Ole Miss star running back Quinshon Judkins has informed the Rebels staff that he plans to enter the transfer portal, sources tell
@247sports
.
This year, he became the first SEC player since Herschel Walker with 15+ touchdowns in each of his first two college seasons.…
Derek Mason confirmed that Vanderbilt women's soccer player Sarah Fuller may handle the football team's kicking on Saturday.
“Sarah’s an option. She seems to be a pretty good option."
Dan Lanning, who has been a popular name regarding the Alabama head coaching opening, is staying at Oregon, sources tell
@247sports
.
Reports last night that he was in Tuscaloosa were inaccurate.
Sources: Nick Saban confirmed during an Alabama team meeting that Steve Sarkisian is headed to Texas.
Sarkisian will remain with Alabama through the national title game.
UCLA five-star freshman QB Dante Moore is set to enter the transfer portal, he tells
@247sports
.
Moore was a top-five overall recruit in the 2023 recruiting class. Will add a highly-talented young QB to the transfer market.
Dillon Gabriel is transferring to Oregon, sources tell
@247sports
.
The Ducks have their new QB. Gabriel threw for 3,660 yards and accounted for 42 total touchdowns this season at Oklahoma.
Missisissippi State standout QB Will Rogers is expected to enter the transfer portal, sources tell
@247sports
.
Ranks No. 2 in SEC history with 12,315 career passing yards and fourth with 94 career passing TDs.
Wasn't his sharpest game by any games, but Tua Tagovailoa ended up throwing for 418 yards and four touchdowns 20 days after ankle surgery.
Pretty impressive.
Oklahoma star QB Dillon Gabriel is set to enter the transfer portal, sources tell
@247sports
.
Gabriel threw for 3,660 yards and accounted for 42 total touchdowns this season.
Alabama leading receiver Isaiah Bond has submitted his paperwork to enter the transfer portal, a source tells
@247Sports
.
The former top-50 overall recruit led the Crimson Tide with 48 catches this year. (
@_NickKelly
1st).
Texas A&M star defensive lineman Walter Nolen has announced he’s entering the transfer portal.
Former No. 1 overall recruit. Posted 37 tackles and four sacks this year.
Michigan State is set to hire Jonathan Smith as its new head coach, sources tell
@247sports
.
Smith, whom
@johndbrice1
first reported Wednesday as MSU’s top target, has led Oregon State to 18 wins the last two years.
After getting cut earlier in the year and spending some time on the practice squad, Robert Foster was promoted to the Bills’ active roster yesterday.
Today, has three catches for 105 yards.
The current expectation is that USC starting cornerback and former five-star recruit Domani Jackson is going to enter the transfer portal, sources tell
@247sports
.
Jackson ranked as one of the top five overall players in the 2022 recruiting class.
In the last 15 days, Tennessee has landed commitments from:
— The nation’s top-ranked LB
— A 5-star edge rusher
— A 4-star QB
— A 4-star RB
— A 4-star WR
— A 4-star OL
— A 4-star DT
— A 4-star LB
— A 4-star DB
— The nation’s top-ranked JUCO RB
— A 3-star DB
Oklahoma is expected to hire former Sooners and NFL offensive lineman Phil Loadholt as a support staffer, sources tell
@on3sports
.
Has been the offensive line analyst at Ole Miss the last two seasons.
Alabama starting left tackle and Class of 2023 top-five overall recruit Kadyn Proctor is expected to enter the transfer portal, sources tell
@chris_hummer
,
@JTalty
and me for
@247Sports
.
Keep an eye on Iowa as a potential landing spot.
Oklahoma is expected to hire Jacksonville State’s Zac Alley as its new defensive coordinator, sources tell
@247sports
.
The 29-year old Alley helped Jacksonville State win nine games and rank 33rd nationally in scoring defense in its first season at the FBS level. He previously…
Big news for Alabama. Star running back Damien Harris, who has run for 1,000 yards each of the last two years, is passing on the NFL draft and returning for his senior season, per sources
LSU five-star freshman offensive tackle Lance Heard has entered the transfer portal,
@chris_hummer
and I have learned for
@247sports
.
Ranked as a top-15 overall player in the 2023 recruiting class.
Florida State QB Tate Rodemaker, who took over as FSU’s starter after Jordan Travis' injury, has informed the FSU staff that he plans to enter the transfer portal, a source tells
@247sports
.
