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Purdue Football – 2026 Countdown to Kickoff: #84 – Nolan Buckman

Nolan Buckman *Note: Name links to official Purdue Bio. Bio Position: Wide Receiver Height: 5’11” Weight:  195 Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana High School: Brebeuf Jesuit Recruiting Class: 2023 Eligibility Remaining: 2 Seasons High School Recruiting Rankings: Not Rated (preferred walk on) High School High School Highlights College Career 2023 – 2025 Has yet to appear in a […]

James Franklin Claims PSU Firing Uncovered Information He Never Had as Head Coach: “Now They’re Telling Me…”

Ohio State won the 2024 national title thanks to great coaching in the playoffs. However, it also helped the Buckeyes that they had $20 million to assemble the roster. James Franklin didn’t have the same luxury at Penn State. The Lions made it to the playoffs in 2024 with a roster assembled for $7 million. […] The post James Franklin Claims PSU Firing Uncovered Information He Never Had as Head Coach: “Now They’re Telling Me…” appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Deion Sanders Received Bonus He Didn’t Earn as Colorado’s $1.2M Blunder Surfaces: Report

When CU brought Deion Sanders in 2023, it was not just for football. It was also a business move. He brought cameras, celebrities, huge television ratings, and a level of attention that Colorado had not seen in decades. Quickly, CU got attention, and it helped explain why the program rewarded Sanders with a $250,000 discretionary […] The post Deion Sanders Received Bonus He Didn’t Earn as Colorado’s $1.2M Blunder Surfaces: Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Kenneth Walker III didn’t attend Seahawks’ Super Bowl ring ceremony after Chiefs signing

After his high-profile departure from the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, newly signed Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III expressed his intention to maintain his tight bond with former backfield partner Zach Charbonnet. Despite media attempts to create a rift over shared rushing responsibilities in Seattle, Walker emphasized that he and Charbonnet remain […] The post Kenneth Walker III didn’t attend Seahawks’ Super Bowl ring ceremony after Chiefs signing appeared first on Cl...

Chad Baker-Mazara Reveals Reason USC Dismissed Him in Middle of Season

USC shockingly dismissed the team’s leading scorer, Chad Baker-Mazara, on March 1. The decision came after USC lost to Nebraska on Feb. 28, and Baker-Mazara took a big fall during the game that sidelined him for the majority of the second half. The loss marked USC’s fifth consecutive loss in Big Ten conference play. USC […] The post Chad Baker-Mazara Reveals Reason USC Dismissed Him in Middle of Season appeared first on LA Sports Report.

LSU’s Jaiden Reid Opens Up on Asthma Struggles After Breaking NCAA 200m Record: “Was Suffering A lot”

21-year-old Cayman sprinter Jaiden Reid started the 2026 season on a tough note back in March at the NCAA Indoor Championships. In the 60m, he ran 6.61 in the prelims but did not qualify for the final. The same story followed in the 200m, where he clocked 20.83, finished 10th in the heats, and again […] The post LSU’s Jaiden Reid Opens Up on Asthma Struggles After Breaking NCAA 200m Record: “Was Suffering A lot” appeared first on EssentiallySports .

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Can They Afford It? The Crushing Weight of Funding Modern College Athletics – Part 2: Playing sports while finding a cure for cancer

Previous installment in this series: Part 1: when Rutgers had over 30 varsity sports Why do universities do research? Why do they run hospitals and health networks? Why do they have athletics? Recently, there was an essay in The Chronicle of Higher Education that asked those questions. The author, Brian Rosenberg, is president emeritus of […]

Jersey numbers revealed for Illinois newcomers

It’s one of the biggest groups of newcomers in the Brad Underwood era at Illinois. And on Friday, the Illini revealed the jersey numbers for the seven offseason additions, which includes six high school products. Take a look there. Any specific numbers you like? Don’t like? Obviously there’s a great history with 11, so that […]

Bielema on CFP expansion: ‘I think 24’

From childhood stories, Chili’s triple dipper orders, to the crazy world of college football, Bret Bielema truly covered it all during his interview on the Pardon My Take podcast.  Illinois’ head coach joined the Barstool podcast for the fourth time earlier this month. Although some of the interview may have been on the fun side, […]

Make the Case: Ohio State will continue their winning streak over Texas… and get revenge against Indiana

From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about taking a stand and proving your point. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all our “Make the Case” articles here. Look, the fact that it’s been six […]

Texas Tech And Brendan Sorsby – The Gambling Line Cannot Be Crossed

College football has survived the transfer portal. It’s limping through NIL chaos. It’s been dragged through courtroom after courtroom. But gambling? That’s the one thing that can hollow out a sport from the inside — and the Brendan Sorsby case is sitting right at that line. Sorsby is currently eligible to play for Texas Tech. […]

Notes: Superfan Jake Bates is beyond ready for USMNT’s World Cup run

The United States’ first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was on Friday night, and there’s one Detroit Lion who’s particularly excited about it. The Detroit News’ Nolan Bianchi caught up with U.S. Men’s National Team superfan Jake Bates as the Stars and Stripes prepare to take on Paraguay at 9 p.m. at So-Fi […]

LSU Still Stuck With Brian Kelly Liability Despite Former HC Landing New Job

Brian Kelly has surprised the college football world with a very ‘non Brian-Kelly’-esque move. The former head coach accepted a role as an unpaid analyst for the Memphis Tigers, leading many folks to assume that LSU would finally be relieved of the financial burden of paying his $54 million buyout. Unfortunately for the Bayou Tigers, […] The post LSU Still Stuck With Brian Kelly Liability Despite Former HC Landing New Job appeared first on EssentiallySports .

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Marlon Jones Jr. May Be Green Bay’s Best Underdog Story

For Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Marlon Jones Jr., reaching the NFL required overcoming far more than the usual football challenges. Following a breakout year at Eastern Washington in 2023, Jones entered the transfer portal and committed to Vanderbilt. However, his career suddenly took a frightening turn before he even made it to campus.

Sorsby Legal Fallout Could Expand to Big 12, Texas Tech

The legal saga featuring Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has already disrupted college sports, with a judge this week ruling the 22-year-old can play despite having bet on his team—heretofore a cardinal sin in sports, and one that can lead to a permanent ban in the NCAA just like in other sports associations. But the real fireworks […]

World Cup Open Thread: Day 3 | QAT vs SUI, BRA vs MAR, HAI vs SCO, AUS vs TUR

With all three co-hosts having played a game each and the weekend upon us, the festival of football kicks into high gear with four games on tap today, including perennial fan favourites Brazil in action. Match: Qatar vs SwitzerlandVenue: Santa Clara, CaliforniaTime: 12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm BSTHow To Watch: USA – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En […]

‘The Cardinal Countdown: 85 Days Until Kickoff’

JUSTYN REID #85 Height: 6’5”  Weight: 260lb Position: TE Class: Senior Hometown: Newnan, GA Summary: When Louisville looked at their tight end room the last couple seasons I think they saw some athletic players who could help them in the run game and occasionally make some offensive plays if put in the right position. Most […]

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