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Transfer QB Kyle McCord set for Nebraska visit – reportedly receiver Julian Fleming, too ·

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule gave a lengthy address after his first season as Husker football coach on Wednesday, Nov. 29.Akey Nebraska quarterback target in the transfer portal is coming to campus for a visit. And his longtime teammate may be on the way, too.Former Ohio State starting QB Kyle McCord will be in Lincoln early this week, his father, Derek, confirmed to the Omaha World-Herald on Sunday. ...

Cover Five: Evaluating transfer QBs, Nebraska's 2025 QB target; lack of roster movement ·

Last December, Nebraska’s full-on roster flip began immediately. There was a flurry of transfer portal activity, both in terms of additions and losses, while new recruiting commitments came daily.With most of the roster now solidified, Nebraska football’s offseason activity has been significantly quieter this time around. Its upcoming recruiting class has been built for months, while limited roster ...

Mississippi State football lands Sanfrisco Magee, former Ole Miss WR commit ·

Just over a week after in-state wideout Sanfrisco Magee announced his decommitment from Ole Miss, the Class of 2024 standout joined the fold at Mississippi State, announcing his commitment on social media on Sunday.The 247Sports Composite ratings list Magee as a three-star prospect and the No. 893 overall recruit in the country. He is also rated as the No. 115 wideout in his class and the No. 25 player ...

Mississippi State football lands Michael Van Buren, former Oregon QB commit ·

STARKVILLE — Quarterback Michael Van Buren has committed to Mississippi State football, he announced via social media on Sunday. Van Buren is the second high school commit since coach Jeff Lebby was hired on Nov. 26 and the lone quarterback in the class.Van Buren is a 2024 four-star prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He comes from Baltimore, Maryland, where he attends St. Frances ...

Gophers add FIU defensive tackle Jordan Guerad from transfer portal ·

The Gophers football program will stay older and more experienced in the middle of its defense next season with the transfer commitment from defensive tackle Jordan Guerad on Sunday.Minnesota is coming off success in the NCAA transfer portal with defensive lineman Kyler Baugh, who joined the Gophers in January 2022 from FCS-level Houston Baptist, but the two-year starter is at the end of his run at ...

Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi leaving for Michigan State ·

Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi is in line to take the same job at Michigan State, two source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Sunday.Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck has had offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca twice leave for lateral jobs within the Big Ten — to Penn State in 2019 and to Rutgers in 2022.Now Fleck must find a coordinator on the defensive side after Rossi, the highest-regarded ...

Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi leaving for Michigan State ·

Suddenly, Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck must replace his top lieutenant.Joe Rossi, a highly regarded assistant who has been Gophers defensive coordinator since late in the 2018 season, is leaving to take the same position at Michigan State, a source with knowledge of the situation told the Star Tribune on Sunday.Rossi, 44, has been with the Gophers since 2017, taking over as defensive coordinator ...

Yale OL Jonathan Mendoza commits to Louisville ·

Jody DemlingThe University of Lousiville football staff landed a very large transfer prospect.Yale offensive lineman transfer Jonathan Mendoza, who stands 6-foot-9 and weighs 310 pounds, has committed to the Cardinals during his visit to campus. He entered the transfer portal in late November and just over a week ago announced an offer from the Cardinals.A first-team All-Ivy League performer, Mendoza ...

Key Names In The Transfer Portal For JMU: Defense ·

Daily News-Record13 hrs agoIt’s been a busy week for the JMU football program. The coaching search began and ended, and now the new leading man — Bob Chesney — is tasked with handling the growing transfer portal.While there have been new names jumping into the portal from the offensive side of the ball, the JMU defense still seems poised to take the biggest hit.Here’s a look at some of the key defenders ...

Fresno State recruiting: Bulldogs hosting 17 official visitors this weekend ·

Jackson MooreDec 9th, 1:48 AMWith Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford temporarily on medical leave and acting head coach Tim Skipper leading the Bulldogs through their bowl game - would the ‘Dogs hit the brakes on their recruiting efforts?The answer to that question was a resounding no. Skipper confirmed on Thursday that not only will Fresno State be hosting recruits for official visits this weekend, ...

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