Auburn basketball has locked in a fall visit with a top-15 point guard from the 2027 recruiting cycle.
Micah Gordon, a four-star point guard originally from New Jersey, has scheduled eight official visits ahead of his 12th-grade season at Spire Academy in Ohio. Gordon will visit Auburn during the weekend of Sept. 18-20, the same weekend Auburn football hosts Florida for its SEC opener inside Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Gordon is the No. 2 player in all of Ohio for the 2027 recruiting cycle and ranks No. 11 among point guards according to Rivals. The four-star guard is the No. 36 player in the nation.
Rivals' Jamie Shaw saw Gordon compete at Peach Jam last month in South Carolina and was blown away by the confidence Gordon showed at the event.
"4-star PG Micah Gordon (2027) brings it. I'm not sure there is a better way to say it," Shaw said of Gordon. "Even on days when the shot is not falling, his confidence never drops. Today, the shots weren't falling, but he still contributed on both ends with 6 rebounds and 8 ****** ists. Gordon ended the game with 16 points on 7-19 shooting."

#ohio #visit

Florida redshirt sophomore defensive end LJ McCray has earned national recognition by being named to the 2026 College Football Comeback Player of the Year watch list on Thursday.
McCray, a former five-star prospect from Florida's 2024 recruiting class, endured a difficult 2025 season. After missing time during fall camp with a knee injury, McCray returned to action but suffered a broken foot against South Florida in Week 2, which knocked him out for the rest of the season.
The defensive lineman's 2025 season came after a promising freshman campaign in which he appeared in all 13 games without using his redshirt. He finished the season with 13 tackles, including one tackle for loss, while beginning to establish himself within Florida's defensive front.
Now healthy, McCray has received plenty of praise from his teammates and Florida's new coaching staff throughout the offseason. He reflected on the challenges of missing nearly an entire season and how the experience helped him mature.
"It definitely hurt me a lot. I mean, no one wants that to ever happen, and I put my head down to work to get back, and then for that to happen, four plays in, hurt me a lot," McCray stated during fall camp.

#mccray #defensive #Florida #camp

This entire offseason, most all conversations around Alabama have been something along the lines of "They improved a few areas from 2025, but we still don't know who the QB is."
Well, now we do. And he's only a former #2 overall recruit who also happens to be the highest ranked recruit that Alabama has ever signed.
Keelon Russell has been named Alabama's starting quarterback ahead of the 2026 football season, BamaOnLine has learned. Multiple national reports and Yea Alabama also confirmed it.
Russell, a sophomore, has competed with senior Austin Mack all offseason. But the former began to pick up steam toward the end of spring practice. Mack was limited by an injury, and Russell had a strong showing throughout the week leading up to the A-Day scrimmage. He then had a big day throwing the ball, completing 21-of-33 passes for 240 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in front of the spring crowd that gathered at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
During Alabama's two preseason scrimmages in August, Russell continued to impress those who were in attendance. Buzz about him likely being named the Tide's starting quarterback picked up prior to the second and final scrimmage, and while head coach Kalen DeBoer did not tip his hand to reporters, Russell was ultimately named the UA starter over the weekend.

#recruit #starting #spring

Under the new coaching staff at Michigan State, the Spartans got their recruiting started with Massillon (OH) running back Savior Owens. Owens, who made his pledge the first of the new coaching staff's tenure, remains the only running back committed in the 2027 recruiting class.
On Friday, Owens got his high school season stated at Washington High School. In a game against Glenville, a 31-18 win for Massillon, Owens ran the ball 26 times for 180 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to a win.
Watch highlights from the big opening night win, including Owens two touchdowns:
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#owens

A Nazareth, Pennsylvania native, Peyton Falzone was originally committed to Penn State's 2026 recruiting class, but he opted to flip his commitment to Auburn last summer. He remained in the Tigers' class until December 3, 2025, two days before Matt Campbell was officially announced as Penn State's football coach. For a moment in time, Falzone and Jackson Ford were the only two members of the Nittany Lions' 2026 class.
Falzone was recruited as a quarterback, but during fall camp, the coaching staff has him transitioning to tight end. He has added some muscle this offseason and has been working with the tight end coaches:
Moving back to quarterback in the future is still on the table, but the coaching staff clearly sees another way he can contribute to the team right now. Falzone is unlikely to see much playing time this season with a logjam at tight end, though the future looks bright.
Only 14 more days until Penn State's season opener against Marshall!

