The Miami Dolphins are believed to be effectively tanking, and one imagines they’ll look to find their quarterback of the future next spring, whether it is Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, or someone else. The team also made a big move at the position this off-season, acquiring former first round pick Josh Rosen from the Arizona […]
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The Spun’s 2019 College Football Staff Picks: Week 4
College Football Week 4 is here, and with it, a lot of in-conference, Power Five vs. Power Five match-ups. After a few weekends of relatively light schedules, that is very welcome. Week 3 provided some major trouble spots for our whole staff, especially with the ACC’s struggles. We all took Boston College, NC State, and […]
Read MoreDan Patrick Has Inside Information On Possibility Of USC Hiring Urban Meyer
Urban Meyer to USC has been a major rumor in college football circles for well over a year. Clay Helton hasn’t done much to lock down his job so far during the 2019 season, and with an opening at athletic director, it seems pretty certain that whomever lands that prestigious job will want to make […]
Read MoreIowa, Iowa State ADs Issue Joint Statement For Fans After Band Incident
Over the weekend, allegations of inappropriate conduct by fans in Ames towards the Iowa marching band during the Cy-Hawk game surfaced. Details of what went down have not been released, but now, the two in-state rivals are on the same page about things. Earlier this week, Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard passed on commenting, […]
Read MoreESPN Analyst Thinks Alabama, LSU Look Like Big 12 Teams
If you watch a given NFL game in 2019, you’ll probably see and hear about the influence of the spread and air raid offense, which has taken a serious foothold in the Big 12. That influence is being felt in the SEC as well, even with programs known best for power in the trenches, like […]
Read MoreESPN Updates Projected Win-Loss Record For Texas
It may not be the undefeated start that many Longhorn fans would have hoped, but Texas has looked strong to start the year. Tom Herman’s team dispatched of Louisiana Tech and Rice without much issue, and fought hard against a very good LSU team in its only loss. One of ESPN’s advanced metrics still isn’t […]
Read MoreKentucky Visited Top 10 Recruit AJ Griffin This Week
As his profile continues to rise, five-star forward AJ Griffin has had some major programs come through in recent weeks. Last week, Mike Krzyzewski was in to see Griffin, and this week he got a visit from the Kentucky basketball staff. Per 247Sports, assistant Tony Barbee made the trip to New York to check out […]
Read More5-Star 2021 Guard Devin Askew Close To A Decision
Another five-star basketball recruit is set to come off the board. Devin Askew, the No. 10 player in the class per 247Sports, revealed as much on his Instagram page on Tuesday. Askew stars for prestigious Mater Dei High School. The 6-foot-3 combo guard is ranked No. 2 at the position, and is the top player […]
Read MoreESPN: Iowa Is Big Ten’s ‘Under The Radar’ Playoff Contender
Iowa football survived a big, weird road game this weekend, outlasting Iowa State and some rolling storms in Ames for a dramatic win for the Cy-Hawk Trophy. The Hawkeyes have climbed up to No. 18 in the AP Poll. How high can the Hawkeyes climb? We’re not too far removed from Kirk Ferentz’s team playing […]
Read MoreFormer Michigan Star Braylon Edwards: Wolverines Are ‘Light Years’ Behind Ohio State
Former Michigan football star and No. 3 pick Braylon Edwards has been one of the most outspoken former Wolverines in the media over the last few years. He hasn’t been afraid to criticize his alma mater, or head coach Jim Harbaugh, during that time. It has gotten him into a bit of trouble in the […]
Read More4-Star WR Jaquez Smith Releases Loaded Top 5
Atlanta native Jaquez Smith is one of the nation’s top junior wide receivers. 247Sports ranks him No. 123 overall in the 2021 class. The recruiting site has him at No. 24 among receivers, and No. 31 in the state of Georgia for the cycle. He has a long time before he has to have a […]
Read MoreQ&A With Browns Star Myles Garrett: Cleveland’s Start To Season, Baker Mayfield, Jimbo Fisher At Texas A&M, And His Poetry
Former No. 1 pick Myles Garrett is off to a torrid start to the 2019 season. Through just two games, the Browns’ star pass rusher already has five sacks. Ahead of the Cleveland Browns’ Week 2 Monday Night Football win over the New York Jets, The Spun had the chance to discuss a range of topics […]
Read MoreNCAA’s Andy Katz Releases New 2020 Bracketology
