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Columbus, OH

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The path to Indianapolis and the CFP in the new-look Big Ten seems simple enough for some. Others, not so much. It's a new-look Big Ten next season as the league drops divisions and welcomes USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon into the fold. The Big Ten now boasts four bona fide College Football Playoff contenders and a handful of other top-25 caliber teams, and the conference slates for next season are grueling.

Big Ten football conference schedules in 2024, ranked from easiest to toughest

Gone are divisions and in are four west coast schools. That is the new-look Big Ten, which includes 18 teams and is ripe with intrigue entering the 2024 season. In his College Football Preview magazine, Phil Steele ranked every team in the Big Ten 1-18. We will begin at the top and will list Steele's thoughts for some of the squads who figure to be in contention.

Phil Steele ranks Big Ten teams, 1-18

Alabama State

Brewton, AL

After a string of high-profile commitments to Alabama the past month, a second player decommitted Wednesday from the Tide's 2025 high school class. Myles Johnson, a linebacker rated with four stars by 247 Sports, announced on Instagram he would re-open his recruitment. He joins three-star athlete Zymear Smith in decommitting from Alabama on Wednesday afternoon.

Four-star linebacker Myles Johnson decommits from Alabama's 2025 class

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?

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Michigan's new defensive coordinator, Wink Martindale, has acknowledged that he likes to blitz more than predecessors Jesse Minter or Mike Macdonald. But the Wolverines' DC is also quick to dismiss similarities between his scheme and the one run under Don Brown, whose "Dr. Blitz" nickname reflected his desire to pair pressure with press-man and a single safety.

Michigan DC Wink Martindale discusses defensive scheme: Don Brown comparisons are 'not the case whatsoever'

Norman, OK

NORMAN – SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey didn't hold back his thoughts on what Oklahoma brings to the Southeastern Conference. It's been a long awaited transition from the Big 12 to the SEC for the Sooners. Just three years ago it was announced Oklahoma and Texas would depart for a new conference that is seen as a tougher slate in nearly all sports, especially football. But amongst all of the drama and talking points of the football teams, the Sooners softball program earned a nod from Sankey.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says OU softball stadium 'sets a new standard' in the SEC

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Missouri State

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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

Los Angeles, CA

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Tom Loy, national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, is predicting that offensive tackle Carde Smith will commit to the USC Trojans football program. Last week Trojans wire discussed how we felt the Trojans were trending for the 2025 blue chip offensive tackle Carde Smith’s official visit to USC. “Carde Smith,...

Recruiting analyst predicts Alabama-based offensive tackle will commit to USC

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WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

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Quarterback trainer Baylin Trujillo talks the newest Miami Hurricanes commit 2026 QB Dereon Coleman and more.

Coach's take on Miami four-star QB commit Dereon Coleman: "He's the best arm talent that I've ever trained"

Georgia State

Miami made a significant recruiting splash during June official visits by landing eight commits last month, but there are still plenty of uncommitted targets on the board who could pull the trigger before the start of August. Here are the five most important Miami 2025 recruits who could commit this...

Miami's 5 most important recruits who could commit this month

Baton Rouge, LA

The Tigers could add to their 2025 defensive line class quite a bit in the coming days with four-star defensive lineman Zion Williams and EDGE Damien Shanklin committing on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
LSU is the favorite for both and has received several predictions for them in recent days, but coach Brian Kelly and the staff may not be done there.
The Tigers have also been pushing for Brandon Brown, a four-star defensive line prospect from Melbourne, Florida, who is committed to Texas. Brown, the No. 331 player in the nation per On3’s industry rankings, pledged to the Longhorns in December.
But after he officially visited LSU on May 31, he received a prediction to flip from On3’s Billy Embody. Now, On3’s Shea Dixon also concurs, logging a prediction for the Tigers to flip the blue-chipper.
According to LSU Country’s Zack Nagy, Brown is expected to make a final decision — presumably between Texas and LSU, though he also officially visited Tennessee, USC and Oklahoma — in the next two days.
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LSU trending to flip 4-star Texas defensive line commit

The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

Wyoming State

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

Miami Beach, FL

Key Biscayne, FL

Hialeah, FL

Miami Gardens, FL

North Miami Beach, FL

Hollywood, FL

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Miami’s path to signing the best defensive back class in the 2025 cycle

The Miami Hurricanes football program is working hard to sign one of the best defensive back classes in the country during this 2025 cycle. UM is...

Miami’s path to signing the best defensive back class in the 2025 cycle

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