#falzone #only #until #Coaching

Texas A&M's 2028 recruiting class will take center stage this fall as the Aggies' 2026 season opener vs. Missouri State will be the first chance for coach Mike Elko and his staff to host a growing list of 2028 prospects, and after landing a commitment from five-star quarterback Donald Tabron II, the Aggies are on track to land several blue-chip playmakers, while their earley relationship with five-star DL Kellan Hall is beginning to pay off.
On Friday, Kellan Hall placed the Aggies on his Top 12 program list, joining Oklahoma, Kentucky, Ohio State, Michigan, Georgia, Tennessee, Miami, LSU, Notre Dame, Texas, and the Oregon Ducks, who all have a legitimate shot at landing the blue-chip defender, while the Aggies may hold the upper hand given Hall's strong relationship with defensive line coaches Elijah Robinson and Tony Jerod-Eddie.
Back in early June, Hall spoke to On3/Rivals insider Sam Spiegelman, raving about his first visit to College Station, while stating that the Aggies are expected to receive another unofficial visit during one of the program's seven home games in Kyle Field during the 2026 season.
"I was on campus for a few days, so really got the chance to talk to quite a few players and other recruits. However, the highlight was the camp and working with Coach E. Rob, Coach Tony, and Coach Malik. I really like how they are intentional about giving guys work during practice and every player has a coach working with them. I saw this during camp and at practice the day I arrived."
Further stating that he will "definitely be back" for a visit, citing Texas A&M's success in landing and developing top-ranked defensive linemen from the high school ranks and the transfer portal, especially after unanimous All-American Edge Cashius Howell and defensive tackles Albert Regis and Tyler Onyedim were selected in the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.

#defensive #visit #tony

This time last year we were facing a daunting, and gruelling trip to Kazakhstan with our Champions League aspirations very much on the line.
Having flopped at home against minnows Kairat Almaty, we made the long journey, and were ultimately made to pay as the Kazakh side beat us on spot kicks to kill off our Champions League aspirations, and confine us to the Europa League.
The only 'new' additions to Brendan Rodgers pool of players for those two games were the returning Kieran Tierney (who had signed a pre-contract months earlier) with Shin Yamada, loan signing Jahmai Simpson Pusey, and Callum Osmand the other new recruits, but were very much seen as bench players at the most.
Temirlan Anarbekov of Kairat clutches the ba during the UEFA Champions League Play-offs Round First Leg match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty at Celtic Park on August 20, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
That failure to add any real quality to our side was the biggest factor for our failure not just in Europe, but the following few months to follow. Something that resulted in Brendan Rodgers deciding enough was enough, which culminated in the Irishman handing in his notice.

#league #almaty #brendan

Miami, Detroit and Cleveland were the other suitors DeRozan concentrated on throughout his free agency process, the source said. He ultimately was most impressed by Denver's recruiting effort, which convinced him to make a decision based on fit rather than money.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: He ultimately was most impressed by Denver's …

#impressed #Miami #detroit #derozan

The Nuggets have been monitoring DeRozan's situation in Sacramento dating back to February, when they were prepared to pursue him on the buyout market if the Kings had released him then, league sources told The Post. When he became a free agent this summer, Denver put together a sustained recruitment that involved players, coaches and executives, one source close to DeRozan said. Aaron Gordon and **** istant coach Jared Dudley were two of the key individuals with prior relationships to DeRozan who spoke with him in recent weeks.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Nuggets have been tracking DeMar DeRozan since February

#derozan

Pre-season rarely tells the whole story. It can hint at what is coming, reveal new partnerships and give fans something to obsess over before the points start counting (basically what they've done with Fantasy WSL). But this summer, it has also made one thing clear: the Women's Super League could be very difficult to predict.
London City Lionesses finished their pre-season tour of Portugal and Spain unbeaten, closing with a 2-0 win over Sevilla at Estadio Jesús Navas. Daniëlle van de Donk opened the scoring before Grace Geyoro headed in a second half goal, giving Eder Maestre's side two wins and a draw from three matches.
The result itself matters less than the bigger picture. London City have **** embled a squad that looks capable of testing teams that may have expected a newly promoted side to simply focus on survival.
The club's summer recruitment has changed that expectation.
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#london #city #season #super