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi isn’t the only bracketologist churning out 68-team fields through the off-season. Andy Katz, who now works for the NCAA, just turned in his latest bracketology projections. Katz nailed 67 of 68 teams last season in his final Selection Sunday bracket. Per the write-up, Katz is weighing in all of the events of […]
Read MoreTom Herman: Facing Oklahoma State The ‘Scariest Environment Imaginable’
Texas football has certainly been tested already early this season. Between relatively easy games against Louisiana Tech and Rice, Tom Herman’s Longhorns fell to LSU at home in a highly entertaining game. Things are ready to ramp back up for Texas in Week 4. On Saturday, the Longhorns welcome in the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Mike […]
Read MoreFlorida State Lost To Virginia After Bizarre Final Play Call
Things are not getting any easier for Florida State football under Willie Taggart. Once again, the team shot itself in the foot and blew a late lead to lose a big game. The Seminoles collapsed against Boise State to start the year. Last week, it needed a missed extra point in overtime to survive Louisiana-Monroe. […]
Read MoreNFL Draft Analyst Has Brutally Honest Assessment Of Trevor Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence was unbelievable down the stretch for Clemson last year as a freshman, leading the Tigers to a second national championship under Dabo Swinney. He has already been all-but-penciled in for the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Not everyone is ready to fully anoint the talented signal caller out of Georgia. […]
Read MoreESPN’s College GameDay Announces Week 4 Destination
College GameDay has made some fun stops already this year. It opened in Texas for Oregon vs. Auburn, and stayed in the area the following week, for the massive Texas vs. LSU game. This week, ESPN’s beloved Saturday pregame show went up to Ames for the first time. Iowa and Iowa State are still playing, after […]
Read MoreInjury Update For Clemson Star WR Tee Higgins
Clemson currently holds a 14-3 lead at Syracuse, a team that has been really tough on the Tigers over the last two years. There’ve been some concerning moments for Clemson, though, with injuries to star players. The latest is wide receiver Tee Higgins. Earlier, superstar running back Travis Etienne left the game. He took a […]
Read MoreJalen Hurts’ Stats On Oklahoma’s First Drive Are Incredible
It wouldn’t be a huge surprise if there is some Oklahoma fatigue when it comes to Heisman voting this year. Jalen Hurts may not give people a choice though. The Alabama transfer hasn’t played a truly powerful defense yet, but Hurts’ numbers are absolutely incredible. Tonight’s first drive against UCLA may top what he did […]
Read MoreClay Helton On College Football’s Hottest Seat After Loss To BYU
USC head coach Clay Helton entered the season attempting to do something of a high-wire act to save his job. After two solid full seasons to begin his tenure as head coach, with 21 wins and Rose and Cotton Bowl trips, things fell apart in 2018. The Trojans finished 5-7 last year. As a result, […]
Read MoreIowa State Students Storm Field During Crazy Weather Delay
It has been an eventful day in Ames, Iowa. The college town hosted College GameDay for the first time, ahead of Iowa State’s rivalry game against Iowa. That game is threatening to really drag out. The game has now been delayed multiple times, due to inclement weather in the area. It’s really nasty out there right now, […]
Read MoreNBC Was Prepared For Criticism Of New Camera Angle For Notre Dame Game
Notre Dame football is on NBC for the first time this year. The Fighting Irish are typically pretty proud of its unique arrangement with the major network, but fans are not thrilled today. NBC is utilizing a new camera called the “Sideline Skycam,” that brings a new, and for some, uncomfortable view of the field. […]
Read MorePhotos Show Hugh Freeze’s New Coaching Setup At Liberty
Through the early part of the season, Liberty University is putting on a crash course in how many different seats and contraptions from which someone can coach a college football game. This weekend, Hugh Freeze finally makes it to the Flames’ sideline. Freeze, recovering from a life-threatening staph infection that he came down with just […]
Read MoreThe ACC Is Getting Crushed For Its Performance So Far This Season
Just two years ago, the ACC looked like perhaps the most underrated conference in college football. Clemson was coming off of a national title and reached the College Football Playoff again, and the league had a bevy of solid teams in Miami, NC State, Virginia Tech, and Louisville, which had superstar and 2016 Heisman Trophy […]
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