Seattle, WA

Columbus, OH

A look at what the computers say about the nation's top teams entering fall camp next month. ESPN's Football Power Index top 25 is always one of the most opined preseason rankings because of its wide variance in comparison to others. In 2024, however, the usual suspects are at the top of the poll with a couple bluebloods and pair of darkhorses rounding out the top 10. Compared to the 247Sports post-spring rankings, this one looks vastly different toward the back end of the poll, which reflects transfer portal additions, various roster changes and conference-title perception among contenders.

College football top 25 rankings: ESPN reveals Football Power Index for 2024

Texas State

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian and his wife, Loreal, will jointly file for divorce, the couple announced on Instagram. They cited career commitments as the primary reasoning behind their split, which ends their marriage after four years. The Sarkisians were married in 2020, when Steve was on the Alabama staff as the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator. Loreal Sarkisian, née Smith, is a former college track star and coach who competed at North Carolina A&T and served on the Florida and USC staffs following her athletic career. She is the second wife of Steve Sarkisian.

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian, wife Loreal announce divorce

Oregon State

Eugene, OR

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Daylen Austin is facing a February 2025 trial for his involvement in a fatal hit and run accident earlier this year in Eugene. Oregon coach Dan Lanning told Oregonia/Oregon Live reporter, James Crepea, that Austin has been involved in off season workouts

How Daylen Austin’s Return Affects Oregon Ducks Football Defense

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Los Angeles, CA

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As a true freshman in 2023, Zachariah Branch became a household name by becoming a threat to score every time he touched the ball on a punt or kick return.  Branch returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown against San Jose State. Two weeks later he housed a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal. He became USC’s first freshman to receive All-America honors, with several selectors including him as either a kick or punt returner. Branch finished the season as the 2023 national statistical leader for punt return yardage per attempt (20.8). 
He added 31 receptions for...

USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch joined an elite group in 2023

Florida State

Orlando, FL

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Homebuyer cancellations are cropping up in Florida after a meteoric rise in home prices.

Florida's housing market is seeing 'nightmare scenarios' as buyers back out due to affordability concerns, Redfin says

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

247Sports

Kapolei (Hawaii) offensive lineman Javian Goo found exactly what he was looking for with Arizona. Goo visited hometown Hawaii as well as Oregon State, but a visit to Arizona sandwiched between those two schools won him over. "The biggest reason would probably be the culture they have there," said Goo....

OL Javian Goo found what he was looking for at Arizona

Tennessee State

Knoxville, TN

When David Sanders Jr. arrived at Tennessee on Saturday, he was greeted with a message that made it clear how important he is to the Vols. Tennessee fans painted "The Rock" to welcome the five-star offensive tackle from Providence Day School in Charlotte, N.C., who returned to Knoxville on Saturday for an unofficial visit that's expected to be his final stop before he announces his college decision.

Tennessee fans paint 'The Rock' for five-star OT David Sanders Jr.

Stockton, CA

This article was written by 247Sports recruiting expert Brandon Huffman. Stockton (Calif.) St. Mary's 2027 receiver Osani Gayles had a monster spring and summer and his recruitment has taken off as a result. Gayles is closing in on double-digit offers mere weeks before his sophomore season starts.

UCLA Watching Speedy 2027 WR Osani Gayles

This article was written by 247Sports recruiting expert Brandon Huffman. Kailua (Hawaii) 2026 offensive lineman Packs Ahovelo is hoping to add more offers to the mix. San Diego State offered him in the spring while Arizona State offered back in December.

UCLA Camp and Unofficial Visit Has 2026 OL Packs Ahovelo Hopeful

The Oregon Ducks men’s basketball program has extended a scholarship offer to highly touted recruit Kendre Harrison. Best known for his dominance on the football field as the nation’s top tight end, Harrison is also a highly coveted basketball prospect.

Oregon Ducks Basketball Officially Offers Top-50 Player, No. 1 Tight End in the Country

The Oregon Ducks got some unfortunate news on the recruiting trail on Sunday morning, learning that 4-star tight end Da’Saahn Brame was officially flipping his commitment.
Brame is now committing to the Tennessee Volunteers instead of the Oregon Ducks in the 2025 class.
Brame is rated by 247Sports as the No. 102 player in the 2025 class, and the No. 5 TE in the nation. He committed to the Ducks just a month ago on June 29, but a recent visit to Tennessee was enough to flip him.
There were rumblings and predictions that this would be the case over the past week,...

4-star Oregon Ducks TE Da’Saahn Brame flips commitment

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Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Oregon Ducks’ basketball program has received a significant boost. Both Mookie Cook and Nate Bittle have been fully cleared to return to the court. Cook, a highly touted recruit, and Bittle, a key interior presence, missed the majority of the 2023-24

Pair of Oregon Ducks Cleared to Return to Basketball

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

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The San Diego signal-caller making the rounds before deciding on his future

2026 three-star QB Brady Palmer "impressed" with unofficial visit at Utah

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Nearly 50 photos from top recruits at the Saturday Night Live recruiting event in Eugene on Saturday.
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Photo Gallery from Oregon’s Saturday Night Live

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Standout Local 2026 LB Target Wassie Lugolobi Talks \"Luau\", Relationship With Husky Staff

Ever since Jedd Fisch and his staff arrived at Washington, they have made it well known to anyone that will listen, the in-state prospects are definitely...

Standout Local 2026 LB Target Wassie Lugolobi Talks "Luau", Relationship With Husky Staff

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