Lazio have reportedly improved their bid for Andrea Pinamonti as they try to find an agreement with Sassuolo before the transfer deadline.
Although the club's campaign began last Sunday (with a shocking elimination from the Coppa Italia at the hands of Mantova), the Biancocelesti have yet to add a new striker to their ranks, even though Gennaro Gattuso had considered it the main priority of the summer transfer market.
The Aquile were on the cusp of signing Bamba Dieng, who arrived in Rome on Thursday, but the deal collapsed due to a knee issue detected during the medical. As for Mauro Icardi, he wasn't completely sold on the project, preferring to bide his time while waiting for other offers. Therefore, Pinamonti re-emerged as the main target to bolster the attack.
According to Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, Lazio have raised their offer for Pinamonti, and they're now awaiting a response from Sassuolo. It should be noted that the Italian capital club can only afford to sign the 27-year-old on loan with an option to buy, but since the player's contract with the Neroverdi will expire next June, he would first have to sign a renewal.
Er Faina adds that AC Milan outcast Santiago Gimenez was never a serious option for Lazio. The Mexican is instead a top target for Porto, who are working tirelessly to recruit him.

#sassuolo #italian

2028 four-star defensive back Zion Dobson is a key target for the Florida State Seminoles. They didn't offer him until May, but he came to a camp a few weeks later, and he's since gotten close with FSU's cornerbacks coach Blue Adams.
Their communication has been so strong that it's put the Seminoles in an exclusive club when it comes to Dobson's recruitment. The 6-foot, 160-pounder says that FSU is one of the schools that has been the most consistent with their efforts in getting him to commit.
"South Carolina, Florida State, LSU, Virginia Tech are the schools really contacting me a lot and keeping up with me," Dobson said via 247Sports.
Dobson is the No. 164 player nationally, the No. 12 safety, and the No. 7 prospect in North Carolina according to 247Sports composite rankings. Rivals industry rankings have Dobson as the No. 205 player, the No. 20 cornerback, and the No. 9 recruit in North Carolina.
He has locked in a game visit with FSU for their Halloween showdown with the Clemson Tigers. There's also game visits with the California Bears (Sept. 5), South Carolina Gamecocks (Oct. 3), Virginia Cavaliers (Oct. 17), LSU Tigers (Nov. 7), and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Nov. 21) scheduled for Dobson. So, they can't afford to slack off in their approach with him.

#carolina #south #tigers

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Indiana high school football is back!
And these teams are jumping right into it with high level matchups highlighted by Lawrence North and 5-star recruit Monshun Sales at defending Class 6A state champion Brownsburg. There's also traditional rivals Center Grove and Warren Central meeting in Indianapolis.
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#monshun

Michigan State football is gearing up for their first season under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, where the Spartans are aiming to make their first bowl game since 2021. Coming into the season, Spartan fans will see a plethora with new faces, with 29 incoming transfers and 21 incoming freshmen.
While the incoming transfers are expected to play a major role in the upcoming season, it is almost certain that some of the freshmen will make their mark on the field in year one. With 21 freshmen making their way onto campus in 2026, Spartan fans will be eager to see which take the leap into immediate playing time.
Check out the three Spartans that could potentially be prime candidates for early playing time:
The most obvious choice, Gash was the highest rated commit in the Spartans 2026 recruiting class. A top 300 player in the class, Gash was highly sought after for the skills he possesses.
With the skills of a high level prospect and playing a position like wide receiver, that is easiest to get on the field as a young player, it is easy to see why Gash could find his way onto the field at a young age. Pair those factors with an unstable, rebuilt wide receiver room, it is a full blown open competition for spots in 2026.