He won't be playing in the Orange Bowl matchup vs. Georgia.
Washington All-Pac 12 cornerback Jabbar Muhammad has entered the transfer portal,
@chris_hummer
and I have learned for
@247sports
.
Had 46 tackles and three interceptions this year.
Sources: Jaylen Waddle is expected to return to practice tomorrow for Alabama.
Too early to tell whether he'll be able to play in the national title game but it's at least a possibility.
Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson is expected to enter the transfer portal, sources tell
@247sports
.
Dumas-Johnson, who was a preseason first-team All-American, has career totals of 126 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks.
The current expectation is that the University of Washington is going to hire Steve Belichick as its defensive coordinator, sources tell
@247sports
.
Belichick was part of his dad’s New England Patriots staff the last 12 years, including as the team’s defensive playcaller the…
Mac Jones' last three games:
— Texas A&M: 20 of 27, 435 yards, four TDs
— Ole Miss: 28 of 32, 417 yards, two TDs
— Georgia: 24 of 32, 417 yards, four TDs
Alabama QB Mac Jones is ranked:
— No. 1 nationally in pass efficiency (220.3)
— No. 2 in completion percentage (79.5)
— No. 2 in yards per completion (16.7)
— No. 4 in passing yards per game (367)
Alabama draft decision news: Chris Owens, who was Bama’s starting center in its two playoff games, has announced he’s going to return to school for another season instead of leaving for the NFL
Dylan Moses, who is out for the year, was in full pads on the Alabama sideline against LSU.
"Being from Baton Rouge, he came and asked if he could dress for the game," Saban said. ... It was just something that he wanted to do to be a part of the team."
Hendon Hooker in seven games as Tennessee’s starting QB:
— 23 touchdowns (19 passing, four rushing)
— One interception
— 69 percent passing (113 of 164)
— 243 passing yards per game
— 51 rushing yards per game
— 38.9 points per game
A few notes on Kalen DeBoer:
— Now has Washington on an 18-game winning streak going back to last year.
— Is 8-0 the last two seasons vs. ranked opponents.
— Is one of just two Power Five coaches undefeated vs. ranked opponents the last two years. The only other: Kirby Smart.
Saban called Tua Tagovailoa last night with the intention of cheering him up, but he said Tua ended up cheering him up.
After he wished Tua good luck on the surgery, Tua responded, "I just can't wait to get back and see the game on Saturday."
Lane Kiffin’s last seven seasons as a head coach:
— Four 10+ win seasons
— Four years with a conference record of 6-2 or better
— Three straight years ranked in the top-10 at some point during the season
— Ole Miss’ first-ever 11 win season
Sources: Former Alabama safety Vinnie Sunseri, who was a graduate assistant for the team this past season, has been hired by the New England Patriots.
Will be in a support staff role.
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek informed Razorbacks players and staff last night that he’s sticking with Sam Pittman as the team’s head coach, sources tell
@247Sports
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire Alabama’s Ryan Grubb as their offensive coordinator, sources tell
@247Sports
.
A return to Washington for Grubb, who was the leader of the University of Washington’s high-powered offenses the last two years.
Alabama has a budding star at outside linebacker: Five-star freshman Will Anderson.
Had six tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble tonight. Has 20 tackles and seven sacks in Bama's last four games.
There’s a lot of optimism regarding Tua Tagovailoa’s injury outlook, per sources.
The belief is that Tua has a good shot at being cleared to return to football activities in 6-to-8 months and a good chance of playing football next season, per sources.
Kansas head coach Lance Leipold, who has been linked to the head coaching opening at Washington, is expected to remain at Kansas, sources tell
@247Sports
Florida State QB transfer Tate Rodemaker is expected to transfer to Southern Miss, sources tell
@247sports
.
Rodemaker was Jordan Travis’ backup at FSU but also started FSU’s win over Florida this year and led the Seminoles to a comeback win over Louisville in 2022.…
LSU is expected to hire Missouri’s Blake Baker as its new defensive coordinator, sources tell
@247sports
.
Baker, whom
@bmarcello
and I had previously reported as LSU’s target, was a big part of Mizzou finishing 11-2 this year.
Source: The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign Tennessee undrafted free agent cornerback Bryce Thompson.
Three-year starter for Tennessee who posted eight career interceptions.
