger back to the Mississippi State's secondary. They recognize the need for talented athletes who also bring confidence to the defensive backfield along with a will to work. Thus far, they have been doing a great job of bringing the right guys to campus and making the case to become a Bulldog.

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Arkansas State

Fayetteville, AR

Arkansas lost Kade Smith to the transfer portal on Friday evening, according to 64Analytics. He is the third player for the Razorbacks to transfer out, along with outfielders Hunter Grimes and Jayson Jones. Smith did not play in any games for the Hogs during the 2024 campaign as a freshman...

Arkansas baseball loses third player to transfer portal

When Jake Diebler took over the Ohio State men’s basketball program, one of his main focuses was to keep some of the best Ohioans from leaving the state. You can say part of his mission was accomplished on Monday afternoon, as the Buckeyes accepted a commitment from Cleveland shooting guard Dorian Jones. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 160-pound scorer is the first 2025 commitment for Ohio State and the second in-state player to verbal to Diebler following fellow Cleveland native Marcus Johnson in the 2026 class.

BOOM! Ohio State basketball lands 4-star in-state shooting guard Dorian Jones

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia's recruiting class vaulted up the 247Sports Team Rankings in the last few weeks. The Mountaineers have been adding pieces left and right and, sometimes when that happens, fans forget just what exactly they're getting with each new addition. Over the course of the next couple weeks, we're going to do a quick reminder by reposting some of the future of WVU Football and their highlight videos. Today? Delray Beach (FL) Atlantic running back Deandre Desinor.

WVU Football commit Deandre Desinor highlights

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Kansas City, MO

Smaks, not to be confused with Smaxx in downtown Kansas City, first opened on Johnson Drive in Kansas in 1956. Smaks was known for its hamburgers, shakes, and hand-dipped onion rings. Through four decades, the hamburger chain spread into seven states.

Cooking up history: the legacy of Smaks in Kansas City, Missouri

Austin, TX

ESPN

New Texas head coach Jim Schlossnagle's final words as Texas A&M boss are reminiscent of other coaches who have left after questionable quotes.

Schlossnagle joins college coaches with infamous last words

The Ohio State basketball program is working on its recruiting class for 2025. As of right now, they don’t have any commitments for that season. They do have a five-star guard already committed for the 2026 class, which is great. That could change on Monday depending on what one four-star guard decides to do.

Four-star guard could choose Ohio State basketball program on Monday

West Virginia guard/forward Tucker DeVries, the coach's son and No. 6 overall player in the transfer portal this offseason, is getting some early buzz as a potential first round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. SB Nation recently released their first mock draft for next year, and the new Mountaineer...

WVU Hoops player getting legitimate first round momentum in latest NBA mock draft

Alabama State

These SEC conference and non-conference games cost thousands. The business of college football is booming, and it's no surprise that the sport's premier conference, the SEC, is garnering immense hype as it expands to 16 teams in 2024. We poured through ticket information on VividSeats to determine the highest-priced SEC football games this fall, looking at both conference and non-conference opponents.

Top 10 most expensive SEC football tickets for the 2024 season

Ohio State Buckeyes On SI

Few players around college football have earned as much hype as Jeremiah Smith, but his latest headline might have Terrelle Pryor and a few other former Buckeyes shaking their heads.

Ohio State Buckeyes' Freshman Phenom Gives Tattoo Artist Signed Jersey

Early pairings for every bowl matchup this season, including the expanded College Football Playoff. With College Football Playoff expansion here ahead of the 2024 season along with widespread changes across the power conferences, this fall is going to be exciting as the sport's bowl schedule takes a major turn. We've updated our summer bowl projections for every matchup ahead of various media days next month in anticipation of fall camp beginning a few weeks from now.

College football bowl projections: 2024 preseason predictions, playoff picks

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Ross Bjork is 'fired up' as he begins his tenure as Ohio State's athletic director

It's a new era for Ohio State athletics. The Buckeyes said goodbye to longtime athletic director Gene Smith, who retired after 19 years on the job,...

Ross Bjork is 'fired up' as he begins his tenure as Ohio State's athletic director

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