#season

Texas A&M's 2026 season opener vs. Missouri State is just two weeks away, and third-year coach Mike Elko and his staff should be excited about the progress the 2026 roster has made, especially quarterback Marcel Reed, who is entering his second full starting season after throwing for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions last fall.
While the season at hand is the focus, Elko will also utilize all seven home games in Kyle Field to host a long list of 2028 prospects, including five-star quarterback Donald Tabron II, who committed to the Aggies last weekend. On Thursday, it was confirmed by Rivals that one of the Aggies' priority 2028 prospects, four-star safety James Foster III, has set his visit date with the Aggies.
Ranked as the No. 2 safety in the 2028 cycle, Foster has likely followed Texas A&M's recruiting success at the position after Elko landed commitments from 2027 five-star safety Kamarui Dorsey and four-star JayQuan Snell, both considered immediate impact players with high NFL upside.
James Foster will reportedly make his way to College Station and attend Texas A&M vs. Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 19, before visiting SMU, LSU, and Alabama over the next three weeks. This provides Elko and his staff the opportunity to make significant progress with the blue-chip defender, even though the Texas Longhorns are currently trending in the right direction.
According to Rivals, Foster is currently positioned as the 41st-ranked prospect, 3rd-ranked safety, and 3rd-ranked prospect in Texas.

#ranked #season #rivals

Liverpool are desperately trying to add to their wide forward options before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Ever since Mohamed Salah left on a free transfer Andoni Iraola's squad has looked short of wingers - especially on the right side.
It's been suggested that Victor Munoz and Rio Ngumoha may have to switch over the the right-hand side in order to address the shortfall.
But the ideal scenario will be to recruit at least one - if not two - widemen by the deadline.
It's no secret that Bradley Barcola is the No1 name in the frame. Paris Saint-Germain are seeking around £145m for the 23-year-old France international.

#transfer #side

Reports from Spain indicate Rangers are interested in Girona winger Kim Min-su, 20. (Sun)
Speculation suggests Rangers will pay £8m for South Korean Kim. (Scotsman - subscription required)
Rangers manager Derek McInnes is confident the club "will get" further recruits. (Sun)
McInnes hopes to have "a couple of additions in" before their next Scottish Premiership match away to Aberdeen on 30 August. (Record - subscription required)
The Rangers boss believes new recruits will improve the performances of his existing squad. (Glasgow Times)

#rangers #subscription #reports #girona

Arsenal are ******* sing whether a move for Kenan Yildiz can be made this summer, with Mikel Arteta still intent on strengthening the left side of his attack before the new campaign. According to Independent, the Juventus forward is firmly under consideration after the club missed out on their preferred option.
Arteta has been clear internally that he wants to add quality in that area, especially as ******* nal prepare for what the original report describes as "an ******* ault on both the Champions League and Premier League for the new season". Vinicius Jr had been viewed as the standout target, but "The Brazilian's decision to stay at the Bernabeu caused ******* nal to reconsider the situation", forcing a recalibration of plans.
Yildiz is said to have remained "high up on their list of targets", and there is a strong sense that Arteta values both his profile and potential. At 21, he fits a recruitment line that blends immediate impact with long-term growth. The report adds that "Arteta especially keen on the Turkish international", which speaks to the seriousness of ******* nal's interest.
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Juventus, however, are in no rush to entertain offers. Yildiz is regarded as one of their most exciting young talents and the asking price reflects that. The Italian club "would want upwards of £60m", a figure that immediately makes any negotiation more complex. ******* nal are also conscious of squad balance and "do want to ensure more outgoings" before pushing too far.