Nick Saban: "I sat here and felt a little helpless. But I could see things and yell at things and listen to Miss Terry cheer downstairs. It's a little different, but it still feels good to win."
Source: Alabama is hiring Doug Marrone as offensive line coach.
Is already now in town in Tuscaloosa.
Comes to Alabama after four seasons as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Florida freshman defensive back Chris Steele has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per source.
Was a top-50 recruit and the top-ranked member of Florida's 2019 recruiting class.
Former NC State star QB Devin Leary is expected to transfer to Kentucky, sources tell
@on3sports
.
In 2021, Leary was the only QB nationally with at least 35 TD passes and five or fewer interceptions.
Alabama players are wearing Apple watches during their workouts so the strength and conditioning coaches are able to track their workouts.
The players have apps on their phones with workout programs, per Saban.
Toledo star QB Dequan Finn, the MAC Player of the Year, is expected to enter the transfer portal, sources tell
@247sports
.
Finn has accounted for 88 total touchdowns the last three years.
Nick Saban has wanted to transition to more of a scientific, cutting edge approach with Alabama’s strength and conditioning.
That’s what he’ll be getting with David Ballou and Matt Rhea.
Source: Former Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter is expected to join the Bama staff as a graduate assistant.
Was Alabama's starting nickel back in 2018 and 2019.
Michigan is now set to hire former NFL standout defensive lineman Pernell McPhee in a defensive support staff role, sources tell
@247Sports
.
McPhee, who played collegiately at Mississippi State, played 11 seasons in the NFL. Has been a longtime favorite of new Michigan DC Wink…
Michigan is pursuing former NFL standout outside linebacker Pernell McPhee for a defensive support staff role, sources tell
@247Sports
.
McPhee played 11 seasons in the NFL, including seven with the
#Ravens
with new Michigan DC Wink Martindale. Coaches that have been around…
Alabama's recruiting class now includes the top-ranked players from Texas at these six positions:
— Tackle (Tommy Brockermeyer)
— Running back (Camar Wheaton)
— Wide receiver (JoJo Earle)
— QB (Jalen Milroe)
— Inside linebacker (Kendrick Blackshire)
— Center (James Brockermeyer)
Michigan is pursuing former NFL standout outside linebacker Pernell McPhee for a defensive support staff role, sources tell
@247Sports
.
McPhee played 11 seasons in the NFL, including seven with the
#Ravens
with new Michigan DC Wink Martindale. Coaches that have been around…
Sources: Alabama All-SEC outside linebacker Christopher Allen is expected to return to school instead of turning pro.
Led the SEC with 13 tackles for a loss this season and was viewed in the NFL scouting world as a potential Day 2 draft pick.
San Diego State is expected to hire Colorado offensive coordinator Sean Lewis as its new head coach, a source tells
@247sports
.
Lewis was the head coach at Kent State from 2018 through last year.
(
@petethamel
1st)
Was a good week for former Alabama running backs in the NFL:
— Kenyan Drake: 110 rushing yards, 52 receiving yards and a touchdown
— Josh Jacobs: 120 rushing yards, two TDs
— Derrick Henry: 99 yards from scrimmage, two TDs
— Mark Ingram: 115 rushing yards, 7.7 yards per carry
Alabama linebacker Shawn Murphy has entered the transfer portal,
@chris_hummer
and I have learned for
@247sports
.
Was a Class of 2022 top-75 overall recruit.
Only one Power Five kicker has attempted more than four field goals without a miss.
Alabama's Will Reichard.
Is 8 for 8 on field goals. Is also 52 for 52 on extra points, which comes after Alabama missed a combined 12 extra points in 2018 and 2019.
Oregon State star QB DJ Uiagalelei is set to enter the transfer portal, a source tells
@247sports
.
The NFL remains an option for him too. He accounted for 27 total TDs this season at Oregon State.
Alabama kicker Will Reichard is one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Award.
If he wins it, would be the first time an Alabama kicker has ever won the award.
Colorado defensive coordinator Charles Kelly is expected to leave the Buffs for a job on the defensive staff at Auburn, sources tell
@247Sports
.
Before Colorado, Kelly worked at Alabama and Tennessee and as a defensive coordinator at Florida State.
Source: Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko, who has been one of the top candidates for the Kansas head coaching job, plans to remain at Texas A&M.
Big for Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M. Led by Elko, A&M had the top ranked defense in the SEC last season.