#yildiz #especially #want

Manchester City continues to search for midfielders that they can sign to bolster Enzo Maresca's squad. Crystal Palace's England international Adam Wharton was named as a potential target for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Wharton's passing game and quality in possession seem suited to life in a City side. It has now been reported that Manchester City have enquired about the possibility of signing Adam Wharton. However, Crystal Palace appear to have quickly squashed City's hopes of signing Wharton.
David Ornstein and Sam Lee have reported for The Athletic that Manchester City have enquired with Crystal Palace about the potential of signing Adam Wharton this summer. However, Crystal Palace have informed City that they have no intention of selling Wharton this summer. It is also reported that Wharton is one of many candidates City have on their recruitment list. However, the name of those players isn't revealed.
Manchester City are now in a race against time to bolster their squad ahead of the transfer window closing. My personal belief is that City wouldn't be willing to let so many players depart without having a plan in place. That plan is yet to properly reveal itself. However, due to the stage of the transfer window where City are trying to do major work, they may face frustration or be forced to pay a premium.
Crystal Palace's stance on not wanting to sell Adam Wharton is understandable. They will not want to lose such an important player so late in the transfer window. Unless Wharton attempts to engineer an exit from Crystal Palace late in the window, which looks unlikely, City will have to look elsewhere to bolster their midfield. This is a scenario that could be in play for a host of clubs who will not want to lose key players without having the time to sign a replacement. The other possibility is that Manchester City will have to pay a premium to sign players so late in the window which is now a likely scenario which will take place.
Adam Wharton looks set to stay at Crystal Palace. Manchester City's enquiry about signing the England international has been dismissed. City's hunt for quality midfielders continues and it will be a process that will likely drag on until the final day of the transfer window.

#manchester #adam #window

LPL Financial has been the largest independent brokerage in wealth management for decades, but the gap between it and everyone else has expanded to an unprecedented girth.
As displayed by the rankings below of the top 15 firms from Financial Planning's 2026 IBD Elite study of the industry's independent brokerages, the firm generated more than double the revenue last year of its perennial nearest competitor, Ameriprise. Rival firms and frequent fellow contenders Osaic, Cetera and Raymond James Financial Services rounded out the top five.
The dominance of LPL as, "by far, the most successful player in this ***** e," reflects its "willingness to go to the M&A market" and ability to work with almost any type of advisory practice, according to Jason Diamond, the president of recruiting, executive search and M&A advisory firm Diamond Consultants.
"It enabled them to really cater the platform to all types of advisors," Diamond said, citing the firm's Linsco employee unit and the clearing and custody services it provides to registered investment advisory firms alongside its more traditional independent brokerage business. "They have so many different affiliation channels that really allow them to say, 'We're going to be all things to all people.'"
Of course, he pointed out that the rest of the firms in a channel of the industry that collectively boosted its revenue 13% year over year to $56.28 billion in 2025 aren't exactly struggling. But the yawning chasm between LPL and Ameriprise over the past decade offers financial advisors and other wealth management professionals instructive numbers about how the No. 1 IBD is both fueling the industry's growth and its consolidation — even as there are still important caveats to understand about the supposed dichotomy between big and small firms.

#diamond #independent #advisory

CHATTANOOGA — Brentwood Academy senior linebacker Kenneth Simon II took the result a little harder than some of his teammates.
The Eagles' 38-20 season-opening loss at Baylor on Aug. 20 was a TSSAA football state championship rematch of last year's Division II-AAA final. But it was also a nationally televised bragging-rights affair played between some of the nation's top recruits, with seven Power 4 commits on the field.
That made it more difficult for Simon as a defender to watch fellow Tennessee football commit and Baylor five-star running back David Gabriel Georges wrap up his postgame interview on ESPN2 and skip to the locker room.
Gabriel Georges rushed for 172 rushing yards — most in the second half — and added three touchdowns all after halftime to go with 78 yards receiving.
More: Marshall Manning, Peyton Manning's son, makes TSSAA high school football debut as a freshman

#Football #simon #gabriel #yards

Jaxon Kohler has a new lease on college life, and now he has a new college team, too.
Kohler, a former Michigan State big man who gained an extra year of eligibility through a Colorado federal court ruling last month, is transferring to BYU, his agent told Rivals on Thursday night. Kohler is from American Fork, Utah.
Kohler, 23, played four seasons for Michigan State, and last year, he averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds while shooting 38.9% from 3 and 50% from the floor in helping lead the Spartans to the Sweet 16.
His college career seemed to be over when he played for his hometown Utah Jazz in the NBA's Summer League, before the court order came down that granted the entire 2022 recruiting class a fifth year of eligibility.
That same court order led to Oakland point guard Brody Robinson transferring to Creighton, despite Oakland leaving a roster spot open should the courts allowed him an extra season. Robinson was among several college athletes who sued for an extra year of eligibility.

#college

The NCHSAA football season began with a grudge match, as Seventy-First hosted Terry Sanford to avenge last year's heartbreaker in a 59-14 win.
Though the Bulldogs earned their only two scores in the first half, they began fast and explosive, delivering a punch in the mouth to the Falcons, scoring on the third play from scrimmage on a 86-yard pass from Will Lake to Sebastian O'Keefe to open the game.
But Seventy-First came back with a punch of its own after taking over on offense.
On the first play at the line of scrimmage, senior Division I recruit Shon Pone found a hole in the right side of the field and burst through for a 53-yard touchdown run.
As Terry Sanford began its second drive, the Bulldogs came right back with another O'Keefe score from six yards out. Then, it was all Seventy-First for the next three quarters.

#began #sanford #punch

When the courts opened up the transfer portal for players who were originally a part of the 2022 recruiting class, Kentucky basketball set its sights on a few to fill their final roster spot. One of those players was Jaxon Kohler.
Kohler spent four years at Michigan State, but was granted a fifth season by multiple judge's rulings, and he entered the transfer portal. Kentucky made their pitch, but he'll be heading to the BYU Cougars instead, per On3.
BYU has been the favorite to land Kohler since he was allowed to enter the portal. He is a Utah native, and certainly fits with what they do on offense. Mark Pope had hoped to sway him to Lexington, and he fits the Kentucky offense as well, but Kohler will head closer to home instead.
Now, Pope swings his attention to Mark Mitchell, the former LSU Tigers forward. Mitchell is expected to get clarification on his situation tomorrow from a Louisville judge. If he wins his case, the Wildcats are expected to be one of the favorites to land him.
Many will see this as another recruiting loss for Pope, and it is. However, it's one that isn't unexpected, and if Kentucky can land Mitchell, then it will have worked out just fine.

#mitchell #portal #players

DC Ryan Walter's Husky defense enters year three of the Jedd Fisch rebuild with a unit that looks stacked with proven veterans on paper, such as LB Jacob Manu, LB Xe'ree Alexander, S Alex McLaughlin, and transfer CB Manny Karnley. However, there are handful of younger and previously injured players who have turned heads this fall camp, and many of them will be stepping into bigger roles the Big Ten. Here are five defenders worth watching closely for a potential breakout season this year.
Before getting into it, it's worth defining what "breakout" actually means for this list. For the true freshmen, that bar is Freshman All-American. For everyone else, it's earning first- or second-team All-Big Ten honors. To the list!
Rainey-Sale arrived on campus as one of the more talented linebacker recruits in recent Husky history, but a torn ACL derailed his momentum from his freshman season. Now healthy again, he's pushing for the starting job next to Jacob Manu, and his physical tools at 6-2 and 240 pounds make that an enticing pairing. If he can stay on the field, Rainey-Sale has the kind of, speed, range and instincts that could make Washington's linebacker corps one of the best in the country. His ability to rush the passer and drop into coverage make him a valuable ****** et.
Dillard-Allen started three games as a true freshman last season, so he's already established himself somewhat within the program. What he showed was a player who was physical, confident, and unafraid of contact, which earned him the nickname "Batman." Dillard-Allen is another highly rated recruit looking to become a full time starter in his second season, but his fly-around-the-field physical playing style has seen him crossing the line into foul territory a few too many times during fall camp. As reported by many close to the program, safeties coach Taylor Mays continues to work with him on playing up to the line, with discipline.
A year behind Dillar-Allen and Rainey-Sale is the true freshmen duo of Coleman-Brusa and Fruean. These two true freshmen represent the kind of immediate talent infusion up front that many programs hope for. Colman-Brusa was basically handed a starting defensive tackle job once he arrived on campus and he profiles as a disruptive, versatile player who can win from multiple alignments up front. Fruean, meanwhile, has been in the mix pushing for reps as an edge rusher, with his length and speed. Washington doesn't have a clear number one guy at edge rusher so there's a big opportunity for Fruean to really establish himself. Between the two of them, there will be plenty of snaps to go around.

#allen #fruean

It has been reported for a while that BYU was the frontrunner to land Michigan State transfer Jaxon Kohler, and now it is official, as he committed to the Cougars on Thursday, according to On3's Joe Tipton.
Kohler had a Zoom meeting with Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff on Wednesday, but BYU ultimately won out.
The decision makes sense for Kohler, as he could not return to Michigan State because the Spartans had a full roster. Instead, he decided to return to his home state of Utah and become a Cougar.
Pope previously recruited Kohler out of high school when he was at BYU, but Michigan State ultimately won out. Pope tried to recruit him again this offseason, but he was unsuccessful in landing the 6-foot-10, 245-pound forward.
Kentucky fans likely will not have to worry too much about playing against Kohler or BYU, as the most likely way the two teams would meet would be during the NCAA Tournament.

#kohler #state #cougars

SOUTH BEND — Former Notre Dame football defensive end Junior Tuihalamaka might get another crack at college football after all.
After going undrafted and unsigned in the spring, Tuihalamaka was among 16-plus football players named in a successful class action lawsuit on the part of 2022 signees who were not given a fifth year of eligibility under the NCAA's new age-based eligibility parameters.
According to On3.com, the 6-foot-2, 255-pound edge rusher has entered the transfer portal as of Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.
A product of Granada Hills, CA, Tuihalamaka has a younger brother, Alifeleti, who gave his nonbinding commitment to USC in early May as part of the 2027 recruiting class. The younger Tuihalamaka is a four-star defensive lineman listed at 6-4 and 260 pounds.
Niuafe "Junior" Tuihalamaka was credited with a combined 45 quarterback pressures over his final two seasons with the Irish. A core special teams performer in his first three seasons, including his freshman year in 2022, Tuihalamaka backed up Boubacar Traore off the edge in 2025.

#class #year #eligibility

On the recruiting front, the ACC — Miami aside — has not been as prevalent as the SEC or Big Ten. The Hurricanes are the only ACC team with a top-15 class in the 2027 Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.
Of the 300 prospects featured in Rivals' latest update of the Rivals300 for the senior cycle, 51 of them are currently committed to an ACC school. Twelve of the 17 league members have at least one Rivals300 pledge in their 2027 class, as of Aug. 20.
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Miami and its No. 3 class, of course, headlines with 15 Rivals300 commits. Clemson isn't far behind with 11, while Virginia Tech is next with five. Six other programs have two or more coming out of a jam-packed summer.
So, who are the top prospects in the Rivals300 that are also committed to an ACC school? Rivals breaks down the top 10 in the conference as high school football gets underway across the nation this week, with the college season not far behind:

#rivals300 #Miami #team

Purdue basketball will have a new look in the 2026-27 season: NCAA career ******* ists leader Braden Smith, Boilers career 3-pointers leader Fletcher Loyer and big man Trey Kaufman-Renn are gone after becoming the recruiting class with the most wins in program history.
However, given the recent rounds of NCAA rules changes, lawsuits and injunctions, any or all of them could seek more eligibility. Would coach Matt Painter take him back?
He says no.
The 22nd-year coach wouldn't begrudge any of them applying for more eligibility; it just wouldn't be with Purdue.
"Trey wouldn't apply for this ... even though everything can be battled these days," Painter said on the "Inside College Basketball" podcast with Jon Rothstein. "The other two guys, there's just no way we could take them back because these other guys, it's their turn. You've given them that word."

#ncaa #Basketball

The Big Ten is atop the college football world and the conference continues to recruit at a high level as a result. The updated 2027 Rivals300 rankings are loaded with prospects headed to a Big Ten program next year.
Of the 300 prospects featured in Rivals' latest update for the senior cycle, 89 of them are currently committed to a Big Ten school. All but three of the 18 league members — Rutgers, Iowa and Purdue — have a Rivals300 pledge in its 2027 class, as of Aug. 20.
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The usual suspects in the conference have classes filled with talent featured in the rankings. Ohio State and Oregon each have a dozen Rivals300 commits, while Michigan and USC have 11 and 10, respectively. Six other teams have at least five coming out of the summer.
So, who are the top prospects in the Rivals300 that are also committed to a Big Ten school? Six are currently five-stars. Rivals breaks down the top 10 in the conference as high school football gets underway across the nation this week:

#prospects #year